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Kathryn Hunter changed their profile picture 5 years, 12 months ago
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Kathryn Hunter's profile was updated 5 years, 12 months ago
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Kathryn Hunter started the topic Letterpress Job available in Baton Rouge! in the forum News and Announcements 5 years, 12 months ago
BLACKBIRD LETTERPRESS PRINTER & ASSEMBLER
Job Opening December 1, 2018HOW TO APPLY
Please fill out application here. If we are interested in your application, we will contact you for an interview. No phone calls. Thanks very much for your interest!If you prefer not to submit your application via google, send your Resume and answer the…[Read more]
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Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic My first press needs new rollers – where should I look? in the forum Supplies and Sources 6 years, 7 months ago
Hi,
I also just bought rollers from Advanced Rollers, you can get a quote at office@advancedroller.com.
good luck!
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Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic It's time for another letterpress swap!! in the forum Business Matters 9 years ago
When would the deadline be? I would be up for it!
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Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic Deep Impression vs. Kiss Impression in the forum News and Announcements 12 years, 6 months ago
Sam,That’s always a good debate. I still love the idea of not pushing my C&P too hard or Vandy for that matter. I try to do something in between. So you can see a an impression but not over punching it. Especially not so deep that the paper warps etc. It can be difficult to market that but if your design is good and your craftsmanship is…[Read more]
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Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic Calligraphy to Letterpress? in the forum Business Matters 13 years, 1 month ago
Hi, I print calligraphy a lot these days. And what I have found (and after talking to Boxcar about it as well) is, you want the calligrapher to send the artwork to you as a 600dpi bitmap tiff file (you can do this in Photoshop). Bitmap will make the file just black and white pixels so Boxcar can make a plate from that. 600 dpi will help it not be…[Read more]
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Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic how to make big pdf smaller?? in the forum Design Side 13 years, 6 months ago
Hi Thanks! I got some feedback on twitter and it worked. It’s all about InDesign, yes! I had made the files in AI and then just copied and pasted into InDesign, then exported to pdf. The file went down to 2mb which is perfect.Thanks for your response!kathryn
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Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic Cleaning Rubber Based Ink off Press, Or "How I Wanted to Quit Printing Before I Even Started" in the forum Design Side 13 years, 8 months ago
Hey Samantha,I don’t have a pilot but an 8×12 C&P. I take the rollers off first when cleaning up, one at a time, clean one then go to the next one. (not sure if it is the same on a pilot). Also I used to use mineral spirits or roller wash but now only use Soy-Solv (found at Daniel Smith online) It cleans amazingly and I don’t mind it on my hands…[Read more]
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Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic numbering machines in the forum Supplies and Sources 14 years, 2 months ago
Thanks Jen, I’ll take you up on the walk through when I get some.
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Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic numbering machines in the forum Supplies and Sources 14 years, 2 months ago
Thanks Joe! I’ll check them out. I am assuming they will be easy enough to figure out how to use? lock it up in my chase and go? ;)best,kathryn
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Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic Offset printing 1 Side with Letterpress On Other in the forum Job Advice 14 years, 3 months ago
I’m sure this has been discussed before but, do you send your paper off to be duplexed? And where?thanks!
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Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic Offset printing 1 Side with Letterpress On Other in the forum Job Advice 14 years, 3 months ago
Hi Katie,I’ve never been able to get my local offset printer to print over 100# paper. They won’t touch Lettra, too cottony/textured and heavy they say.I’d love to hear if anyone has had luck with this.bestkathryn
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Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic Ink bleeding slightly… how to ensure a crisp print? in the forum Press Troubleshooting, Tips, and Help 14 years, 3 months ago
yep, maybe over inking or the rollers may not be quite at correct roller height.
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Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic Best way to print bleeds? in the forum Business Matters 14 years, 3 months ago
what’s your email address? i’ll take a pic when i’m in the printshop today. i know how it feels to hit a metal pin, they are so precious.
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Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic Best way to print bleeds? in the forum Business Matters 14 years, 3 months ago
Yes, they love to design that way huh? I also have a C&P 8×12, and I have found the only way for full bleed is to print on oversize as you mentioned and cutting after. Or talking them out of a full bleed. 😉 If it’s not a solid bleed and prints to the edge of 3 sides (like an image of some sort), I use handmade registration paper “pins” taped at…[Read more]
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Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic Source for custom printing blocks? in the forum Supplies and Sources 14 years, 6 months ago
Owosso Graphics,, they are in Michigan. for magnesium or copper plates.
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Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic clearbags-what do you think of the biodegradable bags? in the forum Supplies and Sources 14 years, 7 months ago
so, i left a set of cards in one of the ecobags in the car for a couple of days and it seems to be fine. maybe it’s just when the bags are stacked together? i don’t know. i actually ordered the dang things again but may regret it. 😉
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Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic Letterpress swap in the forum Show Time 14 years, 7 months ago
ooooo, I’m in, I love the Hello, from…. idea. How about right after Labor Day?
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Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic clearbags-what do you think of the biodegradable bags? in the forum Supplies and Sources 14 years, 7 months ago
i know, but i think i’m going to buy more. i just hate the thought of trying to be eco-friendly and buying the regular plastic bags. they will for sure be thrown away. oh, but that is my own issue. i think i am going to put a set of cards in one of the bags and put it in my car today and see what happens. i’ll report back.
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