Ladies of Letterpress | Kathryn Hunter | Activity https://ladiesofletterpress.com/members/kathrynhunter/activity/ Activity feed for Kathryn Hunter. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:31:01 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 fdac1f5880e27b2c877a3097091b1e9c Kathryn Hunter changed their profile picture https://ladiesofletterpress.com/activity/p/17599/ Fri, 16 Nov 2018 00:03:49 -0500 0 4871a41156346003494ff78f463b1343 Kathryn Hunter's profile was updated https://ladiesofletterpress.com/activity/p/17598/ Fri, 16 Nov 2018 00:01:46 -0500 0 df7e627e8819f0e44eca0be939662a7c Kathryn Hunter started the topic Letterpress Job available in Baton Rouge! in the forum News and Announcements https://ladiesofletterpress.com/forums/topic/letterpress-job-available-in-baton-rouge/ Thu, 15 Nov 2018 23:58:36 -0500 BLACKBIRD LETTERPRESS PRINTER & ASSEMBLER
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]]> 1a4357df3d4a1ba52727b2facd63b72d Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic My first press needs new rollers - where should I look? in the forum Supplies and Sources https://ladiesofletterpress.com/forums/topic/my-first-press-needs-new-rollers-where-should-i-look/#post-7131 Thu, 29 Mar 2018 15:33:15 -0400 Hi,
I also just bought rollers from Advanced Rollers, you can get a quote at office@advancedroller.com.
good luck!
Kathryn

]]> d2ae4af6b5978cb2f0898b43ac30e906 Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic It's time for another letterpress swap!! in the forum Business Matters https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/it-s-time-for-another-letterpress-swap/#post-4288 Mon, 26 Oct 2015 17:29:33 -0400 When would the deadline be? I would be up for it!

]]> a7026c56418348ae828fba4d29e0e7c4 Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic Deep Impression vs. Kiss Impression in the forum News and Announcements https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/deep-impression-vs-kiss-impression/#post-3126 Fri, 11 May 2012 13:32:54 -0400 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]

]]> 14e5e1193ac0a815d1cbd3d288531a5e Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic Calligraphy to Letterpress? in the forum Business Matters https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/calligraphy-to-letterpress/#post-2844 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:56:22 -0400 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]

]]> 8fa2616219942f2f517bd9f03fa05a96 Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic how to make big pdf smaller?? in the forum Design Side https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/how-to-make-big-pdf-smaller/#post-2474 Thu, 05 May 2011 13:33:38 -0400 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

]]> 714ee728789a6ac601cf30c04032934e 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 https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/cleaning-rubber-based-ink-off-press-or-how-i-wanted-to-quit-printing-before-i-even-started/#post-2349 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:44:47 -0500 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]

]]> 8ce4c12b0a61d48f9af5efd0bd9dfe39 Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic numbering machines in the forum Supplies and Sources https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/numbering-machines/#post-2186 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 15:53:35 -0400 Thanks Jen, I’ll take you up on the walk through when I get some.

]]> af453c0cf45979aa64f8d7fca8a7e8d2 Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic numbering machines in the forum Supplies and Sources https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/numbering-machines/#post-2184 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:14:39 -0400 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

]]> 6da33a3cef12b29dec63a882af67173d Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic Offset printing 1 Side with Letterpress On Other in the forum Job Advice https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/offset-printing-1-side-with-letterpress-on-other/#post-2157 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:26:05 -0400 I’m sure this has been discussed before but, do you send your paper off to be duplexed? And where?thanks!

]]> 19005e3507f170a22de74ee912d92591 Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic Offset printing 1 Side with Letterpress On Other in the forum Job Advice https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/offset-printing-1-side-with-letterpress-on-other/#post-2154 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:38:36 -0400 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

]]> ead1a0ea6b5af11c7813a504736f59e2 Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic Ink bleeding slightly... how to ensure a crisp print? in the forum Press Troubleshooting, Tips, and Help https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/ink-bleeding-slightly-how-to-ensure-a-crisp-print/#post-2150 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 14:43:17 -0400 yep, maybe over inking or the rollers may not be quite at correct roller height.

]]> 6898c53ffededde0c7d3c13eefdd261f Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic Best way to print bleeds? in the forum Business Matters https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/best-way-to-print-bleeds/#post-2145 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 14:41:43 -0400 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.

]]> 0df2bbc04841c450f264001e80285c9e Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic Best way to print bleeds? in the forum Business Matters https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/best-way-to-print-bleeds/#post-2143 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:43:03 -0400 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]

]]> b2f6d18915007c10eca68140d1a96833 Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic Source for custom printing blocks? in the forum Supplies and Sources https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/source-for-custom-printing-blocks/#post-4331 Wed, 05 May 2010 18:24:25 -0400 Owosso Graphics,, they are in Michigan. for magnesium or copper plates.

]]> 081cb95e35e889779d77596cae9eba30 Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic clearbags-what do you think of the biodegradable bags? in the forum Supplies and Sources https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/clearbags-what-do-you-think-of-the-biodegradable-bags/#post-4155 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:08:44 -0400 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. 😉

]]> a77b231ec0ee0d80554209ab26ba4d27 Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic Letterpress swap in the forum Show Time https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/letterpress-swap/#post-3995 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:38:51 -0400 ooooo, I’m in, I love the Hello, from…. idea. How about right after Labor Day?

]]> d8690087e0267958161c495e1a9fdcc3 Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic clearbags-what do you think of the biodegradable bags? in the forum Supplies and Sources https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/clearbags-what-do-you-think-of-the-biodegradable-bags/#post-4154 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:43:23 -0400 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.

]]> 4dddd17e4db5c350cbb31a835e8b7dcd Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic Letterpress blocks versus print blocks in the forum Design Side https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/letterpress-blocks-versus-print-blocks/#post-4149 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 23:53:55 -0400 I would think they are the same thing. Just make sure they are .918″ high and made of some good metal, like, magnesium, copper, or lead. They should be mounted on wood or metal. Ebay is a great source for them.

]]> d51d8ced087f3c233fbb8d4540d917de Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic NSS- discussion? comments? how do you feel? in the forum Show Time https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/nss-discussion-comments-how-do-you-feel/#post-4127 Sat, 10 Apr 2010 21:56:14 -0400 yay! awesome! thank you!

]]> a1a1bc0ede51b1cc7d0019aed3fb0269 Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic NSS- discussion? comments? how do you feel? in the forum Show Time https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/nss-discussion-comments-how-do-you-feel/#post-4125 Sat, 10 Apr 2010 20:16:28 -0400 I’ll stop in on the 14th and then setup fully on the 15th. My booth is tiny so it shouldn’t be too bad. i’m making the “dress rehearsal” next week. ;)how about shirts on the 17th? 2nd day of the show? i’m up for whatever. also someone mentioned before about hanging a sign in any LOL’s booth. Maybe the logo? then everyone can connect us all. we…[Read more]

]]> a6c018c4103386bb44b3b35cdc49ab15 Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic NSS- discussion? comments? how do you feel? in the forum Show Time https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/nss-discussion-comments-how-do-you-feel/#post-4122 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:02:54 -0400 sounds great Kseniya! this may be dorky, but should all of us LOL’s wear our tshirts on a given day? maybe that’s too silly, but i think it could support all of us out there. people will keep seeing us everywhere. 😉 glad to have the meeting spot. what day are y’all going to get there and start setting up?

]]> b8ac07a71210df808409717bd9f613da Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic Question about symbols in type in the forum Type https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/question-about-symbols-in-type/#post-4043 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:29:22 -0400 I got a box with assorted sizes from M&H as well, about 6 years ago. Then I found a misc box that came with my type that had old ones inside. So they did make them, in fact they are on my California case “map”. But none were found in any of my type drawers years ago when I actually looked through all of them. 😉

]]> b08157153a90a7d34e8a1cbb5b70094a Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic NSS- discussion? comments? how do you feel? in the forum Show Time https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/nss-discussion-comments-how-do-you-feel/#post-4120 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 18:27:00 -0400 awesome! yeah, should we plan a gathering ourselves? that would be great.

]]> eeddaa62637629e313b06165ed191012 Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic Letterpress swap in the forum Show Time https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/letterpress-swap/#post-3987 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:39:06 -0400 let me know if the swap happens!kathryn

]]> 6e7877efa2104d64370dac61213634f8 Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic tympan paper for 8x12 c&p in the forum Supplies and Sources https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/tympan-paper-for-8x12-c-and-p/#post-3922 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:25:27 -0400 NA Graphics carries a bunch of tympan paper, try them at http://order.nagraph.com/tympan-press-packing.html.

]]> 2722d60d0967c342aaa60d75caf7abd4 Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic oil for press? in the forum Supplies and Sources https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/oil-for-press/#post-3642 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:40:09 -0500 Hi,I’m not sure what kind of press you use but my good ole Platen Press handbook, says to use SAE 30. That’s what I use on my C&P.best,Kathryn

]]> 1400d711c50928f83333735ee2daea7d Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic Where to get thick chipboard? in the forum Supplies and Sources https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/where-to-get-thick-chipboard/#post-3629 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:59:31 -0500 I got a “bundle” from a local offset printer down the street from me. They bought it from their supplier which is Mac Papers around here. Don’t know of a cranberry color, just the kraft and gray. The thick stuff (kraft brown) I got is 22pt. Not sure this helps since it isn’t the color you are looking for.best,kathryn

]]> a2b649f231d0aa7e4b5c6ebcc65645f8 Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic Ladies at the National Stationery Show in the forum Show Time https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/ladies-at-the-national-stationery-show/#post-3595 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:43:36 -0500 blackbird letterpress, 1955

]]> d8e4dde03895f05ffe9329af467fc822 Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic Lettra Schmettra in the forum Supplies and Sources https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/lettra-schmettra/#post-2721 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:32:33 -0400 awesome! Thanks, I’m gonna order some samples.

]]> 4dab3037fba0776dd4d6f5103326cf98 Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic Lettra Schmettra in the forum Supplies and Sources https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/lettra-schmettra/#post-2719 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:31:44 -0400 i also did not like Lettra, but it is a cheaper cotton paper (if I could afford Pescia for everything I would use it only), so now that i’ve used it for a while, it has grown on me. i have tried scoring it as well, and i do believe it has a grain, so folding that way does help, but not every time……. 🙂 Legion paper is fast and you can now…[Read more]

]]> 284eb222246876dbb9c2d5988c7685b9 Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic true vegetable based ink in the forum Supplies and Sources https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/true-vegetable-based-ink/#post-2840 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:49:12 -0400 Hey Cat,Kseniya posted something about inks (really good info) at http://ladiesofletterpress.ning.com/profiles/blogs/on-soy-inks. I had a client a couple of years ago that really wanted all soy inks, green paper etc. and through my research i could not find a total soy ink. Gans makes one that has soy in it but also has synthetic rubber as well. I…[Read more]

]]> 731609a232397a504d5baffa298e7af6 Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic Copyright and copycats in the forum Business Matters https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/copyright-and-copycats/#post-2412 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:47:48 -0400 I’m with ya girls, i had a similar experience. It felt terrible. I also ask where the design came from before moving forward. Really lucky to have caught that one, Kseniya. Good job! Just because I might be cheaper than other big presses, doesn’t mean I will print their designs. what are those people thinking?

]]> 911b6e6d7f60fe161f2de7c09fda9c79 Kathryn Hunter replied to the topic coasters in the forum Design Side https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/coasters/#post-2419 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:09:20 -0400 thanks, that’s exactly what the info I needed!

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