Ladies of Letterpress | Phoebe Y | Activity https://ladiesofletterpress.com/members/phoebeyang/activity/ Activity feed for Phoebe Y. Thu, 14 May 2026 14:04:52 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 2e341cc0f6277e9a7719be92d336524b Phoebe Y replied to the topic Photopolymer plate size and pricing in the forum Business Matters https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/photopolymer-plate-size-and-pricing/#post-3460 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:10:31 -0500 This sounds normal.  There needs to be margin in between your designs and the edge of the plate.  Otherwise, there will be light leaks from the side of the negatives which would affect the designs on the edge of your plate.  I would have to see your plate to be sure though.

]]> 18a50163b83325f1ed0a6299339f49df Phoebe Y replied to the topic Rust Removal Help! in the forum Press Troubleshooting, Tips, and Help https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/rust-removal-help/#post-2425 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 23:40:34 -0400 Soak the metal in vinegar.  It’s smelly but works.  I’d mix 1 part vinegar to 1 part water (more concentrated works faster, but then you have to buy a lot more vinegar!).  The acid (acetic acid) will react with the rust and float to the surface of the liquid.  If you don’t have a container large enough for soaking, vinegar-dipped rags will wor…[Read more]

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