I HATE the heavy weight Katz..  have not tried the medium weight yet, but plan on it.Other people have recommended Neena’s blotter paper (you will have to cut it down and die-cut it) I’ve heard it’s beautiful, but much more labor intensive and expensive.  I have not tried it yet, but am thinking about it…I guess you get what you pay for.

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make sure you get new rollers!!use the right amount of packing and a roller gage.  Once you start printing you’ll figure out the quirks and trouble shoot from there. 

yes please! I agree

haha! Thank you anyways 🙂

Legal:- What type of information should be used in a contract with a customer and how should it be worded?- Also, I rent space in a large warehouse – what type of insurance do I need (if any) for the print shop and the business?  What does it cover?Business:What are unique or different ways you market?  What are traditionally marketing s…[Read more]

Hi Laura,Thanks for the tip! I do leave my rollers on the after I clean up, BUT we were still having the same issue right after we re-taped the rails.  But I’ll give re-taping a try.  also maybe chalk in case they’re sliding?Thanks for the tips!!

I’m having a similar issue.  I’ve tried un-taping and re-tapting the rails, everything is even, the impression is good and consisten, the rollers are brand new (no flat spots) and I’ve conditioned them recently. there’s just a blank spot that moves around the image.  Below is an image of several scraps where the blank spot appears, then affects d…[Read more]

Unfortunately Columbia facilities are only for current students and resident artists now.  Even if you’re a member of the center you can’t rent out the facilities,believe me, Ive tried

Thanks Elaine,yea – they’re far from me, and I don’t have a car, but i was finally able to schedule some time there.thanks!

perfect! Thanks!