Ladies of Letterpress | Shayna Norwood | Activity https://ladiesofletterpress.com/members/shaynakatherine/activity/ Activity feed for Shayna Norwood. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:22:04 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 84a05ad718eb78e48f5f941e61ff4d8a Shayna Norwood started the topic Vandercook SP-15 for Sale - Chicago in the forum Classifieds https://ladiesofletterpress.com/forums/topic/vandercook-sp-15-for-sale-chicago/ Thu, 09 Sep 2021 18:00:17 -0400 The sad day has come for me to sell my Vandercook SP-15, and I would love for it to go to a good home.

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I’ve owned the press for 10 years and it has been a huge part of my business journey. I was using it very regularly through 2018 up until I stopped doing wedding invitations. It has barely gotten any use since. It had a full tune-up w…[Read more]

]]> 643420d35b959514769e18f203eace3c Shayna Norwood replied to the topic Looking for neon inks in the forum Classifieds https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/looking-for-neon-inks/#post-4164 Wed, 13 May 2015 00:41:04 -0400 You can buy them straight from Van Son ink. Check their website. They offer free shipping too

]]> b8a34aaecf50f32eab56cac537bc5a5a Shayna Norwood replied to the topic Birthday card swap? in the forum News and Announcements https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/birthday-card-swap/#post-3332 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:14:51 -0400 who’s missing? Maybe you can send them a private message? Or find their email address and bug them that way? 🙂

]]> 4f16bf50a625cdf0aaa0db08039c42ed Shayna Norwood replied to the topic Birthday card swap? in the forum News and Announcements https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/birthday-card-swap/#post-3327 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:15:51 -0400 can’t wait to get them!!

]]> 49d4a03ff3fd9f79c63aeee1533ee03d Shayna Norwood replied to the topic Wanted - CABINET for California job cases in the forum Supplies and Sources https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/wanted-cabinet-for-california-job-cases/#post-3516 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:14:05 -0400 Thanks! I actually was able to get some from Paul Aken at the Platen Press museum a few days ago!

]]> 6edb51d9c16a7ad710ae7c673706713c Shayna Norwood replied to the topic Birthday card swap? in the forum News and Announcements https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/birthday-card-swap/#post-3325 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:24:24 -0500 How’s it going?!

]]> 3ff05ac2c8543fce61a9a4784cdf2d8c Shayna Norwood replied to the topic Birthday card swap? in the forum News and Announcements https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/birthday-card-swap/#post-3308 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:14:40 -0500 I sent mine in the mail last week, they should be getting to you soon!Shayna

]]> 4d2927c79641239b086605d9fdb2a47a Shayna Norwood replied to the topic Letterpress Coasters in the forum Supplies and Sources https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/letterpress-coasters/#post-3486 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 05:13:01 -0500 I hate katz, they are cheap but the surface cracks really easily.  I’ve heard neena blotter paper is best, but expensive

]]> ae403630a1694d6c66e2bcd127cd0efe Shayna Norwood replied to the topic Birthday card swap? in the forum News and Announcements https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/birthday-card-swap/#post-3311 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:37:37 -0500 I plan on sending mine by the end of this week! (It’s still January, but yes, also waiting til the last minute)

]]> 20ed04fab78ecb0bce3827fcc428a3af Shayna Norwood replied to the topic Two Sided Printing in the forum Job Advice https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/two-sided-printing/#post-3374 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 22:52:14 -0500 I create lines on the reverse side of where the edge of the paper will be trimmed down and register that way… Also – mylar on top so it doesn’t punch through as much

]]> 6de83dd09cbdddad27033a95ef369f42 Shayna Norwood replied to the topic NSS in the forum News and Announcements https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/nss/#post-3438 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:30:22 -0400 IT turns out I’ll be staying with my cousin who lives in the upper west side….

]]> ae509a1f3271cf1a50281e7d8cc92f9c Shayna Norwood replied to the topic Birthday card swap? in the forum News and Announcements https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/birthday-card-swap/#post-3297 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:58:51 -0400 What address should we send them to?Is the deadline anytime in January?thanks!

]]> 6804aeff9f1aa4a7bdc0cd04adbf54a5 Shayna Norwood replied to the topic NSS in the forum News and Announcements https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/nss/#post-3436 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 04:20:11 -0400 Hi Jennifer!I might be!  I also have a bunch of family in NYC so I might try to stay with some of them to save some cash, but you know how new york apartments are…  I might just have to bite the bullet and get a hotel roomEmail me directly: shayna (a) steelpetalpress (dot) com

]]> d18f294b3255c4502147c1d8b8405919 Shayna Norwood replied to the topic Whats the best resource for ink? in the forum Supplies and Sources https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/whats-the-best-resource-for-ink/#post-3364 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 03:07:55 -0400 Vanson: http://www.vansonink.com/

]]> 5f9e3d83eed104cba8591d12e794b95b Shayna Norwood replied to the topic Legion Lettra 15% discount? in the forum Supplies and Sources https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/legion-lettra-15-discount/#post-3409 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 03:06:31 -0400 There’s an external link to another site to complete the order:http://www.letterpresspaper.com/lettra-sheets-300gsm/

]]> 5a04768915949d9bdfe8ec14edd77e00 Shayna Norwood replied to the topic Hamilton Type Cabinet w/Type for Sale or Donating in the forum News and Announcements https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/hamilton-type-cabinet-w-type-for-sale-or-donating/#post-3386 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 03:03:23 -0400 You should contact Val of Bowerbox Press.  She’s located in Baltimore. She would love it! http://www.bowerbox.com/“Val Lucas” <bowerbox@gmail.com>, 

]]> c47cd284675a2a77026902fbc42c85db Shayna Norwood replied to the topic Recommendation needed for grey paper that will take an impression in the forum Design Side https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/recommendation-needed-for-grey-paper-that-will-take-an-impression/#post-3427 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 02:26:16 -0400 Call someone at Astro paper.  I think the grey they carry is cotton and it’s Gmund.http://www.astropaper.com/I’ve tried Arturo grey and it’s not my favorit.

]]> da6ac6ffa87223b02846f90c29e6e2f5 Shayna Norwood replied to the topic Where do you get you coaster stock (besides Katz America), and what thickness do you prefer? in the forum Supplies and Sources https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/where-do-you-get-you-coaster-stock-besides-katz-america-and-what-thickness-do-you-prefer/#post-3407 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 15:12:51 -0400 Let me know how it turns out!

]]> 0cf0a6f1eba2770fde591557d7f550c8 Shayna Norwood replied to the topic Where do you get you coaster stock (besides Katz America), and what thickness do you prefer? in the forum Supplies and Sources https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/where-do-you-get-you-coaster-stock-besides-katz-america-and-what-thickness-do-you-prefer/#post-3226 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 15:05:34 -0400 I have only done die cutting once and it was a very long time ago… You will need to get a die made.   I was recommended this place: appledie.comThere’s probably some toturials online.  Do you work on a C and P ?

]]> feeb6e311acf332a915c3d58bf643f0a Shayna Norwood replied to the topic Birthday card swap? in the forum News and Announcements https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/birthday-card-swap/#post-3284 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 04:29:12 -0400 Steel Petal Press, Chicago -I’m IN! 🙂

]]> 95d538de98b23eaa2b2195226af79761 Shayna Norwood replied to the topic Where do you get you coaster stock (besides Katz America), and what thickness do you prefer? in the forum Supplies and Sources https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/where-do-you-get-you-coaster-stock-besides-katz-america-and-what-thickness-do-you-prefer/#post-3404 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 04:26:34 -0400 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.

]]> 1457a96ddf1d914f586d8a77a5f67e09 Shayna Norwood replied to the topic Need Paper Source Recommendations in the forum Supplies and Sources https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/need-paper-source-recommendations/#post-3199 Mon, 27 Aug 2012 03:13:56 -0400 Crane Lettra,French PaperLegion PaperNeena PaperAstro Converters

]]> 505604fcb823f32ebb23ca930ee065f5 Shayna Norwood replied to the topic Greeting cards on a Vandercook No. 1 in the forum Press Troubleshooting, Tips, and Help https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/greeting-cards-on-a-vandercook-no-1/#post-3181 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 21:40:47 -0400 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. 

]]> 8255f26779cf4b5af34bb6db65ad4356 Shayna Norwood replied to the topic Attendee listing? in the forum Conference https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/attendee-listing/#post-3173 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 21:39:01 -0400 yes please! I agree

]]> 6a3daa9a36b23f110dd380e57e85f719 Shayna Norwood replied to the topic Ink disappears and reappears on C&P in the forum Press Troubleshooting, Tips, and Help https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/ink-disappears-and-reappears-on-c-and-p/#post-2965 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 22:37:24 -0400 haha! Thank you anyways 🙂

]]> 7ee24da338b792676d637cabeafdfa0c Shayna Norwood replied to the topic Business and Legal Matters Q&A - we need your questions! in the forum Conference https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/business-and-legal-matters-q-and-a-we-need-your-questions/#post-3167 Wed, 11 Jul 2012 02:42:18 -0400 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]

]]> b48eb90145db0435924293ff9cd0feae Shayna Norwood replied to the topic Ink disappears and reappears on C&P in the forum Press Troubleshooting, Tips, and Help https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/ink-disappears-and-reappears-on-c-and-p/#post-2959 Wed, 11 Jul 2012 01:58:20 -0400 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!!

]]> e25abae49218467dc6a35ef1b1c72fe8 Shayna Norwood replied to the topic Ink disappears and reappears on C&P in the forum Press Troubleshooting, Tips, and Help https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/ink-disappears-and-reappears-on-c-and-p/#post-2960 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 20:56:49 -0400 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]

]]> 21396774d2c2703f114701bbfa7458db Shayna Norwood replied to the topic Platemakers in Chicago? in the forum Supplies and Sources https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/platemakers-in-chicago/#post-2422 Wed, 11 May 2011 02:45:01 -0400 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

]]> accaf00750da3382e264c7102603ccc0 Shayna Norwood replied to the topic Letterpress studio rental/share in Chicago - help! in the forum Business Matters https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/letterpress-studio-rental-share-in-chicago-help/#post-2182 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:10:05 -0400 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!

]]> 79999b42d177ff7b8d9b4c0921e6db76 Shayna Norwood replied to the topic Printing Coasters in the forum Supplies and Sources https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/printing-coasters/#post-2180 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:16:20 -0400 perfect! Thanks!

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