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We're inspired by all of the wonderful designers who shaped the world of design. Josef Müller-Brockmann, Paul Rand, Charles & Ray Eames, and Herb Lubalin are a few of our favorites.
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We use a Vandercook Universal I flatbed cylinder proof-press.
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Letterpress is a form of relief printing. If you have ever used a rubber stamp, you will have a general idea of how the process works. Ink is applied to a raised surface and paper is pressed onto the inked form. The plate transfers the ink to the paper and leaves an impression. The impression can be adjusted by the amount of padding (called packing) behind the paper.
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We prefer soft, thick, 100% cotton paper. There are many printmaking and handmade papers suitable for letterpress. One of the most popular papers is Crane's Lettra which is formulated specifically for the conditions of letterpress. Most papers can be letterpress printed, although we do not recommend papers with a glossy finish.
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Many clients approach us with their own design. In some cases, we may make suggestions for achieving the best result from the letterpress process. We are also happy to create a custom design based on the clients idea.
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We keep an ongoing list of ideas and generally let them stew for awhile. An idea might grow or change over time and can even be combined with another idea to make it more interesting. Once we have an idea we think is worth pursuing, we begin sketching. We love clean and simple design with a sense of whimsy.
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We occasionally offer custom printing for clients. Please send us an email with the details of your order (size, etc.) and we can provide an estimate. Thanks!
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Currently we are not offering internships. However, we love talking to students and future printers. If you have questions along the way, please feel free to ask!
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There are a few different ways to create a letterpress print. We like to use photopolymer printing plates created from digital graphic files. Some studios use wood or metal type set by hand. Other studios carve linoleum blocks to create a design. Each technique produces a unique look.
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Thanks, Michael! We appreciate your kind words! If you ever have any questions about our tools, process, or techniques, please don't hesitate to ask! I encourage you to take a look at the resources provided by David Rose for a nice overview of letterpress printing:
http://www.fiveroses.org/intro.htm
There are plenty of links and resources to explore. Best of luck!
Thomas
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Fine hand-printed letterpress goods
