Hand models for today's AIGA Boston workshop. Getting back to old school design work!
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Hand models for today’s Intro Typesetting class.
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Proof of concept. Classes coming soon.
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Proof of concept. Classes coming soon.
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And I started piecing together the infrastructure for a new set of classes. 16x16 Lego plates, anyone?
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Some weekend content I forgot to post... Hand models from the intro class for starters!
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And Southern Ink decided to spin off its letterpress ink product into a new line, Blue Press Ink, so I got some PANTONE Yellow, Green and Mixing Black to check things out.
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After the bench hooks, more infrastructure tweaks -- moving type from the small elevated cabinet to the big floor-level cabinet.
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Oooh, something fun in the mail from @mitchelka Show Card Press.
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Something fun in the No 4 today.
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Some ding dong merrily noises coming from the press today. And look, even some Ludlow slugs have made their appearance!
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Some final shots from this weekend's Stove Factory Open Studios!
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Starting someone down the garden path of letterpress printing today...
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Sometimes you just got to do it down and dirty.
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Renters printing 70 year old plates a great aunt used, with a frisket to mask off an incorrect surname. If you're local, why not come in, learn to print, and rent yourself? 👍
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Additional fun today -- a bespoke birthday card.
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Some scenes from today's Intermediate Definition class!
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Rent Golding platen presses at Reflex! The Pearl No. 8 (1912, manual) is open to all; the Jobber 7 (1920, motorized) is for production renters. Fast, powerful, and best for skilled users. Training available! Contact us via Linktree or website to learn more and book!
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Rent Golding platen presses at Reflex! The Pearl No. 8 (1912, manual) is open to all; the Jobber 7 (1920, motorized) is for production renters. Fast, powerful, and best for skilled users. Training available! Contact us via Linktree or website to learn more and book!
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Rent fine art presses at Reflex! The Vandercook No. 2 is perfect for linocuts, woodcuts & monotypes. The Praga 22x30 is great for etchings, engravings & intaglio. Training available! Contact us via Linktree or website to learn more and get started today!
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Rent fine art presses at Reflex! The Vandercook No. 2 is perfect for linocuts, woodcuts & monotypes. The Praga 22x30 is great for etchings, engravings & intaglio. Training available! Contact us via Linktree or website to learn more and get started today!
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Reflex offers letterpress & printmaking classes: typesetting, platen presses, lino carving, intaglio & more! Options include Airbnb, workshops, multi-week courses & custom sessions. Contact us or check Linktree for details—we’d love to have you in class!
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Reflex offers letterpress & printmaking classes: typesetting, platen presses, lino carving, intaglio & more! Options include Airbnb, workshops, multi-week courses & custom sessions. Contact us or check Linktree for details—we’d love to have you in class!
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Shop Reflex on Faire via our Faire Direct link in bio—holiday, stationery & gift items available! We also welcome custom wholesale letterpress projects. Got a wild idea? We’d love to make it happen! Contact us to chat or place an order today.
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Shop Reflex on Faire via our Faire Direct link in bio—holiday, stationery & gift items available! We also welcome custom wholesale letterpress projects. Got a wild idea? We’d love to make it happen! Contact us to chat or place an order today.
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Reflex offers 30- or 90-day rentals: regular access or production-level with extra equipment. Some presses require reservations; all require skill checks. Prep sessions available! Visit our website or contact us for full details. See you in the Press soon!
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Reflex offers 30- or 90-day rentals: regular access or production-level with extra equipment. Some presses require reservations; all require skill checks. Prep sessions available! Visit our website or contact us for full details. See you in the Press soon!
#letterpress #bostonprinter #studiorental
Rent our Golding platen presses! The Pearl No. 8 (1912, manual) is open to all; the Jobber 7 (1920, motorized) is for production renters. Fast, powerful, and best for experienced users. Training available! Contact us via Linktree or website to learn more.
#letterpress #bostonprinter #printing
Rent our Golding platen presses! The Pearl No. 8 (1912, manual) is open to all; the Jobber 7 (1920, motorized) is for production renters. Fast, powerful, and best for experienced users. Training available! Contact us via Linktree or website to learn more.
#letterpress #bostonprinter #printing
Rent our Vandercook No. 4 flatbed presses! The Tulsa (1948) is open to all; the Nahant (1951) is for production renters. Slower but super precise—great for deep impressions and perfect for beginners. Contact us via Linktree or website to learn more!
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