Info For Studio Use
To use the public studio you must first take our intro workshop or convince us of your proficiency on the press you intend to use.
Studio Hours (press use requires an appointment)
Wednesday: Noon-10PM
Thursday: Noon-6PM
Friday: Noon-7PM
Saturday: Noon-10PM
Bookings
When emailing to make a booking (use this link) please include the press you’d like to use, the day and start time you want, the length of time you’d like to book, and whether you need a Boxcar plate base.
Be aware: All late arrivals will be billed from the start time specified in the booking. No-shows must be paid in full before a new appointment can be made.
You can view what time has already been booked here.
Bookings will be added to the calendar in the order they are received.
I have just bought a selection of Van Son inks from their Rubber Base Plus system to start a public coop ink supply. If you would like to join the coop and use these inks all you need to do is order one 1 lb. container of ink from this ink system and bring it in with you the first time you print. Then I will add your name to the list and you can use any of the ink in the communal supply. I will post the available colors right here on this page. Since so little ink is required to print this should keep us stocked up in all colors. If you prefer to keep your own inks, you may do so, but you must store them at home. Order inks from the “Rubber Base Plus” ink system here.
Inks we have currently:
Black
Opaque White
Transparent White
Reflex Blue
Brilliant Blue
Pantone Red
Warm Red
Rubine Red
Pantone Green
Forest Green
Emerald Green
Pantone Yellow
Pantone Violet
If you would like to use our public ink supply please bring a color we do not currently have. If you do not bring ink it will cost $45 to get your name on the list. This money will be used to order a can of ink in your name.
Photopolymer Plate Printing
If printing from photopolymer plates please remember that our Boxcar Press plate bases use Boxcar’s standard thickness plates. I recommend their KF95 plates. Order at Boxcar.com.
Gauge Pins
Those using a C&P Pilot press will need a set of three gauge pins. You are responsible for having your own set. They can be purchased at The Arm for $5 each or from American Printing Equipment in boxes of a dozen (see link below).
RESOURCES:
Briar Press – online letterpress discussion, classifieds, museum…
Boxcar Press – photopolymer plate making service
Owosso Graphic Arts – magnesium cuts (print blocks) for letterpress
Van Son Holland Inks – letterpress inks
NA Graphics – letterpress supplies and Vandercook press parts in Colorado
American Printing Equipment & Supply – letterpress supplies in New York
Letterpress Things – John Barrett’s warehouse full of presses, type & supplies in Massachusetts
VandercookPress.info – Paul Moxon’s website on the Vandercook
The Dale Guild Type Foundry – Makers of real foundry type
Amax Printing – Amax can cut your printing to size once you have printed if you include cutting marks in your plate. They are a block from The Arm.
Schulman Paper – These guys are located in the city and stock Crane Lettra. They are willing to sell smaller quantities and cut to size.
Reich Paper – Brooklyn based Reich Paper sell a paper called Savoy that is an inexpensive alternative to Lettra. Contact them for samples and tell them Dan sent you.