The Big Jump Press blog have written a blog post about how a cylinder press works. They have a Vandercook which is similar in operation to our new FAG press. Check it out for more photos and information.

Artist Hong Seon Jang has created this out of letterpress type. Information and more photos here.

This decorative alphabet was produced by Nigel Bents, Paul Oakley and Jonny Holmes at Chelsea College of Art & Design. Based on a downloaded Bodoni Poster font, it was designed digitally by students using Illustrator, laser cut out of 3mm plywood by Cut Laser Cut in Vauxhall and mounted on type-high block by Stef Willis in the Chelsea college workshop.

It was then printed at Graham Bignell’s New North Press in Hoxton. There they will remain; and in time, no doubt, be added to. An example of a digital start leading to an analogue finish.

Limited edition posters available for sale. More photos here.

The Manchester Print Fair is a new independent arts event, celebrating the best of design, art
and photography in the North West.

The fair will offer a variety of artist publications, zines, design posters, photographic prints
and more!

The launch will take place on Sun 25th of September.

UPDATE ON THE FAG PRESS: The power convertor has been installed so we’ll soon have the new FAG proofing press up and running! This picture from Small Caps blog shows what you can do with the FAG and a two colour gradient. Small Caps  is a small Berlin studio who produce lovely work, worth a look at the blog and their  Etsy

I’ve written a handout to jog your memories when you come to emboss or deboss. Have a look at the PDF below

Emboss and deboss reminder

Check out the workshops blog for more information on a demonstration for using the Kippax screen printing bed and arm to print posters beautifully. Link here.