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Krissy
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  • Saint Louis, MO
  • United States
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I've been giving this a few tries on Crane's 600 gsm lettra. I want to have red edges for my cards and wanted to do it by myself instead of sending it out. So far, I've tried a few things - acrylic paint seems to work best, but I still sometimes g...
September 23
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September 8
I love California Wash for clean up as well. I have rubber rollers though so again - not sure how that works. I wish I could be of more help!
August 27
I've now been using california wash and love it - not sure about the rollers though. Is that something you could ask the manufacturer?
August 26
I am also looking for suggestions for a press and roller wash. My rollers are composition, from Tarheel Roller. I'd like to use something other than kerosene as Tarheel and the 'old-time' printer that's been helping me out have suggested I use. I...
August 26
She looks fantastic! Great job!
August 26
I use Gans Nature Wash. I had a letterpress instructor who's father was a Chemist, he said the nature wash is not harmful (and not smelly) for printing, preggo and children. It works well and makes my press happy. I also took the workshop on maint...
July 29
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June 2
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My first lettepress prints!
April 28
Hi Krissy, I also use Crisco followed by mineral spirits. The Crisco really gets most of the ink off and the mineral spirits can be used sparingly just for final wash up.
March 27
Hey Krissy-I use vegetable oil for the last run of the day, since it's too oily to use between colors. Many printers also use Crisco, which is the same principle, I guess. I also have some Soysolv from Daniel Smith lurking around the shop, which I...
March 24
That does help! Thanks for the suggestion...
March 23
I don't know if this is any better, but I was searching for the healthiest options while I was pregnant, and hit on baby oil, which I still use. Completely non-toxic and no smell. It's probably not the best thing in the world for the rollers in th...
March 22
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Hi ladies, Today, I inked up my press for the first time so I could set my rollers correctly. I've been told that odorless mineral spirits are the way to go with cleaning up. (My press is in my basement so I don't want to stink the house up!) I f...
March 22
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Press Name?
Paper Schmaper
Website:
http://www.paperschmaper.com
Printing for How Long?
Under 1 year with my new Pearl.
Types of Presses?
Golding Pearl No. 1
Services Offered in Addition to Letterpress?
design, gocco, websites
Apprentices Welcome?
Not Yet
About Me:
I'm a graphic designer with a passion for all things paper. Just recently, I purchased an old, non-functioning Golding Pearl and restored it. She runs like a champ and I am having a blast learning on her.

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