Today was session II of the Binghamton University Graphic Arts field trip. We spent lots of time & had some fun casting our names in typemetal. Who dosen't like to see their name in print?!
We also set up the Pearl 7 x 11 foot treadle press and everyone gave it a whirl printing this years "mind your P's & Q's" piece. I'm still sorting out all those mixed up lower case p,q,b's & d's.
Letterpress printing may not be for everyone, but I hope it gave you some insight into the the world of printing as it was before computers existed.
Even though I love my computer & couldn't live without it, there still is a lot to be said about working with your hands to produce a fine quality printed piece.
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