Hi, I'm going to second the recommendation for Keldon. I've dealt primarily with them and have never had a problem. Great vendor, responsive and helpful....
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rdziesing
Jun 2, 2009 3:55 pm
HI: I generally use Legion Paper in NYC. Their prices appear to be substantially lower than those posted by paper.com. A 20 x 26 sheet of 300gsm Lettra is...
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nashopolis
Jun 3, 2009 11:01 pm
... I've had good dealings with Legion as well very service oriented. if you are below their minimums you might try buying from cranes directly....
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rorysparks
Jun 8, 2009 5:39 pm
Call for Artists Portland, Oregon DEADLINE: July 10, 2009 Exhibit Dates: July 18 – August 31, 2009 Artists will be notified of acceptance by July 15. Theme:...
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Steve Robison
robisonsteve
Jun 9, 2009 6:16 am
For those linoleum block enthusiasts out there... http://www.underconsideration.com/fpo/archives/2009/05/john-vanderslice-poster.php It could have been done...
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clayoliff
Jun 9, 2009 4:36 pm
Hello fellow Letterpress Lovers. I joined the group several days ago. I discovered the groups existence while searching for information on a polimero unit. I...
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Gerald Lange
bielerpr
Jun 9, 2009 5:03 pm
Clay In the links section here can be found a number of resources. You are probably looking for Gene Becker http://www.photopolymerplates.com/ though the...
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jenny_detwiler
Jun 12, 2009 4:58 am
Looking for input on the "correct" way to use a few books that I recently purchased. Both are graphic design books that have color pictures of invitations,...
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dorothy lee
djl90601
Jun 12, 2009 11:14 am
Good morning Jenny, I really don't have any input regarding that about books. But, hopefully someone will give you some in site. But, I wanted to know...
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Julie Larson
julielarson42
Jun 12, 2009 3:03 pm
You can take inspiration from the ideas and then create a new work of your own using your own style. ________________________________ From: jenny_detwiler...
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Casey McGarr
cmcgarr1957
Jun 13, 2009 1:44 pm
Jenny, Use the books as reference to help you generate your own ideas. The book store have plenty of patterns and decoration specific books for you to...
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Austin Jones
prtsbyaj
Jun 13, 2009 7:17 pm
My first question to you is "What was your reason for purchasing the books?". Your reason for purchasing the books will give some sense of purpose. If you...
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Jenny Detwiler
jenny_detwiler
Jun 13, 2009 11:09 pm
Thanks to everyone for all the feedback, I think I was on the right track, but somehow I still feel guilty being inspired by someone else's work. The book...
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Bob Hopfner
bob_hopfner
Jun 14, 2009 7:13 am
Howdy All, My name is Bob Hopfner and I am a graphic designer. I've always had an affinity for letterpress and have an interest in learning more about ...
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Peter Fraterdeus
pfraterdeus
Jun 14, 2009 10:41 am
Hi Bob Take a look here for a variety of FAQs on letterpress including photopolymer https://www.xmarks.com/site/www.fiveroses.org/intro.htm You'll need...
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Gerald Lange
bielerpr
Jun 15, 2009 3:58 am
Howdy Bob Most film negative suppliers these days accept Press Quality PDFs such as those exported from the various components of the Adobe Creative Suite....
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matthew lamoureux
lamsland
Jun 15, 2009 12:19 pm
Seriously they no longer accept provided films?? I can kind of see that with people trying to make "films" on laser printers and inkjets. It's kind of an...
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Harold Kyle
boxcarpress
Jun 15, 2009 1:44 pm
This was not done for chemistry reasons. You touched on the problem that we faced with supplied films: many times they weren't even silver emulsion film. For...
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Scott Rubel
scottford1124
Jun 15, 2009 3:19 pm
Inspiration is practical. No artist works in a vacuum. You can be inspired and still be original. Of course there are millions of Dover and other brand...
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matthew lamoureux
lamsland
Jun 15, 2009 4:07 pm
Completely understood. Trust me, like anything, I've met my fair share of folks with great equipment putting out bad product. Matthew "LAMMY" Lamoureux Full...
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Peter Fraterdeus
pfraterdeus
Jun 15, 2009 4:13 pm
Indeed, as Fred Goudy liked to say... "The old guys [gals] stole all the best ideas" The cultural context is our common wealth. All intelligent thought and ...
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Jenny Detwiler
jenny_detwiler
Jun 15, 2009 5:38 pm
Ha!! Love the Fred Goudy quote!! I seem to think some variation of that quote every time I see something new and original. Thanks for the laugh! ...
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leorawest
Jun 16, 2009 7:35 pm
Does anyone have a Los Angeles area resource for recycling metal plates? I have old magnesium and copper. Also, how does one recycle wood-mounted plates --...
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matthew lamoureux
lamsland
Jun 17, 2009 12:29 pm
Easiest way I've removed plates from the wood base is to place the block in a vice and use a chisel to peel the plate off. What sort of art work is on the...
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Gerald Lange
bielerpr
Jun 18, 2009 9:09 am
Someone asked me what this meant in regard to a printed piece and I was a bit puzzled. The only visibly detectable result of over-exposure on a printed piece...
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ausart1938
Jun 18, 2009 9:26 am
At Gulgong pioneers Museum we are bidding on a Photopolymer Platemaker with the UV unit and the washout and drying unit all combined. Is there anything in...
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Gerald Lange
bielerpr
Jun 18, 2009 10:24 am
Arthur I am currently in the process of rehabilitating a photopolymer platemaker (for an institution) and yes there are some things to be concerned about....
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Nancy Hill
itstheheat1
Jun 18, 2009 2:29 pm
I have a C&P 10 x15. I have just purchased new adjustable trucks.... Only to find out that I probably should be using non-adjustable trucks - since I will be...
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Julie Larson
julielarson42
Jun 18, 2009 2:53 pm
Are you saying that non-oiled exposed steel or cast iron surfaces are getting rusty quickly, or are you just having a problem with the trucks? You definately...
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Nancy Hill
itstheheat1
Jun 18, 2009 3:06 pm
Sorry - I was not clear. These trucks have been on a shelf for a couple years - the guy who sold us the press gave them to us (He had adjustable trucks on...
