tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871273327563666934.post8569112590006048566..comments2023-03-27T04:07:30.566-07:00Comments on Sweet Olive Press: The Letterpress Saga: Part FourSweet Olive Press | Helenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16921933420513092309noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871273327563666934.post-20257537395404630122008-08-03T09:53:00.000-07:002008-08-03T09:53:00.000-07:00It's so beautiful.. I can't wait to see the awesom...It's so beautiful.. I can't wait to see the awesome stuff you come up with! I'm sure all the struggle will be worth it :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871273327563666934.post-23533370669809271502008-08-03T09:54:00.001-07:002008-08-03T09:54:00.001-07:00It looks like a great machine, what does it do?It looks like a great machine, what does it do?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871273327563666934.post-40809602949769613872008-08-03T09:54:00.000-07:002008-08-03T09:54:00.000-07:00Jen... to sum up what letterpress is (hard to do w...Jen... to sum up what letterpress is (hard to do without writing a book!) I'll quote:<br><br>"Letterpress began in Europe in the 14th century as an alternative to laborious calligraphy. Type was hand cast and individual characters were hand set into lines until machine set composition made the process easier. Today, many designers are returning to the craft of letterpress — printing from custom engraved plates and metal type — as a unique option to offset printing. Letterpress offers a tactile quality and nostalgic feel that can’t be achieved with any other technique."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871273327563666934.post-9961189887725075102008-08-03T09:55:00.001-07:002008-08-03T09:55:00.001-07:00Is this something you had working before it went i...Is this something you had working before it went into storage? Just curious as to how you know how to make it work if it needs an overhaul. I, of course, have never seen anything like it and have no idea what makes it go!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871273327563666934.post-71274542686012144222008-08-03T09:55:00.000-07:002008-08-03T09:55:00.000-07:00BetteJo... I bought and moved this letterpress rig...BetteJo... I bought and moved this letterpress right before we moved from Seattle to the South, so I've never had it working. The "overhaul" it needs is merely thorough cleaning and oiling, a bit of love and care – and a new feed table! (Let's just say the old feed table "retired"...)<br><br>As for knowing how to make it work, here are the steps I've followed:<br>1) Research<br>2) Research<br>3) Research<br>4) Pestering many kind-hearted experts (they never seem to consider it "pestering" because they're passionate about passing on their craft)<br>5) Lessons – only had one so far<br>6) Trial and error<br>7) Lots of courage!<br><br>That about sums it up...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871273327563666934.post-3099294180011198772008-08-03T09:56:00.000-07:002008-08-03T09:56:00.000-07:00Oh I'm so jealous! I've been collecting letterpres...Oh I'm so jealous! I've been collecting letterpress blocks for ages! We don't have a press though. I agree with renne- can't wait to see what you do!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com