Author Archives: Randy

Come See Us at the Letterpress Fair!!!

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Randy
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Museum of Printing Soon to Re-open in Haverhill, Mass.

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Randy

Last Saturday I was fortunate enough to stop by the Museum of Printing, formerly of North Andover, Massachusetts; now just a bit further north in Haverhill, but conveniently located immediately off 495. They are in the process of moving since … Continue reading →

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See What’s in the June AAPA Packet

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Randy

Watch as I go through the latest AAPA packet at the print shop. As a member of the American Amateur Press Association I get this packet monthly filled with other members’ work. It’s a source for ideas and inspiration at … Continue reading →

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Obelisk Type Identified

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Randy

We have this in 36 and 60 point. Identified on page 399 Specimens of Type – ATF 1981 reprint of 1896 copy. Originated with Mackellar, Smiths, and Jordan Foundry, Philadelphia. Photo of type in compsing stick here is reversed.

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Follow Bronstrup on Twitter

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Randy

Yes, Bronstrup, our 1850’s Iron Press is now on Twitter. He’ll tweet discoveries and unscheduled openings of the Print Shop at Conestoga Press. And he’ll follow other presses and letterpress tweets to participate in the conversation of the craft. Check … Continue reading →

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Crafts at the Museum Saturday, June 11

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Randy

Our annual little gathering of traditional craftsman at the Historical Society is Saturday from 10 to 4. Stop by and see some scroll saw work, tatting, printing, and other crafrs. It’s free.

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Combination Border Series 98

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Randy

Scattered among several places upstairs we found the parts of this series. Some are difficult to recognize on their own, but we finally placed them as part of this interesting border. It seems at this point we have a fair amount, … Continue reading →

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Chine-colle’ Printing at Conestoga Press

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Randy

We are fortunate and honored to have John Myers, a local art teacher, coming by the print shop and introducing some new ideas and techniques. Here he is standing in front of some experiments in Chine-colle’. Thin paper is added … Continue reading →

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Printing Classes at .918 Club in Lancaster

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Randy

Introduction to Letterpress Printing Workshop The .918 Club in Lancaster is offering a great opportunity to learn all about letterpress. This workshop introduces the history and fundamentals of letterpress printing. Hand setting type, computer plate composition, proofing, lockup, and printing … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Randy
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