Category Archives: Video

David Shields on the Rob Roy Kelly Wood Type Collection

Posted on September 22, 2024 by Randy

With the recent acquisition of wood type we have much to learn about it. Shop volunteer Paul found this great presentation from the Humanities Research Center.

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Making a Letterpress Engraving Plate

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Randy

In answering a question about printing cuts I found that the International Printing Museum had this great video demonstrating the process.

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Linotype Series at MOP

Posted on January 29, 2022 by Randy

The Museum of Printing in Haverhill, Massachusetts has posted a series of 10 videos about the Linotype with everyone’s favorite Linotype repairman, Dave Seats. You can watch the first here and find your way on their YouTube channel.

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APHA “Out of Sorts” Prints

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Randy

Members of the Chesapeake Chapter of the American Printing History Association, which includes us, put together a collaborative packet of prints as a group activity to do together during Corona Virus lockdowns. Thanks to Lead Graffiti in Delaware for putting … Continue reading →

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Itinerant Printer Ted Talk

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Randy

Check out this TED talk from our friend, Chris Fritton, about his project which included a visit to the Conestoga Press.

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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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