working in letter press

Letter press session 2,3,4

Lesson 2. This lesson we had to produce a mock up showing are final outcome. We experimented with different fonts and sizes on the print press.

This is what we hoped to produce in the fianl lesson.

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Lesson 3. Here we printed the word blue on 10 pages. The word blue had to be in the same positioning as seen on the mock up we produced the week before.

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Lesson 4. Here are a few picture showing process we went though. The very last picture shows the final outcome we produced. This was such an enjoyable experience that great to get to grips with the first thing before computers.

We came across a problem with are first selection of type so we had to change it from are orginal mock up, but I think it works well because the two different type contrat againt each other as well does the colours.

Letterpress!!

The first of four letterpress lesson's.
It was an enjoyable introductory lesson of 21/2 hour.

During the first lesson I gained some knowledgeable infroamtion from wise man Dave. As well as....

• Introducted to the point system
• The basic of type setting
• Using the point system to 'make up' a design in order to print
• Introduction to proof press

It's quiet a time consuming process but pleasing. You have to be aware of the type e.g. right spelling. It's a brand new experiance for me and I can't wait to continue on. It's something that really intrests me.