7/2/2023 0 Comments Letterpress coasters![]() ![]() Coaster stock (blotter) is good because it does the job and is cheap. I do think your idea to use die-cut letterpress stock, like #220 thickness, is a good one- but you may end up spending an arm and a leg. I suggest you look into the impression strength you’re using on this type of stock, and try to be more careful about how much pressure you apply- back it off a bit and you’ll likely still see and feel the impression, but not crack the blanks. Recently I printed some coasters on Katz’s stock on my C&P, and I experienced the cracking as well under deep impression- the client kept asking me to add sheets of tympan until it eventually was about to bottom out, and the last one I was comfortable printing without thinking about my poor press was the one that cracked the coaster.īut fortunately, I backed the impression off just a bit and it went right away, without a noticeable difference in the actual bite depth. Try to fold a coaster and you’ll see what I mean. ….when you put the three of those things together, you end up with a brittle stock that will crack. Unfortunately, though, what you’re asking the paper to do is be thick, absorbant, and stiff…… Letterpress coasters are great for absorbing beverage drips, oil bottles stains and keeping your surfaces dry and stain free. The sheets are really inexpensive for the thickness and it’s the right stock for coasters. She currently resides in Garrison, New York.Um, you can get some neenah blotter and then have it die cut. She began her journey into the world of book arts from a young age and studied letterpress printmaking through apprenticeship and job printing. Your beautiful coffee table or bar must have beautiful coasters with different flowers and trees letterpress printed on a luxurious white Cranes cotton. She has been teaching letterpress printing, image-making, and book forms at CBA since 2006. Each coaster is letterpress printed on ultra. ![]() U of M Letterpress Coasters - Set of 12 Regular price 15. With timeless style and clever wording, these coasters are a thoughtful detail that would be perfect for a wedding. Students should bring pencils, snap blade or X-acto knife.Īll other materials and tools will be provided by CBA at no additional cost to the students.Īmber Braverman is the proprietor of Post Editions, a letterpress studio focused on collaboration with artists and writers.Īs an educator, Braverman hopes to share her passion for the craft of printmaking with her students. Sturdy enough for any Minnesota beer, these coasters are great for your next alumni gathering Each set includes 12 coasters.Take a moment to learn a new skill and wow your friends with some snazzy party decorations. Here's a quick 'making of' video featuring Brendan Manley printing some beverage coasters for Andy Braun. Positioned perfectly to celebrate Juneteenth and the Fourth of July. We can print super thick coasters on many different papers. Coasters printed in abstract cork pattern and include 4 of each color. These letterpressed coasters are made by our friends at Grant House Press in East Chatham, NY. Chipboard coasters are great for advertising in restaurants and bars, while thick pulpy cotton coasters are an ideal way to add to the perfect atmosphere for weddings and special events. Abstract cork letterpress coasters are printed on 100 cotton, 2-ply thick paper. It’s the time for summer bbqs and soirées! Join us for a one-day workshop to create one-of-a-kind coasters on the Plater Press. Letterpress coasters are one of the most fun and functional products that we print. This in-person course for all experience levels taught by CBA Instructor Amber Braverman. Please Note: Registration for this workshop closes on Saturday, June 10 at 11:59pm. Event Info This one day in-person workshop takes place at CBA on Saturday June 17 from 10am–4pm: Letterpress coasters are one of the most fun and functional products that we print. ![]()
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