A few weeks ago, I paid a visit to the Irvine Fine Arts Center to do some letterpress printing for the first time (thank you to Rachelle Chuang). Letterpress is the pre-digital method of printing originating in the 15th century. Hand-setting the lead type was insanely tedious, but I got some twisted joy out of it. We also got the chance to experiment with a hodgepodge of wooden type. Definitely have a new appreciation for the way things were done not that long ago.
Case of individual lead letterforms
I hand-set this text block to letterpress on Amanda's bridal shower gift.
Printing Press
A print from wooden type
Jen being her happy self
Sara, I love the post on letterpress! I wish we had more time to create more work. It is a privilege to have you in the book arts class again and know you will go far in the design world.
Thank you Rachelle! I’ve been enjoying & learning so much in Book Arts II this semester. Thank you for the opportunities you’ve given us