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Offline tonypep

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What is a book press?
« on: August 26, 2019, 11:40:34 AM »
I do not believe they are made anymore, but I found one in antique store. They didn't know what it was, but I knew right away. It as at least one hundred years old but it will most likely last forever. Yes, they were made to make books, bindings and all but I had a different idea. It uses direct pressure. You can flatten and dry most things, given a bit of time and newsprint. While Intaglio and screenprint applications require motion, this one does not. Since I have all of these and a bit more, the opportunities are fairly endless. Moogle has agreed to help.
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Re: What is a book press?
« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2019, 12:13:19 PM »
Would this be similar to the press I used in college botany class to press/dry flowers for record keeping purposes?
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Re: What is a book press?
« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2019, 12:54:13 PM »
Most likely. Fairly found simple objects and garden refuse.. Use good paper and be sure to soak and dab. The process begins.

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Re: What is a book press?
« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2019, 01:03:25 PM »
pictures?

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Re: What is a book press?
« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2019, 01:52:22 PM »
google book press images that is better than I

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Re: What is a book press?
« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2019, 02:38:20 PM »
Tony,

Sorry I missed you when you called the shop.  My guy did not get your phone number and I don't have one to return your call.

Give me a call back and tell whoever answers the phone they are supposed to come get me.

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Re: What is a book press?
« Reply #6 on: August 26, 2019, 04:48:48 PM »
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Re: What is a book press?
« Reply #7 on: August 27, 2019, 11:10:02 PM »
A good friend of mine had one of these at his workshop, and I used it to make prints and marks on leather. I believe it still works like a clockwork.
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Re: What is a book press?
« Reply #8 on: September 04, 2019, 02:12:50 PM »
Thank You! No heat and motion. Old fashioned pressure!