Thanks for making sure we take care of all that’s essential in starting a home press. Looking forward to watching more videos from your channel. Regards from Wellington, NZ!
So it IS an etching press I’ve been looking for! I spent a week googling and avoiding that term because it didn’t seem like what I needed by the name. I could’ve saved so much time!
I have this same press, and it’s awesome. I got really lucky, and got it as a barter when I did some photography work for a former art professor. I feel super fortunate to have access to a good press in my studio. This is such great info; I don’t have actual press blankets, I just have a DIY solution using very large felt. Hopefully I can get blankets soon!
That's terrific!!! You might look at Takach press, they specialize in presses. Also Graphic Chemical, Renaissance Graphite Arts are great resources. -Prof Lieu
Thank you so much for this!! I haven't printed since I had access to huge presses in college, and I've always been curious about a small home press. This makes it seem so doable!!
during lockdown i found when working in Capital S Smaller sizes with a slightly more flexible material (like plastic or even juice cartons) i sandwich the plate and paper between newspaper and pieces of felt, and run it through a pasta machine! i fell in love with printmaking at school but during lockdown i didnt have access to the big presses so i needed SOMETHING to scratch the itch, my moms dusty unused pasta machine was just good enough
Hello Clara. Steve here. Coincidentally, I recently bought a used 906, and will be using it for the first time in the coming days. Prior to that, I owned a "baby press" (12" roller, 1:1 drive, very temperamental). I have a quick question: I plan to print a fairly large edition; printing will probably take place over a 7 to 10d period. Should I off-load the roller each night (to prevent blankets from taking a permanent set), or is it okay to keep the roller at printing height until the edition is completed? Thank you!
It's better for you to note the exact height of the press so you can recreate it at any point, good habit to have in general. Idk if you are doing intaglio or relief, but if you're doing intaglio you'll have to do that as you can't remove the blankets without adjusting the height of the roller. Relief I don't use blankets so that is okay. -Prof Lieu
You don't! You can order copper plates at any of the printmaking companies, like Graphic Chemical, Renaissance Graphic Arts, McClain's. The only part you do have to do is bevel and polish the plates: ua-cam.com/video/AZmgTO1ePX8/v-deo.htmlsi=KoLG3dOkN2i6xTqG. -Prof Lieu
Watch the full drypoint tutorial: ua-cam.com/video/LQtSNUPjnKc/v-deo.html
What a great resource Prof Lieu is!
Tysm!! -Prof Lieu
Thanks for making sure we take care of all that’s essential in starting a home press. Looking forward to watching more videos from your channel. Regards from Wellington, NZ!
Very informative
The best tutorial, thank you very much. A question if I may - is it possible on such a press to make plate lithography prints?
I’m about to get my BFA in printmaking. I freaking love that we all name the presses 😂
YES!!😂 -Prof Lieu
Excellent, informative video. Thank you!
I just got and set up my Blick 906 in my studio; your advice/info was really helpful as I did so…thanks! Sooooo excited to begin printing on it.
oooooooo so exciting!!!! Have fun!! -Prof Lieu
So it IS an etching press I’ve been looking for! I spent a week googling and avoiding that term because it didn’t seem like what I needed by the name. I could’ve saved so much time!
Skill or Concept, is a natural evolution that happens very early in the life of artists/creatives
Absolutely! -Prof Lieu
I have this same press, and it’s awesome. I got really lucky, and got it as a barter when I did some photography work for a former art professor. I feel super fortunate to have access to a good press in my studio. This is such great info; I don’t have actual press blankets, I just have a DIY solution using very large felt. Hopefully I can get blankets soon!
That's terrific!!! You might look at Takach press, they specialize in presses. Also Graphic Chemical, Renaissance Graphite Arts are great resources. -Prof Lieu
Thank you so much for this!! I haven't printed since I had access to huge presses in college, and I've always been curious about a small home press. This makes it seem so doable!!
Yesss! I'm so happy to hear this might make having a home press more accessible for you! -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
Wonderful tutorial! I'm considering getting one of these presses, and this was helpful.
Glad it was helpful! -Prof Lieu
Thank you so much for the advice you have given.
during lockdown i found when working in Capital S Smaller sizes with a slightly more flexible material (like plastic or even juice cartons) i sandwich the plate and paper between newspaper and pieces of felt, and run it through a pasta machine! i fell in love with printmaking at school but during lockdown i didnt have access to the big presses so i needed SOMETHING to scratch the itch, my moms dusty unused pasta machine was just good enough
I've heard about people using pasta machines, really want to try it myself!!! -Prof Lieu
Great advice and great video!
Awesome and informative video! Thank you!!!!
Glad you enjoyed it! -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
Great info!
Glad it was helpful! -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
Hi, just wondering and interested, can you do embossing with the press, thanks 😊
I think embossing presses require different materials & setup! - Mia, Art Prof Staff
My fantasy art equipment purchase is either my own press or my own kiln, If I had the money I'd get both but probably a kiln first
Same, though I'm not quite sure where a kiln would fit in an NYC apartment. :( -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist
@@artprof no me neither
Have you ever used a tortilla press?
They are easy to make and are great for printing linocuts .
That's GENIUS!!! - Mia, Art Prof Staff
Hello Clara. Steve here. Coincidentally, I recently bought a used 906, and will be using it for the first time in the coming days. Prior to that, I owned a "baby press" (12" roller, 1:1 drive, very temperamental). I have a quick question: I plan to print a fairly large edition; printing will probably take place over a 7 to 10d period. Should I off-load the roller each night (to prevent blankets from taking a permanent set), or is it okay to keep the roller at printing height until the edition is completed? Thank you!
It's better for you to note the exact height of the press so you can recreate it at any point, good habit to have in general.
Idk if you are doing intaglio or relief, but if you're doing intaglio you'll have to do that as you can't remove the blankets without adjusting the height of the roller. Relief I don't use blankets so that is okay. -Prof Lieu
so fun!
Would this press be appropriate for aquatint?
Yes! -Prof Lieu
How do you make the plates?
You don't! You can order copper plates at any of the printmaking companies, like Graphic Chemical, Renaissance Graphic Arts, McClain's.
The only part you do have to do is bevel and polish the plates: ua-cam.com/video/AZmgTO1ePX8/v-deo.htmlsi=KoLG3dOkN2i6xTqG. -Prof Lieu
Lmao the Benedict picture 😂 I also have one in my studio
Twinning! - Mia, Art Prof Staff
Just release pressure and throw bkaket back as i have steal plate. Felts fine
You named your press benedict!?😂😂😂😂
OF COURSE I DID 🤣🤣🤣 -Prof Lieu
What type of camera do you use..?
DSLR, Canon Rebel T3i! -Prof Lieu