...paper with lead that is, now that I've picked up my Kelsey 5x8 desktop letterpress on Saturday morning! John Barrett, proprietor of Letterpress Things in Chicopee, MA, called about 2 weeks ago. After months of delays in getting rollers and clips, my new baby was ready and waiting.
Y i p p e e !
Now I can finally set up Shoppe Murforelli in the basement and start practicing for printing various collateral (including, and most importantly, our wedding stationery.)
The model below is identical to my new press, actual photos to come...here's a video of someone using the Kelsey, an even cooler mini-movie of Firefly Press in Somerville, MA, and some beginner tips. Interested in letterpress? Check out the ever-evolving Briar Press site.
I forgot that I wanted to mention a letterpress shop who sells their wares at the South End Open Market. They had some great cards and notecard gift baskets...
B Designs Inc.
http://www.bdesignsinc.com/
Posted by: blogorelli | Thursday, 02 October 2008 at 01:37 PM
Very cool. We loved working with Firefly. Enjoy your new toy.
Posted by: General Disarray | Thursday, 02 October 2008 at 12:16 PM