So, I'm a procrastinator of the first order. I've got an advanced degree in putting things off. If you wanna call a professional, my number should be the one you dial. I'm world-class, first-rate, A-number-one, top of my game, a serious contender in the world of "I'll totally do that tomorrow." And this is why my blog is so easy to follow. It's not like I require a lot of your time, I mean, if you're looking for constant updates, check out twitter or CNN. I've moved to the South, which only means I'm gonna get slower. (And I'm also pretty good at long-winded explanations of why I just haven't written anything here for a while.)
And now we come to today's blog question... What is the best thing you can print to break in a new press? I've been stumped for a few days now. There are many things, when you get a press, that you need to check on, parts to get, lighting to afix to dark basement ceilings, spiderwebs to clear from printing areas, but once all this is done, it's time to get printing. I've thought of a bunch of things I could print, but none of them seems gripping enough. So, I'm turning to you, invisible audience, for some advice...if you could have something printed on a beautiful turn-of-the-century press, what would it be? And no Gutenberg Bibles please, let's keep it simple. I look forward to the brilliant ideas I'm sure will begin pouring in, as soon as I hit the post button...
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A prop card or business card, which you'll want to have at some point anyway and that can be the tangible announcement to others that you're up and printing. It's also quite personally satisfying.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, and in practical terms a 3x5 prop card is a nice mid-sized form on an 8x12 to check the platen setting.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the quick comment Rich. You are absolutely right about a card! I'm actually waiting on my logo, which is being done by a designer friend of mine, and forgoing that, will be getting a nice cut of an airplane in the mail next week, which will be just the right size for a card.
ReplyDeleteor a bike wheel with wings opposite a print wheel with flames.
ReplyDeleteHey, some how I missed this entry when you first published it. I love that you went on to get your advanced degree. So what did you end up printing?
ReplyDeleteyou've been really busy in your own shop this month--i've seen the amazing work you've been doing lately--your work is about to get published, and you've gotten a kick ass logo for your press since yr last post. you should tell everyone about whats been going on and show that shit off already!
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