Homemade Boxcar Base

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Alexia

This past weekend Doug finished making me a couple of aluminum bases for deep relief photopolymer plates! He milled down the aluminum to .853″ (+/- .0005″!). I never realized how difficult it would be to get such an exact tolerance on something. Thank goodness he knows what he is doing! Then he sent the milled aluminum out to be anodized.

We finally got them back from the anodizers, so on Saturday we laser-engraved a grid onto the surface for easier plate alignment. Here’s the final product!

My boxcar base

I especially love that it he personalized the bases just for me!

Base with plate

He made me two identical bases (that he machined together) so that they can be used as one bigger 6×8 base.

I ordered some photopoly plates yesterday so I can get printing with my new bases soon!

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Girls on Presses

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Alexia

I spent today pulling apart the motor on my C&P. Well, Doug was the brains of the operation, but I added some much needed muscle. I want to slow the press down, so I need a new pulley for the motor. Now everything is torn apart and I just have to wait for the mail-order parts to arrive. Bah. While we got a lot of much needed work (and information collecting) accomplished, it still felt like a rather unproductive day, until I found this picture:

Girl Using C and P Press Vintage

I can’t wait to be just like her!

* Source for picture — I found it at this website. No idea of the original source. If you know it, please let me know.

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New Press!

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Alexia

Abut a week ago I purchased an amazing press! The press is a Chandler & Price 12×18 New Series.

C&P Front View

C&P Platen and Ink Disk

This style of press was was manufactured between 1911 and 1964. According to the C&P Press catalog, “In many a [print] shop, this press is the one that is always busy.” It can handle any job up to about 11″x14″ without any difficulty.

C&P 12x18 - from C&P press catalog

My press is motorized, but the speed is rather frisky. I plan to slow it down. While a traditional print shop would have had no problem running it so fast, I don’t need to produce so much so quickly. I would much rather reduce the risk of finger smashing than try to keep up with this monster. Thank goodness I have a partner who understands gear ratios and can slow the motor down without too much trouble. I will definitely be posting updates on this process, so stay tuned.

I am already prepping come more greeting card designs to try out on the press. I can’t wait until I get it up and running!

 

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Capricorns Unite!

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Alexia

This weekend my Capricorn letterpress card was included in a delightful little treasury! It is definitely worth checking out the other artistic interpretations of the sign:

Capricorn Treasury

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PDX ETSY’S CYBER MONDAY 2012 SALE!!

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Alexia

Looking for handmade local presents for your Christmas list this year? Look no farther!

Jenny over at The Cozy Project (Blog and Etsy Shop) has gotten a ton of Portland artisans together to offer Cyber Monday coupon codes AND compiled them all for easy access!!

(p.s.- Porcuprints is one of them! I will be offering FREE SHIPPING (within the US) between Black Friday and Cyber Monday!)

Everyone is using the same code: PDXETSY2012, but offering a variety of discounts.

I am blatantly copy-and-pasting her list here, so check out all the amazing artists!
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Agnes.
 Herbivore - Vintage Dinosaur Brooch Necklace
20% off all baubles!
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Allen Metal Arts
 Long Dangle Aluminum Earrings, Intersecting Orbits Collection
Free Shipping Coupon Code PDXETSY2012
Plus, 15% off everything in my shop.
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Amelia and Brother
Fall Fashion Felt Hair Bow Set Felt Accessories

20% Off Coupon Code PDXETSY201

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Artisticsoul Designs
 iPhone Wallet Set, Retro Flowers Fabric, iPod case, Smartphone case
20% off Coupon Code PDXETSY2012
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bama + ry
Fueled Copper Pendant Reads "Fueled by Caffeine & Dreams" on a Ball Chain Necklace
Free Shipping Black Friday through Cyber Monday with Code PDXETSY2012
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BleuOiseau Photography
 Multnomah Falls, Oregon, waterfall photography, bridge, 8x12 print
20% off coupon code: PDXETSY2012
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Bloom by Arissia
Simply chic collection . red and white dots rosette headband
Free shipping! code PDXETSY2012
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Buttonlandia
 Fia's Burger - Handsewn Felt Plush Hamburger - Perfect for Summer, Birthdays, Any Occassion
20% off Coupon Code PDXETSY2012
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Charms and Signs
 Aged Sterling Recycle Yourself Charm
20% Off Coupon Code PDXETSY2012
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cookoorikoo
 green jello earrings - vintage plastic
10% Off Coupon Code PDXETSY2012
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Cool Jane
  Go Out For Pancakes - Blank Recycled Greeting Card - I Love You Card - Thinking of You
25% Off Coupon Code PDXETSY2012
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Ellie Creations
 Titanic Necklace- Freshwater Pearls and Green Onyx
25% off coupon PDXETSY2012
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Envy Designs Jewelry
 Madeira Citrine earrings, handmade14k gold filled earrings- Here Comes the Sun OOAK
PDXETSY2012 for free shipping
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Eye Pop Art
 Custom Mandala Room Divider made from 35 Painted Vinyl Records - Tribal Inspired Geometry
20% Off Coupon Code PDXETSY2012
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Flavia Bennett Designs
 Tiny Infinity Studs in Sterling Silver
15% off Coupon Code PDXETSY2012
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HHknits
 Hand Knit Christmas Stocking
10% off coupon PDXETSY2012
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Historical Tidbits
Gift Wrap Hand-stamped Wrapping Paper with Gift Box Brown Kraft Paper Rustic Flower Pattern
Free domestic shipping with coupon code PDXETSY2012 – Friday through Monday
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House of Moss

Felted amanita mushroom magnet in an upcycled lid

15% off with coupon code PDXETSY2012
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Hymowear
Baby blanket handmade from upcycled sweaters - great for tummy time
20% off coupon code PDXETSY2012
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Inkstrand
 Set of Antique Inspired Silhouette Portrait Pendants - brass finish w/ 19" chains
20% Off with coupon code: PDXETSY2012

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j richards designs
 Holey Pendant in anigre
20% Off Coupon Code PDXETSY2012
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Jewelry by Mondaen
 Clay Poppies Yarn Necklace - Hand-knitted from Black Nylon Yarn with Black Glass Beads and a Bouquet of Clay Poppies
20% off coupon code PDXETSY2012
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Joyful Studio
Original Art Painting Portrait of a Redhead pretty girl on Vintage Book Cover
20% Off Coupon Code PDXETSY2012
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Julie Kujawa
Caldera Series: Hammered Sterling Silver with Oxblood Red Freshwater Pearls - made to order
15% off – Coupon Code pdxetsy2012
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Karma Loompa beads
 1 strand Green Crackle Agate, 11mm faceted
10% off Coupon Code PDXETSY2012
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Kendra Binney
 5"x7" limited edition fine art red bird print. reproduction on wood with resin. bright red floral bird print
20% off Coupon code PDXETSY2012
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Kenton Beadworks
 Woodgrain Silver Disc Necklace
20% Off and FREE Shipping With Coupon Code: PDXETSY2012
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KimBuilt
Enamelware Sauce Pots White with Red Trim Cottage Chic Cookware
10% Off Coupon Code PDXETSY2012
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Knot-Cha-Cha!
 Mrs. Chaplin's Hat: Large Size Winter Cloche - Crochet in Chianti and Eggplant Wool - Item 1154
10% off Coupon Code PDXETSY2012
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Kusala Knitworks
FREE SHIPPING Royal Purple Braided Cable Cowl
15% off coupon code PDXETSY2012
Plus free shipping Black Friday through end of day Cyber Monday on all purchases, without a code!
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leakarts
 Princess Leia, a Star Wars print from an original painting by Lea Keohane
30% off Coupon Code PDXETSY2012
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Limon Merengue
 Everyday tote bag in black canvas and white suede leather
20%off coupon code: PDXETSY2012
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MarshMueller
 Boppy Pillow Cover - Black & White Mod Dot
10% off Coupon Code PDXETSY2012
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My Wife’s Studio
 Turquoise and Red Coral Silver Earrings Handmade
15% off coupon code PDXETSY2012
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Nettle & Rue
 Red Guinea Feather Earrings
15% off coupon code PDXETSY2012
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Olive Chaos
 Medium Cherry zippered lined makeup bag clutch purse 50% recycled
25% Off Coupon Code PDXETSY2012
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Oystercatcher Yarns
Felted Snowman, holiday decoration, Christmas centerpiece
10% Off Coupon Code PDXETSY2012
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Photos By Chipperfield
 Fine Art Photography - Mysterious Red Oriental Poppies "Pretty Ladies" Dancing in the Moonlight, Festive, Chic, Wall Art, Floral Decor
Buy One Get One Free
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Pillars of Creation
 Cat Space Galaxy Nebula Print Silk Square Scarf
15% Off Coupon Code PDXETSY2012
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piper ewan
 rodeo queen garter in turquoise and red
20% off coupon code: PDXETSY2012
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pixelparty
nintendo controller cufflinks
Free Shipping with Code PDXETSY2012
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PomLove
 Red Riding Hood ... 3 tissue paper poms // wedding decorations // birthdays // holidays // eco party decorations
25% off w/coupon code: PDXETSY2012
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Porcuprints
 Heian Shrine, Japanese Style Woodcut - Original, Handcarved & Printed, Limited Edition
Free shipping (Domestic only) Coupon Code – PDXETSY2012
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Prunella Soap
Christmas Edition - 10 Assorted Wrapped Handmade Soap Favors - Vegan Cold Process Soap made with Organic Ingredients
10% Off Coupon Code PDXETSY2012
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Puppenwerkstatt
 Waldorf Inspired Style Soft Cloth Doll "Hannah" with Reversible Dress
10% off coupon code PDXETSY2012
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Raspberry Swirl
 Bee Scallop Tags- Set of 20
20% Off Coupon Code PDXETSY2012
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Reverse Chronology
1971 red and cream vintage Mitsubishi pencil sharpener japanese
20% Off Coupon Code PDXETSY2012
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Scrumptious Suds
 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Glycerin Soap
20% off coupon PDXETSY2012
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secondblush
 Pot Holder and Coaster Set
20% Off Coupon Code PDXETSY2012
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Sesame Seed Designs
 Pattern - Felt Ornament Advent Calendar Pattern, PDF, Christmas Advent Wall Hanging
20% Off Coupon Code PDXETSY2012
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Skinplicity
 Soap Travel Set - Bath and Body - Soap...Lotion...Lip Balm
10% off coupon code PDXETSY2012
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Snappy Rockfish Soap
 Fiddlehead Mojito - Spearmint Lime Handmade Vegan Soap
15% off Coupon Code PDXETSY2012
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The Cozy Project
 Coffee Cozy: 10 pack. Your choice For Coffee or Beer or mason jars by The Cozy Project
20% Off Coupon Code PDXETSY2012
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The Epoch Yeti
 Gold Colored Vintage Unicorn Bust
20% off Coupon Code PDXETSY2012
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The Little Canoe
 Canning Love 2013 Wall Calendar
20% Off Coupon Code PDXETSY2012
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Treloar Couture
 Multicolored Bohemian Wrap Bracelet or Headpiece
Free pair of Persian Princess Earrings with every purchase placed on Cyber Monday!
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Wasataylor
 Teacher Appreciation Gift Set - Crayon Necklace and Stud Earrings, Hand Painted Wooden Jewelry
20% OFF Coupon: PDXETSY2012
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SOURCE: http://thecozyprojectblog.blogspot.com/2012/11/pdx-etsy-cyber-monday-2012.html

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Free Shipping Day 2012

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Alexia

I have just had Porcuprints approved by the folks at FreeShippingDay.com! We are officially participating! So, on December 17th, get free shipping with a guaranteed delivery by Christmas Eve (only within the USA).

On Dec 17th, use Coupon Code: FREESHIPPINGDAY2012

Click on the picture for a link to FreeShippingDay.com and all the other participating vendors!

 

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Roller Holder

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Alexia

While I was building the base for my Kelsey Printing Press, Doug worked on a stand to hold the rollers. He designed it, and built it in no time. I was thoroughly impressed! It is truly original and functional. I just had to share it with everyone.

He cut two slots into each side piece to hold the roller cores, and attached them together with scraps of rod.

It can lie flat or upright on a table, or it can be hung up on the wall. Thanks Doug, you rock!

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Kelsey Press Restoration: Wooden Base Finished!

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Alexia

I finished the Kelsey Press wooden base! Actually, I finished it last weekend, but I am just getting around to posting pictures. I sanded, painted with stain, then coated it with a couple coats of polyurethane. Then I bolted the press on, and voila!

I made the base from reclaimed wood, so it has some reminders of its previous use. You can see a nail hole in the side in the picture above. But I think it give it character.

I just love how shiny and smooth it looks. And it is now totally stable and weighted, so can begin using it immediately! Zodiac birthday cards already in the works. Stay tuned!

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Star Trek Print – New Etsy Listing!

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Alexia

I just listed my latest print, “There’s a Nebula in my Coffee” on Etsy! Check it out for more great photos!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/111612767/star-trek-quote-woodblock-print

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Porcuprints Gets a New Look!

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Alexia

Porcuprints officially has a brand new look! New website, new Etsy banner, and (coming soon) new artwork!

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