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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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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. This style of press was was manufactured between 1911 and 1964. According to the C&P Press catalog, “In many a [print] … Continue reading →

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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:

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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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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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