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Tag Archives: Kelsey
Restoration Update: Painted Lettering
Last week was a detail-oriented week for the Kelsey press. Once the black paint had dried, I went over all the raised lettering with a tiny brush and silver paint. I used the same kind of paint as I did … Continue reading
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Restoration Update: Watching Paint Dry
Nothing much is happening with the Kelsey press lately, and I wanted to explain why. The paint that we chose dries from the Outside In. So I am literally watching paint dry and I have no clue how long it … Continue reading
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Restoration Update: Sandblasting, priming, painting
This past weekend was a big one for my little Kelsey press. After taking the whole thing apart, each piece of the casting needed to be cleaned of all the old paint, and re-painted to prevent rust and protect it … Continue reading
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Restoration Update: The Press in Pieces
The first step in figuring out what needs to be done to the press is to take it all apart. So that’s what we did this weekend. The mark of a good tool is simplicity. The fewer parts, the better … Continue reading
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My own personal Oregon Trail, part 2
We made it back home to Oregon all in one piece! We did not die of dysentery, nor break an arm. And, while we did not receive any awesome fictional points to add to our treasure trove, we did acquire … Continue reading
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My own personal Oregon Trail, part 1
Does anyone remember the old video game Oregon Trail? It was designed to teach children about the realities of life on the Oregon Trail, from hunting for your supper to dying from dysentery. While I have no plans to die … Continue reading
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Picking up my Kelsey Letterpress!
The time has finally come! Tomorrow I am driving down to a teeny tiny town in California to pick up my very own tabletop letterpress. While I have, and love, my little etching press, I have been coveting a letterpress. … Continue reading
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