Last month we were very fortunate to have acquired a new, and larger press. Bonnie Mitsui, a friend and supporter of Tiger Lily Press for many years, passed away earlier this year. Bonnie had this press custom made and used it in her studio for a number of years. Her son…
Thanks to Rachel for getting the last piece of letterpress equipment that we needed to get started!!
Recently, Brian Stuparyk paid a visit to TLP to repack the drum on our vintage Vandercook proof press and also gave us some helpful tips on cleaning it..thanks Brian! Check out Brian’s website: Steam Whistle Press
Good news for our members who enjoy etching! The vertical etching tank with ferric chloride, has been set up, filled, and is ready for you to etch your beautiful copper plates!! We’ve also been having good results with the saline sulfate etch for use on zinc plates. We have several…
Etchers, if you’re interested in an alternative to hazardous grounds, check out this page at Nontoxicprint.com for some safer, non-toxic hard & soft grounds!