by Mark | Aug 2, 2021 | 3D Printed Letterpress Type, Experimentation, Journal, Production, Promotion
With my digital tools progressing and the sets of components defined I have begun to make my final tool, the blocks. These are 3D printed blocks that can be printed with on a printing press. The components are all designed to relate to each other in terms of size,...
by Mark | May 19, 2021 | 3D Printed Letterpress Type, Experimentation, Journal, Promotion, Uncategorized
While printing a set of blocks for printing I ran into an unexpected problem. The printing of a set of blocks takes around 1.5hours, during which time I was teaching and did not realise the resin in the printing vat had begun to run out. The result was a failed print...
by Mark | Apr 28, 2021 | 3D Printed Letterpress Type, Experimentation, Journal, Primary Research, Production, Promotion, Research
Glint Club B1309/10 (Bethel 1956) The current idea for Glint club originates from the exploration of the Glint border and ornament. Writing on the glint club blog in 2015 the authour explains “In April 1956 David Bethel submitted his design for the Glint border...
by Mark | Apr 28, 2021 | 3D Printed Letterpress Type, Experimentation, Journal, Primary Research, Production, Promotion, Research
This week I have been exploring the use of resin 3d printers to be able to generate printable blocks from home without the need for other tools like laser cutters/routers etc. The results so far have been promising – producing blocks that are sturdy enough to print...
by Mark | Apr 22, 2021 | 3D Printed Letterpress Type, Experimentation, Journal, Secondary Research
With lockdown lifting I have been able to get access to the print room to finally see how my test blocks print. First impressions are very promising, the surface takes ink very well and transfers the design to the paper without slurring or marring the design. When...
