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 | 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...
