Letterpress

WSW’s Letterpress studio is equipped to handle projects that employ handset lead or wood type; photopolymer plates; wood or linoleum block; and die cut imagery.

Learn more about renting our studios here, or contact our Studio Manager Chris Petrone at [email protected] or (845) 658-9133 for more information.

This studio is in the hallway between the Paper and Intaglio studios doorways with a door that swings inward. The letterpress studio consists of two connecting rooms both with letterpress machines. Both rooms have wooden floors, and there is a small step down to enter the second room. Due to the size of the machinery and floorplan of the space, the passageways are rather narrow ranging between 28-30 inches wide. This space has a lot of large equipment to navigate. If that presents an access issue, please let staff know and we will do our best to make alternatives available.

Letterpress Studio Equipment List

  • 11″ x 18″ Chandler and Price platen press
  • Two 14″ x 18″ Vandercook Proof press No. 3 (manual)
  • One 19″ x 26″ Vandercook SP20 (electric)
  • A variety of lead and wooden typefaces
  • 9″ x 12″ magnetic base
  • 13″ x 24″ Line-O-Scribe proof press
  • Vacuum platemaker 23.5″ x 29.5″

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