Editioning Service for Artists
Most linocut artists will pull their prints one at a time using a lever press, or by hand burnishing. It takes forever and results in a higher production cost. Some artists choose to convert their hand-printed illustrations into digital reproductions so they can sell them for less (wholesale, at craft markets, or online). For some artists, digital reproductions are not an option. It doesn't fit with their personal ethos or brand promise.
We understand. Everything we do at Princetown Press is made by hand because all of our presses are hand-powered. We also know that, sometimes, a little speed is helpful. We choose the press to suit the job we're doing. That means a short run of only a few prints will be hand-inked on our proofing press, but a longer run of a few dozen, or a few hundred, will be done on our cast iron treadle press within a couple of hours.
If the idea of banging out a few hundred single-colour prints in a couple of hours by hand makes you giddy, then you have come to the right place.
You will either come to the studio and work directly with us, or send us your carving, and we'll print for you. (Come to the studio if you can, it's more fun for both of us, and you will always be within sight of your work.)
Want to chat it through first? Send us an email and let us know a little about what you'd like printed, and we can tell you about options for ink, paper, timings, and cost.
Note: This service is most cost-effective if you want more than 100 prints. You might like to print Christmas cards, bookmarks, or business cards.
In the text box, please specify the type of image you will be providing (i.e., linocut, wood engraving, etc).
How does it work? You send us your image block, and we print it. You are, of course, welcome to participate in the printing process. It may take a little longer to coordinate a date, but it does mean you'll be able to get lots of good footage for your socials and/or website.
What choices do I get?
1. Paper. We typically work with British recycled paper. If you have a specific paper you would like us to use, you will need to supply it. Otherwise, the cost of paper is included (up to 100 prints).
2. Image block. To be supplied by you.
3. Framing and/or bagging. Avoid the hassle of finding a frame to fit, or bagging your work. We can sort this out for you. This is handled by our framer in Tavistock and charged at cost. (You choose how many items you'd like framed vs. bagged.)
4. Delivery speed.
- Standard delivery. Please allow 21 days for despatch from receipt of both payment and the illustration you would like printed. (You are welcome to send us the illustration before payment or after, but we cannot start the job until both are in-hand.)
- Rush orders are available; however, the ink may not be dry and may smudge during delivery. You are accepting this risk by ordering rush.
We will be in touch to confirm your order before we start printing.
Most linocut artists will pull their prints one at a time using a lever press, or by hand burnishing. It takes forever and results in a higher production cost. Some artists choose to convert their hand-printed illustrations into digital reproductions so they can sell them for less (wholesale, at craft markets, or online). For some artists, digital reproductions are not an option. It doesn't fit with their personal ethos or brand promise.
We understand. Everything we do at Princetown Press is made by hand because all of our presses are hand-powered. We also know that, sometimes, a little speed is helpful. We choose the press to suit the job we're doing. That means a short run of only a few prints will be hand-inked on our proofing press, but a longer run of a few dozen, or a few hundred, will be done on our cast iron treadle press within a couple of hours.
If the idea of banging out a few hundred single-colour prints in a couple of hours by hand makes you giddy, then you have come to the right place.
You will either come to the studio and work directly with us, or send us your carving, and we'll print for you. (Come to the studio if you can, it's more fun for both of us, and you will always be within sight of your work.)
Want to chat it through first? Send us an email and let us know a little about what you'd like printed, and we can tell you about options for ink, paper, timings, and cost.
Note: This service is most cost-effective if you want more than 100 prints. You might like to print Christmas cards, bookmarks, or business cards.
In the text box, please specify the type of image you will be providing (i.e., linocut, wood engraving, etc).
How does it work? You send us your image block, and we print it. You are, of course, welcome to participate in the printing process. It may take a little longer to coordinate a date, but it does mean you'll be able to get lots of good footage for your socials and/or website.
What choices do I get?
1. Paper. We typically work with British recycled paper. If you have a specific paper you would like us to use, you will need to supply it. Otherwise, the cost of paper is included (up to 100 prints).
2. Image block. To be supplied by you.
3. Framing and/or bagging. Avoid the hassle of finding a frame to fit, or bagging your work. We can sort this out for you. This is handled by our framer in Tavistock and charged at cost. (You choose how many items you'd like framed vs. bagged.)
4. Delivery speed.
- Standard delivery. Please allow 21 days for despatch from receipt of both payment and the illustration you would like printed. (You are welcome to send us the illustration before payment or after, but we cannot start the job until both are in-hand.)
- Rush orders are available; however, the ink may not be dry and may smudge during delivery. You are accepting this risk by ordering rush.
We will be in touch to confirm your order before we start printing.