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Build a Letterpress & Use It to Print Things

Step 8Inking & Printing

Inking & Printing
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Getting close here.

1. Use the scrap mat board to make a little frame that fits around the plate. This will make inking much easier.

2. Roll out some ink.

3. Slip a fresh piece of paper into the tabs on the corkboard.

4. Ink the plate and remove the mat board collar.

5. Paying mind to the little felt things, carefully place the corkboard over the inked plate, paper side down.

6. Place the platen on top of the corkboard and press (I usually let the pressure sit on the paper for 15-30 seconds, or enough time to sip a little beer).

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