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25.01.2022 A wee bit of Ludlow maintenance and a general Print Shop cleanup pre opening up our Shop to visitors . . .

24.01.2022 Something light and silly for today just because...

23.01.2022 YES, it looks like THE Don Black of Canada fame . . .

23.01.2022 From Gutenberg to Linotype . . . being the "8th Wonder of the World". . .

21.01.2022 A great little story but he does use INK on the presses! . .

20.01.2022 Make sure to plan a trip to Whiteman Park this school holidays! The Governor thoroughly enjoyed visiting this well-loved conservation and recreation reserve in... Perth's northern suburbs. Retrace the Governor's itinerary and discover the Motor Museum of Western Australia (with over 200 cars on display), Perth’s only working letterpress museum Bright Press Whiteman Park, local art on display at Village Art Gallery at Whiteman Park and close up encounters with native wildlife at Caversham Wildlife Park Thanks to all Park staff for making this such an enjoyable trip. See more photos and find out exactly what the Governor thought of each stop - bit.ly/3f1KJtO The Governor with six year old Eric the Koala, Ann at Bright Press, Patric and Steve at the Motor Museum and Symia at the Village Art Gallery.

20.01.2022 Here's the catalogue for New Impressions 2020 to view now . . .

18.01.2022 From go to whoa printing history . . .

18.01.2022 #4 in our series from the International Printing Museum . . .

18.01.2022 So simple(?) . . .

16.01.2022 Please sign and share . . .

16.01.2022 This printing press has produced more than printed history, it’s also been at the centre of its own story a duel to the death. The Ruthven Printing Press was... used to produce the first printed newspaper in Western Australia, The Fremantle Observer, Perth Gazette and Journal, on 5 April 1831. After changing hands a couple of times, the press was purchased by a new group of partners and used to print The Western Australian and The Inquisitor. Two of the partners, W. Nairne Clark and G.F. Johnson, argued when Clark accused Johnson of ‘clandestine transactions’ and Clark shot Johnson dead in a duel in Fremantle. Clarke was called to trial, but the jury refused to record a conviction. This story and many others will feature in the Reflections gallery in the new Western Australian Museum, opening this November. The West Australian

15.01.2022 Don't forget the Open Day at Heritage Park Pimpama this Sunday. The Print Shed will be open for demonstrations of typecasting machines and explanations of the h...istory of printing for anyone interested. Entry is free and the temporary entry is at the end of Bull Road off Rifle Range Road. Exit 49 on M1. George and Wayne will be there from 9.0 till 2.30 and will be only too happy to show you how newspapers were printed with "hot metal". P.S. kids love the print shed. See more

12.01.2022 This is my tired face. This one’s for @elroddandy and the rest of the mansplainers of the world, who feel they need to assert their demeaning corrections and ch...allenges upon young women in their field. I’m TIRED of it and I know there are many more badass women ahead of me who have been dealing with this misogynistic bull for far longer than I have. It’s gotten to the point where I feel I can’t share any letterpress knowledge on this platform without being shamed by some old tradesman for doing so, shamed for sharing information that was passed down to me through my many teachers. Sure, we all have blind spots and gaps in our knowledge, and sure, I am always open to filling those gaps by RESPECTFUL teachers, but that doesn’t call for being rudely slammed and spitefully challenged to successfully do my job. It’s of no surprise to me that my method for building the border around this wedding suite would work, allowing me to lift this chase without any type or spacing falling through, because I understand the physics of letterpress through my decade of work within the medium. I understand the physics & rules enough that I know when it’s time to break them to get the effect I’m going for. This is how we adapt. This is how the medium is pushed forward with new & exciting techniques & effects. This is how the world changes for the better. To borrow a quote from my mom’s hero, Grace Hopper: The most dangerous phrase in the language is, ‘we’ve always done it this way’. #downwiththepatriarchy #misogynysucks #gracehopper #adaptation #movingforward #mansplainers #mansplainerssuck #fuckthepatriarchy #thefutureisfemale #letterpressartist #letterpressprinter #letterpressstudio #typography #metaltype #toxiclegos #womenwholead #feminist #feminismforall #fuckyourpatriarchy #notmypatriarchy #ladiesofletterpress See more

11.01.2022 Interesting historical reference . . .

10.01.2022 A message to our friends and family in Victoria: We can only imagine the challenges and sacrifices you have had to make. With every morning we've held our brea...ths with you to await good news. And now, with encouraging results in recent days, we hope that the situation will continue to improve. The hard border may be keeping us physically divided, but our hearts remain with you. Your efforts aren't just for Victoria - they have helped the nation as a whole. The sooner the situation is under control in Victoria, the better for all Australians. The number of lives you've saved won’t be known, but your efforts will never be forgotten. I think I speak for all Western Australians when I say that we‘re thinking of you, and we will not forget the sacrifices you have made. Thank you.

10.01.2022 CALLING ALL PRINTMAKERS! We are doing this, are you? @printmakingasresistance is a global virtual art sale to support the fight against systemic racism. Go to their profile and sign up to participate. #printmakersagainstracism #printmakingasresistance #printisntdead #printspotters

09.01.2022 2 years . . . sorely missed! BERNIE CURA . . . a gem . . .

06.01.2022 For any printers on the Gold Coast, next Monday at 4.30 George Finn and myself are being interviewed on ABC Gold Coast radio 91.7 on the dial. They will ask us ...about the Heritage Park and its display of antique machinery which is run by the South Coast Restoration Society members. The broadcast is from the Broadwater Park in Paradise Point in the ABC marquee. If you are in range then tune in. See more

05.01.2022 We only wish we had a display like this one . . .

05.01.2022 https://youtu.be/-MqhJ3XRWqg A Russian machine in action, from 2010. Hope it still works or was preserved.

04.01.2022 This is an Asteroid Jobber Press c. 1875. A truly one of a kind press and extremely rare, we know of no others in existence. Its uniqueness can be seen in its c...ompletely vertical design and its rectangular disc that rotates one quarter at a time. It's impression lever is also unique in that instead of moving the platen back when taken off impression like most platen presses, it moves the bed of the press back, and thus prevents over inking! See more

03.01.2022 Well deserved typesetting awards . . .