Setting the Etching Press Fall 2023
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ม.ค. 2023
- The Ettan Etching Press is getting old, and the intro class beats the poor thing to death every semester! Here is how to set the press for printing, without having to touch the pressure adjusters. The pressure is already set, so all you have to do is let the cylinder climb up on top of the blankets, and you're ready to print.
0:43 Is it really necessary to remove the felts from under the roller after the work session? Since I work alone I never do it, but now I'm wondering if it's so they last longer..Thank you very much for your videos !
Well, the great thing about having your own studio and your own equipment is that you can do whatever you like! And chances are good, that the equipment and facilities won’t get beaten up quite as badly as when they are shared with 30 students. That said, the reasons for disengaging the blankets are threefold:
1. Blankets can develop flat spots if left under pressure for long periods of time, and this will affect printing.
2. Particularly after a gruelling printing session, the blankets can become damp all the way through. Disengaging them from the press, spreading them out a little and flipping them over the cylinder allows them to dry. This will extend the life of the blankets as well.
3. The various parts of an etching press are capable of exerting high-pressure, and even the most robust machinery is susceptible to wear and tear when under strain without a break. Disengaging the blankets and centring the press bed, ensure that no part of the set up is strained unnecessarily.
Hope that helps! Happy printing.
@@professortruszkowski Thanks very much! Now it’s clear for me !
Hello, Would you recommend Ettan press for etching and mezzotint?
Hi, my Ettan presses have been workhorses. I’ve used them for 17 years, and they were here for at least a decade before that. They are excellent for intaglio printing generally. I don’t think they are being manufactured anymore, however. If you come across a used one in good shape, I would say go for it!
How do we remove the stickiness off a roller
I don't really know what you mean. What is the sticky substance? Why is it sticky? Are you referring to the metal pressure cylinder?