Mostly about printing but a bit of other stuff

©2019 Barry Smith - Rainbow reflections on the black ink 

I did get time on Saturday to grind and polish the jewellery related bits from Friday; but today has been given over to a commission to print a poster series; and on Saturday there was also the matter of a special update on a number of unique bowls-vessels I have completed since the year began.

The two bowls-vessels below sold as a result of Saturday update.

©2019 Barry Smith - Tree of Life bowl

©2019 Barry Smith - Fractured vessel

I did manage to finish the tiny book forms of the book earrings and pendant - I just need jump rings, ear wires and chain now.

©2019 Barry Smith - Tiny riveted and stamped books (20mm long and 12mm wide) 

Below are a number of images of the poster printing process. The actual poster can't be shown yet as it is a commission. In Fiona's blog for today she has shared a few fragments of the process from her perspective. The poster was printed using large wood type.

©2019 Barry Smith - Gently revealing the print

©2019 Barry Smith - Inking up the type in the galley press

©2019 Barry Smith - We went through a lot of ink

©2019 Barry Smith - Holding the paper rock steady

©2019 Barry Smith - Colourful magnet hold the type in place

©2019 Barry Smith - Gorgeous letterpress print play

©2019 Barry Smith - Gorgeous letterpress print play

©2019 Barry Smith - Gorgeous letterpress print play

©2019 Barry Smith - Cleaning the wood type with vegetable oil

All-in-all it has been a full weekend given that the landscaping on the block continues unabated.