|  Print Making Presses
Print Making Presses otherwise known as: manual printing press, etching press, fine art press, intaglio printing press, lithography press, printmaking press and woodblock printmaking.
Richeson Presses
Richeson Presses can be used for a variety of printmaking techniques, including linoleum block printing, collagraph printing, engraving, etching and monoprinting.
Richeson Artists' Manual Printing Presses are manufactured using quality parts and craftsmanship.
In most cases, if you reduce the overall size of the press by 1 1/4 to 2 inches that will give you the the print size the press will handle.
[Above inset image: Artist: Martha Hayden,
Title: F Train At Smith And Ninth,
Year Created: 2003,
Medium: Printmaking Etching,
Width: 10 inches,
Height: 8 inches,
Theme: Cityscape,
Description: etching and acquatint. Shown in the New York Soceity of Etchers Invitational Exhibit at the Transit Museum, Grand Central Station, NYC (click on image to enlarge)]
RICHESON PROFESSIONAL PRESSES
Built for professionals. Best quality on the market. Rock solid. Heavy castings. Solid steel rollers. Micro pressure gauges. Priced for artists! Best sellers!
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Retail Price: $70.40
Sale-Price: $61.99 You save: $8.41 (12%) | | 11" PRINTING PRESS PACKAGE
{Shown in image: 23" Printing Press w/stand and the 11" Printing Press set on it.} The 11" Baby Press does not come with a stand.
#695100 Baby Press Package Includes
Blanket and Plate
Roller is 10 3/4 in length and is a 3 diameter solid steel roller. There are two leveling devices on the press for accurate settings. Handles are ergonomically constructed for ease of rotation. Ideal for etching, Intaglio, greeting cards, embossing and unmounted linoleum printing.
Print size: 9 ½ x 18"
Steel plate: 1/8" thick, 11.75" x 19.75"
Felt: 10.5" x 19" x Ό Gray Cushion Blanket
Upper roll: 3" diameter, 10.75" long (solid steel)
Lower roll: 1.5" diameter, 10.75" long (solid steel)
Base dimensions: 13.25" x 11.75" (width doesnt include turning wheel)
Total Clearance 15/16
Ships via UPS 70 lbs.
{An additional charge of $27.50 for UPS overweight shipping will be applied for this item}Retail Price: $475.00
Sale-Price: $419.99 You save: $55.01 (12%) | | 13" PRINTING PRESS PACKAGE W/STAND
#695201 Small Printing Press Package Includes
Small Stand
Blanket and Plate
Roller is 13 in length and is a solid steel roller. There are two leveling devices on the press for accurate settings. Handles are ergonomically constructed for ease of rotation. Ideal for etching, Intaglio, greeting cards, embossing and unmounted linoleum printing.
Print size: 12 x 25"
Phenolic plate: 1/2" thick", 13.5" x" 26"
Felt: 12 x 26" x Ό Gray Cushion Blanket
Upper roll: 4.5" diameter, 13" long (solid steel)
Lower roll: 2" diameter, 13" long (solid steel)
Working height: 34.25" with stand
Base dimensions: 16" x 29.5" (width does not include turning wheel)
Total Clearance at least 1 1/4
Full cradle return spring
Aluminum side castings, predrilled for attaching to the stand.
Weight 188 lbs.
Small Press Stand
H: 34 Ό W: 16 D: 29 ½ Weight 15 lbs.
{Shipping: $139.00}Retail Price: $1,675.00
Sale-Price: $1,469.99 You save: $205.01 (12%) | | |  | |  | |  | 19" MEDIUM PRINTING PRESS PACKAGE W/STAND
#695301 Medium Press Package Includes
Medium Stand
Blanket and Plate
Roller is 19 in length and is a solid steel roller. There are two leveling devices on the press for accurate setting. Handles are ergonomically constructed for ease of rotation. Ideal for etching, Intaglio, greeting cards, embossing and unmounted linoleum printing.
Print size: 17" x 35"
Phenolic plate: 1/2" thick", 19 5/8 x 36"
Felt: 18" x 36" x Ό Gray Cushion Blanket
Upper roll: 4.5" diameter, 19" long (solid steel)
Lower roll: 2" diameter, 19" long (solid steel)
Working height: 34.25" with stand
Base dimensions: 21.5" x 30" (width does not include turning wheel)
Total Clearance at least 1 1/4
Full cradle return spring
Aluminum side castings, predrilled for attaching to the stand.
Weight 235 lbs.
Medium Press Stand
H: 34 Ό W: 21 ½ D: 30 Weight 15 lbs.
{An additional charge of $94.50 for truck shipping will be applied for this item}Retail Price: $2,075.00
Sale-Price: $1,679.99 You save: $395.01 (19%) | | 23" LARGE PRINTING PRESS PACKAGE W/STAND
#695401 Large Press Package Includes
Large Stand
Blanket and Plate
Roller is 22 Ύ in length and is a solid steel roller. There are two leveling devices on the press for accurate setting. Handles are ergonomically constructed for ease of rotation. Ideal for etching, Intaglio, greeting cards, embossing and unmounted linoleum printing.
Print size: 22" x 35"
Phenolic plate: 1/2" thick", 23 5/8" x 36"
Felt: 22 1/2" x 36" x Ό Gray Cushion Blanket
Upper roll: 4.25" diameter, 22.75" long (solid steel)
Lower roll: 3" diameter, 22.75" long (solid steel)
Working height: 35" with stand
Base dimensions: 26" x 33" (width does not include turning wheel)
Total Clearance at least 1 5/8
Full cradle return spring
Aluminum side castings, predrilled for attaching to the stand.
Weight 347 lbs.
Large Press Stand
H: 35 W: 26 D: 33 Weight 19lbs.
{An additional charge of $94.50 for truck shipping will be applied for this item}Retail Price: $3,695.00
Sale-Price: $3,149.99 You save: $545.01 (15%) | | Richeson EASY-TO-CUT Linoleum Rolls 12" x 50'
{An additional shipping charge of $27.50 will be applied.}Retail Price: $445.90
Sale-Price: $289.99 You save: $155.91 (35%) | | |  | |  | | | RED BARON LINO
Retail Price: $950.62
Sale-Price: $759.99 You save: $190.63 (20%) | | LINOLEUM
| | Richeson 11" Baby Printing Press
{An additional $27.50 shipping charge will be applied}Retail Price: $425.00
Sale-Price: $379.99 You save: $45.01 (11%) | | |  | |  | | | Richeson 13" Small Printing Press Package
{An additional shipping charge of $94.50 will be applied}Retail Price: $1,350.00
Sale-Price: $1,049.99 You save: $300.01 (22%) | | Richeson 13" Small Printing Press Package #695202
{An additional shipping charge of $94.50 will be applied}Retail Price: $1,250.00
Sale-Price: $1,049.99 You save: $200.01 (16%) | | Small PHENOLIC Printing Press Plate (Short)
Retail Price: $100.00
Sale-Price: $91.99 You save: $8.01 (8%) | | | | | | | | 13" Small Printing Press Stand
Retail Price: $375.00
Sale-Price: $319.99 You save: $55.01 (15%) | | PHEN. BED PLATE/CUSHION (Short)
Retail Price: $110.00
Sale-Price: $99.99 You save: $10.01 (9%) | | PHEN. BED PLATE/CUSHION (Long)
Retail Price: $160.00
Sale-Price: $139.99 You save: $20.01 (13%) | | | | | | | | STEEL BED PLATE/CUSHION (Short)
Retail Price: $100.00
Sale-Price: $91.99 You save: $8.01 (8%) | | STEEL BED PLATE / CUSHION (Long)
Retail Price: $110.00
Sale-Price: $99.99 You save: $10.01 (9%) | | SMALL PHENOLIC PLATE (Long)
Retail Price: $140.00
Sale-Price: $129.99 You save: $10.01 (7%) | | | | | | |  | SMALL STEEL BED PLATE (Short)
Retail Price: $84.00
Sale-Price: $79.99 You save: $4.01 (5%) | | SMALL STEEL BED PLATE (Long)
Retail Price: $110.00
Sale-Price: $99.99 You save: $10.01 (9%) | | 19" MEDIUM PRESS PACKAGE (stand not included)
Retail Price: $1,650.00
Sale-Price: $1,369.99 You save: $280.01 (17%) | | | | | | | | 19" MEDIUM PRESS PKG w/Stand
Retail Price: $2,075.00
Sale-Price: $1,679.99 You save: $395.01 (19%) | | 19" MEDIUM PRESS
Retail Price: $1,450.00
Sale-Price: $1,259.99 You save: $190.01 (13%) | | Medium Phenolic Plate
Retail Price: $200.00
Sale-Price: $179.99 You save: $20.01 (10%) | | | | | | | | 19" Medium Press Stand
{an additional shipping charge of $94.50 will be applied}Retail Price: $450.00
Sale-Price: $419.99 You save: $30.01 (7%) | | 23" Large Press Package
{An additional shipping charge of $94.50 will be applied}Retail Price: $3,270.00
Sale-Price: $2,939.99 You save: $330.01 (10%) | | 23" Large Press
{An additional shipping charge of $94.50 will be applied}Retail Price: $2,995.00
Sale-Price: $2,729.99 You save: $265.01 (9%) | | | | | | | | 23" Large Phenolic Plate
Retail Price: $240.00
Sale-Price: $209.99 You save: $30.01 (13%) | | 23" Large Press Stand
Retail Price: $475.00
Sale-Price: $419.99 You save: $55.01 (12%) | | Large Press Cushion (White)
Retail Price: $65.00
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TIPS ON PRINTMAKING PRESSES:
Aligning Your Printing Press
How important is it to align a printing press?
Using a printing press that is not properly aligned will eventually render it useless. It is very important that your printing press is installed and aligned properly. If the rollers of your printing press are not positioned in a parallel position from end to end it will exert uneven force that will distort your art. One way to see if your press is aligned properly is to see if it will rock from side to side. If it does it is not properly aligned.
Printing Press Maintenance
How do you care for a printing press?
If you have purchased a printing press than you know that it is no small investment. To ensure the life of your printing press you should clean it after each use and cover it with a dust free covering when you are not using it. You should also make sure your press is dried thoroughly after it is washed to prevent rusting. You should also wipe down your press chains and rollers with oil.
Printmaking Techniques and Printing Presses
What types of printmaking utilize printing presses?
The term printing press is used to describe the mechanical device that is used to apply pressure onto a press bed in order to transfer an image. However, there are many different methods of printmaking and many different styles of presses.
Types of Printmaking
What are types of print making that require printing presses?
Curious about printmaking? If so, you should know that there are four types.
Relief printing: This is the oldest form of printing. It works by using raised areas on a block of wood and inking it and pressing it onto a surface.
Intaglio printing: This style of printing is the same as etching. Ink is rubbed into grooves or crevices that have been dug out or eaten away with acid.
Lithography: Originally this type of printmaking was done by drawing with an oily crayon on a stone. Today it is most likely drawn on aluminum.
Silk screening: This type of printmaking s created by blocking out portions of a screen and squeezing ink through a thin cloth stretched across a frame.
New Presses
Shown: Medium (#695301) and Baby Press (#695100)
#695100 Baby Press Package Includes
Blanket and Plate
Roller is 10 3/4 in length and is a 3 diameter solid steel roller. There are two leveling devices on the press for accurate settings. Handles are ergonomically constructed for ease of rotation. Ideal for etching, greeting cards, embossing and unmounted linoleum printing.
Print size: 9 ½ x 18"
Steel plate: 1/8" thick, 11.75" x 19.75"
Felt: 10.5" x 19" x Ό Gray Cushion Blanket
Upper roll: 3" diameter, 10.75" long (solid steel)
Lower roll: 1.5" diameter, 10.75" long (solid steel)
Base dimensions: 13.25" x 11.75" (width doesnt include turning wheel)
Total Clearance 15/16
Ships via UPS 70 lbs.
#695201 Small Press Package Includes
Small Stand
Blanket and Plate
Roller is 13 in length and is a solid steel roller. There are two leveling devices on the press for accurate settings. Handles are ergonomically constructed for ease of rotation. Ideal for etching, greeting cards, embossing and unmounted linoleum printing.
Print size: 12 x 25"
Phenolic plate: 1/2" thick", 13.5" x" 26"
Felt: 12 x 26" x Ό Gray Cushion Blanket
Upper roll: 4.5" diameter, 13" long (solid steel)
Lower roll: 2" diameter, 13" long (solid steel)
Working height: 34.25" with stand
Base dimensions: 16" x 29.5" (width does not include turning wheel)
Total Clearance at least 1 1/4
Full cradle return spring
Aluminum side castings, predrilled for attaching to the stand.
Weight 188 lbs.
Small Press Stand
H: 34 Ό W: 16 D: 29 ½ Weight 15 lbs.
#695301 Medium Press Package Includes
Medium Stand
Blanket and Plate
Roller is 19 in length and is a solid steel roller. There are two leveling devices on the press for accurate setting. Handles are ergonomically constructed for ease of rotation. Ideal for etching, greeting cards, embossing and unmounted linoleum printing.
Print size: 17" x 35"
Phenolic plate: 1/2" thick", 19 5/8 x 36"
Felt: 18" x 36" x Ό Gray Cushion Blanket
Upper roll: 4.5" diameter, 19" long (solid steel)
Lower roll: 2" diameter, 19" long (solid steel)
Working height: 34.25" with stand
Base dimensions: 21.5" x 30" (width does not include turning wheel)
Total Clearance at least 1 1/4
Full cradle return spring
Aluminum side castings, predrilled for attaching to the stand.
Weight 235 lbs.
Medium Press Stand
H: 34 Ό W: 21 ½ D: 30 Weight 15 lbs.
#695401 Large Press Package Includes
Large Stand
Blanket and Plate
Roller is 22 Ύ in length and is a solid steel roller. There are two leveling devices on the press for accurate setting. Handles are ergonomically constructed for ease of rotation. Ideal for etching, greeting cards, embossing and unmounted linoleum printing.
Print size: 22" x 35"
Phenolic plate: 1/2" thick", 23 5/8" x 36"
Felt: 22 1/2" x 36" x Ό Gray Cushion Blanket
Upper roll: 4.25" diameter, 22.75" long (solid steel)
Lower roll: 3" diameter, 22.75" long (solid steel)
Working height: 35" with stand
Base dimensions: 26" x 33" (width does not include turning wheel)
Total Clearance at least 1 5/8
Full cradle return spring
Aluminum side castings, predrilled for attaching to the stand.
Weight 347 lbs.
Large Press Stand
H: 35 W: 26 D: 33 Weight 19lbs.
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Printing Press
The printing press was originally invented in 1450, by Johann Gutenberg for the printing of texts. This apparatus literally squashes the printing block and the paper together, thus transferring the image from the one to the other. Usually the artist lays the paper on top of the inked block or matrix, and introduces it into the printing press. The artist turns a wheel to adjust the pressure squeezing the block tightly against the paper, transferring the ink from block to paper.
These are used today as an art-form, (as opposed to modern electric commercial offset printing presses.)
These Print Making Presses are also known as "etching presses."
The Printing Press is used in conjunction with linoleum. The artist carves out an outline on the linoleum, then places a piece of paper on top of the lino, and then turns the handle. The handle in turn feeds the movable bed under the roller to press the roller and the paper covered lino to form the print!
These can be used for wood block printing
or linoleum.
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All Our press's are made of Aluminum castings - very strong, yet lighter than cast iron and won't rust!
The bases are Tubular steel.
The Bed Plate: This will depend on the size:
The Baby Press comes only with a steel bed.
The Small comes with a choice of Steel or Phenolic. In lengths of 26" & 36" (both come with the gray cushion)
The Medium & Large are available with only a Phenolic bed.
(Phenolic is much lighter then steel yet very strong and won't rust - made of reinforced resin.)
All presses come with lathed solid steel rollers - size dependent on the press size.
Dual calibrated pressure adjustments for micro adjustments!
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