Akua Pin Press 20-Inch

Create Monotypes up to 20" wide Monotype printmakers may not need a heavy etching press, especially with Akua inks.

Description:

• The Pin Press was explicitly designed for monotype printmaking.
• Can also be used for other relief printmaking processes and drypoint plates.
• The roller is precisely machined to an incredibly even and smooth surface for uniform contact between the roller, paper and plate.
• Durable all-metal construction made of aluminum and brass bushings ensures long-lasting, trouble-free printing.
• Built-in Stand - the crescent-shaped handles swivel and act as a stand when not in use.
• This prevents the PinPress from rolling off the table by allowing it to be put down without the surface of the roller touching the table.

Instructions:

Easy to use: Rest the palm of your hands on the flat side of the crescent-shaped handles when printing.

Printing Monotypes with the Pin Press

1. Develop your image on a thin, smooth surface plate
2. Place the plate on a level surface. (Tip: tempered plate glass is recommended as press bed- 1é4 `or thicker.)
3. Lay your paper onto the plate
4. Place the Pin Press on the center of the paper
5. Using light pressure, roll back and forth a few times to allow the paper and ink to stick
6. Then, apply more pressure with the roller. Roll entirely off the edges of the plate
7. To check the transfer, keep one hand pressing lightly on the middle of the paper on the plate to keep the paperéplate registration while lifting a corner of the print to see if any sections need to be rolled again.
8. Apply lore pressure with the roller as needed

Cleaning up: Clean the Pin Press with a soft rag. A dry microfiber rag, moist wipes (baby wipes), or dish soap on a slightly damp cloth works excellent for cleaning Akua inks from all surfaces. Use less water as it will make cleaning up more difficult.