Re: [BKARTS] leather-like material

[Jennifer Vignone <jennifervignone@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Wow, so so sorry, was emailing a friend about my mom who is extremely
ill. Really sorry, not thinking well these days



On Feb 12, 2005, at 6:27 PM, William Minter wrote:

> On Feb 12, 2005, at 9:20 AM, Laurie Corral wrote:
>
> > thanks, this is an interesting idea.  This process may work in a book
> > press too - depending on the size press and how much paper is needed.
> > It would require some experimentation to determine the ideal time to
> > leave it in the press too.
> ******************************
> I have found that a book press does not provide enough pressure unless
> the area is less than about 8 square inches (2" x 4"), even when the
> paper is wet.
> I am now looking to purchase a small etching press to use. If anyone
> knows of a source for a good used press, I may be interested.
> Thanks,
> Bill Minter
>
> William Minter Bookbinding & Conservation, Inc.
> 4364 Woodbury Pike
> Woodbury, PA  16695
> 814-793-4020
> Fax:   814-793-4045
> Email:    wminter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
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