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Printing Press Studio Time
We welcome your use of the SFCB's print studio, bindery and other equipment! Studio time is available by the hour weekdays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and on some evenings, at affordable rates. You'll need to provide your own materials, although you can purchase a few items from the Center such as photopolymer plates. Studio usage requires proven expertise and pre-approval by Center staff.

To print on your own, you'll need to complete Letterpress I, II and III and then reserve one-on-one time with the Center's studio manager to demonstrate your knowledge of printing procedures. See our Calendar for more details on printing workshops. If you've mastered Letterpress I, II and III and you're interested in renting press time when an expert is on hand for encouragement and advice, consider our Open Print Studio nights.

All studio time must be arranged directly through studio manager Katherine Case, at 415-565-0545 or katherine@sfcb.org.


Equipment Available at the Center
To use any of the equipment listed below, contact Katherine Case at katherine@sfcb.org or 415-565-0545.

  • 3 Vandercook letterpresses
  • 2 Kelsey tabletop platen presses
  • Photopolymer plate maker
  • Etching press
  • Bench hooks for lino and wood carving
  • Over 400 drawers of Lead type, wood type and miscellaneous cuts
  • Galley proofer
  • Kwikprint foil stamper
  • 1 job backer
  • 3 nipping presses
  • Punching cradles
  • Standing press
  • Guillotine
  • 18" paper cutter
  • Board shear
  • Perforator
  • Corner rounder
  • Light table
  • Sewing frames
  • Saddle stitching stand
  • Perfect binder
  • Paper drill
  • Spiral binder
  • Logan mat cutter


Equipment Exchange
Looking to buy or sell book-arts equipment and supplies in Northern California? Use the SFCB's Equipment Exchange Bulletin Board. It's free to post to buy or sell presses, equipment, supplies and just about anything related to making books. Click here for the exchange bulletin board.


Other Resources
Click here to visit our Resources page. You'll find Bay Area Resources, Supplies & Services, Tips & Techniques as well as Links to other book-arts websites.

 

 

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