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  • May 17, 2017 at 3:40 am #995104
    theanimallover
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        Can anyone recommend a small etching press? I had a Frome, but to be honest it was exciting to have a press to begin with, but then became a bit frustrating as I progressed and it didn’t!

        I would like recommendations of makes more than models as I’m not sure what size to get yet. Really I want a small table top if there is one that will give good results.

        UK would be best, it would cost a fortune to have one shipped I imagine.

        Thanks

        May 17, 2017 at 2:46 pm #1269477
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            Just have a look here: Presses from Holland
            http://www.polymetaal.nl/contents/en-uk/d17_Etching-presses.html
            No problem to ship to the UK

            May 17, 2017 at 3:35 pm #1269480
            theanimallover
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                I like the idea of the little JM 15, but does it print drypoints well? I am looking for a little press as space is limited, but one that prints as good as a big one – is that possible?

                May 17, 2017 at 4:44 pm #1269478
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                    Yes, that’s possible

                    May 17, 2017 at 6:32 pm #1269481
                    theanimallover
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                        Thanks. I’d love to hear/see reviews/results from printmakers on their (smaller) presses.

                        August 6, 2017 at 7:46 am #1269483
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                            I own the Polymetaal JM-15 and previously have had the JM-25. Both are excellent presses and can do any kind of printmaking job with very good results. I do mostly etchings and drypoint and I have been very happy with those presses.

                            Many other small presses are most suitable for lino since those lack the rigidity that is required for intaglio.

                            August 6, 2017 at 4:07 pm #1269479
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                                I have a Lawrence press and have been very happy with it.

                                http://www.lawrence.co.uk/shop/Presses-printmaking.html

                                Ian
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                                August 6, 2017 at 4:45 pm #1269482
                                theanimallover
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                                    Thanks for your replies. I posted back in May, and have already bought a little press.

                                    I bought a Halfwood Press, it looks amazing and prints really well. It’s a mini version of a large press.

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