I used to use these types of pins when I worked in the printing industry years ago. Nice to know I will be able to make some use of the knowledge from when I was but a lass. 😊
Those tabs are a lot better than punching holes into the paper. In school, we used a hole punch directly on our printing paper so they can be registered to the pins. We would then just tear off the side with the holes after finishing the print. I felt like we were wasting so much paper. I like how you can reuse those tabs.
Some printmakers like to use the lower pins when putting them through a press. I like to use the .085s mostly but there's not a large difference in height.
@@Handprinteduk Yes, this is my concern as well. A decade ago, I ordered two sets, different heights, but never used them for fear of having the raised metal punch put dents into my Takach press drum.
@@Handprinteduk Use drafting tape instead of masking tape. Drafting tape looks like masking tape but is designed to peel off. Drafting tape is available at art supply stores and online.
Yes, you can put the pins through a press. You can protect your blankets by putting a sheet of something on top - some people like to use an old cutting board. The pins come in 2 heights: 0.085inches and 0.055inches so you can choose the lower height if you like.
Hello - do you have to wait for each colour to dry before printing the next one with this method? I am using Caligo Safewash and this takes days to dry sometimes.
Ideally, yes you need to wait for each layer to dry. Some people print wet on wet but I wouldn't recommend it. Oil-based inks like Caligo to take days to dry but you can add driers to speed it up a little.
I use caligo safe wash as well. The paper you use definitely makes a difference. Cheap cardstock takes .ages. The thin, Japanese washi I got on sale takes just hours. I've been putting mine in a dehydrator with drawers if I'm in a crunch!
I'm a printmaking professor and I love your videos. This is super helpful for when I explain registration to my students.
Thanks for your feedback! I'm so happy you find the videos useful
very good demonstration. thanks.
I bought Ternes Burton pins after watching this tutorial a while back and they are amazing! I can't believe I spent so long not knowing about them.
We love them too!
What a brilliantly lucid demonstration of the technique. Thank you..
Wow... Thank you for sharing this... Lovely reassuring voice 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks, Lara!
I used to use these types of pins when I worked in the printing industry years ago. Nice to know I will be able to make some use of the knowledge from when I was but a lass. 😊
Not sure how many of my questions you answered in one go there but it was quite a lot.
Many thanks. 👍
Excellent! Happy to help!
I'm glad I found this video. Thanks for the hints and guidance. The pins and tabs are fantastic. A print run without any dramas.
Excellent! We're really happy to have helped
Thanks for this! Can't wait for my pins to arrive
Thank you for this excellent tutorial! I could never figure out a good way to align prints. This is an easy solution!
Thanks for watching!
A really useful and clear demonstration - thank you!
Thank you!
Really valuable video, Holly! Many thanks!😎
Wonderful demonstration, thank you!
Fantastic tutorial. Thank you. Xx
Great video ! Thank you for sharing ❤
Registration of the tracing paper.... your so helpful
Those tabs are a lot better than punching holes into the paper. In school, we used a hole punch directly on our printing paper so they can be registered to the pins. We would then just tear off the side with the holes after finishing the print. I felt like we were wasting so much paper. I like how you can reuse those tabs.
We like that too!
Thank you! Very clear explanations:-)
Thanks a lot for your video.
Omg im in love. Wow
Great tutorial. One question. How do you know where to place the tabs on the paper so that print is properly positioned?
great tutorial!
Thank you!
Thank you for the tutorial! Which height is better? What's the difference in the working process for the pins of different heights?
Some printmakers like to use the lower pins when putting them through a press. I like to use the .085s mostly but there's not a large difference in height.
@@Handprinteduk thank you for answering 🤗
@@Handprinteduk Yes, this is my concern as well. A decade ago, I ordered two sets, different heights, but never used them for fear of having the raised metal punch put dents into my Takach press drum.
Very simple way of explaining this technique. Thank you very much. A question: what brand of paper do you use?
Great tutorial - just one question - does the masking tape not ruin the paper when you take it off the plastic tabs?
It depends on the paper. You can cut your paper extra long and then trim off the taped area or you can use a hairdryer to remove the tape too!
@@Handprinteduk Use drafting tape instead of masking tape. Drafting tape looks like masking tape but is designed to peel off. Drafting tape is available at art supply stores and online.
@@jekalambert9412 Yes, good tip!
Wondeful video! Thanks. Do you went the paper first then stick the pins?
Wet the paper? This is usually a dry paper process. I'm not sure the tape would stick to damp paper.
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Thanks for the tutorial! :-) Is it safe to pass the pins through a press with blankets at a reasonable pressure? are the tops rounded?
Yes, you can put the pins through a press. You can protect your blankets by putting a sheet of something on top - some people like to use an old cutting board. The pins come in 2 heights: 0.085inches and 0.055inches so you can choose the lower height if you like.
Hello - do you have to wait for each colour to dry before printing the next one with this method? I am using Caligo Safewash and this takes days to dry sometimes.
Ideally, yes you need to wait for each layer to dry. Some people print wet on wet but I wouldn't recommend it. Oil-based inks like Caligo to take days to dry but you can add driers to speed it up a little.
I use caligo safe wash as well. The paper you use definitely makes a difference. Cheap cardstock takes .ages. The thin, Japanese washi I got on sale takes just hours. I've been putting mine in a dehydrator with drawers if I'm in a crunch!
Would that work if you used higher blocks, e.g. Ezycarve?
Yes, you can use these with slightly higher blocks. I don't know the height of Ezycarve though.