We Have a Crate…Now What?

Jamie Bartlett Blog Post DIY, Letterpress 1246 Views

We are having so much fun with our little press. However, with it came in a huge wooden crate. As of right now it is siting in the middle of our living room. I can’t bring myself to part with it. There has to be some good use for it, right? I’ve been racking my brain and have yet to

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Jamie BartlettWe Have a Crate…Now What?

The Bartlett Press: It Has Arrived!

Jake Blog Post Graphic Design, Letterpress, Printmaking 1357 Views

This has been one of the most exciting weeks we’ve had since Jamie and I got married. After six months of research and a lot of patience, we officially own a Chandler & Price New Series Pilot Letterpress. We set it up for printing for the very first time on Friday night. We honestly didn’t know how it was going

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JakeThe Bartlett Press: It Has Arrived!

When I Grow Up

Jamie Bartlett Blog Post Inspiration, Letterpress 991 Views

When I grow up I want to be like Sycamore Street Press, Byvik Ink and Hammerpress. Jake and I love their companies. They both inspire and motivate us. All three have completely different design styles, but all equally beautiful. But most of all I love that Sycamore Street Press and Byvik Ink are a husband and wife team. Yes, when I grow up I want to design

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Jamie BartlettWhen I Grow Up

The Bartlett Press: Part 3

Jake Blog Post Letterpress 901 Views

We have an update from the progress of our letterpress! The restoration process is finished, and the base coat of paint has been applied. Here are some pictures from the process: All that’s left is the detail painting and the press should be on it’s way to sunny LA. Jamie and I can hardly wait!

JakeThe Bartlett Press: Part 3

The Bartlett Press: Part 2

Jake Blog Post Letterpress 976 Views

Well it’s official: Jamie and I have started the process of owning our very own Tabletop Letterpress. And what’s even better is that it’s being completely restored for us by Andrew Churchman (a well known expert in the letterpress community). It is also coming with all of the tools and materials we’ll need to start printing.  Here are some pictures of our

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JakeThe Bartlett Press: Part 2

The Michigander In Us

Jamie Bartlett Blog Post Letterpress, Michigan 1512 Views

Last week Jake and I got to go back to Traverse City, Michigan for some friends of ours wedding. Both of us were really looking forward to seeing family, friends and getting a taste of that wonderful Michigan Fall; It was a much needed trip. Although Jake still had (or should I say got) to work while we were there,

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Jamie BartlettThe Michigander In Us

The Bartlett Press: Part 1

Jake Blog Post Letterpress 1153 Views

I just wanted to quickly give an update regarding Jamie and My’s dream to one day own and operate our very own print shop. Yesterday we purchased our very first Lead Typeface; Vintage 18pt Craw Clarendon. This typeface was originally designed in England by Robert Besley for the Fann Street Foundry in 1845 and was named after the Clarendon Press

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JakeThe Bartlett Press: Part 1

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