What are press plates and how do you use them? If you've never used a press plate before, this video is for you! Join Lydia as she breaks down the world of letterpress printing in a simple, straightforward way. In this video, you'll learn: What exactly are press plates and how do they differ from embossing? The easy 4-step process for using press plates with a BetterPress Machine! How to ink up your press plate and get professional-looking letterpress results! A bonus technique for adding hot fo

533K views · 2.3K reactions | Ben Franklin had a lot of accomplishments in his life but he was most proud of his letterpress printing skills. Learn more about Benjamin Franklin in a new 2-part documentary by Ken Burns on PBS! It is premiering April 4 & 5 at 8pm on PBS KVIE! Let’s just say Howard and Jared will be tuning in to watch! | Sacramento History Museum | Facebook

Printing a larger cut deserves a larger brayer! In this video, Howard prints a copy of a cut. This cut is a reproduction of W.C. Butler’s letter sheet, “Commandments to California Wives.” This was originally published in 1855 and presented a satirical guide for women in California during the Gold Rush. Prints of this are now for sale in our Museum Store! You can find other prints for sale on our website as well! https://shopsachistorymuseum.org/BrowsePage.aspx?searchtype=navitem&NavItemID=100001