Pocket Press + Magic Platen with Registration for Linocuts / multiple passes

A Linocut Press Station

I created this Magic Platen design for linocutters and other printmakers who want to create multiple print runs on a single sheet of paper. This small linocut press and platen (your plate holding platform) features built in registration pegs that make it easy to line up your plates, and also makes it possible to print using with dry paper. This platen can also be used for pressing intaglio and monoprints. The pegs can now be used with paper punched using a standard Swingline 2 hole punch!

You can use this press and platen to press etchings, monoprints, collagraphs and to create embossings as well as to create your perfectly registered reduction linoleum prints.

The press is approximately 3″ x 3″ x 2.5″ It is small enough that it can concentrate your strength to press even the deepest acid etched plates.

The platen (the platform that holds your plate) is a 9″ x 12″ with a printing area of about 9″ x 9″. It is possible to extend your printmaking surface horizontally.

This version of the Registration Platen is currently discontinued. I am working on Registration Platen 2.0.

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