Can we print etchings with a plastic press?

#printmaking #art #etching #intaglio #linocut #3dprinting
This video is a deep dive into some of the testing that I put the plastic press through in order to make it print etchings. I also talk about some upgrades you can add to your press to make yours print etching, as well as a teaser for v2 of the plastic press!
If you want to pick up a plastic press v2 for yourself check out my website:
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[@RGBrobot]

I literally just learned about etching presses recently. I printed mine out this week. Glad to know there's already an improved version for when I inevitably break this one!

[@DavideNitti]

considering how much a etching professional press costs this is a crazy opportunity for everone to have theyr own machine! thank you man :)

[@arifhassan5890]

Correct, this would give much needed opportunity to other printmaker to have access to it

[@johntran8863]

Wow so awesome! I really enjoyed watching this video! Someone should sponsor Some Print Dude, his work is awesome!

[@natsrome]

Really fantastic work-- hope someday I get a 3D printer so I can try this out.

[@someprintdude]

It's a love it or hate it hobby! I have a lot of 3d printed print shop aids planned for the years to come, so it might be a worthwhile investment!

[@faigelable]

That intro is hilarious

[@IO-cx9lb]

Great job! I printed the press but i am having problems with etchings. Do you have a link of big gears so i can download and try. Thank you for your great project

[@someprintdude]

I don't have the files for the biggest gearbox anymore. I find that stiff paper or tacky ink make this hard. I used Rives BFK paper and cranfield etching ink for my prints.

[@IO-cx9lb]

@ I understand! I am gona try new paper

[@marekblahaart]

my printer bed is to small ... :( Would it theoretically be possible to split the printing press into several parts that fit on a 180x180 print bed and then assemble them with screws?

[@someprintdude]

I don't think the rollers would like being split and reassembled, since they bear a lot of load while printing. I think for the body it might work in theory? I did look at the files and it looks likes if you scale the press down to 82%, it should fit in a 180mm print bed. And you'll end up with a 5 inch (127mm) wide press bed. And you should be able to use 1/4inch threaded rods for the pressure knobs.

[@marekblahaart]

@@someprintdudeThanks a lot, I check this out! :)

[@bonbanh3240]

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