Treasure trove

22Jun

I recently was given some boxes of old supplies that belonged to a local artist in my hometown. I found about 30 cans of Van Son ink — I’m still checking them through as some are pretty old, but what a collection!

letterpress inksvan son ink

I also found a rogue “P” type

P type

But, best of all, I have to announce that along with these treasures is a “{BABY} sister printer” to my Sigwalt: a Gocco printer!

gocco b5 mastergocco materials

I’ve never tried Gocco printing before but am really excited to try it out!

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7 Comments

  1. mimi 22 June 2010

    a gocco printer??! nooo way! that’s awesome. i can’t wait to see your test prints!

  2. Kevin 22 June 2010

    can’t wait to try this out! also… what a lovely mahogany desk it’s sitting on :)

  3. Tom 22 June 2010

    Great Photos….M

  4. Maryann 23 June 2010

    Laura, Gus, that what we all called Harriett’s dad, would love that a printer like yourself is enjoying some of his old things! I don’t know if the paints are any good but the cans are so neat!

  5. Happy Camper 24 June 2010

    Thanks, I hope so Maryann :) see you soon!

  6. Tanya 25 June 2010

    oh my goodness, what a score!

  7. Happy Camper 28 June 2010

    Thanks Tanya, I’m pretty excited about it. I can’t wait to try it out.

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