First Impressions: A New Chapter for an Antique Press

A project in Ottawa, Canada by Cody Calligraphy
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A 'Make 100' project to fund the restoration of a 1970s Craftsmen letterpress and produce a limited edition run of 100 art prints.
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Backers: 64
Average Pledge Per Backer: $58 CAD

Funded: $3,736 CAD of $3,500 CAD
Dates: Jan 23rd -> Mar 24th (60 days)
Project By: Cody Calligraphy
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Latest News

FULLY FUNDED ๐Ÿš€

March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We Did It! ๐ŸŽ‰ The campaign goal is fully funded โ€” one whole week before the deadline!!ย  Your support means this letterpress will be restored and returned to active printing, and Iโ€™m incredibly grateful to everyone who backed, shared, and... (Read More)

Final Stretch: New Reward Tiers Added!

March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
A quick update for those following the journey: Two new reward tiers have just been added! These were added partly for people who were hoping for more options, but also for current backers who might want to increase their pledge in these final days... (Read More)

NOW WE'RE ROLLING.

February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
A big milestone... the rollers have arrived in the studio ๐Ÿ–ค They arrived freshly manufactured from Bottcher Industries, and they look fantastic. These are precision-made components, and theyโ€™re essential for consistent, even ink distribution... (Read More)

Update from the Press Room

January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello friends and backers, I wanted to share a little behind-the-scenes update as this beautiful old press officially begins its next chapter. Restoration ProgressLloyd at Cook Kettle Press has finished acquiring replacement parts, and begun getting... (Read More)

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