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Hi, we use a Die Bonding tape, 3M is the make we have. I hope this helps. Lis

I didn’t have a problem, but I generally tend to use the Adana just to show people what to do, I prefer my Chandler or Heidelberg’s :) but I appreciate that not everyone has those large presses, it’s more a case of managing expectations, if you have a large run of a tricky job that may beat your press up it may be worth outsourcing, the letterpress community is great and there’s always someone to help.

Yup, just seen that, but as the video is about embossing I’m sure I will be forgiven. We plan on redoing all videos at some point and I’m sure there will be more mistakes, I am only human! :) but thank you for noticing, at least you didn’t have it running in the background as white noise.

Hi there, you have to know the limitations of your machine and I thing applying the amount of force needed to emboss on something that size on an Adana may be too much for the machine. If your design isn't continuous you sould be able to emboss each corner separately. It's the same with printing normally, you wouldn't get a deep deboss for the entire chase size on an 8x5, unless you were possibly printing on something very soft becase the amount of force needed to crete the impress would be too much for the press to handle. i hope this helps. Lis

What press are you using to print? If you'd like to email me, lisa@lymebaypress.com, I'll be able to help.

Hi Lisa, thanks for helping, just send you the email. Wondering if I am the only one having this issues , or all the beginner has the how to adjust pressure problem. Have a nice weekend

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Hi Kiang, i"ve replied to your email, we'll get you sorted.... Lis

Hola, me temo que todavía no vamos a revelar esos secretos. Lo siento.

Hithere, I don't see why not, we've tested them on acrylic and wood to name a few. you may have to make sure you have the right foil and your impression won't be that deep because the plates that we now use for the are 0.95mm thick. I hope this helps. Lis

Hi there, they are available in our store, we do the base for heidelbergs in both depths, look for the 15x10 size. If you need more help send me an email. Lis

Hi There, if you'd just like to email me lisa@lymebaypress.com, I'll do all that I can to help.

hi Golbert, we are still playing with types of plate but the main brand is Toyobo, the important thing is that you are using a steel back to retain as much heat as you can and your dwell times will still be quite high, up to 10 secs sometimes... it's still a little hit or miss and won't work with all artwork, but we'rewoking on it. Lis

@@LymeBayPress thank you so much for your reply. God bless

Hi There, it all depends on the design but it shouldn't be a problem. There is an artwork guide on the website under the help section which should give you all of the details. We like vector/Ai files, you don't have to worry about dpi then but if you are scanning a min. res. of 1200dpi should be fine, the higher you go the smoother the line will be. Hope this helps Lis

Depending on the press, it sounds like you need to raise your rollers slightly to stop the base of the plate being inked. It may be easier to email me direct at Lyme Bay press and send some pictures of what is happening. Lis

It depends where you are based but there are many available on Ebay. Feel free to drop me an email, lisa@lymebay press.com and I can let you have more info. Lis

Hi There, and thank you. I really depends on what you are looking to print and what budget you have. Size can also be an issue. Many people do start with an 8x5 or other tale press but then realise that they need something bigger, I did. if you'd like to email me at Lyme Bay Press we can have a longer conversation... :) Lis

Hi Adam, I’ve not actually tested on a 6x4, I would say that you would need too much pressure to emboss on a 6x4 with a 540gsm board and you could damage your press. If the 540gsm is a colorplan I would say it will be too dense for a successful emboss on a small press, but as I said, I’ve not tested it….

@@LymeBayPress Thanks. I'm keen to have a play with some embossing plates, I might play it safe and try on 350gsm. 🙏

@@AdamGreasley just don’t force your press too much…. And let me know how you get on :))

@@LymeBayPress Thanks, I will do.

Hellooo, it’s the normal sticky that we use for our printing plates and yup, no heat :) Which press? I have a few :)) Lis

@@LymeBayPress ah ok, thank you. The one to the right (Marshall's 96 series by the looks)

That sounds confusing when I re-read it, there are two on the bench behind you, so I meant the one to the right of them both! 🙈

Thank you, we're hoping to add more videos to the catalogue :))

Thank you, we're currently working on the plates for polymer and getting much better results... I'll pop another video on when I get a chance.

@@LymeBayPress that would be fantastic, I will keep an eye out!

Yes :)

Hi There, yes you can, in the video I'm using polymer plates. Hope this helps. Lis

Do you mean the mounting base that's in the press?? or the actual plate, I'm not familar with Polyester Smart Plate :)

Hi Vanessa, Ithink I've been trying that long to, the paper is definintely important, coated boards seem to work better but I'm still not sure that the plates are 100% ready, we use our Toyobo plate 152, we make the exposed and supply the unexposed. We are currently working on another type of plate that may work better, still Toyobo. I can't help you with Fedrigoni, I do use them but not enough to recommend a paper to use, sorry.

@@LymeBayPress Thank you so much for your kind reply.

Hello @Lyme Bay Press, I’ll send you an email to keep contact. Have a nice day !

In the first instance I would get someone else to make your plates, until you are 100% confident with the printing process and making the artwork. Immerse yourself in the whole thing and see what time you have left to make your own plates.. Decent machinery for making plates requires quite an investment for good plates, not something that you want to do if you aren't going to use it lots. There are table top versions which you then handwash, but this isn't a process we use so i can't advise that greatly.

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hi Sophie, if you send me an email I'll be able to give you more detail, you won't be able to foil with a printing press unless it has a foil conversion but you'll be fine with ink. I think a little time on google and youtube will show you the equipment that you need to make your pwn plates, mainly the unexposed plate and a UV unit. Hope this helps for now. Lis

Hi Jillian, I think you'll be addicted once you start embossing. I would trust your platemeker to make the die for you from your artwork. Just let them know the thickness of paper that you will be embossing and they will take it from there.

Hi There, all of our ink is supplied by us, Lymebaypress.com and we also make the plates, you can buy unexposed polymer from us too, it's all on the website... you can email me if you need more info. Lis

We can make the steel backed polymers like those used in the video but I don't think that they are ready for foiling yet.

Hi Paul, some presses do and some don't, this video is for those that don't.

I hope so, we've been a little limited this year because of the Pandemic but our plans are to make more.

Hi Damien, I wouldn't force an Adana, they really aren't designed for a heavy embossing, or debossing for that matter, I used the Adana to show how easy they are to set up with the embossing plates. I would only go up to a 350gsm board and a soft collton at that, or thinner paper stock. If you want to use a thicker board you will need a bigger press. that said, it also comes down to the size of the area you are embossing, more force is needed for bigger plates than small ones! hope this helps :)

Yes, we make our own plates and films.... :)

Thanks!

Thank you :)

Glad you enjoyed it!

If you split your design down, you could print an A5 but reallistically I always say A6 if you are looking for a small amount of impression. I hope this helps Lis

Hi there, we use 3M due bonding tape.

@@LymeBayPress Thanks for the Useful information.