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Title: Seeking Old School Printing Supplies & Resources
Post by: The Ghost Man on May 29, 2020, 01:23:56 PM

Greetings all,
       I'm currently in creative collaboration with another artist who's seriously interested in tracking down and obtaining old comic printing supplies, or any and all old-school printing/publishing supplies or resources. This includes Ben Day, Craftint, print stripping materials, etc. He's already developed a method to duplicate the exact look of old color comics and is seeking to refine this process. He and I are working on a creative project to produce new creative content based upon the Golden-Age style. If anyone has any sources or leads to help him secure any of these vintage materials, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

— The Ghost Man

Title: Re: Seeking Old School Printing Supplies & Resources
Post by: Yoc on May 30, 2020, 08:32:40 AM

Sounds cool!
Good luck with the project GM.
:)

Title: Re: Seeking Old School Printing Supplies & Resources
Post by: The Ghost Man on May 30, 2020, 03:34:02 PM

Thanks Yoc, hope all is well.

Title: Re: Seeking Old School Printing Supplies & Resources
Post by: Yoc on May 31, 2020, 08:54:25 PM

As well as can be hoped in the current crazy world.

Stay well!
-Yoc

Title: Re: Seeking Old School Printing Supplies & Resources
Post by: bminor on June 02, 2020, 11:12:47 AM

As an old school graphic designer and printer, I wish you luck!
Sounds like a fun project.
B.

Title: Re: Seeking Old School Printing Supplies & Resources
Post by: The Ghost Man on June 06, 2020, 11:50:49 AM

Thanks B. it's more so my colleague's project that he requested assistance with. I appreciate the luck wish though, we'll need it. Stay safe out there.

Title: Re: Seeking Old School Printing Supplies & Resources
Post by: bminor on June 16, 2020, 08:25:20 AM

Stumbled on this fantastic site a few days ago.
This person has boiled down the entire printing process of Ben Day printing, and goes back to the late 1800's.
It is fascinating to read!
It should help you on your project.

https://legionofandy.com/2013/06/03/roy-lichtenstein-the-man-who-didnt-paint-benday-dots/

Title: Re: Seeking Old School Printing Supplies & Resources
Post by: The Ghost Man on June 20, 2020, 01:32:57 PM

Greetings Bminor, apologies for the belated response, I've been extremely busy finishing up some projects. Thanks sincerely for the link, I will pass it along to my associate in this project. Much appreciation for everyone's support and response!