Being fickle when it comes to Magnesium and Photopolymer November 10, 2007
So lately, I have been printing with photopolymer plates but I have been having some mixed results with text. I have decided to go with magnesium plates when printing text because I feel it gives me more of a crisp image. In general, I think that magnesium plates give me a slightly better image so with that said I will be using magnesium plates for all my text and 1 color images. When I have to register 2 or more colors, I am going to go back to the photopolymer because it is alot easier for me to register the plate allowing me to get a perfect print (I am still having issues with registering magnesium plates so if I ever master registering mag, I probably will use magnesium exclusively).
I am actually going to try a new company for magnesium plates called Owasso Graphic. With their offer of a free die (not including shipping) what do I have to lose? I will post about the die quality once I try it out.
Also, as some of you regulars to my site have noticed, I have added a new link called shop. This is where I will have some of my designs up for sale that you can purchase right online! Check back often since there will be new designs added weekly.
You will love Owasso I have been using them for several months with no complaint.. I was thinking about looking into photopolymer plates, but i think i will wait
Comment by Jane hancock papers — November 30, 2007 at 12:29 pm
I have not tried Owasso yet but when I get my new designs together I will be trying them out. By the way, I love your work and website.
Comment by Alexandra — November 30, 2007 at 1:30 pm
Hi,
Can someone tell me how to get in touch with Owasso. Someone gave me their name but didn’t have any contact info. I want to make some magnesium plates.
I would be so grateful if you could send me their phone #. I tried googling, with no luck.
Thank you so much.
Deb
Comment by Deborah — May 1, 2008 at 9:33 pm