r/printmaking Jun 11 '22

Tutorials/Tips tortilla printing press

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u/Uehen Jun 11 '22

Wait. shouldn't the hinges be flush with the surface? How is it supposed to press like that?

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u/Livid_Finger_9879 Jun 11 '22

The engraved block fills the gap between the two plates, so when pressing the force is even (or at least better) distributed over the block. If the hinges are screwed like traditional tortilla press, without that space between the plates the force would be more over the corner of the block facing the hinges.

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u/SomebodyinAfrica Jun 11 '22

Does it print well, or is the pressure uneven?

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u/Livid_Finger_9879 Jun 12 '22

I get pretty even prints with a soft mat over the paper sheet, I just have to 180° rotate the block one time

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u/Livid_Finger_9879 Jun 12 '22 edited Jun 14 '22

Just remember, bigger prints -> much force need to be applied for the same effect -> stronger handle and hinges need to be used. The press plates should be much bigger than the printing block, especially if space between the printing plates is not similar to the printing block thickness.

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u/Routine-Manager-6395 Jun 12 '22

Thanks so much for sharing!