Publication Station - User contributions [en-gb]

Stamps

2025-09-01T17:10:56Z

Baschz: /* How to make your own stamps in the Station */

=Stamps Are Cool=
They so are! :D

Lots of things can be used as stamps, but here we are specifically talking about '''rubber stamps'''. Otherwise letterpress or lino for instance would also be in the conversation, which they can be since they are all relief printing techniques, but that's not what we are talking about right here.

=Examples=
Personal stash and from the Stamping Ground Electives

=How to make your own stamps in the Station=
They are basically two ways to create your own (rubber) stamps in the Publication Station and the Printmaking Studio specifically

(Check with the Station staff before you want to try any other rubber that is not the one supplied by us, as toxic fumes are a real possibilty)

Stamps

2025-09-01T17:09:05Z

Baschz:

Stamps

2025-09-01T17:02:38Z

Baschz:

[Stamps](#stamps)

#Stamps Are Cool
They are. You can use them etc etc

#Examples
Examples from my personal stash and definitely from the Stamping Ground Elective

#How to make your own stamps in the Station
They are basically two ways to create your own (rubber) stamps in the Publication Station and the Printmaking Studio specifically

Stamps

2025-09-01T17:02:24Z

Baschz: Created page with "[Stamps](/#stamps) #Stamps Are Cool They are. You can use them etc etc #Examples Examples from my personal stash and definitely from the Stamping Ground Elective #How to make your own stamps in the Station They are basically two ways to create your own (rubber) stamps in the Publication Station and the Printmaking Studio specifically"

[Stamps](/#stamps)

#Stamps Are Cool
They are. You can use them etc etc

#Examples
Examples from my personal stash and definitely from the Stamping Ground Elective

#How to make your own stamps in the Station
They are basically two ways to create your own (rubber) stamps in the Publication Station and the Printmaking Studio specifically

Screenprint cleaning

2023-04-12T06:50:30Z

Baschz: /* Wash off ink after printing */

== After exposing ==
Use the shower head to make both sides of the screen wet and rinse from the inside of the screen. Do this until you washed away all of the non exposed emulsion, and you can see through it.

== Wash off ink after printing ==
Use the shower head to rinse the inside of the screen to wash off most of the ink. Then use a sponge and soap to firmly scrub all the left over ink off the screen on both sides and from the inside of the frame, then rinse again with water.

== Clean emulsion off the screen ==
Wash the ink off (as above) and apply emulsion stripper with a brush to both sides of the screen. Make circles with the brush and work it in very thoroughly. Switch on the compressor and use the power washer to blast the emulsion out off the screen. Keep the head at a close distance to the screen (1cm) to get everything off and not get wet yourself. Apply soap to the screen and wash it in on booth sides with the sponge. Then use the power washer with the compressor on at close distance again to clean out any left over inks.

== Deep cleaning (anti ghost) *''Station Staff Only''* ==
'''Wear protective clothes, gloves and glasses.'''
Apply anti-ghost gel with a scoop coater to a dry screen on one side of the screen let the anti-ghost gel dry for 15 minutes (not longer) avoid that the screens come in contact with water (let them dry outside the washing booth).

Use the power washer with the compressor switched on. Start at the bottom of the screen and work to the top and blast out everything. Turn the screen around and take out what's left in the screen. Rinse the screen with the shower head to wash off any left over anti-ghost gel before you place the screen back in the rack.

The Publication Station

2023-02-14T21:31:00Z

Baschz: /* The Publication Station Studios */

== Welcome to the Publication Station!==

The Publishing world is extremely diverse. It is responsible of making stories and information accessible to all interested. In their physical forms, publications are created as printed matter. In their non-physical forms, the possibilities are wide and growing.

'''At the Publication Station, we support your projects throughout the process of publishing – from using the best techniques to producing your content to choosing the most suitable mediums to present them.'''

The publication station is one of the stations of the Willem de Kooning Academy Rotterdam. On this website you’ll find what techniques and machinery is available, how to use those and for what you can use them. For information about opening times, schedules and who works at this station, go to our station's page on [https://static.mywdka.nl/publicationstation/ mywdka]

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== The Publication Station Studios ==

'''Printmaking Studio'''
Where you can find the classic printing tools such as screen printing, letterpress, etching, linocut, lithography and more, next to modern tools such as the Riso printer, laser cutter, vinyl cutting plotter and 3D printer for printmaking related use.

'''Print Studio'''
The place for your digital prints > posters, postcards, stickers, booklets and more. Try out the Mimaki printer to print on (almost) any material! and make your creation complete by using one of our finishing tools - the glue binding machine, paper cutter, wire-o binder, paper drill, saddle stapler and more.

'''Digital Publishing [&Typography] Studio'''
Here we teach about multiple media, technology and usability for your publications. From HTML to online platforms, from static to interactive, from web to projection - we will rethink your content and design to create the best digital experience for your audience.

Quickstartguide:Transferpress

2023-02-14T21:16:18Z

Baschz:

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== Setting up ==

Switch the machine on with the switch on the left side of the machine.

[[File:Heatpress off.png|320px]]

* Press the '''OK''' button
* Set the temperature with the up and down buttons
* Press the '''OK''' button
* Set the time with the up and down buttons
* Press the '''OK''' button

If the heat press was cold it will say "LO" until it reaches 100 degrees Celcius. From there on up it will tell you how hot it is.

== Settings for Flex and Flock transfers & Silkscreen Heat Fixation ==

[[File:Heatpress 150c.png|320px]] [[File:Heatpress 15s.png|320px]]

This setting can be used to transfer Flex and Flock vinyls or to fix your screen printed design on a piece of fabric.

== Settings for Sublimation transfers ==

[[File:Heatpress 195c.png|320px]] [[File:Heatpress 40s.png|320px]]

For more information about Sublimation Printing, go to [[Quickstartguide:Sawgrass|this page]].

== Heat Press is ready ==

[[File:Heatpress low.png|320px]]

* Wait till the temperature is right (don't leave a hot machine unattended). The machine will beep when it's ready.

ProblemSolving:PrintMakingStudio

2022-04-25T11:53:01Z

Baschz: /* Screen Printing */

Hello and welcome to the problem solving section of the Publication Station Wiki. Here you can find all the solutions to the most common problems when printing with any given technique you are working with. This page is dedicated to the PrintMaking Studio (BL.00.01). Use the menu above to navigate the page and find your solutions. Good Luck!

== Tutors and PALs ==
If you are in need of assistance and do not feel comfortable

== RISO ==
Here you can find solutions to the most common problems you might encounter with the RISO printer, from paper jams to handling files correctly. Good luck and don't hurt them too much. They are really sentitive machines.
<br>

=== The Master is not printing ===
==== File is paused ====
==== File is locked ====
=== Paper Jam ===
==== Paper Stuck on the Drum ====
==== Paper Jam in the Entrance ====
==== Paper Jam in the Back ====
=== Full Masters Drawer ===
==== Master Jam ====
=== Empty Ink Cartridge ===
=== Empty Master Roll ===
=== Ink Smudges ===

== Screen Printing ==
=== Paper sticks to the screen ===

== Plotter ==
=== Plotting stops in the middle of the sheet ===

=== The sheet moves strange ===
=== Motor error ===
=== The plotter plots mirrored ===

== Laser Cutter ==
== Heat Press ==

ProblemSolving:PrintMakingStudio

2022-04-25T11:51:54Z

Baschz: /* Screen Printing */

Hello and welcome to the problem solving section of the Publication Station Wiki. Here you can find all the solutions to the most common problems when printing with any given technique you are working with. This page is dedicated to the PrintMaking Studio (BL.00.01). Use the menu above to navigate the page and find your solutions. Good Luck!

== Tutors and PALs ==
If you are in need of assistance and do not feel comfortable

== RISO ==
Here you can find solutions to the most common problems you might encounter with the RISO printer, from paper jams to handling files correctly. Good luck and don't hurt them too much. They are really sentitive machines.
<br>

=== The Master is not printing ===
==== File is paused ====
==== File is locked ====
=== Paper Jam ===
==== Paper Stuck on the Drum ====
==== Paper Jam in the Entrance ====
==== Paper Jam in the Back ====
=== Full Masters Drawer ===
==== Master Jam ====
=== Empty Ink Cartridge ===
=== Empty Master Roll ===
=== Ink Smudges ===

== '''Screen Printing''' ==
=== Paper sticks to the screen ===

== Plotter ==
=== Plotting stops in the middle of the sheet ===

=== The sheet moves strange ===
=== Motor error ===
=== The plotter plots mirrored ===

== Laser Cutter ==
== Heat Press ==

ProblemSolving:PrintMakingStudio

2022-04-25T11:50:37Z

Baschz: /* Plotting stops in the middel of the sheet */