Hot Off The Press Podcast

Hot Off The Press
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Hot Off The Press Podcast

Welcome to Hot Off The Press, a podcast that provides knowledge and emotional support for new and aspiring printers. Your hosts, Jillian of Studio Soprano and Moriah of Moriah Creates, are two letterpress printers who believe in sharing their knowledge and learning together. Our goal is to help bridge the gap between this antique printing method and modern design. We've poured through the forums, asked the experts, and learned some things first hand. We'll be sharing all of our tips and tricks, as well as interviewing some of the leaders of the industry. Toss off that apron and tune in!

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    S6E8 - Cracking the (QR) Code

    In this week’s episode we’re talking about something a little different… Modern technology!  While century old equipment is usually what we’re discussing on the pod, this week we’re changing it up a bit and discussing some newer technology. We’ve encountered a growing number of requests for this little tool in the wedding stationery industry, as well as on print items in general, so we thought it would be fun for all of us to learn a little more about it. So tune into this week’s episode to learn all about QR codes! Their origin, how they work, and what you’ll need to know in order to make sure when you print one, it scans smoothly. We also touch on NFC chips, which are seeing an increase in paper popularity too. Whether you’re a wedding stationer (or planner) looking to make the RSVP process as smooth as silk, or a business who wants to ensure their print collateral stays accurate for the long term, this info will be relevant to many!

    59 min

  2. OCT 30

    S6E7 - Systemize your Project

    As a continuation of our episode from season 2 "Working on your Workflow" we discuss the processes and systems we use to keep jobs flowing smoothly through our studios. The three of us all have very different preferences and strengths when it comes to organizing our workflows. We hope you guys find it helpful to hear some examples, and that you take the time to tweak your workflow if it hasn't felt groovy for you just yet.

    1h 3m

  3. OCT 23

    S6E6 - Motors, Motors, Motors

    As we recover from the 16th annual Los Angeles Printers Fair, we travel back in time to the summer of 2024 when Moriah and Jillian discuss one thing that had befuddled them for so long... Motors. This episode is *not* for the electricians or engineers (HAH)! It is for us entry level machinists who just need a better understanding oh how motors work so we can find the right one for the job at hand! Looking to buy a motor? Check out our supply guide here!

    46 min

  4. OCT 16

    S6 E5 - Creating Community in Alaska w/ Meghan Chambers

    This week we’re journeying all the way up to Alaska to visit with our friend Meghan Chambers! Meghan has been pulling some incredible prints, and building an understanding & appreciation of Letterpress all the way in Juneau, Alaska. We invited her to join us on the podcast to celebrate the grand opening of her new art gallery (The Laundromat Gallery) and to generally get the scoop on what it’s like living & printing in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Find Meghan at the links below: Salt Water Press on Instagram and www.saltwater.press The Laundromat Gallery on Instagram and www.thelaundromatgallery.com

    59 min

  5. OCT 9

    S6E4 - Foiled Opinions

    For years, acquiring a foil press for our shops was a hotly debated topic. Would it be worth the investment? How would we feel about doing foil in house? Where on earth will we put another press??? We discuss all of this and more with Cara Jo because she took the leap and bought the highly sought after Metallic Elephant KSF3. Tune in to find out whether it was worth dwelling so long on the decision! Interested in learning how to use the foil press? There are currently two courses offering indepth lessons online: https://www.sal-studios.com/foil-pressure-dwell-heat https://papelnco.com/the-art-of-foil-press-printing Don't forget to check out (and follow) Knapp Design Co on instagram to see all the fun things Cojo has been foiling with Tin Man: @knappdesignco

    55 min

  6. OCT 2

    S6E3 - Designing For Letterpress

    There are so many things to consider when designing for letterpress. Knowing the process, limitations, and techniques can help you elevate your design and avoid surprises ($$!). In this episode we cover some of the main items you'll want to keep in mind while designing for letterpress (although there could possibly be a hundred more!). We've discussed some of these topics more in depth in the past - but felt like it was time to revisit the subject as a whole. A few of the episodes we reference are: File Types (Spotify link) | Apple Podcasts Mixing Digital + Letterpress (Spotify link) | Apple Podcasts Kiss vs Bite (Spotify link) | Apple Podcasts Emboss Like a Boss (Spotify link) | Apple Podcasts Screening & Halftones (Apple link) | Spotify Some resources you can check out are: Jillian's Letterpress course in Stationery School Britt's Learn Letterpress Thank you so much for tuning in!! Follow us on instagram at @hotoffthepresspod

    57 min

  7. SEP 25

    S6E2 - Moving Presses

    This week, Moriah & Jillian have an episode that requires some serious heavy lifting… Moving presses! All jokes aside, it’s an intimidating process to move antique printing equipment. With several moves under our own belts, and plenty we’ve seen/heard about, we’ve gathered up our best advice all in one episode for you. If you’re looking at getting a press, then you’ll definitely want to tune in and hear all our best tips and tricks. For those who’ve moved presses before, you’ll know there are so, so many things to consider that may not be obvious until you’ve done it. So if anything, this episode will serve as a reminder to appreciate your current setup and maybe give you some good ideas for the future. After you’ve tuned in, feel free to let us know if there’s any other advice you’d offer our fellow letterpress people and we’ll be happy to share with the class! You can DM us or comment on this week’s post over on Instagram, or send us an email any time. Thanks for tuning in! We’ll be back next week with anotha’ one!

    53 min

  8. SEP 17

    S6E1 - Three Peas in a Pod(cast)

    Although we’ve been working behind the scenes on this season for quite a while, it felt so right to officially kick off season 6 on Type High Day! Hopefully 9/18 has some fun print projects in store for you, and you can get caught up on all our goings-ons while you get inked up. We have been through some big changes in our personal lives, our work lives, and with the podcast too over the past 11 months… You’ll have to tune into this episode to hear all about everything, but most importantly: we’re SO FREAKING HAPPY to be back!! We’ve got a big surprise in this episode, and some other very fun things to come. Thank you SO much for being here! We’re incredibly grateful for your patience, excitement for our return, and for your tuning in each week. We can’t wait to share more with you soon.

    37 min
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Welcome to Hot Off The Press, a podcast that provides knowledge and emotional support for new and aspiring printers. Your hosts, Jillian of Studio Soprano and Moriah of Moriah Creates, are two letterpress printers who believe in sharing their knowledge and learning together. Our goal is to help bridge the gap between this antique printing method and modern design. We've poured through the forums, asked the experts, and learned some things first hand. We'll be sharing all of our tips and tricks, as well as interviewing some of the leaders of the industry. Toss off that apron and tune in!

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  • Creator
    Hot Off The Press
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    79
  • Rating
    Explicit
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