Podcasts about firecracker press

Central Print was founded in 2014, by Eric Woods, as an extension of the programs, workshops, and community outreach that were being hosted at his for-profit letterpress studio, The Firecracker Press. Along with the design and printing of posters, stationery, and paper goods, The Firecracker Press was hosting tours, working with community organizations, and offering classes after-hours. As these not-necessarily-profitable aspects of a for-profit business gained popularity it became clear that dedicated time and space were needed to effectively address the growing interest in letterpress printing. ----- A space was secured in Old North St. Louis (formerly a Sobel's department store) and the work of building Central Print's headquarters began. An outline for the acquisition of new presses quickly grew and within a few months Central Print became print-ready. Construction began to accommodate printing classes, facilities were installed for an events venue, and storage/restoration areas were built for incoming equipment. The far-end of the space was reserved as an extension for The Firecracker Press, a temporary second location serving as support, and on July 1, 2014 Central Print officially opened its doors. ----- To fully commit to education and outreach Marie Oberkirsch, was brought in as Central Print's first director. She continues to manage and develop the organization as it changes and grows. ----

Recorded December 7, 2020. Letterpress wizard and graphic designer Brad Vetter has a lot to say about his start in crafting designs with letter press, often towing the line between laser engraving and traditional letterpress technologies. From his humble beginnings as a copy boy, Brad has grown into a letterpress superstar with an impressive list of clients, including popular musicians such as Chris Stapleton, Shovels & Rope and Jason Isbell, among others. Brad also did all of our design work for Cut the Craft!! What a swell guy...To find more of Brad's work check out his website http://bradvetterdesign.com/ and find him on Instagram @bradvetter .Brad’s craft crushes are: Starshaped Press, Gingerly Press, Globe posters at Mica, Firecracker Press, Just a Jar, Hound Dog Press, Matter, Ben Blount, Camp Nevernice, Isle of Printing, Tom Bartel, Silver Run Ceramics, Paper and Clay, David Crane, and most importantly his wife Adrienne Miller.Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/cutthecraftpodcast)

St. Louis is a city filled with the old and the new, and at Firecracker Press on Cherokee, they work to capture both. The letterpress design studio combines antique printing technology with modern design to create everything from invitations to concert posters. For Eric Woods, the business started with one of those conversations of ‘what would you do if you won the lottery?’ Instead of waiting on the once in a lifetime moment, Woods decided to make it happen, searching on eBay for his first press. Woods joined us this week to talk about the St. Louis history with letterpress, the process of creating, and what it’s like to see their work on someone’s wall.

In this episode of Your Library Podcast, we follow Firecracker Press at Central Library for the Print to Pixels Exhibition, we meet a 40-year-old book club as they tour Special Collections, and more!

With items on display ranging from cuneiform to 3D printers, the new exhibit at St. Louis Public Library’s Central Library branch showcases the evolution of print over the course of two millennia. Titled “Print to Pixels,” it looks at how words have changed the world “in nearly every way possible,” as Waller McGuire puts it. He and Eric Woods, owner of the Firecracker Press, discuss it.

Inspired by the past, Firecracker Press combines letterpress printing with computer technology to create an innovative art form.