Question 1

Can you print my business cards/wedding invitations and how much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

The cost of a class!! We are not a commercial printer. But we'd love to teach you how to print your own businesscards/wedding invitations! Head over to our Classes link and we'll gladly show you how!

Question 2

How do I sign up for a class?

Accepted Answer

Follow us on Facebook and check our website, then follow the pertinent Eventbrite link to reserve your spot. All classes are first-com first-served and have limited seats.

Question 3

Can I print 100 copies of my project and sell it to whoever I want and not give you any money? What if I’m a member?

Accepted Answer

The SPPC is here to empower you and thus does NOT take any sort of royalties. You will, however, be responsible for any materials/ink/paper fees related to your project. This includes members.

Question 4

How do I become a member?

Accepted Answer

Becoming a member is as simple as paying our monthly or yearly membership rate. Membership entitles you to sweet bonuses like discounts on all workshops, one-on-one guidance from our artists, free entry to all our Pints & Prints and brunch events.

Question 5

What software do you have available?

Accepted Answer

We currently have the full suite of Adobe Creative Cloud on our two shop computers.

Question 6

Can I use the shop to do my thing for a day? / Can you help me with this gift idea?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Feel free to talk to us about your project and we’ll hook you up with a Project Pass, which includes some oversight from one of our artists.

Question 7

Do I need to have my own Adobe account?

Accepted Answer

No. The computers come all set and ready for you to hit the ground running. However, we do ask that you bring your own usb or hard drive for saving your projects on.

Question 8

I don't want to become a member but I'd like to make a donation. Where can I do that?

Accepted Answer

Enter your answer here

Question 9

How much can I print? Is it included in membership?

Accepted Answer

Small, one-off printing won’t be charged to members. For larger printing projects (~10+ sheets), we do charge for printing at an at-cost rate. If you plan to use your own paper for a project, we ask that you check with a member-owner to make sure it won’t damage our equipment.

Question 10

Do you do shirts?

Accepted Answer

Nope, paper only, buddy. You can check out Ammonite Ink though!

Question 11

I'd like to publish my book/zine. Can you do this for me?

Accepted Answer

Sign up for a class or schedule some 1-on-1 time! We’re here to provide the tools, resources, and knowledge to help you design and print your own publications. That means we can show you how do to it yourself, but we do not offer commercial printing or publication services.

Question 12

Can you print stickers for me?

Accepted Answer

We can absolutely show you how to design and print stickers yourself (we regularly have awesome classes on this!), but we do not offer commercial printing services.

Question 13

Can I mix custom ink colors?

Accepted Answer

We prefer that members use available inks rather than mix new colors in order to keep our inks manageable. You are welcome to bring your own inks to use.

Question 14

Can I print on t-shirts?

Accepted Answer

We are not equipped to do garment printing. Our focus is on printing flatstock like prints and posters.

Question 15

Can I use custom papers?

Accepted Answer

You are welcome to bring in your own paper to print on, however it should be a flat, smooth type without any texture or anything that will impede the ink from laying on the paper properly.

Question 16

Can you print/bind this thing for me?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, we do not offer commercial printing services. But this doesn’t mean all is lost! We offer bookbinding classes in several forms and styles, and in addition, members have access to 1-on-1 training with owner-members. Our two resident bookbinders are very capable, so feel free to reach out to them to personally hire them for special bookbinding projects

Question 17

Do you publish manuscripts?

Accepted Answer

As a print and publishing resource center, we do not function as a publication house. If you’re interested in hand-binding and self-publication, we are more than happy to help you out on that front, though!

Question 18

Can you print my business cards/wedding invitations and how much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

The cost of a class!! We are not a commercial printer. But we'd love to teach you how to print your own businesscards/wedding invitations! Head over to our Classes link and we'll gladly show you how!

Question 19

Do you provide substrates?

Accepted Answer

Regarding materials to create your matrix, we will provide the necessary surfaces for the class that you are taking. However, you can also purchase linoleum and MDF from our staff. Ask for rates.

Question 20

Do you have carving tools I can use?

Accepted Answer

We have several sets of Mikisyo Power Grip Carving tools. They are available for use at the shop. Unfortunately, we can not loan them out for you to take home, but here is a link to a good quality set that’s affordable:
 
https://www.amazon.com/Power-Grip-Carving-Tools-Piece/dp/B001T8IEO6/ref=asc_df_B001T8IEO6/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=238323457190&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16377083586834219861&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1027760&hvtargid=pla-396300105092&psc=1

Question 21

What equipment do you have?

Accepted Answer

Enter your answer here

Question 22

Can you fix this thing for me?

Accepted Answer

As a print and publication resource center, we do not offer commercial bindery services. However, feel free to reach out to our resident bookbinders if you’re interested in personally hiring them.

Question 23

I have a Microsoft Word document. Can you teach me how to turn it into a book?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! This is what we’re here for! Bookbinding works closely with Digital Publication to provide members the opportunity to digitally print the interior of their book and hand-bind the exterior cover.

Question 24

Can you teach me how to make a *insert obscure bookbinding style*?

Accepted Answer

Probably! Between our two bookbinders, we have a wealth of knowledge on a plethora of book art and commercial book binding forms and styles. And if we don’t know, we can probably figure it out!

Question 25

Do I need to have a manuscript for a bookbinding workshop?

Accepted Answer

Nope! Unless otherwise stated, all of our bookbinding workshops focus on creating blank books (sometimes lined or grid dotted paper).

Question 26

Can my child take a bookbinding class?

Accepted Answer

While we are primarily an adult education and resource center, due to the low-risk nature of bookbinding by hand, it may be possible for minors to take some workshops on a case-by-case basis. Please email us or contact the instructor to ask prior to purchasing a ticket.

Question 27

What other printing methods do you offer?

Accepted Answer

We are in the process of bringing intaglio processes to the shop such as dry-point, mezzotint and etching, and eventually lithography.

Question 28

Do I need to bring/provide my own supplies for Intaglio?

Accepted Answer

We have "needles", plexiglass, etc, and will be provided for you if you are taking an introductory class. However, if you become a member, bringing your own supplies to work on are always an advantage but are not required.

Question 29

What presses do you have?

Accepted Answer

We have 3 etching presses in total:
 
-Speedball 18x12in direct drive
-French tools 48x36 in
-Laguna 36x24in

Question 30

If I already have experience printing relief and intaglio and would like to use the equipment without taking a class, can I do so?"

Accepted Answer

Yes, however, you must bring your portfolio with you to show to our instructors and learn the way that we do things in the shop first to use them.

FAQ

Can you print my business cards/wedding invitations and how much does it cost?

How do I sign up for a class?

Can I print 100 copies of my project and sell it to whoever I want and not give you any money? What if I’m a member?

How do I become a member?

What software do you have available?

Can I use the shop to do my thing for a day? / Can you help me with this gift idea?

Do I need to have my own Adobe account?

I don't want to become a member but I'd like to make a donation. Where can I do that?

How much can I print? Is it included in membership?

Do you do shirts?

I'd like to publish my book/zine. Can you do this for me?

Can you print stickers for me?

Can I mix custom ink colors?

Can I print on t-shirts?

Can I use custom papers?

Can you print/bind this thing for me?

Do you publish manuscripts?

Can you print my business cards/wedding invitations and how much does it cost?

Do you provide substrates?

Do you have carving tools I can use?

What equipment do you have?

Can you fix this thing for me?

I have a Microsoft Word document. Can you teach me how to turn it into a book?

Can you teach me how to make a insert obscure bookbinding style?

Do I need to have a manuscript for a bookbinding workshop?

Can my child take a bookbinding class?

What other printing methods do you offer?

Do I need to bring/provide my own supplies for Intaglio?

What presses do you have?

If I already have experience printing relief and intaglio and would like to use the equipment without taking a class, can I do so?"