This Print Shop Registry is one of 3 initiatives by the Ad Hoc Committee for Community Exchange SGCI 2020 Puertográfico! Help out print shops in and around San Juan to repair presses, source tools and supplies, and restock their shops so they can keep making their brilliant artworks!
This website compiles our list of new or gently used print shop supplies, tools, and time/expertise requests, but does not sell the items directly. You can use your favorite print shop supplier, bring extra items from your studio, or ask your print program or community to donate supplies. Some supplier options are linked below most items if you need a starting place!
We recommend you support Takach whenever possible, as they have been extremely generous in donating towards our "Let's Leave a Press" campaign for an amazing floor model litho press for the University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras and supporting McClain's who generously donated funds and woodcut tools for the campaign, as well! Please read on to see how you can get free shipping on items from these companies to Puerto Rico!!
If you would like to 'claim' a gift, be sure to click on the 'Give this gift' button so the gift will be claimed in your name, and we will know what to expect!
Ideally, these items can travel with you in your luggage (or a friend's!) to the Puertográfico Conference in April, or we can provide a shipping address if necessary.
For the items requesting help/time in the studios repairing equipment, we have a general calendar listing a window of time ranging 1 week before the conference through one week after the conference; however, exact dates/times you are able to help should be emailed to jvelasquez AT fau DOT edu for coordination with local print shops in San Juan.
HOW TO ORDER FROM TAKACH and MCCLAIN'S AND RECEIVE FREE SHIPPING TO PUERTO RICO!
Anyone who purchases donation supplies from Takach Press for SGCI Puerto Rico can order on their website https://shop.takachpress.com/ Enter your own information on the billing info side. Enter the receiving shop name on the shipping line (each item needed names a school or schools).
The ORDER NOTES will need the specific name of the school/organization that you wish the supplies to be donated to. If it is any item listed on here for "multiple shops/spaces" please put "ANY SHOP."
USE PROMO CODE : "PrintShopRegistry" when checking out to receive free shipping of donation to Puerto Rico! These specific orders will be packed with the Takach Litho Press Model 2648 that is being donated and shipped in the crate to Puerto Rico.
Orders will be processed with Credit Card Only. No Purchase Orders Please.
Takach Press will process these orders in separate boxes and attach the packing slip/invoice to each order. This way our customer/donor will receive proper credit for their donation and the donation recipient will know who donated the products to them!!
Any printmaking paper can be purchased thru Takach Paper Company. 877-611-7197. www.takachpaper.com http://www.takachpaper.com/
Mention that the paper is a donation and Takach can ship paper with the press crate as well. Same deal. Same deadline.
The deadline to place these orders at Takach Press is 2-21-20 for free shipping in the crate to Puerto Rico.
General Registry Questions?
Contact Hannah Sanders, hannah.march.sanders AT gmail DOT com
Need more information about repairs needed on equipment?
Contact Joseph Velasquez, jvelasquez AT fau DOT edu
Want to know more about our other initiatives?
Contact bsanders AT sgcinternational DOT org
Or check out the links below:
-https://www.sgcinternational.org/lets-leave-a-press-in-puerto-rico/
-https://www.sgcinternational.org/puertografico-community-exchange-call-for-demo-event-proposals/
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Printmaking Papers Needed for Multiple Shops
All sorts and sizes of printmaking papers for etching, relief, lithography, screenprinting, letterpress, and book binding are needed! |
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Oil Based Etching Ink for Multiple ShopsAll spaces could make use of all colors, any brand traditional oil-based etching ink. |
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Putz Pomade Needed for Multiple ShopsRusty presses need some polishing! Donate some putz pomade to give them a shine! |
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Copper Plates for Etching for El Centro para el Grabado y los Artes Del Libro
For El Centro para el Grabado y los Artes Del Libro: Shipping is too expensive on copper but they have etching facilities. |
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Copper Plates for Etching for UPRRP
For the University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras: The University is in a budget freeze. Professor Rivera is well known on the island for his own selflessness and activism in his community. He volunteers time to local students and works with at risk youth. Shipping is too expensive on copper but they have etching facilities. |
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Linoleum Blocks (any kind) for UPRRPFor the University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras: The University is in a budget freeze. Professor Rivera is well known on the island for his own selflessness and activism in his community. He volunteers time to local students and works with at risk youth. Shipping is too expensive for linoleum blocks. |
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Linoleum Blocks (any kind) for El Centro para el Grabado y los Artes Del LibroFor El Centro para el Grabado y los Artes Del Libro: Shipping is too expensive for linoleum blocks. |
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Brayers (Soft, Any Size) for UPRRP
For the University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras: The University is in a budget freeze. Professor Rivera is well known on the island for his own selflessness and activism in his community. He volunteers time to local students and works with at risk youth. Most of their brayers and rollers are damaged and need replacement. |
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Brayers (Soft, Any Size) for Liga Estudiantes de Arte
For Liga Estudiantes de Arte: Their brayers need replacement. |
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Brayers (Soft, Any Size) for El Centro para el Grabado y los Artes Del Libro
For El Centro para el Grabado y los Artes Del Libro: Most of their brayers and rollers are damaged and need replacement. |
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Brayers (Soft, Any Size) for El Centro para el Grabado y los Artes Del Libro
For El Centro para el Grabado y los Artes Del Libro: Their brayers need replacement. |
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Rollers (Any Size) for Escuela De Artes Plasticas Diseno
For the Escuela De Artes Plasticas Diseno: The University is in a budget freeze. Professor Rivera is well known on the island for his own selflessness and activism in his community. He volunteers time to local students and works with at risk youth. Most of their brayers and rollers are damaged and need replacement. |
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Rollers (Any Size) for UPRRP
For the University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras: The University is in a budget freeze. Professor Rivera is well known on the island for his own selflessness and activism in his community. He volunteers time to local students and works with at risk youth. Most of their brayers and rollers are damaged and need replacement. |
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Rollers (Any Size) for El Centro para el Grabado y los Artes Del Libro
For El Centro para el Grabado y los Artes Del Libro: Most of their brayers and rollers are damaged and need replacement. |
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Oil Based Etching and Relief Ink for Escuela De Artes Plasticas Diseno
Escuela De Artes Plasticas Diseno needs all colors/any kind of oil-based etching and relief printmaking inks. Dick Blick Hanco Ink Modifiers |
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Nontoxic Inks for Liga Estudiantes de ArteLiga Estudiantes de Arte needs any kind of nontoxic printing inks any colors such as Caligo Safewash, Water-based relief inks, etc. |
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Nontoxic Inks for El Centro para el Grabado y los Artes Del LibroEl Centro para el Grabado y los Artes Del Libro is in need of any kind of nontoxic printing inks any colors such as Caligo Safewash, Water-based relief inks, etc. |
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Nontoxic Inks for Escuela De Artes Plasticas DisenoEscuela De Artes Plasticas Diseno needs any kind of nontoxic printing inks any colors such as Caligo Safewash, Water-based relief inks, etc. |
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Screenprinting Supplies (All kinds!) for Taller MalaquitaTaller Malaquita, an all Women-Run Printshop and Ceramics Studio needs all types of screenprinting supplies including but not limited to scoop coaters, emulsion remover chemicals, squeegees, screens, screenprinting inks, screen hinge clamps, and whatever other favorite silkscreen supplies and tools you love to use! |
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Screenprinting Supplies (All kinds!) for Liga Estudiantes de ArteLiga Estudiantes de Arte needs all types of screenprinting supplies including but not limited to scoop coaters, emulsion remover chemicals, squeegees, screens, screenprinting inks, screen hinge clamps, and whatever other favorite silkscreen supplies and tools you love to use! |
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Woodcut Tools for Liga Estudiantes de ArteLiga Estudiantes de Arte: Needs woodcut tools of all kinds, used or new! Any tool profile is useful. |
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Bone Folders and / or Scorers for El Centro para el Grabado y los Artes Del Libro
El Centro para el Grabado y los Artes Del Libro needs all kinds of Book Arts Supplies! |
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Awls for El Centro para el Grabado y los Artes Del Libro
El Centro para el Grabado y los Artes Del Libro needs all kinds of Book Arts Supplies! |
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Book Binding Cord for El Centro para el Grabado y los Artes Del Libro
El Centro para el Grabado y los Artes Del Libro needs all kinds of Book Arts Supplies! |
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Other Book Arts Tools and Supplies for El Centro para el Grabado y los Artes Del Libro
El Centro para el Grabado y los Artes Del Libro Needs all kinds of book arts supplies! |
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Bookbinding Glue for El Centro para el Grabado y los Artes Del Libro
El Centro para el Grabado y los Artes Del Libro needs all kinds of Book Arts Supplies! |
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Book Cloth for El Centro para el Grabado y los Artes Del Libro
El Centro para el Grabado y los Artes Del Libro needs all kinds of Book Arts Supplies! |
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Book Board for El Centro para el Grabado y los Artes Del Libro
El Centro para el Grabado y los Artes Del Libro needs all kinds of Book Arts Supplies! |
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Paper for Bookbinding for El Centro para el Grabado y los Artes Del Libro
El Centro para el Grabado y los Artes Del Libro needs all kinds of Book Arts Supplies! |
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Relief Ink for El Centro para el Grabado y los Artes Del Libro
El Centro para el Grabado y los Artes Del Libro needs relief or letterpress ink of any type/brand. |
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Woodcut Tools for El Centro para el Grabado y los Artes Del LibroEl Centro para el Grabado y los Artes Del Libro: Needs woodcut tools of all kinds, used or new! Any tool profile is useful. |
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Lithographic Ink for UPRRP
To go with their new litho press being purchased via fundraising and generous donations from Takach Press, the University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras will need some additional supplies for lithography. |
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Ball Grained Litho Plates for UPRRP
To go with their new litho press being purchased via fundraising and generous donations from Takach Press, the University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras will need some additional supplies for lithography. |
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Scraper Bars for UPRRP
To go with their new litho press being purchased via fundraising and generous donations from Takach Press, the University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras will need some additional supplies for lithography. |
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Tympans for UPRRP
To go with their new litho press being purchased via fundraising and generous donations from Takach Press, the University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras will need some additional supplies for lithography. |
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Litho Crayons and Other Litho Drawing Materials for UPRRP
To go with their new litho press being purchased via fundraising and generous donations from Takach Press, the University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras will need some additional supplies for lithography. |
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Gum Arabic for UPRRP
To go with their new litho press being purchased via fundraising and generous donations from Takach Press, the University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras will need some additional supplies for lithography. |
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Lithotine, Asphaltum, and / or Estisol for UPRRP
To go with their new litho press being purchased via fundraising and generous donations from Takach Press, the University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras will need some additional supplies for lithography. |
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Press Lubrication Kit for UPRRP
To go with their new litho press being purchased via fundraising and generous donations from Takach Press, the University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras will need some additional supplies for lithography. |
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Volunteers Needed for Litho Stone Repair at UPRRPUniversity of Puerto Rico Rio Pierdas needs folks to donate their time before/during/after the conference in April 2020 to help repair their litho stone collection. |
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Volunteers Needed for General Art Department Restoration Work and Painting at UPRRPThe University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras needs folks to volunteer there time around their conference visit for General Art Department Restoration Work and Painting. |
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Volunteers Needed for A Press Bed that Needs Planing at Taller Malaquita- Woman’s Printshop and Ceramics StudioTaller Malaquita- Woman’s Printshop and Ceramics Studio needs their press bed planed! Volunteers needed to donate time and skills to help with this! |
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Volunteers Needed to Repair Vandercook Presses at Escuela De Artes Plasticas Diseno
Escuela De Artes Plasticas Diseno needs folks to volunteer their time around the conference to help repair their Vandercook Presses. |
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Volunteers Needed to Plane Fuchs and Lang Press for Escuela De Artes Plasticas Diseno
Escuela De Artes Plasticas Diseno needs help planing the press bed of their Fuchs and Lang press. |
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Handouts on Techniques and Example Prints for St. John's Art High School
St. John's School, a private art high school, is in need of example handouts for assignments and techniques as well as donated example prints for various print processes. |
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Misc. Related Tools / Supplies
Do you have related tools/supplies that fit with other needs on this registry but aren't listed above? |