Janet Wilson Gunning Etching press review
“The press is wonderful and everything I hoped it would be, Jennie Gunning kindly demonstrated the press for me at the Ironbridge studio in June and by the beginning of August it was delivered by Dave who gave me a very helpful workshop. Thank you to Jennie, Dave and Ellie for all their help and...
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Ian Phillips No 4 Review
“Probably no surprise to you but I am loving my new Gunning’s Number 4 and of course wondered how, and why, I did without it for so long. I’ve included a photo so you can see how happy it is. ”
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Lindsay Moran Gunning Etching Press Review
Why did you feel a Gunning Etching press was the best fit for you and your artwork? “After lots of investigations into options for purchasing a bigger press, I visited Ironbridge Printmakers where I was able to get a feel for the presses firsthand. Also, a face to face demonstration from Dave was very much...
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Shrewsbury High School - Gunning Etching press review
Why did you choose to purchase a Gunning Etching press? “At Shrewsbury High School, we chose a Gunning Etching Press because they are the best in the world, they are locally made by artists, for artists, and because they are incredibly sturdy and super good value.” What’s your favourite feature on the Gunning Etching press?...
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Caroline Erolin - Gunning Etching press review
Why did you choose to purchase a Gunning Etching press? “I had started printing linocuts at first with a wooden spoon and then a relief press. However it was hard work and often didn’t give me quite the result I was hoping for in terms of even transfer of ink to the paper etc. I’d...
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Shelley Wingrove - Gunning Etching press review
Why did you choose to purchase a Gunning Etching press? I chose a Gunning Etching Press because I had the chance to demo one while at Ironbridge Printmakers printing some work for my City & Guild exam, It was SO unbelievably wonderful, love at first sight!!, and I knew right there I was going to...
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Jenny McCabe - Gunning Etching press review
Why did you choose to purchase a Gunning Etching press? “I have been looking for a press for years that would fit into a domestic space – ie not to heavy. I visited Ironbridge on the off chance whilst visiting my mother who lives in the nearing town of Bridgnorth. I came across Jenny at...
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Sam Marshall - Gunning Etching press review
Why did you choose to purchase a Gunning Etching press? “I had done so much research about presses and was feeling a little overwhelmed. When I phoned Ironbridge I spoke to Jenny and she was so warm, friendly and carefully explained all my options from stands, to press size to geared. From that moment I...
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Martin Truefitt-Baker - Gunning Etching press review
Why did you feel a Gunning Etching press was the best fit for you and your artwork? “The Gunning press is simple to use and versatile. I have the number 3 with the 6 1/2 inch top roller and the large round wheel. I quickly managed to make it work for me and the way I print...
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Sophie Twining - Gunning Etching press review
Why did you feel a Gunning Etching press was the best fit for you and your artwork? “I received rave recommendations from friends who also have a Gunning Etching pressand most of the printmakers I follow and admire online also seem to have this press too. After speaking to Jenny and Ellie it seemed like the perfect choice for me! It has the power of the old traditional presses I was...
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Andy Abram - Gunning Etching press review
Why did you feel a Gunning Etching press was the best fit for you and your artwork? “I’d spent a good number of years using a basic wind-down press and a small craft press, which were ok, but I wanted to produce larger prints on a ‘proper’ press. I researched quite a few, but the Gunning...
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Alex- Gunning Etching press review
Why did you feel a Gunning Etching press was the best fit for you and your artwork? “I have looked for a while at getting a press and found the Gunning Press really fitted with what I wanted to achieve with my prints. In a small space the size options were ideal and linocut printing...
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Jane Spink - Gunning Etching press review
Why did you feel a Gunning Etching press was the best fit for you and your artwork? “I initially hand–burnished all of my linocut prints before I decided to invest in aprinting press. Prior to purchasing my Gunning Etching press, I used a little woodenbook press, and more recently a larger wooden with which I could...
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Linda Nevill- Gunning Etching press review
Why did you choose to purchase a Gunning Etching press? “Dave Gunning was my first printmaking tutor in the late 1980s/early 1990s. I took an evening etching class and loved it. I had a theoretical knowledge of etching and other printmaking processes from taking a degree in the History of Art at Edinburgh University and...
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Jennie Merrington - Gunning Etching press review
Why did you feel a Gunning Etching press was the best fit for you and your artwork? “On a workshop I went on a few years ago, I used a proper lino press instead of hand burnishing for the first time, and saw how the results are so much more professional. I couldn’t go back...
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Nathalie Pymm - Gunning Press Review
Why did you feel a Gunning Etching press was the best fit for you and your artwork? “I was on the look out for my own etching press for a while; I really liked the look of the Gunning Etching press, the choice of sizes and of course the price. Jenny Gunning invited me to bring some lino cuts...
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Testimonial for No2 Etching Printing Press
Below is Kevin Williams review of his experience purchasing a press and materials from us. Now I have set up my new studio, I thought it would be a good time to review my new Gunning No. 2 press. I had initially contacted Jenny Gunning in February with a host of questions and after a...
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Bespoke Printing Press to Switzerland
It was such a pleasure to meet your father and husband, the two Daves. But it was much more than the delivery of the fantastic press, so simple and strong. We wish you all a happy and prosperous new year. I work on the press everyday and thank you for the installation and advice you...
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No1 Etching printing press review with delivery and set up
I am absolutely delighted with my Ironbridge Press No 1 which was delivered and installed just before Christmas. It is far better than I ever imagined. I am a novice printer and found Ironbridge Fine Arts website easy to navigate, very useful and informative. Buying the Press No1 was an easy decision to make as...
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Website Post on Drypoint Printmaking Review
Hi Ironbridge Printmakers I just wanted to say thank you for your post on drypoint printmaking. I have very recently started experimenting with drypoint, after many years working on collagraphs. I was struggling with how to make the kind of marks that would print well, and how to wipe the surface of drypoint plastic clean...
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Number 3 press delivery and set up with a workshop
Many thanks for delivering the press and showing me some brilliant techniques with the new equipment. It was indeed a pleasure to meet you and Nathan and to have such a great introduction to it all. Thank you for your super assistance. I love the design of the press (it reminds me of minimalist works...
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Etching Press Review
I got my wife, Charlotte, a Gunning No.1 Press for her birthday and it was delivered last Thursday. It is superb, no other description for it. David gave us a comprehensive briefing and demonstration of maintenance, adjustment and, of course, printing. It does seem to produce very nice results although, in the spirit of full...
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Eric Gaskell Printmaker
Here is Eric Gaskell’s post on Facebook after purchasing an etching press from us, its shows images of his studio which is very organised with his Etching press in the middle. ‘I know people are interested in how others work and as I’ve got my new press, thanks Jenny Gunning I thought I’d let you see how...
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Linda Nevill RBSA Etching Press Review
It’s a very exciting day! The press I bought from Gunning Arts 15 years ago has been refurbed and some new additions added, including a large wheel and a stand with lockable wheels. This is Dave, and his assistant Nathan, setting it up for me. I’ve really enjoyed using my Gunning press and these new...
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Etching Press Review
Yesterday was a momentous day, having traveled up to the UNESCO heart of The Industrial Revolution at Ironbridge a few days earlier, I collected my handsomely hand built Gunning Etching Press Number 2 and brought it all the way back to Cornwall. I spent a wonderful few hours with the very talented Printmaker Jenny Gunning...
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Review of Etching Press
I purchased one of your wonderful number 2 presses and stand about four years ago. I use it as my mobile press for outreach workshops, festivals and outdoor teaching. It is truely wonderful and does a sterling job. Thank you.
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Etching Printing Press Review
Having used large presses in Printmaking Studios I bought the Ironbridge Studio Press 1 for my own studio at home. I’m currently exploring drypoint etching, linocut and woodblock so were looking for something versatile but compact to cover all my printing requirements. I am over the moon with this press! Hand made by Dave Gunning...
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Etching Press Review No 2 Press
I am the proud owner of the Printing Press No. 2 and even after 3 years, so pleased with how my lino cuts turns out on this. Jenny Gunning came and set it up for me and showed me the best way to use it. #printingpress #Gunning#IronbridgeFineArts #linocuts #printmaking #lovemypress For a Short movie of the print coming off the press...
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Etching Press Review No 3 Etching Printing Press
The very lovely Jenny Gunning and Nathan from Ironbridge Fine Arts popped by to install Dolly the A1 press yesterday. I feel very blessed indeed. I am feeling a bit shy of her right now… long-held dream to own a press, but...
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Etching Press Reviews
This lovely little plate was made by Tricia, also a member of Sudbourne Park Printmakers. The plate is 6 x 9 cm and it has come out very well. I look forward so printing lots more
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Etching Press Review of Number 1 Press
”I’ve kept on meaning to say how much we are enjoying using the press we got from you…it does everything we wanted it to” All work by Stephen Johnston <stephen777johnston@gmail.com>
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Etching Press Review from East Sussex College
Love the press and loved the installation. Really good all round
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Etching Press Review by Terry Bryan
The Ironbridge press is a beauty for monotypes/mono prints, photo-etchings- sensitive to subtle changes of pressure – great when ghosting a plate on Japanese paper ( un-dampened ).
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Etching Press Number 2 Feedback
I did as per your guide notes and pulled my v first Linocut through and it was perfect! I was stunned …..more through my lack of experience in Linocuts than anything! It’s only an oak leaf but out of acorns…. who knows! It’s so exciting to try a new process on a very classy...
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Printing press for Letter Press Review
Here is Francis Fitzgerald Etching press set up for printing his letterpress in its chase. Called ‘Pi Pictures and Printmaking by Francis Fitzgerald
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Etching Press Review from Gordon Yapp, Royal Birmingham Society of Artists
I have owned a Gunning No. 2 Studio press for over 12 years finding it easy to use producing consistent high quality prints – from etchings and embossing through to collagraph and lino/woodcut work. As a professional artist/print maker I prefer a direct-drive press because I can feel how much pressure is being applied. This...
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Customer reviews of the Number 3 Etching Press
Loving my new press. Just run my first test prints through my new press. Love it! Here are a couple of photos of it in its new home in Norway.
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Number 1 Etching Press Review
Here are some prints made from our wonderful press, I thought I would send them to you. (These images are photos of line etchings printed using a Ironbridge Fine Arts etching printing press) Best Wishes Lee
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Email Testimonial about Ironbridge No1 Etching press.
As a practising professional artist of over 40 years standing, I wholeheartedly endorse and recommend the Iron bridge press I recently purchased. All aspects of my buying process was supported by the excellent diligent staff, questions were answered quickly. The offer of an on site demonstration was a huge plus and was very focussed around...
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Customer email about the Little Thumper press.
Just to say thank you for being so nice to deal with – both the press and the spindle rollers are fab. So far, I’ve taken the press to a workshop with 10 people printing collagraphs and demonstrated printing a drypoint (attached) to Carlisle and Border Art Society and people coming to the print studio...
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Email from Mark regarding a Number 1 press courier delivery
Just a quick note to say many thanks for the press! And the delivery worked out very smoothly – much appreciated.
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Customer Email regarding No 1 Press
The information you have sent is wonderful, thank you so much. I had my first day printing yesterday and loved it…I’m hooked now!! My little Press is working like a dream and happy to be in use. The extra runner sizes are a great idea..shall be in touch in due course. Thank you for your...
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No 2 Etching printing press Customer feedback after we had delivered and set the press up with a printing demonstration.
Thank you Jenny and Nathan so much for all your time and help yesterday setting up my press. I have been printing dry-points this morning and it is wonderful to know that given a decent plate and inking, that the press will deliver a good print! Before now, with the mangle, the printing bit was...
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Jenny received this email after delivered a No. 3 press including set up and printing demonstration.
Jenny you are brilliant! Many thanks for all your help, guidance, strength, enthusiasm this morning. You will be hearing from me again
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Etching Printing Press Review No 1 Press
Just wanted to say that the press and stand were very straightforward to assemble. I’ve just done my first test print and am delighted with the result!
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Etching Printing Press Review No 4
Thank you so much, Jenny, for delivering and setting up the press, I’m one very happy printmaker!
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Ironbridge Etching Printing Press Customer Testimonial
“I am so thrilled with my purchase of my Gunning Arts Etching Printing Press (No. 1). I thought long and hard before committing to invest in my own press and, having researched lots of different presses on the market, I am really glad that I went with the Gunning Arts press. It has been money...
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Kay Clarke
I bought the studio press 2 from Ironbridge Fine Arts. Jenny is a wonderful person, spent time and showed me how to use the press and we did some etching prints too. Never to much trouble if you need to phone up with any questions either. I highly recommend Ironbridge Fine Arts.
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Number 2 Press
“Over the moon! Jenny Gunning drove all the way to Amersham today to deliver and set up my wonderful new printing press! I can thoroughly recommend Ironbridge Fine Arts; Lovely family business and amazing printing press! I will be posting some new lino prints very soon!”
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Fiona
Jenny Gunning and her team are talented, enthusiastic and entrepreneurial – a joy to deal with.
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Jenny Gunning Photogravure The Ironbridge
£ 40.00
Hungry Hedgehog Reduction Linocut Print by Martin Truefitt-Baker - SOLD
£ 180.00 – £ 285.00
Etching Printing Press No. 2
by Gordon Yapp, Royal Birmingham Society of Artists
Etching Printing Press No.1
by Fiona Thomson
