Explore the rare and intriguing terms from the art and mechanics of letterpress printing in this crossword puzzle.
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Intricate Lexicon of Letterpress Lore
Explore rare and unusual letterpress terms with this engaging crossword puzzle highlighting unique printing vocabulary.
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- 1. Base used to build up type height for printing
- 2. Heated device used for drying ink quickly
- 4. Metal frame holding the type in place
- 5. Rotating drum used to clean type or paper
- 6. Thick strip of spacing material in printing
- 7. Metal clamp used to hold type tightly
- 12. Additional sheet placed between form and paper
- 13. Arrangement of type and images for printing
- 15. Smudged or blurred ink impression on paper
- 18. Component that applies ink to the type
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- 3. Part of the press that delivers ink to the rollers
- 8. Manual printing press operated by hand
- 9. Knife-like tool to cut paper or chase
- 10. Small slip of paper used for proofs or notes
- 11. Thin spacer inserted between lines of type
- 14. Small block used to fill gaps in type
- 16. Tray that holds composed type before printing
- 17. Adjustable wedge used to lock printing form tightly
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