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Gunning Arts Printing Presses
Designed, developed and used by Dave Gunning and his daughter Jenny over many years. To be easy & safe to use, easy to setup and versatile enough to give you the results that your designs deserve. Currently available in seven basic etching printing press models they are versatile enough to be easily modified to suit each individuals needs. The whole etching press range is designed to be compact and easy to store when not needed. When the time comes that you need it they can be easily bolted or clamped to any stable work surface, we can also supply stands suitable for the etching presses to stand on. Gunning Arts Etching Presses are described as almost indestructible due to the design, development and materials used in there construction, which are all locally sourced. Offering:
Any Gunning Art Etching Printing Press can be supplied in any one of many configurations. To help get the most from your new etching press and to get you up and running quickly. We are able to supply you with many of your art material requirements to suit your usage and skill levels. Such things as:
From early on in Dave's career he was always conditioned to think the bigger the etching printing press the better the print, it’s not the case with these presses. Small or big the print quality is equal across the entire range of presses. Our Etching Presses are ideal for printing on:
Got questions? Unsure which etching press is right for you? Give us a call: 01952 434 033 Today! We will do all we can to get you printing quickly and with total confidence with your new etching printing press. Little Thumper
The etching press shown has a reversible bed, oak on one side, and steel on the other. The first etching presses had wooden beds known as ‘Planks’ so you have the choice to use the traditional surface or modern steel. This etching press is so versatile it’s a must. Carriage is easy. For the studio at home, college or school you will never be the same after using one. ‘Little Thumper’ specs:
Got questions? Unsure which etching press is right for you? Give us a call: 01952 434 033 Today! We will do all we can to get you printing quickly and with total confidence with your new etching printing press. No 1 Press This is the most popular etching printing press in our range, used and favoured by academic institutes for its versatility. This is in part due to its unique design which allows it to be moved easily from area to area. Weighing in at just 35kg and breaks down into three parts in minutes and using a very flexible bed measuring 15 x 30 inches. This is achieved with minimal use of tools and really is simple to do. For example: The star wheel pops of after removing one bolt and the bed pops out once one of the safety stops are removed. No spanners are required as wing nuts are used on all bolts. Assembly is reverse and just as quick. So for the permanent studio location, out and about workshops or printing on holiday this is the perfect machine. Foundation Studies at the University of West England and Worcestershire Arts education have purchased several of these etching presses over the years. They pass them around to junior schools, secondary and sixth form colleges throughout the school year. You can imagine that they get used by the hundreds of schoolchildren every week. High quality, simple design and robust materials keep the presses low maintenance which means in the classroom they are an excellent reliable etching press to have. Price £890.00 including VAT. Stand £175.00 + VAT Got questions? Unsure which etching press is right for you? Give us a call: 01952 434 033 Today! We will do all we can to get you printing quickly and with total confidence with your new etching printing press. No 2 Press The No2 Press is our multipurpose etching printing press made specifically for the permanent studio location. Its design follows the same concept as the Little Thumper and No1 Etching Press, however its weight restricts its mobility. The No. 2 has a great bed size 20 x 40 which enables the printmaker to venture into relatively large print size. I always recommend leaving at least two inches clearance either side of the surface from which you are printing. Harry Eccleston OBE (Chief Engraver at the Royal Mint) responsible for the Queen's Head design we currently see on our Ten Pound notes has influenced me and taught me intricacies regarding etching techniques. Harry helped in the initial etching press design which is very simple but has proved to be totally reliable giving top class results. The etching presses are built to last and are very easy to use. Our larger etching presses have a much bigger star wheel which makes printing an ease, giving more leverage. Price £1120 including VAT. Stand is extra £175.00 + VAT Got questions? Unsure which etching press is right for you? Give us a call: 01952 434 033 Today! We will do all we can to get you printing quickly and with total confidence with your new etching printing press. No 3 Press Press No. 3 is our most popular stand mounted etching press. It has a good sized bed 25 x 48 inch bed. Colleges find this model beneficial and so do some RA printmakers who own my etching presses. As with all my machines this large machine is reliable easy to use and produces first class results no matter what you are printing. Reigate College has used one of these etching printing presses for the past four years making thousands of prints with hundreds of students. Price £2290 including VAT.
Got questions? Unsure which etching press is right for you? Give us a call: 01952 434 033 Today! We will do all we can to get you printing quickly and with total confidence with your new etching printing press. Our etching printing press range are built to order and as such lead time is around four weeks depending on demand of course this will vary dependant on your location and any custom supplies you need for your etching press. Smaller etching presses are sent via courier at cost, while our larger etching presses are delivered by specialists and installed for you. We have a minimum charge for this service of £500 for distances of greater than 100 miles from our IronBridge base. |
The Gunning Arts Printing Press and etching press range give outstanding results when others fail, offering reliability and flexibility. Trusted by academic organisations and by 1000's of artists around the world of all skill levels. These etching presses are renowned for their reliability and strength while offering you the user the kind of control you can only get from using a hand press.
Small and very attractive press weighs in at a meagre 25kg.