Numbered engraving presses
French artisanal manufacturing.
PRESSE DE CHARTREUSE, HAPPY ENGRAVING!
“Presse de Chartreuse” sells and manufactures engraving presses. These presses were born of a young student’s desire to practice engraving in her small apartment. No longer having the fine arts studio at her disposal, she designed, with the help of her father – who has a good dose of genius as well as the appropriate machining equipment – a table-top press, lighter than traditional presses, more affordable but just as effective!
These etching presses come in three different formats and are designed for both professional and enthusiastic printmakers. It’s also a great teaching tool for teachers!
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PRESSE DE CHARTREUSE,
HAPPY ENGRAVING!
“Presse de Chartreuse” sells and manufactures engraving presses. These presses were born of a young student’s desire to practice engraving in her small apartment. No longer having the fine arts studio at her disposal, she designed, with the help of her father – who has a good dose of genius as well as the appropriate machining equipment – a table-top press, lighter than traditional presses, more affordable but just as effective!
These etching presses come in three different formats and are designed for both professional and enthusiastic printmakers. It’s also a great teaching tool for teachers!
The different printing techniques
Chartreuse’s presses can produce quality prints, whatever the technique used :
Linocut
linoleum engraving technique
Wood engraving
technique using a wood die and relief cut
Intaglio
Drypoint, aquatint, etching, photogravure, tetrapack, Plexiglas, copper, zinc, etc.
Various techniques of printmaking
Carvorundum, monotype, collagraphy, chine collé, embossing/debossing, etc.
Frequently ask questions
Shipping outside the EU and VAT
The following are exempt from French VAT: non-EU zone and members of the EU zone (outside France) with an intra-Community VAT number.
Manufacturing delays
Delivery times may vary depending on the period, our stock and any breakages (yes, wear and tear or clumsiness can sometimes stop us dead in our tracks!). Lead times can vary from 3 weeks to 2 months. We will inform you of the lead times when you place your order.
Where can I see a press ?
A number of workshops and public institutions are equipped with chartreuse presses. You’ll find a map of these workshops here. A number of workshops and artists also offer engraving courses using our presses, giving you the chance to handle the press and get a feel for the tool and the quality of the results (as well as supporting the artists!).
After-sales service
We will be happy to answer any questions you may have about press settings. In the event of lost or damaged parts, we can return individual parts to you.