Etching & Relief
The Megalo Press Studio has three intaglio presses and one relief press. The studio is also equipped with separate acid, solvent and aquatint rooms. The studio supports low-toxic acids for both zinc and copper (copper sulphate + ferric chloride). The studio has a wide range of tools and equipment for members use including large and small rubber rollers and etching and relief tools.
Hilton Press - electric
Bed size: 100cm (W) x 158cm (L)
Maximum plate size: 80cm (W) x 100cm (L)
Albion Press (relief press) - manual
Bed size: 58.5cm (W) x 77cm (L)
MES Press - manual
Bed size: 61cm (W) x 114cm (L)
Plate size: 58cm(L) x 48cm (W)
Little John Press - manual
Bed size: 71cm (W) x 146cm (L)
Maximum Plate size: 68cm (L) x 46cm (W)
LITHOGRAPHY
The Megalo lithography studio has two presses and a huge range of hard and soft stones for hire. The Studio has one leather roller and a range of rubber rollers. It also has a range of plastic and leather scraper bars.
Takach Press - electric
121cm (W) x 240.5cm (L)
Red Press - manual
75.5cm (W) x 120cm (L)
The stones range in size and the maximum lithography stones are 60cm x 90cm
For more information contact Press Studio Manager Antonia Aitken on 02 6214 4844 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
