We invite artists and papermakers to explore the possibilities of handmade paper through individual experimentation and staff-assisted collaboration. In addition, our studios and equipment are available for individual and group rental.

PAPERMILL
The papermill can accommodate conventional sheet formation, oversized sheet production up to a 4'x8' mould, and three-dimensional work. Equipment includes:

    * 1# and 5# Hollander beaters
    * a 4'x8' Hilger vacuum table
    * a 3 hp compressor and pulp sprayer
    * 22" x 30" and 30" x 40" hydraulic presses
    * various kinds of moulds and deckles
    * a drying system for sheets up to 22" x 30"

PRINTSHOP
Pyramid Atlantic's spacious, professional shop includes:

    * a 36" x 60" American French Tool etching press
    * a 36" x 60 " Takach-Garfield lithography press
    * rollers and brayers, plate warmers, and drying racks
    * silkscreen, lithography and solar plate equipment and a graphic arts darkroom
    * a Nuarc Metal Halide Exposure System platemaker and Digital imaging equipment including an Epson 2200 printer

LETTERPRESS STUDIO
Letterpress facilities include:

    * two Vandercook 4T proofing presses
    * a Chandler and Price 10" x 15" press
    * 58 cases of foundry type
    * furniture and a printer's saw

BINDERY
Pyramid's bindery is equipped for full restoration work and all kinds of binding for old and new books and artist books. Among other things, the equipment includes:

    * a 26" manually operated guillotine
    * a large board shear
    * an ancient standing press
    * a backing press
    * a Kensol gold stamper