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