Time-Consuming Production
The Beauty of Slowing Down
Letterpress Printing by Hand
Time Consuming, Soul Nourishing
There’s something sacred about placing type by hand. The rhythm of the work, the smell of the ink, the way pressure leaves a quiet imprint on the page—it’s a ritual that rewards attention and steadiness.
Judy calls her press Time Consuming Productions not as a complaint, but as a celebration. This work takes time. It should. Whether she’s printing a single-line poem or a full broadside, the process is part of the message: slow down, pay attention, leave something that lasts.
What is Letterpress Printing?
Letterpress printing is one of the oldest methods of printing with movable type. It involves arranging individual letters and symbols by hand, rolling ink over the surface, and pressing paper onto the raised form to leave a lasting impression—literally and figuratively.
The Result?
Words you can feel.
Ink that lives slightly below the surface.
Part sculpture
Fully intentional
It’s a slow, deliberate process that transforms each printed piece into a small work of art.
Pressing Poetry into Paper
This is where writing meets craftsmanship. Judy selects each poem with intention, then sets every line by hand. Through ink, type, and pressure, her words are pressed into high-quality paper—creating limited edition prints that are as much art object as literary work.
The result is both physical and emotional: something to hold, to gift, to revisit. Her poetry becomes part of the material world, not just something passing through it.
Crafts that Keep Teaching Me
Judy’s letter press shop is now closed, but she has kept much of her work to share with others. However, Judy continues to learn and express herself through creative arts and crafts. She creates original drawings and hand letter gifts such as coasters which can serve as refrigerator magnets. Art therapy is a great way to combat stress and depression and many retired folks enjoy continuing to be a creative presence for their neighbors and family.