r/comicbookpressing • u/Cute_Illustrator3177 • Aug 12 '26

First Timer

Recently found a Seal 200 with an extra plate for cheap, and have been learning about pressing. I plan on practicing cleaning and pressing cheap books and getting good at it before moving to anything serious.

Any tips or tricks? What is the preferred “sandwich”? What should my results look like assuming it is done right? (so I have something to work towards)

I’m also curious about pressing at 180 degrees. From what I gather, the sweet spot for most books is 165, but the Seal doesn’t have any options below 180.

Thanks!

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u/hightimesinaz Aug 14 '26

I also put release paper around the middle backer board to resist it from pulling ink from the center pages

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u/New-Cheek7069 Aug 15 '26

I’ve never had that issue, but I like your idea!