Gutenberg press

In the 15th century, an innovation enabled the mass production of books. The ability to share knowledge more widely changed the world forever.

size: 12x9in Giclee Print: Gutenberg's Printing Press, Mainz, Germany, 1450s : Artists

A fun toilet paper rolls craft to help your kids learn about Johann Gutenberg and the printing press invention.

Johann Gutenberg and the amazing printing press by Bruce Koscielniak, unknown edition,

Do you study Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press? Students don't understand the revolutionary change it caused in access to information. But it wasn't easy to do! Challenge your students to create a moveable type printing press and suddenly, they appreciate some of Gutenberg's expertise! Click below to read about what I did with my students. You might want to try it, too!

Have your students create their own printing press when they learn about Joahnnes Gutenberg

Johannes Gutenberg, German craftsman and inventor who originated a method of printing from movable type. Elements of his invention included a durable type-metal alloy, an oil-based ink that adhered well to metal type and transferred well to vellum or paper, and a press for applying even pressure to printing surfaces.

Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the movable type printing press made mass production of books possible, advancing education and communication.