This system worked by using the keys you wanted, pasting them on an iron surface, and then putting the page over the keys. All the keys/characters had to be carved into exact molds. After the molds were carved, they were put on a fire so that they could become hard and durable. Then, the clay was ready to be glued to an iron surface. The good thing about the Movable Type Printing is that afterwards that you have glued the keys, you can disassemble them, and can again be assembled back together. With this invention authors were able to publish their books faster. This invention also had a great impact on
This system worked by using the keys you wanted, pasting them on an iron surface, and then putting the page over the keys. All the keys/characters had to be carved into exact molds. After the molds were carved, they were put on a fire so that they could become hard and durable. Then, the clay was ready to be glued to an iron surface. The good thing about the Movable Type Printing is that afterwards that you have glued the keys, you can disassemble them, and can again be assembled back together. With this invention authors were able to publish their books faster. This invention also had a great impact on