Block Printing

Linocut and screenprinting have undergone a resurgence in recent years. This book teaches the basic techniques for learning to make your own prints under the guidance and tutelage of expert teacher and artist Susan Yeates. Susan, who runs her own print business, Magenta Sky, explains the rudiments of linocutting, and guides you through ten practical and attainable projects including greeting cards…

Essdee assorted box of 10 precision-ground high-carbon steel Lino Cutters Styles 1 – 5. Contents: • 2x Lino Cutter No.1 • 2x Lino Cutter No.2 • 2x Lino Cutter No.3 • 2x Lino Cutter No.4 • 2x Lino Cutter No.5

A hard, polished aluminium roller designed for rolling out a variety of hobby and craft materials Ideal for rolling out silicone rubber, air hardening clays and plasticine. A strong and reliable roller designed for high levels of applied pressure.

Essdee Art Print Lino is Essdee's traditional easy-cut art-print which is specially made for carving. Available in a variety of sizes allowing the user to achieve consistent, flat prints. Available in three sizes. Packs contain 2 sheets.

Have fun and learn about block printing without the need for sharp tools with the Essdee block printing kit for kids. Includes 6 sheets of PrintFoam to get stuck into and create colourful artwork including posters, montages, greeting cards, gifts, decorations, scrapbooks and more. Waterbased block printing ink, washable tray and roller are all included with instructions. Contents: • 2x PrintFoam S…

This innovative and versatile kit can be used as a Lino cutter set with the included Lino Cutters and handle, and also as a Baren which is used as a burnishing tool to transfer the ink from your printing block to your paper without the need for a press. The base of the Baren also doubles as a storage unit for the cutters keeping them safe after use. The L5B includes 5 Lino cutters and is a true in…

Essdee Lino Cutters are manufactured from high carbon steel in ten different shapes. Durable and long lasting, these cutters are precision ground to an optimum angle providing effortless lino cutting. The Box Sets include our precision cutters and sturdy handles, complete with an expandable collar which allows the cutters to be fitted and tightened with ease. Availble in sets of 5 or 10.

Manufactured from high carbon steel in eleven different shapes. Durable and long lasting, these cutters are precision ground to an optimum angle providing effortless lino cutting. Lino Cutters are sold individually.

This comprehensive kit includes a wide selection of tools and materials for Lino cutting and printing. You can experiment with artisan printing techniques and compare traditional lino and the new Softcut materials, which add new possibilities for beginners and experienced users alike. The 6 different lino cutters allow varied carving styles, whilst the safety cutter and hand guard ensure safe work…

Essdee Lino Handles provide a sturdy handle with an expandable collar, allowing for cutters to be fitted and tightened with ease. For use with Essdee Lino Cutters. Lino Handles are sold individually.

Essdee's best selling rollers are used by education authorities worldwide and are available in a variety of sizes. Manufactured from durable polypropolene with self-lubricating nylon bearings, robust construction, EPDM rubber, hanging slot, aluminium core and continuous steel shaft. These versatile rollers can be used for a variety of purposes other than lino printing. Simply turn over the wet rol…

Discover if you love Printmaking too! The Essdee Linocut Taster Kit enables budding artists to create two beautiful Linocuts without committing to expensive tools and equipment. The instructions will help and guide you through the process from carving to printing. Satisfy your creative urge and join the wonderful world of printmaking! Contents: • 2x SoftCut Carving Blocks 150x105mm • Ink Roller (4…

Carve your own MasterCut Printing Stamps by combining these 45mm self-adhesive MasterCut discs with any of the Essdee Lino Cutter & Baren kits or Essdee Stamp Carving Kits.

Carve, Ink and Print your own stamps with this all in one stamp carving kit. This fun kit comes with a selection of five self-adhesive MasterCut printing stamps which can be stamped with the Baren stamping tool, and a piece of our 4mm MasterCut stamp carving material which can be used to carve larger stamps, just like carving a big eraser. Simply ink up your creations with the ink pad and get stam…

Essdee Lino is made especially soft for block printing and is ideal for the student and master alike. Linoleum is the definitive carving material and made using natural ingredients such as linseed oil and wood flour. This biodegradable Lino can be used with water and oil-based inks and prints well onto a wide range of paper, board and fabric. Ideal for use in a printing press and mounted onto 18mm…

This heavyweight professional roller helps artists achieve perfect printing results time after time. Featuring a medium-hard (60 shore) machine-ground EPDM rubber roller with a large (122mm / 4.5”) circumference this roller holds a greater quantity of ink and offers an enhanced pickup and transfer. The greater ink coverage is especially useful on larger printing blocks and allows smooth, consisten…

This Safety Hand Guard is an essential safety measure in classroom environments. The natural instinct is to drive a cutting gouge towards the restraining hand holding the work piece, so we have created a guard that covers the smallest to the more dexterous larger hand, in one item. The guard is held either at the corner of the relief block or on top of the carving material close to the area to be…

The Essdee Soft Rubber Roller is designed to be more compliant than a hard rubber roller. It is more forgiving on uneven surfaces and gives excellent ink coverage with little effort. Featuring a soft 40 shore EPDM rubber roller which offers an excellent pickup and transfer of ink. This roller is a favourite with both beginners and experienced users.

Essdee SoftCut is manufactured by us to be the best alternative to Lino - designed toextend the block printing experience to a greaterrange of people. SoftCut is formulated for very easy cutting. It holds fine detail without crumbling and yet withstands the pressures of a printing press, this new material can be drawn on in pencil due to its near-white surface. Finely smooth on one side, textured…

An interchangeable sponge roller ideal for applying inks or paint to stencils, or other three-dimensional surfaces. Great for the application of glues and adhesives to boards and papers. The sponge roller is washable and interchangeable with replacement rollers easily fitted by removing the rubber washers from the ends of the shaft.

Flint Water-Based Printing Ink is a professional water based printing ink with good coverage and printing properties. Can be successfully applied to a variety of different surfaces such as paper card stretched canvas wood metal plastic acetate glass. Safe alternative to oil based inks. Helpful Hint: In cold weather stand tube in warm water for 3-4 minutes to assist squeezing out of the ink and to…

- 1 Plate...Endless Possibilities! - Super sensitive surface to capture more texture and details - Easy to use and clean- it's printmaking without the mess! - Super durable and reusable - Container included for easy storage - Non-Toxic / Latex Free

Set includes 6x37ml tubes of Watersoluble Block Printing Ink. Colours included: Red, Blue, Yellow, Black, White, Gold.