Soft & Flexible vinyl block which is ideal for carving techniques. Its soft surfaces allow clean incisions to be made to give a raised, curved finish. It permits precise line definitions & detailed work in various thicknesses. Also used to produce rubber stamps. The thickness allows cutting on both sides. The smooth surfaces can be easily cut without crumbling. Prints can be produced by applying hand pressure or by using a roller on the block over the area to be printed. Latex-free block. Does not contain phtalates or banned heavy metal. Use of solvent causes damage to the block!
Print Block:
PRINT BLOCK is a synthetic rubber carving plate whose composition, smoothness & softness means that a raised carved finish can be easily produced. Even the tip of a paint brush handle can be used to carve out a design! Make your own prints & stamps with PRINT BLOCK in a quick & safe way! Can be used with water-soluble inks, textile & serigraphic paint as well as with ink pads. The designs are obtained by applying pressure with the hands or by using a roller on the block over the area to be printed.
Linoleum Sheet:
Linocut is a printmaking technique, a variant of woodcut in which a sheet of linoleum is used for the relief surface. A design is cut into the linoleum surface with a sharp knife, V-shaped chisel or gouge, with the raised (uncarved) areas representing a reversal (mirror image) of the parts to show printed. The linoleum sheet is inked with a roller (called a Rubber brayer), and then impressed onto paper or fabric. The actual printing can be done by hand or with a press.
Find here the softest quality Lino Sheets ideal for this age old technique!
High Carbon Steel scraper cutters, hardened and tempered to maximum limits for long life. Jig-ground to provide the optimum scraping edge. Mainly used in scratch art to create various lines and texture. Use like a pen to inscribe into scraperboard.