http://www.tasart.co.nz Our store has been serving the local art community since the early seventies. We are owned and operated by working, professional artists and have become the place where like minded creatives choose to gather, share and inspire. We are the only art supply store in the greater Auckland area that has a working artists' studio on premises. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are always happy, willing and able to demonstrate techniques and share tips on the use of various artist materials. Our focus is to encourage the pursuit of personal artistic expression and to share our expertise and love for the visual arts. More about us. - Jim & Sandy Auckland Cold Wax Rollers http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/brayers/cold-wax-rollers

<p>Essdee Soft Rollers (25 Shore) are ultra-soft, flexible rollers ideal for applying ink evenly on delicate or highly textured surfaces like Cold Wax Medium</p><ul><li>Available in 75mm, 100mm, and 200mm</li><li>Excellent quality</li><li>Synthetic rubber, polypropylene handle</li><li>Made in the UK</li></ul>

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/24495-1_MD.jpg Mon, 04 May 26 16:45:58 +1200 Brayers Jaquard Screen Printing Sets http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/sets/jaquard-screen-printing-sets

<p>These kits containa a collection of supplies for screen printing. They featuresJacquard Professional Screen Inks, which have longer open time in the screen in comparison to other water-based products making them ideal for small production runs. They work well on most porous and non-porous surfaces such as fabric, vinyl, metal, leather, paper, wood, plastic, canvas and more. </p>

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/22745-2_MD.jpg Wed, 18 Oct 23 16:04:11 +1300 Sets Gamblin Litho Ink Portland Black 52.5 http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/inks/gamblin-litho-ink-portland-bla

<p>Portland Litho Black is an artist-grade lithography color. Embracing how we make all our products at Gamblin, this ink is focused on high-quality oil and a high pigment load. Its body greatly differs from process black inks because we know printing by hand is slow and gentle and demands a real, rich black 1lb can.</p>

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/noimage_MD.jpg Tue, 19 Aug 25 14:25:00 +1200 Inks Masterpiece Block Printing Paper 100 sheets http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/papers/masterpiece-block-printing-pap

<p>A high-quality, white, marble surfaced, neutral PH paper that is suitable for a wide range of water or oil-based inks. Suitable for professional and student use.</p>

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/22622-1_MD.jpg Tue, 21 Oct 25 15:14:58 +1300 Papers Inovart Quick Release Lino Cutting Blades 36.8 http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/tools/inovart-quick-release-lino-cut

<p>The unique Quick Release Handle allows the artist to quickly and easily change blades by pushing up on the chuck. A new blade is inserted using the same procedure and remains secure while working. The Ergonomic handle is comfortable and easy to use. Cap removes to reveal storage compartment, comfortably stores up to 5 blades.

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/22620-1_MD.jpg Wed, 18 Oct 23 16:04:11 +1300 Tools Lino Roll 499 http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/linoleum/lino-roll

</p>Soft flexible vinyl material for carving printmaking masters. Features easy cutting with school scissors or traditional block cutting tools. The flexible vinyl material can be drawn on with various media. Self-adhesive back for easy mounting on wood or cardboard. Prints well with any inks using brayer, barren or spoon pressure. 12" x 30'</p>

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/22618-1_MD.jpg Tue, 21 Oct 25 15:04:30 +1300 Linoleum Karve Majik http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/linoleum/karve-majik

<p>Soft printmaking plate featuring 2 layers of material (White & Black). Plates are dense yet pliable, wont crack or crumble and has an indefinite shelf life. See your design/artwork revealed as you carve into the white top surface. Available in a variety of sizes.</p>

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/22613-1_MD.jpg Wed, 18 Oct 23 16:04:11 +1300 Linoleum Eco Printing Plates http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/linoleum/eco-printing-plates

<p>GREEN environmentally friendly carving material for printmaking. Easy to carve surface is made from recycled, latex-free, non-toxic material. 3/8 thickness allows for both sides to be used. Plates are dense yet pliable, wont crack or crumble and has an indefinite shelf life. The weight of material eliminates slipping and sliding.</p>

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/22608-1_MD.jpg Wed, 18 Oct 23 16:04:11 +1300 Linoleum Presto Foam Pack of 12 http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/linoleum/presto-foam-pack12

<p>These butter-soft foam printing plates require only the slightest pressure to create a working impression which eliminates the need for sharp pointed tools. The perfect choice for the younger student because it gives them an opportunity to develop their printmaking skills. Also available with a non-slip adhesive backing which allows for the creation of larger designs.</p>

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/22605-1_MD.jpg Wed, 18 Oct 23 16:04:11 +1300 Linoleum Inovart Soft Professional Brayers http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/brayers/inovart-soft-professiona-22602

<p>Soft roller made from synthetic, latex free rubber. Made with an ergonomic soft-grip handle and aluminum frame. The Pro Roller is lightweight, durable and great to use for all printing projects. The roller frame acts as a stand so roller does not touch the project surface while at rest.</p><p>The original Cold Wax roller</p>

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/22602-1_MD.jpg Tue, 04 Nov 25 14:23:52 +1300 Brayers Speedball Lino Cutter Handle 15.95 http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/tools/speedball-lino-cutter-handle

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/21750-1_MD.jpg Mon, 18 May 26 17:04:27 +1200 Tools Teflon Baren 4" 73.95 http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/tools/teflon-baren4

<p>Great for use on premium handmade papers this American-made baren from Speedball features a hardwood handle for a comfortable grip and a durable heavy-duty ABS plastic surface covered with nitrex nylon. Designed to provide for a shock-absorbent, smooth slide, this baren makes it easy to create even pressure for better ink images.</p>

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/20862-1_MD.jpg Thu, 02 Apr 26 19:15:40 +1300 Tools Mastercut Blocks http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/linoleum/mastercut-blocks

<p>Carve your own printing stamps using this amazingly easy to carve, eraser-like material. This double-sided material can be drawn upon with a pen or pencil due to its light colour and ink receptive surface. It can be used with ink pads or block printing inks for a multitude of creative possibilities.</br></br>Supplied in packs of two.</p>

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/20854-1_MD.jpg Wed, 18 Oct 23 16:04:11 +1300 Linoleum Lino Cutting & Printing Kit 95.3 http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/sets/lino-cuttingprinting-kit

<p>Everything you need to get started in one handy retail pack, with full instructions.</p>

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/20852-1_MD.jpg Wed, 18 Oct 23 16:04:11 +1300 Sets Block Printing Essentials Kit 58.4 http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/sets/block-printing-essentials-kit

<p>Everything you need to get started in one handy retail pack, with full instructions.</p>

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/20850-1_MD.jpg Wed, 18 Oct 23 16:04:11 +1300 Sets Lino Cutter & Stamp Carving Kit 3 in 1 25.4 http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/sets/lino-cutterstamp-carving-kit3i

<p>3 in 1 Lino Cutter & Stamp Carving Kit. These innovative and versatile stamp carving kits allow you to carve your own SoftCut Printing Stamps using Lino cutting tools and techniques for a unique result. Simply Pop one of the included printing stamps into the included disc holder, and use the lino cutters and handle to carve your design. </p>

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/20848-1_MD.jpg Tue, 15 Jul 25 16:39:53 +1200 Sets Lino Cutter & Baren Kit 3 in 1 17.2 http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/sets/lino-cutterbaren-kit3in1

<p>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. Available with either 5 or 10 different cutters, this patented set is a true innovation in block printing. The 3 in 1 Baren kit can also be used as a stamp carving kit with the addition of SoftCut printing stamps</p>

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/20846-1_MD.jpg Wed, 18 Oct 23 16:04:11 +1300 Sets Mull Cloth 9.2 http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/tools/mull-cloth

<p>91.4cm x 1 Metre</br>Mull cloth is an open weaved lint-free starched linen cloth used for wiping the ink off intaglio printing plates. Finish by eitherpolishing the plate with acid free tissue, yellow pages or the palm of your hand. Mull cloth can be washed and re used.</p>

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/noimage_MD.jpg Wed, 18 Oct 23 16:04:11 +1300 Tools Bamboo Baren 4.5" 23.95 http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/tools/bamboo-baren45

<p>This Baren is a smooth, light rubbing pad made of bamboo bark that is used in traditional Japanese woodcut printing, or Ukiyo-e. The strong grain of the surface allows the artist to convey pressure firmly to the paper. It measures 4 " in diameter.</p>

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/19529-1_MD.jpg Wed, 18 Oct 23 16:04:11 +1300 Tools Speedball Soft Rubber Rollers http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/brayers/speedball-soft-rubber-rollers

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/17540-1_MD.jpg Tue, 01 Apr 25 15:00:58 +1300 Brayers Baren 4" 33.5 http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/tools/baren4

<p>This 4" baren is perfect for block printing, scrapbooking, card crafting and other crafts requiring burnishing or even pressure distribution over a small surface. Its ideal for hand and proof printing as it evenly transfers an image onto paper. The durable, impact-proof construction features a smooth ABS plastic surface and a comfortable hardwood handle. Made in the USA.</p>

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/17539-1_MD.jpg Thu, 30 Oct 25 19:44:28 +1300 Tools RGM Etching Press 878.4 http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/presses/rgm-etching-press

<p>This manual press is designed and built by RGM with the collaboration of teachers and artists. Ideal for school use, but also achieves a professional print quality thanks to the precision mechanical parts, and the use of the high quality materials.Steel structure with knurled roller and smooth top roller. Accompanied by a table top, in galvanized iron. Print size is 26.5 x 42cm.</p>

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/17538-1_MD.jpg Fri, 22 May 26 13:21:08 +1200 Presses RGM Professional Zinc Plates http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/zinc-etching-plates/rgm-professional-zinc-plates

<p>RGM Zinc plates are manually polished to make a mirror polished surface to allow quality printing.Each sheet has a protective film to protect the shiny side and each plate has a protective film to protect the finish.</p>

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/17531-1_MD.jpg Wed, 18 Oct 23 16:04:11 +1300 Zinc Etching Plates Gamblin Tack Reducer 35.6 http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/ink-modifiers/tack-reducer

<p>Tack Reducer is a gel made from a very light drying oil, making it completely compatible with the inks. Small amounts added to ink will efficiently reduce tack. Tack Reducer is transparent to allow the intensity of an inks color to be maintained.</p>

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/16889-1_MD.jpg Sun, 23 Nov 25 15:31:46 +1300 Ink Modifiers Gamblin Magnesium Carbonate 29.95 http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/ink-modifiers/magnesium-carbonate

<p>Magnesium Carbonate is traditionally used to stiffen ink. It will also reduce an ink's gloss level. Once added to ink, Magnesium Carbonate becomes transparent and will not alter the color of the ink. Gamblin recommends adding small amounts at a time; little is needed to add body to an ink. Mix well. It can be used with both Etching and Relief Inks.</p>

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/16888-1_MD.jpg Mon, 08 Jun 26 15:24:07 +1200 Ink Modifiers Gamblin Burnt Plate Oils http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/ink-modifiers/burnt-plate-oils

<p>Burnt Plate Oils are used to lower the viscosity of the ink. Burnt Plate Oil should be added to inks sparingly, as the detail of a print may be lost if the ink becomes too fluid. Burnt Plate Oil #000 has less tack and is a good match for use with Gamblin Relief Inks. Burnt Plate Oil #2 has a higher tack and is excellent for modifying Gamblin Etching Inks.</p>

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/16885-1_MD.jpg Sun, 07 Jan 24 08:02:30 +1300 Ink Modifiers Gamblin Etching Inks http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/inks/gamblin-etching-inks

<p>Gamblin Etching Inks were formulated at the request of professional printmakers in the Pacific Northwest who wanted strong reliable inks for edition printing. The palette of pure intense pigments offers a broad range of color mixing potential.</p><p>Five black inks and Graphite were formulated to meet the demands of printmakers who want deep rich black inks with good working characteristics. Portland Black and Portland Cool Black are ideal for edition printing; both offer a strong line and medium plate tone. For engravers, printers of mezzotints, or others who need more resistance from their ink, Portland Stiff Black is also available.</p>

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/16867-1_MD.jpg Tue, 19 Nov 24 12:18:33 +1300 Inks Gamblin Relief Inks http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/inks/gamblin-relief-inks

<p>Gamblin Relief Inks are formulated for all relief techniques, including woodblock, linocut, monotype, and Solarplate. They contain the right amount of stiffness and tack to hold fine detail yet spread evenly on the block or plate. The palette of ten colors is designed to give artists intense pure pigmented colors straight from the jar, along with a wide range of color mixing capabilities.</p><p>Monotype printmaking, the most painterly of printmaking techniques, is very popular. While most painters and printmakers working in this process learn how to make any kind of ink work, the unique viscosity and tack of Gamblin Relief Inks makes them ideal for monotype printing processes.</p>

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/16856-1_MD.jpg Wed, 18 Oct 23 16:04:11 +1300 Inks Rubber Brayer 4" 19.9 http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/brayers/rubber-brayer4

<p>Testrite Brayers are designed to meet the specific meeds of artists, crafters, photographers, printers and hobbyists. They are ideal for a wide variety of uses including- burnishing photos, mounting, block printing, stenciling, rubber stamping, type proofs, etc.</p><p>Made in The U.S.A.</p>

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/12743-1_MD.jpg Wed, 18 Oct 23 16:04:11 +1300 Brayers Lucite Brayers http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/brayers/lucite-brayers

<p>Testrite Brayers are designed to meet the specific meeds of artists, crafters, photographers, printers and hobbyists. They are ideal for a wide variety of uses including- burnishing photos, mounting, block printing, stenciling, rubber stamping, type proofs, etc.</p><p>Made in The U.S.A.</p>

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/12742-1_MD.jpg Wed, 18 Oct 23 16:04:11 +1300 Brayers Lino Cutter Sets http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/tools/lino-cutter-sets

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/11696-1_MD.jpg Wed, 18 Oct 23 16:04:11 +1300 Tools Lino Rollers http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/brayers/lino-rollers

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/11695-1_MD.jpg Wed, 18 Oct 23 16:04:11 +1300 Brayers FAS Studio Printing Inks http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/inks/fas-studio-printing-inks

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/11692-1_MD.jpg Wed, 18 Oct 23 16:04:11 +1300 Inks Plexiplate http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/linoleum/plexiplate

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/noimage_MD.jpg Wed, 18 Oct 23 16:04:11 +1300 Linoleum Lino Blocks http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/linoleum/lino-blocks

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/10615-1_MD.jpg Wed, 18 Oct 23 16:04:11 +1300 Linoleum Woodcarving Set Pm 230 44.4 http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/tools/woodcarving-set-pm230

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/09469-1_MD.jpg Wed, 18 Oct 23 16:04:11 +1300 Tools Woodcarving Set Pm 226 32.9 http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/tools/woodcarving-set-pm226

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/09468-1_MD.jpg Wed, 18 Oct 23 16:04:11 +1300 Tools Woodcarving Set of 5 in Plastic Tray 10.08 http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/tools/woodcarving-set5in-plastic-tra

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/noimage_MD.jpg Wed, 18 Oct 23 16:04:11 +1300 Tools Speedball Lino Cutters 5.6 http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/tools/speedball-lino-cutter-no1

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/07265-1_MD.jpg Wed, 18 Oct 23 16:04:11 +1300 Tools Etching Needle 5 http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/tools/etching-needle

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/noimage_MD.jpg Wed, 18 Oct 23 16:04:11 +1300 Tools Dry Point Tool 47.95 http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/tools/dry-point-tool

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/03265-1_MD.jpg Sun, 09 Nov 25 12:24:10 +1300 Tools Engraving Knives 12Piece 13 http://www.tasart.co.nz/shop/printmaking/tools/engraving-knives12piece

http://www.tasart.co.nz/images/products/00424-1_MD.jpg Wed, 18 Oct 23 16:04:11 +1300 Tools