Printmaking

Printmaking originated in China after paper was invented (about A.D. 105). Relief printing first flourished in Europe in the 15th century, when the process of papermaking was imported from the East. Since that time, relief printing has been augmented by the various techniques such as relief printing, intaglio, planographic, stencil and viscosity printing.

Papers

  • Canson Edition 250gsm 560 x 760$9.40

    Canson Edition is 100% cotton and complies with the ISO 9706 standard on permanence, a guarantee of optimal conservation. It has the advantage of having a different texture on its two sides, one smooth, the other fine grain. A versatile product, this art paper is ideal for drawing and traditional art printing techniques..

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  • Tiepolo 280gsm 560 x 760$11.50

    Mould-made watermarked paper suitable for all art printing techniques (etching, engravings, lithography, silkscreen, xilogrpahy, wood cuts, and linoleum). Made of 100% cotton according to ISO 9706 standards "Long Life". It is acid-free, which guarantees permanence to ageing. There are four deckled edges and a watermark at the bottom right-hand corner of the sheet.

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  • Fabriano Rosaspina 500 x 700$6.90

    Paper made with high-quality raw material(60% cotton). It complies with ISO 9706 "Long-Life" standards. It is acid-free, thereby guaranteeing permanence and resistance to ageing. Rosapina paper is produced with cylinder machines, and it is suitable for all art print techniques (engraving, lithography, silk-screening). The watermark runs parallel to the two long sides of the sheet and reproduces the Fabriano trademark and logo. There are two deckled edges.

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  • Masterpiece Block Printing Paper 100 sheets$41.80Out of Stock

    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.

Linoleum

  • Lino Roll$499.00

    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'

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  • Karve Majik$26.50-$62.20

    Soft printmaking plate featuring 2 layers of material (White & Black). Plates are dense yet pliable, won’t 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.

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  • Eco Printing Plates$13.60-$49.00

    “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, won’t crack or crumble and has an indefinite shelf life. The weight of material eliminates slipping and sliding.

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  • Presto Foam Pack of 12$18.40-$35.00

    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.

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  • Mastercut Blocks$6.30-$17.90

    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.

    Supplied in packs of two.

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  • Plexiplate$2.50-$14.304 items

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  • Lino Blocks$4.30-$46.306 items

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  • Speedball Speedy-Carve$14.60-$42.95

    Make your own personalized rubber stamps with these easy-to-cut rubber blocks. Transfer artwork to these blocks via heat from an ordinary clothes iron and then carve around the resulting image to create your own special stamp.

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Tools

Inks

  • Gamblin Litho Ink Portland Black$45.95

    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.

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  • Gamblin Etching Inks$45.95-$65.95

    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.

    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.

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  • Gamblin Relief Inks$33.95-$47.95

    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.

    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.

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  • FAS Studio Printing Inks$16.9015 items

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Ink Modifiers

  • Gamsol$15.30-$123.20

    Gamsol is an excellent solvent for thinning Gamblin mediums and for general painting. It evaporates 100% and leaves no residue in paint layers. Gamsol is less toxic than other brands of OMS (Odorless Mineral Spirits), mineral spirits, or turpentine because the harmful aromatic solvent component has been removed. It's also useful for studio and brush cleanup.

    Gamsol also enables printmakers to easily modify inks.

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  • Gamblin Tack Reducer$26.00Out of Stock

    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.

  • Gamblin Magnesium Carbonate$29.95

    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.

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  • Gamblin Burnt Plate Oils$17.40

    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.

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Brayers

Zinc Etching Plates

Presses

  • RGM Etching Press$879.00Out of Stock

    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.

Sets

  • Jaquard Screen Printing Sets$203.90

    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.

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  • Lino Cutting & Printing Kit$95.30Out of Stock

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

  • Block Printing Essentials Kit$58.40

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

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  • Lino Cutter & Stamp Carving Kit 3 in 1$25.40

    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.

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  • Lino Cutter & Baren Kit 3 in 1$17.20Out of Stock

    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

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  • Prepaid A4 Satchel (nationwide): $5 per order
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