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Essdee Art Print Linoleum is a traditional hessian-backed Lino made specifically for printmaking. Linoleum is the definitive carving material and made using natural ingredients such as linseed oil and wood flour.

Essdee also produce Lino alternatives, such as our SoftCut and MasterCut, which are even easier materials to carve.

Essdee’s block printing products offer a solution which accommodates both the serious artist and beginner.

Sizes from 75x75mm to 915x5000mm

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 working for younger or less experienced users.

The 3-in-1 Baren is a tool for transferring ink from your lino block to paper, but can also be used as a desk tidy for your cutters and as a stamping tool when used with the included self-adhesive Softcut™ discs. You can make many prints with the water based ink whilst keeping your work space clean with the handy ink tray. This educational and fun kit is ideal for making unique greeting cards, gifts, posters or even great works of art! Full instructions are included. Recommended Age: 10 and up with adult supervision.

• 5 x Lino Cutters Styles 1 to 5
• 1 x Safety Lino Cutter, Style A
• 1 x Lino Cutter Handle
• 1 x Aluminium Ferrule
• 2 x Linoleum Blocks 178x127mm
• 2 x Softcut Blocks 150x100mm
• 1 x Practice Piece
• 1 x Ink Roller (Brayer) 100mm Wide
• 1 x Ink Tray 240x200mm
• 1 x Safety Hand Guard
• 1 x Baren Cap
• 1 x Baren Base
• 1 x Tube of Water Based Block Printing Ink (100ml)
• 2 x 45mm Softcut Printing Stamps
• 1 x Instructions

Essdee water-based block printing inks are specially formulated to give a smooth flow resulting in excellent coverage and printing properties.

Our non-permanent ink is available in a wide variety of colours and is designed to give maximum working time whilst still maintaining excellent transfer of properties.

We have an extensive range of 36 colours including fluorescent, pearlescent and metallic. Inks are available in 100ml and 300ml sizes (depending on colour) as well as in multipacks. We also have a range of fabric block printing inks.

Essdee Ink Rollers (or Brayers) are known worldwide and come in a variety of sizes and specifications to suit your project.

With an aluminium core, self-lubricating nylon bearings, a continuous steel shaft and rigid steel brackets making this a tough and dependable tool. The unbreakable polypropylene handle features a useful hanging slot and doubles as a stand when turned over for clean working when printing. Can be used with both water and oil-based inks and is strong enough to be used for industrial purposes like the application of window films and vehicle graphics.

A variety of sizes are available from 50mm to 300mm.

Standard Roller – The Essdee ink roller (Brayer) is a strong, sturdy and versatile hard-rubber ink roller ideal for printmaking.

Soft Roller - The Essdee soft rubber roller is designed to be more compliant and forgiving on uneven surfaces and gives excellent ink coverage with little effort. A favourite with both beginners and experienced users.

Professional Roller - Essdee heavyweight professional rollers help artists achieve perfect printing results time after time. A large-circumference fully-ground roller with medium hard shore value of 60. Especially useful on larger printing blocks and allows smooth, consistent and accurate printing.

Fabric Roller - Block print onto textiles and fabric with this specially-designed absorbent fabric roller. Designed to pickup and transfer thinner water-based inks, like screen printing ink or fabric paint, which would be too slippery for a normal roller.

Aluminium Craft Roller - Our range of aluminium craft rollers are ideal for rolling out a variety of hobby and craft materials, like silicone rubber, clays and plasticine.

Sponge Roller - Ideal for applying inks to three-dimensional surfaces. Spare rollers can easily be fitted by prizing off the rubber washers at the ends of the shaft. Interchangeable and washable, they’re also suitable for applying adhesives. Replacement roller packs are also available.

Essdee Art Print Linoleum is a traditional hessian-backed Lino made specifically for printmaking. Linoleum is the definitive carving material and made using natural ingredients such as linseed oil and wood flour.

Essdee also produce Lino alternatives, such as our SoftCut and MasterCut, which are even easier materials to carve.

Essdee’s block printing products offer a solution which accommodates both the serious artist and beginner.

Sizes from 75x75mm to 915x5000mm

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 working for younger or less experienced users.

The 3-in-1 Baren is a tool for transferring ink from your lino block to paper, but can also be used as a desk tidy for your cutters and as a stamping tool when used with the included self-adhesive Softcut™ discs. You can make many prints with the water based ink whilst keeping your work space clean with the handy ink tray. This educational and fun kit is ideal for making unique greeting cards, gifts, posters or even great works of art! Full instructions are included. Recommended Age: 10 and up with adult supervision.

• 5 x Lino Cutters Styles 1 to 5
• 1 x Safety Lino Cutter, Style A
• 1 x Lino Cutter Handle
• 1 x Aluminium Ferrule
• 2 x Linoleum Blocks 178x127mm
• 2 x Softcut Blocks 150x100mm
• 1 x Practice Piece
• 1 x Ink Roller (Brayer) 100mm Wide
• 1 x Ink Tray 240x200mm
• 1 x Safety Hand Guard
• 1 x Baren Cap
• 1 x Baren Base
• 1 x Tube of Water Based Block Printing Ink (100ml)
• 2 x 45mm Softcut Printing Stamps
• 1 x Instructions

Essdee water-based block printing inks are specially formulated to give a smooth flow resulting in excellent coverage and printing properties.

Our non-permanent ink is available in a wide variety of colours and is designed to give maximum working time whilst still maintaining excellent transfer of properties.

We have an extensive range of 36 colours including fluorescent, pearlescent and metallic. Inks are available in 100ml and 300ml sizes (depending on colour) as well as in multipacks. We also have a range of fabric block printing inks.