Printmaking Materials
Everything you need to get started with linocut printmaking, a.k.a. block printing! I use most of these tools myself or have researched them extensively.
Basics / $ Beginner
Budget materials to get you started.
This is the kit I started with!
Speedy carve is very soft! Great to start with and budget-friendly!
Basic carving set to get you started - extra blades store in the handle!
Another basic set - useful to have two handles ready to switch back and forth more easily.
Soft brayers are great for unmounted lino but may mush fine details.
Intermediate / $$ Upgrades
Bigger budget, better upgrades!
I buy unmounted lino to save space and shipping costs.
Small artist-run business making great glass barrens! A worthy investment when you're sick of using a spoon!
For fabric and paper - allows fabric items to be washed. (Packaging is changing, I have the old tubes.)
This is “student-grade” but the heavier weight is totally adequate for finished prints.
Thin & translucent paper with a mulberry texture - not my fave but works great for some styles and techniques!
Advanced / $$$
I'm not at this level yet - but these are the materials I see many pros use and would consider for myself when ready!
Beautiful $$$ sets, ships from EU.
Popular with pros.
Large single sheets.
More large single sheets.
Premium single sheets.