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Often copied, never equalled. Our roller with over 2 million pieces sold, is the standard choice for purchasing authorities. The rigid design gives strength to the durable 70 shore EPDM coating enabling heavy use, out-performing natural rubber. Heat resistant up to 150oc and applied pressures of more than 25kg, this roller is used in many industrial processes including laminating,
SR/95
Double handles on 250mm and 300mm rollers.
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STANDARD ROLLERS R1 Standard Lino Roller 50mm R2 Standard Lino Roller 65mm R3 Standard Lino Roller 75mm R4 Standard Lino Roller 100mm R5 Standard Lino Roller 150mm R6 Standard Lino Roller 200mm R7 Standard Lino Roller 250mm R8 Standard Lino Roller 300mm
DE LUXE ROLLERS DR1 Deluxe Lino Roller DR2 Deluxe Lino Roller DR3 Deluxe Lino Roller DR4 Deluxe Lino Roller DR5 Deluxe Lino Roller DR6 Deluxe Lino Roller DR7 Deluxe Lino Roller DR8 Deluxe Lino Roller
With a circumference of over 122mm (4.75�), this heavy weight roller holds a greater level of ink than our standard range and covers a whole world of uses. A ground concentric surface to give excellent pick up and deposit, this tool is the choice of the artisan. The rubber material is medium hard (60 shore) EPDM with good recovery from indentation, resistant to common
printing chemicals, a first choice for wood engraving, wood cut and lino print.
A soft compound EPDM at 40 shore. Resistant to printers chemicals and not affected by exposure to daylight, this is a long life product. This brayer is designed to give a more compliant coverage than hard rubber material. More forgiving on uneven surfaces , proving to be a favourite with certain printing methods but needing extra care in storage to prevent indentation to its soft
surface. Especially developed for relief R1S Soft Roller printing.
With its hard polished surface, these Bright Surface Aluminium rollers are used to roll out many hobby or difficult materials, including silicon rubber, air hardening clays and simple Plasticine, leaving the other hand free to control the varying processes.
chemical attack than acrylic plastic.
Designed for high levels of applied pressure, this clean roller is more universal in use and more resistant to
n Rigid frame
n Double handles on sizes 7 & 8 n Easy-clean polypropylene handle n Hanging hole n Built in rest n Rigid frame n Nylon self-lubricating bearings
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SOFT ROLLERS
n Double handles on sizes 7 & 8 n Easy-clean polypropylene handle n Hanging hole n Built in rest n Rigid frame. n Nylon self-lubricating bearings
n Easy-clean polypropylene handle n Hanging hole n Built in rest
R2S R3S R4S R5S R6S R7S R8S
Soft Roller Soft Roller Soft Roller Soft Roller Soft Roller Soft Roller Soft Roller
ALUMINIUM ROLLERS R1A Aluminium Roller 50mm R2A Aluminium Roller 65mm R3A Aluminium Roller 75mm R4A Aluminium Roller 100mm R5A Aluminium Roller 150mm
n Nylon self-lubricating bearings
SPONGE ROLLERS These handy Sponge Rollers are ideal for applying inks to threeSR/25 Roller & Handle dimensional surfaces. SR/45 Roller & Handle Spare rollers are available and can be easily fitted by prizing off the rubber washers at the ends of the shaft. Interchangeable and washable, DELUXE SPONGE ROLLERS they’re also suitable for applying SR/95 Deluxe Roller 95mm adhesives.
50mm 65mm 75mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm
25mm 45mm
SR/25
SR/45
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Invented in 1858 by Englishman Frederick Walton - and hard as nails, linoleum had been used with great difficulty by artists as renowned as Picasso and Matisse. Now, you need not struggle with flooring grades any longer. Our Lino, made especially soft, is ideal for the student and master alike, uses natural materials such as linseed oil and wood flour, is even biodegradable. Supplied in popular sizes, shrink-wrapped and labelled to your requirement, this is universally the first choice for educational, hobby and professional use, acheiving rapid results without specialist material or equipment. Useful with oil and water based inks, this superior Lino prints on a wide range of paper, board and fabric. UNMOUNTED LINO 3.2/L1 75 x 75 x 3.2mm 3.2/L2 150 x 100 x 3.2mm 3.2/L3 200 x 150 x 3.2mm 3.2/L4 300 x 200 x 3.2mm 3.2/L5 400 x 300 x 3.2mm 3.2/L6 300 x 300 x 3.2mm 3.2/L7 450 x 450 x 3.2mm 3.2/L8 900 x 900 x 3.2mm
MOUNTED LINO 3.2/ML1 75 x 75 x 3.2 x 21.2mm 3.2/ML2 150 x 100 x 3.2 x 21.2mm 3.2/ML3 200 x 150 x 3.2 x 21.2mm 3.2/ML4 300 x 200 x 3.2 x 21.2mm 3.2/ML5 400 x 300 x 3.2 x 21.2mm 3.2/ML6 300 x 300 x 3.2 x 21.2mm MOUNTED LINO 3.2mm
BLOCK
18mm
21.2mm
SoftCut is manufactured by us to be the best alternative to Lino - designed to extend the block printing experience to a greater range of people. SoftCut is formulated for very easy cutting. It holds fine detail without crumbling and yet stands hard against the pressures of printing presses, this new material can be drawn on in pencil, due to its near-white surface. Finely smooth on one side, textured on the other, SoftCut is both double sided and flexible. Also available in 45mm diameter discs, which when combined with our specially developed Baren, can be used to create your own stamps. Fully compliant with EN 71 and the European Directive for Phthalates, this product is lead free and certified as toy safe, unlike many alternative materials derived from flooring products. Packs of 10 UNMOUNTED 3.0/SC1 100 x 75 x 3mm 3.0/SC2 150 x 100 x 3mm 3.0/SC3 200 x 150 x 3mm 3.0/SC4 300 x 200 x 3mm MOUNTED SOFTCUT 3.0/MSC1 100 x 75 x 3 x 21mm 3.0/MSC2 150 x 100 x 3 x 21mm 3.0/MSC3 200 x 150 x 3 x 21mm 3.0/MSC4 300 x 200 x 3 x 21mm
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MOUNTED SOFTCUT 3mm
BLOCK
18mm
21mm
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Manufactured from high carbon steel in eleven different shapes. Durable and long lasting, these cutters are precision ground to an optimum angle providing effortless lino cutting The Box Sets include our precision cutters and sturdy handles, complete with an aluminium collar which allows the cutters to be securely fitted and tightened with ease. No. 1 Cutter For fine lines and cross hatching. Use at a steep angle and push forward with light pressure being sure not to go deep. Never try to plunge any cutter deeper than the ground sides of the point. With practice, a line of 0.5mm (0.020”) or less is possible in SoftCut material and a little wider in Lino. Care is needed when inking up over lines this fine as it is easy to push the ink into shallow lines with a soft brayer (lino roller). No. 2 Cutter A universal and easy to use tool with a low angle of attack. Commonly used as a basic first time tool to cut lines up to 1.5mm (0.060”) or less. No. 3 Cutter A tight, round cutter able to cut a 2mm deep sided line where needed. Great in straight lines, but more difficult to turn. Great in SoftCut but cut too deep in lino and the upright walls of the cut can leave little support and weaken the top surface. With practice, it’s useful for cutting small circles by using a swivel motion. No. 4 Cutter A wide, rounded bottom “vee” cutter for lines 3mm wide with 45˚ walls for strength of print surface particularly important for fragile detail and unsupported straight lines such as a narrow tree branch with large open spaces each side in lino. A fast remover of material. No. 5 Cutter A thin line marking tool for making the first lines to define the design before using other cutters to remove the unwanted background. It can be pushed or dragged across the surface and turned very easily to describe curves and wavy lines. Cut deep into the lino or SoftCut to define the limit of material removal particularly useful with SoftCut as the material can cling at the end of a cut. No. 6 Cutter A flat radius cutter for shallow, wide cuts or for shaving at a side wall to reduce the printed area and leave a strong shallow angle. A clever trick is to use this cutter vertically spun between the fingers to cut a 4mm circle in softcut (or less with practice) which is useful for the centre of eyes, with either the centre part left to print or the centre removed. No. 7 Cutter A flat bottomed wide cutter with safety edges each side. Use the unground sides to prevent shaving the edge of a previously cut line and to remove a 3mm (0.120”) wide flat trough or tidy up unwanted cut lines in the design background.
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L12/1 to L12/10
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L12/2 LA25/10
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L12/3
L12/4 LH12
L12/5
L12/6
L5S
L12/7
L12/8
No. 8 Cutter A wide and deep cutter able to cut up to 6mm wide. Care is needed not to go too deep but a favourite tool of the experienced lino cutter for bold pieces of work. No. 9 Cutter A deep “vee” cutter for narrow lines gives good results in lino but care needed not to go too deep, has a very easy action in tougher materials.
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No. 10 Cutter Same as number nine but with a wider “vee” shape and a more rounded base to produce lines up to 3.5mm wide. As a number nine cutter, a very easy action.
L12/10
No. 12 Cutter Made to the same exacting standards as our normal cutters, this is a new concept in lino cutting. The specially designed ‘wings’ allow safe cutting to an exact depth, providing a consistent, clean-cut line every time. Perfect for the younger or inexperienced user.
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L12/1 to L12/10 Cutter Styles Styles 1 to 10 sold in boxes of 12 L12/A
Assorted Cutters & Handle Sets LH12 Lino Handles Box of 12 L5S 5 Assorted Cutters & Handle L10S 10 Assorted Cutters & Handle LA25/5 25 Lino CuttersStyles 1-5 LA25/10 25 Lino Cutters Styles 1-10 LA10/5* 10 Lino CuttersStyles 1-5 LA10/10* 10 Lino CuttersStyles 1-10 L12/A Safety Lino Cutter Box of 12 *Not Shown
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Viscous, water based printing inks specially formulated to give a smooth flow resulting in excellent coverage and printing properties. This non permanent ink has been formulated using high quality specialist raw materials to give enhanced tack and transfer for superior printability and performance. The drying time has also been optimised to give a good balance of ‘on tray working time’ at typical ambient conditions. All tubes are 300ml.
Our new rigid polypropylene easyclean tray is 243mm x 202mm and a useful 16mm deep. Complete with Euro hanger for planogram merchandising or convenient storage at home, this tray is for use with roller sizes up to 200mm. Ideal for mixing paint, PVA and other water based materials, its slightly angled walls make it useful for all types of crafts that have ‘runaway’ items such as bead-making
LPI/02 LPI/03 LPI/04 LPI/05 LPI/06 LPI/07 LPI/08 LPI/09 LPI/10 LPI/11 LPI/12 LPI/16 LPI/17 LPI/18 LPI/19
Fluorescent
Our high quality Artists Ink, in a full range of colours, is also available on request.
FPI/01 FPI/02 FPI/03 FPI/04 FPI/05 FPI/06
The guard is held either at the corner of the relief block or on top of the carving material close to the area to be cut. Any slippage is caught in the upright walls of the guard protecting the user from harm. An ergonomic, left or right handed, one piece moulding at a price that makes its inclusion in your tool box and school room a must. Use it and you will wonder why this simple item is only available today and not a long time ago.
Pearlescent Red Blue Green Yellow Pink Orange Metallic LPI/13 LPI/14 LPI/15
Bronze Silver Gold
Keep your work steady with these sturdy Bench Hooks. Simply place on the edge of your desk or work surface for tidy, safe working. Adjustable for left or right hand use by simply removing the rails and re-fitting using the pre-drilled holes. Traditional hooks are available on request BH1 Bench Hook BH2 Bench Hook *Denotes working area
300 x 200mm* 300 x 400mm*
BH2
Traditional
SG1 Safety Hand Guard
BH1
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Red Blue Green Yellow Pink Orange
PPI/01 PPI/02 PPI/03 PPI/04 PPI/05 PPI/06
IT1 Ink Tray.
This device is an essential safety measure in multi student environments. The natural instinct is to drive a cutting gouge towards the restraining hand holding the work piece, so we have created a guard that covers the smallest to the more dexterous larger hand, in one item.
Standard Colours Brilliant Red Crimson Brilliant Blue Brilliant Yellow Brilliant Green Purple Orange Turquoise Burnt Sienna Black White Yellow Ochre Prussian Blue Vermillion Viridian
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Everything you need to produce first class prints is contained in this complete, retail packaged gift.
A great value, user-friendly product that is put together with safety in mind. It not only includes our industry standard lino, also included is our own easy-cut SoftCut (see page 2) material. With our unique safety hand guard included, safe cutting and peace of mind is ensured. Full instructions on how to get the best from this one-stop Lino Printing Kit are of course included. This superb, value-for-money kit contains 1. Our made to measure, washable inking tray 240mm x 200mm and deep sided at 16mm provides a clean environment for rolling inks. Complete with hanging hole. 2. Two sheets of lino 180 x 128mm. 3. Two sheets of softcut 150 x 100mm. 4. 2 SofCut discs 5. One practice piece of lino. 6. 100mm wide quality lino roller, the best there is! 7. 5 styles of lino cutters 8. Lino cutting handle with aluminium ferrule. 9. Baren complete with storage in the base. 10. Full size hand guard for left or right handed use. 11. 1 x 100ml tube of washable black ink. 12. Full instructions for use.
L5PKR
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Lino Printing Kit
L5PKR
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For use in Lino Printing and Block Making. This kit can be used as a burnishing tool when transferring ink from block to paper, a lino cutter and a handy desk tidy to contain your cutters.
n BURNISHING TOOL n LINO CUTTER & HANDLE n DESK TIDY L5S/B Lino Cutting and Baren Kit, 5 cutters L10S/B* Lino Cutting and Baren Kit, 10 cutters *Not Shown
L5S/B
SCD
Add these discs to the Baren Kit and have your own stamp making collection. Simply carve the discs attach to the Baren base and use in the traditional way. Then peel the stamp off, replace the silicon shield and save for next time. SCD
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10 x 45mm SoftCut Self Adhesive Discs
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High carbon steel cutters, hardened and tempered to maximum limits for long life, jig-ground to provide the optimum scraping edge. Four styles can be purchased in bulk or boxes of twelve.
S12/1
S12/2
S12/3
S12/4
S12/5
S12/A
SCRAPER HOLDERS
For holding the four styles of scraper cutters, and also many of the pen nibs on the market. Available as a complete set with four cutters, or holders only in boxes of six or twelve.
SCRAPER CUTTERS & HOLDERS S12/1 Style 1 Box of 12 S12/2 Style 2 Box of 12 S12/3 Style 3 Box of 12 S12/4 Style 4 Box of 12 S250/1 to S250/4 Styles 1 to 4 Bags of 250 S12/A Styles 1 to 4 Box of 12 S4 5 Assorted Cutters & 5 Handles SH6* Scraper Holders Box of 6 SH12 Scraper Holders
Box of 12
*(Not Shown) 4 LINE SCRAPERCUTTER
Create facinating shapes and patterns with this ingenious scraper tool. 4 razor sharp, presicion points are perfectly aligned allowing you to engrave paralell lines. S12/5
4 Point Scraper Box of 12
S250/1 to 4
S4
SH12
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Create dazzling effects in ‘silver’ and ‘copper’. Simply scrape off the black coating to reveal cool, simmering ‘silver’ or beautiful warm tones of ‘copper’.
SCRAPERFOIL Plain packs of 10 SFB1 152 x 101 SFB2 229 x 152 SFB3 305 x 229 SFB4 457 x 305 SFB5 508 x 457
COPPERFOIL Plain packs of 10 CFB1 203 x 127 CFB2 254 x 203 CFB3 406 x 254 CFB4 508 x 406
Engrave the dense, black surface of Goldfoil to reveal the shimmering gold-effect underneath. Add a touch of class to your engravings with this effective golden glow.
GOLDFOIL Packs of 10 GFB1 152 x 101 GFB2 229 x 152 GFB3 305 x 229
Discover the rainbow when you engrave the black surface of this Rainbow Foil. Reveal a whole spectrum of colours to truly bring your design or picture to life.
RAINBOW FOIL Packs of 10 RFB1 152 x 101 RFB2 229 x 152 RFB3 305 x 229
Make your engravings dazzle with this stunning Holographic effect. Watch as the myriad of colours constantly change when the picture is viewed from different angles.
HOLOGRAPHIC FOIL Packs of 10 HFB1 152 x 101 HFB2 229 x 152 HFB3 305 x 229
(All sizes in millimetres)
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Fine Quality Scraperboard is heavily coated with china clay, giving a smooth surface which is then overprinted with black ink. A sharp scraper tool engraves a line through the surface ink to expose the white beneath. It offers an artistic medium which is clear and precise. Used by illustrators and professional artists around the world, its super-smooth surface lets you to work in extremely fine detail. It can also be used as an ideal airbrush medium. Engraving is as easy as drawing with a pencil, and with much the same action. The board provides an extreme level of contrast not possible with other media. Scraperboard can be subsequently coloured and reworked to provide many interesting possibilities. Commercial artists value it for the sparkle it can give to the most mundane subjects, it guarantees perfect reproduction on the poorest of papers. Using Fine Quality Scraperboard Finalise a design on a sketchpad before any engraving is started. Then fix the Scraperboard to a rigid surface. Transfer your design Make a basic copy in pencil of your design on a piece of tracing paper. Cover the reverse of the tracing with chalk. Fix the tracing to the board and use a ball-point pen to transfer the design onto the Scraperboard, figure 1. Use a clean piece of paper between the hand and the Scraperboard as you work. Half-Tone Effects The samples, figure 2, show a few of the effects it is possible to obtain with Scraperboard. All these were done free-hand, though a steel or plastic ruler can be used.
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BLACK Plain packs of 10 CSBB1 152 x 101mm CSBB2 229 x 152mm CSBB3 305 x 229mm CSBB4 502 x 305mm CSBB5 610 x 502mm
WHITE Plain packs of 10 CSBW1 152 x 101mm CSBW2 229 x 152mm CSBW3 305 x 229mm CSBW4 502 x 305mm CSBW5 610 x 502mm
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Working with White Fine Quality Scraperboard
3Draw in the basic line work using a pen or fine sable brush and black ink.
White Scraperboard is also available upon which the user applies ink to selected areas. This eliminates excessive removal of large black areas. The working process is identical to that for black Scraperboard. Use good quality waterproof ink and a sable brush to ‘block-in’ the main areas of the design and leave to dry naturally. The use of a clean piece of paper under the hand to prevent accidental marking is even more important when using white Scraperboard. It is possible using white Scraperboard to carefully build up an illustration with semi-transparent inks and then add detailed engraving.
4Block in the known area of heavy tone paying particular attention to places in shadow.
White Scraperboard is the best medium for airbrushing and is perfect for creating dramatic illustrative effects.
Adding colour to Scraperboard
3Using various scraper tools work the dark with white line detail to add light to the composition.
Select your subject carefully The engraved white lines must all be emphasised in a positive way if you intend adding colour to your design. Large areas of white will give a brilliant effect when finally coloured, so it is important to leave plenty of black around these areas. Use diluted inks in successive coats rather than one application direct and undiluted from the bottle. Mixing colours layer upon layer can take place on your design. It is important to keep the Scraperboard as dry as possible. Do not allow the board to become saturated with water.
Watercolour Paper Stretcher The easy way to stretch and dry watercolour paper prior to painting. No need for taping and cutting. Simply place your wet paper onto the special waterproof board and apply the clamps. When dry your paper is ready for painting. Remove the clamps and your painting is ready to frame. PSA2 Paper Stretcher
594 x 420 mm
PSA3 Paper Stretcher
420 x 297 mm
PSA4 Paper Stretcher
297 x 210 mm
n No need for gummed tape n Perfectly flat paper every time n Quick and simple to use, again and again n Retains the paper’s natural or deckle edge n Waterproof, mould resistant board n Lightweight making it easy for travel n Cost effective and durable
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4Leave the strongest contrasts in the foreground and make softer tones in the distance to attain atmospere and depth in the picture.
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