Block Printing Tools

Choose a relief printing kit by the work it covers

Compare the supplied cutting tools, surface, ink, roller and transfer method before buying.

Check the block and ink together

Identify the block material and usable face. Then check whether the supplied ink is intended for the paper or fabric you want to print. Some starter kits give cutting tools and blocks while leaving ink to buy separately.

Count the tools that matter to your work

Read how many handles, distinct blades, blocks and colors are included. For a group, check how many people can carve at the same time. A large piece count can come from multiple sheets or spare blades.

Add only the parts you still need

Choose a kit around the tools you already have. Compare roller width, an inking surface and a baren or other transfer method. Check which parts are included and which are shown as examples.

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Guide questions

Does a carving set cover the whole print process?

Check its contents for a block, suitable ink and roller. Then identify how you will transfer the impression to your paper or fabric.

What should I add if I want to compare different block materials?

Look for a kit that contains both mounted lino and a soft block, or add the missing surface separately. Compare sizes and backing heights.

When is a black starter kit enough?

Choose one when the first project is a single-color motif and the exact ink fits the final surface. Add colors only when the design needs them.

Which accessory suits the job?

Choose the black fabric starter set for a textile motif or the deluxe paper set for water-soluble colors, two carving surfaces and a bench plate.
Fabric block printing starter kit ↗Deluxe water-soluble block printing kit ↗
Choose the black fabric kit for one color or the Deluxe fabric kit if the extra colors, second block or bench plate will serve the project.
Fabric block printing starter kit ↗Deluxe fabric block printing kit ↗
Choose the tool set when you supply the block and ink and want a baren. Choose the paper kit when you want paper inks and two carving surfaces.
Block printing tool set with baren and bench plate ↗Deluxe water-soluble block printing kit ↗
The Richeson kit supplies more printmaking paper and lets you choose ink separately. The Joygineer kit includes four inks and eight small blocks for test designs.
Printmaking kit with three lino blocks and 50 paper sheets ↗Block printing kit with eight blocks and proofing paper ↗
Choose three block sizes for varied motifs or a single-color kit with a supplied baren for hand transfer.
Linocut starter kit with twelve pink carving blocks ↗Black-ink linocut kit with four blocks and baren ↗

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