Speedball · Soft carving blocks
Speedy-Carve pink block, 4 × 6 inches
Compatibility and working details
- Face
- 4 × 6 in
- Surface
- Soft Speedy-Carve
- Ink
- Water-soluble or oil-based relief ink
When to choose it
Speedy-Carve is a soft, eraser-like carving surface. The 4 × 6-inch face gives you room for a card motif and a test area. Try a few marks in the spare area to see how broad a channel your cutter leaves before cutting small lettering or close parallel lines.
Speedball lists both oil-based and water-soluble relief inks for Speedy-Carve. If you need several larger motifs or a design that extends across a square page, compare the 11¾-inch square and plan the layout before cutting the material.
Specifications
- Brand
- Speedball
- Construction
- Soft carving block
- Work task
- Carve
- Model
- 004108
- Face
- 4 × 6 in
- Surface
- Soft Speedy-Carve
- Ink
- Water-soluble or oil-based relief ink
- Amazon.com reference
- B000BYU1M2
Fit and buying advice
Use for small hand-carved designs. Check your image dimensions before transferring a border or lettering.
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Documentation
Questions about this product
Can I use this size for a repeated motif on fabric?
Yes, with a suitable fabric block ink. The printed repeat can cover a larger piece of fabric than the carved motif.
How should I size an image before transferring it?
Fit it inside the carving face and keep a little working room around the perimeter. Reverse lettering before transfer so it prints in the intended direction.
Why compare this with traditional gray lino?
Choose Speedy-Carve if you want a softer cutting surface. Compare gray lino if you prefer a firmer sheet for your carving setup.
