Speedball · Barens for hand printing
Red Baron plastic-faced baren, 4 inches
Compatibility and working details
- Contact diameter
- 4 in
- Face
- Smooth plastic
- Grip
- Wood
When to choose it
Choose the Red Baron for pulling small relief prints by hand or proofing a block before making an edition. Its smooth plastic disc rubs the back of the paper while the inked face of the block sits below. Move across the whole design, paying attention to the outer corners.
This model shares its four-inch diameter with the Speedball nylon-faced baren. Compare the contact materials if the feel on your paper is what you want to change. If the problem is coverage, check your path across the sheet before choosing by material.
Specifications
- Brand
- Speedball
- Construction
- Hand baren
- Work task
- Transfer
- Model
- SB4142
- Contact diameter
- 4 in
- Face
- Smooth plastic
- Grip
- Wood
- Amazon.com reference
- B0017DCOIK
Fit and buying advice
Useful for hand proofs without a press. Keep the sheet in position as you move the disc.
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Documentation
Questions about this product
Can I use the baren with a design wider than its face?
Yes. The diameter sets coverage per pass. Rub the back of the sheet in overlapping zones.
What differs from the nylon-faced Speedball baren?
The two models share the four-inch diameter. Choose between the Red Baron's smooth plastic contact face and the other model's nylon face.
What should I try if the edges print more lightly?
Check that your rubbing path reached the full edge and that the sheet stayed flat and in place. Pull another proof before changing tools.
