Speedball · Block printing starter kits
Deluxe water-soluble block printing kit
Compatibility and working details
- Blocks
- 4 × 5 in mounted lino and 4 × 6 in Speedy-Carve
- Inks
- Black, red, blue and yellow water-soluble inks plus extender
- Roller
- 4 in soft Pop-In
When to choose it
Choose this kit for paper relief printing when you want to try two carving surfaces. The 4 × 5-inch mounted lino gives you a rigid backing, and the 4 × 6-inch Speedy-Carve lets you try a softer cut. Keep that difference in height in mind if you build a jig for color registration.
The kit includes black, red, blue and yellow water-soluble inks, extender, a soft four-inch Pop-In roller and a bench hook that also serves as an inking plate. For an item you intend to launder, compare the fabric starter kit with its textile ink before choosing.
Specifications
- Brand
- Speedball
- Construction
- Paper printing kit
- Work task
- Carve and ink
- Model
- 003472
- Blocks
- 4 × 5 in mounted lino and 4 × 6 in Speedy-Carve
- Inks
- Black, red, blue and yellow water-soluble inks plus extender
- Roller
- 4 in soft Pop-In
- Carving tools
- One handle and five cutter profiles
- Bench tool
- Bench hook and inking plate
- Amazon.com reference
- B0027AGDWK
Fit and buying advice
Choose for paper printing and comparing two block surfaces. Supply paper and a way to transfer pressure.
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Documentation
Questions about this product
Does the kit include both kinds of carving block?
Yes. It includes a mounted traditional lino block and a soft Speedy-Carve block. Their face sizes and backing differ.
What is the difference between the extender and the four inks?
Use the extender to adjust the ink mixture without adding another pigment color. The four tubes provide the listed colors.
Can I reuse the carving tools if I switch to textiles?
The block and carving tools can carry over. Use a fabric block ink for the textile and check its fiber and wash instructions.
