Speedball · Soft carving blocks
Speedy-Carve pink block, 11¾-inch square
Compatibility and working details
- Carving face
- 11¾ × 11¾ in
- Surface
- Soft Speedy-Carve
- Ink
- Water-soluble or oil-based relief ink
When to choose it
The 11¾-inch square gives you room for an image that needs both height and width, or for arranging several motifs on one sheet. Sketch the layout at full size before carving so each motif has enough border for the way you intend to cut or print it.
Like the smaller pink Speedy-Carve block, this is a soft carving surface compatible with water-soluble or oil-based relief inks. The decision is mostly scale: plan how you will support the square at the bench, ink the full image and apply pressure at its corners.
Specifications
- Brand
- Speedball
- Construction
- Soft carving block
- Work task
- Carve
- Model
- 4197
- Carving face
- 11¾ × 11¾ in
- Surface
- Soft Speedy-Carve
- Ink
- Water-soluble or oil-based relief ink
- Amazon.com reference
- B003IFWUH0
Fit and buying advice
Choose for a broad square image or multiple motifs. Check that your bench support covers the full sheet.
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Documentation
Questions about this product
Should I buy the square for one small stamp?
A 4 × 6-inch block is easier to handle if your motif and working margin fit. Choose this square when the extra area serves your layout.
How does the larger size affect hand printing?
Plan a route across the back of the sheet, including edges and corners, so a small baren covers each area.
Can I use a four-inch brayer on a broad design?
Yes. Ink in overlapping strips and pull a proof to check for obvious bands before printing the edition.
