Speedball · Barens for hand printing
Nylon-faced block printing baren, 4 inches
Compatibility and working details
- Face diameter
- 4 in
- Contact surface
- Nitex nylon
- Grip
- Wood
When to choose it
Set the paper onto the inked block and move the baren over the back of the sheet to transfer the design. The four-inch disc covers part of a larger image at a time. Plan overlapping passes so the outer corners receive pressure too.
Speedball specifies a Nitex nylon face and a wood handle. Compare this version with the smooth plastic-faced Red Baron if the contact surface is the reason you are changing tools. Keep the ink roller at the plate: the baren works on the paper after inking.
Specifications
- Brand
- Speedball
- Construction
- Hand baren
- Work task
- Transfer
- Model
- 4139
- Face diameter
- 4 in
- Contact surface
- Nitex nylon
- Grip
- Wood
- Function
- Hand transfer
- Amazon.com reference
- B003IG27OK
Fit and buying advice
Use for hand-printing where the back of the sheet is accessible. Keep the sheet in registration while rubbing.
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Documentation
Questions about this product
Can I hand-print a design bigger than four inches?
Yes. Move across the back of the sheet in overlapping zones. The four-inch dimension is the contact diameter, not a limit on print size.
Which side of the sheet does the baren touch?
Use it on the back of the paper after placing the front against the inked block.
Would a larger baren solve uneven corners?
First check whether your passes reach the corners and the sheet stays flat. A larger face changes coverage per pass and still needs an even route.
