Wenses · Barens for hand printing
Polished glass hand-printing baren, 4 inches
Compatibility and working details
- Face diameter
- 4 in
- Contact material
- Polished glass
- Listed weight
- 1.7 lb
When to choose it
Choose this glass baren if you want a firm polished face against the back of a relief print. The seller lists a four-inch diameter and 1.7-pound weight. Consider the weight if you lift and reposition the baren often between proofs.
The four-inch contact diameter gives about the same working span as a four-inch plastic or nylon baren. Compare by material and handling feel. Support it on a stable bench between prints and use the rubbing path to cover the corners of a larger image.
Specifications
- Brand
- Wenses
- Construction
- Glass hand baren
- Work task
- Transfer
- Model
- GBRN-4IN-CLR
- Face diameter
- 4 in
- Contact material
- Polished glass
- Listed weight
- 1.7 lb
- Amazon.com reference
- B0DKSRP83L
Fit and buying advice
Choose for a firm glass rubbing face. Compare tool weight if you print a long series by hand.
Related choice Nylon-faced block printing baren, 4 inches ↗
Questions about this product
Does the listed weight mean I should bear down harder?
Weight describes the tool itself. Start with a proof and adjust your rubbing pressure to the paper, ink and block.
Will this cover an eight-inch image in one sweep?
Plan several overlapping zones. The listed four inches is the contact diameter, not the maximum print size.
When should I consider a different face material?
Compare a nylon or plastic model if you prefer a different glide or handle feel at the same diameter.
