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CARVING
... lino & rubber stuff
PRINTING INKS
... classic oil base inks
... cloth printing inks
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Suggested CARVING Supplies
and a word of warning: DANGER! or maybe: Addictive! One idea leads to another, and then another and then...you will be immersed in a new world of delight, working larger and longer as you develop tool, line and texture control. (To the detriment of your Other Duties, probably...el sigh...) |
For a basic How to, please see our *free*
Carving Tutorial. |
Step 1. Transfer the design. supplies *Carving Block *Tape *Tracing paper *Soft pencil Optional ~ Ball-point pen, hard pencil
Step 2. Carve the design. supplies * block with design * Carving blades .#1 V-gouge & exacto knife or #5 U-gouge recommended.
Step 3. Print !! supplies : *Ink *Inking Plate(foam tray or glass work well) *Brayer *Print Baren /Old Serving spoon
*Stamp pads work as inking plates for small designs *Paper. *Fabric. *More Paper.
Optional / Helpful Supplies: ~ Spray water bottle (if using acrylic print ink) ~ Mounting block (if block is thinner than 1/4") |
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VALUE Starter Kit $11.95
Kit contains:
a 4" x 6" Speedy carve block, a lino handle with #2 V-shaped line cutter, #4 U-shaped gouge, tracing paper PLUS a wonderful instruction book with all kinds of information, including lots and lots of really excellent ideas of how to get your imagery (sometimes the hardest part!) along with five free images to get you up and printing in no time.
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Speedy Carve Blocks
incredibly easy to carve. SO much sweeter than lino - a buttery pure density that makes carving a joy for novice or stiffer handed carver
We offer 3 sizes & the best price.
3"x4", 4"x6", and 6"x12" thickness: 1/4"
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Flexible, durable ~ does not
crack, crumble, or break.
Easily transfer images from carbon, inkjets, lasers, clip art
and newspapers.
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Cutting Tips Two-pack/ $2.75
These are excellent carving tools for any skill level and for all soft carving,
up to and including plaster.
Hard Lesson #1 -Not recommended for stone or concrete!
V-tip gouge, #1 (2 tips) $2.75 Good for initial shape definition and cleaning out detailed areas. $2.75
U Tip Gouge, #5 (2 tips) Just right for removing large background areas efficiently. $2.75
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Carving tip Handle $4.75
Speedball's Linoleum Cutter Handle has an adjustable chuck that makes it easy to install and change cutters and linozips.
Ergonomic sturdy plastic body is designed to fit the hand comfortably, and the end of the handle removes for convenient storage of cutting tips. :~)
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6" Premium Soft Rubber Brayer $12.25
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Heavy Duty Steel Frame eliminates warping and soft rubber picks up more ink. Wide coverage for larger print making.
Smooth, soft rubber made from pure gum natural rubber with a precision ground finish of 40/42 durometer for even ink distribution.
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Suitable for gelatin prints, etching and all block work
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4" Soft Rubber Pop-In Brayer $10.25
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One Piece Plastic Frame allows you to switch rollers - carve or wrap one, and switch it out for the undecorated one. Foam rollers also work with this, making it a very versatile tool for the arts studio.
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Replacement Pop-In Rollers:
Soft Rubber $7.95 Foam $5.75
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