Print Making Supplies

Carving Tools: I like the pfiel tools. I tried the speedball one but I didn’t like changing the blades.

Pfiel Pronounced file Sharpening

Transferring: You can use the graphite transfer method or you can draw directly onto the lino blocks. Another things people is is graphite transfer paper. I have used this one.

Saral

Brayers: I prefer the prayers that are soft rubber. The hard ones may be great for you but I like the sponginess of the soft ones.

brayers

Inks: I like the water washable oil inks. I like these because I can paint prints with watercolor. These inks will not move if you add water.

Caligo Safe wash

Barens: Barens are used for hand printing. I use a wooden spoon too. Baren

Paper: There are a lot of things about paper. I use a mixed media paper. I do this because I make the prints and then paint over them with watercolor paint. This is what I use:

Paper