Speedball - Block Printing Starter Kit
Block Printing Starter Kit
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Product Information
- Complete starter kit for block printing
- 4 in. x 6 in. Speedy-Carve block included
- Three cutters (#1, #2, #5) with handle
- 1.25 oz. water-soluble black ink
- 4 in. soft brayer for inking
- Step-by-step instruction booklet included
- Perfect for beginners and students
Start carving and printing your first relief designs this afternoon
Block printing rewards patience and precision, skills this kit helps you develop from your first carved line. Speedball includes a 4" × 6" Speedy-Carve block that cuts cleanly without requiring the warming and setup traditional linoleum demands, you can start carving immediately. Three cutters (#1, #2, and #5) handle different line weights and clearing work, fitting into the included handle for comfortable control during detailed cutting. The soft rubber brayer rolls ink smoothly across carved surfaces, while water-soluble black ink cleans up with soap and water rather than solvents.
The instruction booklet walks you through fundamental techniques: transferring designs, safe carving practices, achieving even ink coverage, and pulling clean prints. You'll understand how blade angle affects cut depth and why proper brayer pressure matters for consistent results. Everything fits together as an actual printing system rather than random supplies, the block size matches beginner-appropriate projects, the ink quantity supports multiple printing sessions, and the cutter selection covers essential mark-making needs. Students gain hands-on experience with relief printing fundamentals, while experienced artists exploring new techniques get reliable tools without investing in specialized equipment they might not use regularly.
