Printing Blocks

Softer only as compared to hard maple, these soft maple blocks are a good substitute when a hardwood of moderate density is called for. Soft maple is slightly easier to work with, and won’t dull cutting edges as quickly. The 5/16" thick blocks can be carved on both sides.

Made from high-quality 1/4" Baltic Birch plywood, these wood printing blocks are sanded smooth and ready to use. Baltic Birch is free of voids and knots. The blocks have two usable sides. Made in the USA.

A phenomenal surface for rubber stamping and mixed media, Ampersand Stampbord features a wood backing and absorbent clay surface that grabs the ink from rubber stamps, leaving a clean, pristine image without smearing.

Produces finely detailed, sharp, clear prints. Easy to carve. Available unmounted (1/8" thick) by the square foot, in pre-cut pieces (up to 18 x 18"), by the roll, or mounted on blocks (7/8" thick).

Working with traditional lino tools, Easy-To-Cut cuts beautifully, leaving smooth, clean edges. Its shelf life can be up to ten times longer than that of traditional linoleum.

The original soft printmaking material. Easy to carve thickness (3/8"). Both sides can be carved. The 4" × 5-5/8" size is used for greeting cards and note cards. Cut smaller squares for rubber stamping (water-based inks).

Formica blocks provide a firm, solid backing, while the hard, polished surface allows for deep, smooth cuts. Blocks are 3/4" (18 mm) thick.

It's softer and easier to carve — but maintains all of the qualities of traditional "Battleship" linoleum. The fine textured surface produces sharp, clear prints and won't distort when subjected to hight pressure in the printmaking press.

Created by fusing a thin layer of a traditional gray carving block to a thicker white block, Blick Readycut allows artists to simply carve away the gray layer to reveal the white — and instantly see how their image will look printed.

An ideal surface for students and teachers to practice on, Blick Wonder-Cut Linoleum offers softness and consistency with no slippage. It is easier to cut than our softer Golden-Cut, yet holds sharp lines with no crumbles, for clear, sharp prints.

Because they're made of clear PVC, Blüm Clear Printmaking Blocks can be placed directly over drawings or photos for reference. The PVC is softer than other materials and allows for crisp, clean, accurate cuts.

Essdee SoftCut discs have a sticky side so they can be held steady on a flat surface for cutting and then placed onto the face of the baren for stamping. Simply wipe the discs clean and place the protective silicone cover back onto the sticky side for storage.

Transparent, durable, flexible, and non-porous, Grafix Impress Monoprint Plates are used to create unique prints by applying paint, using stencils, tracing, or removing ink. Drypoint and collage techniques are also possible with these multipurpose plates, which are made from flexible Dura-Lar .030

Gyotaku means "print fish" in Japanese. Apply block printing ink directly onto rubber fish replica with a foam brayer or brush. Place printmaking paper over fish, rub, then print. 4 and 9 different fish in sets.

Made of 100% recycled materials, Inovart Eco Karve Printing Plates are a non-toxic, latex-free, environmentally friendly alternative to conventional printing plates. It's easy to carve and renders sharp, crisp, clean lines. Each printing plate measures 3/8" thick so both sides can be used.

Sensitive surface takes impressions made by pencil, stick or other object to make printing textures (no need for sharp tools). Use water-based inks to produce sharp prints on any paper. Sizes to 12 x 18".

Printfoam is a soft but dense foam material that easily accepts impressions made by pencils, wood styluses, and other tools. Printfoam with Adhesive Back has the same qualities as Printfoam, but it has a self-adhesive backing for easy mounting onto cardboard.

This printing plate has a special repositionable adhesive that keeps it from slipping! The soft synthetic material has a smooth easy cutting surface, drawings are easy to read on the white surface. Soft enough to cut into different shapes with scissors.

Same great 1/8" thick, soft cutting surface as the Smooth-Cut plate, mounted on a lightweight, high-density 1" thick polystyrene block. The white surface makes seeing your drawing easy, and leaves crisp, clean edges when cut with traditional lino tools.

These life-size rubber replicas are cast from actual leaves to create realistic impressions for countless applications. Plus they are a great classroom tool for stimulating discussions about biodiversity and nature printing in general.

Use MOO Carve Carving Blocks for stamp carving, printmaking, and any other applications where you'd normally use linoleum. They're a neutral light gray color that's easy to work with, and the thickness allows for deep-carve cutting on either one or both sides of the block.

Block printing made easy! Because you can see through it, Clear Carve Linoleum can be placed directly over drawings or photos, eliminating the need for image transfer. It cuts like butter, with clean edges, and is easier to carve than traditional battleship linoleum.

Carve clean edges in all your designs — including curves and tight corners — on Richeson Unmounted Easy-to-Cut Linoleum. The linoleum cuts like butter, and it's double-sided. Plus, it has a longer shelf life than traditional linoleum, so it will stay workable for a long time.

Kids don't need to use any sharp tools when they use Scratch-Foam board! A pencil, lollipop stick, or ball-point pen "cuts" a block with ease. This soft surface printing board is an economical, easy-to-use way to produce simple, yet effective prints.

The Silhouette Mint allows you to create the perfect stamp using your own custom images (even photos) and any font on your computer. Simply connect the Mint to your PC or Mac and use the included Mint Studio software to design your project.

Rubber material for stamping. Cuts with little force, using any tools. No bench hook needed. Block thickness (1/4") allows both sides to be cut (providing 2 printing surfaces). For water-base inks only.

Speedy Carve is a revolutionary pink eraser-like material that makes carving a breeze! It's flexible, durable, and will not crack, crumble, or break. Use it to easily transfer images from inkjet printers, clip art, and newspapers.

Great for beginners, printmakers, and stamp carvers, Speedball Speedy-Cut Carving Blocks are high-density rubber blocks that are quick and easy to carve.

The super-soft, blue, eraser-like material of Speedy-Cut Easy is even easier to carve than regular Speedy-Cut! This makes it even smoother and safer to use, especially for students and novice printers. Flexible and durable, it will not crack, crumble, or break.

Speedball Unmounted Linoleum Printing Blocks feature superior-quality linoleum for a fine, flat surface. They reproduce sharp, clear artwork without gaps or hollows. The linoleum is a smoky tan color. The surface provides a cutting depth of 1/8". Sold in unmounted pre-cut pieces.

Create unique signs, block prints, and more with Walnut Hollow Basswood Panels. They have no pitch or grain to interfere with finishing techniques. Basswood is soft and lightweight, making it ideal for carving and woodburning.

Mix and match these printing plates to create unlimited designs. Compatible with the We R Memory Keepers Evolution Machine.