Ball Bearing Baren

Ball Bearing BarenThis ball bearing baren can be used instead of a press for relief printing. Can be used for both oil based inks and Japanese woodcut. Used by many printmakers for up to A2 prints! With more ball bearings than others on the market (our last count was 614!) this baren has smooth movement and requires little effort. Made from acrylic resin, integrally moulded with a handle on the back. Especially good for thin papers and fine detail. Ideally, use with a

EP2412 - Compressed Wool Backing - 24" x 11"

A very small amount is needed: just 3% Airfix to 97% paint (roughly 1 teaspoon will fix 2 pints of paint)

Can be used with any lino cutter

if you prefer a stiffer ink we would recommend modifying Mag Mix

unlike other brands

Shims of leather or cardboard can be placed under the spindles thus providing more flexibility during printing

The kit contains 1 x V

Sosaku Bake Japanese Inking Brush

L9/5 = shallow curve

The press is upper roller driven

Good quality Japanese cutting tools suitable for woodcut and linocut

Unfortunately we are unable to post custom screens outside of mainland UK