Best Relief Printing Linoleum Cutters
1 Speedball Linoleum Cutter – 5 Assorted Lino Cutters Includes Plastic Storage Handle, Made in the USA
The Speedball Linoleum Cutter Assortment set contains one, red lino handle and one each of linoleum cutters 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6. ASSORTED SIZES – This linoleum cutter kit contains (1) each of the following: #1, #2, #3, #5, #6 lino cutters. MADE IN THE USA – The Speedball Linoleum Cutter Assortment #1 is designed and made in the USA.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The blade comes loose repeatedly and requires tightening too often!"
"Great little kit that holds onto all the pieces you need to use it."
"This craft tool was useful when my son needed a more hands-on, fun and creative thing to do while we were traveling."
"I’m a beginner at making stamps and this is just what I needed."
"The blades fit perfectly into the handle for easy storage and its easy to hold in your hand."
"Carves well and is nice and compact."
"The tools do not stay in that well, it wobbles when it is in use."
"UPDATE 12/2017: Two and a half years after my negative review above (after which I purchased a second-hand Speedball cutter on eBay that worked fine), I received an email from Speedball customer service apologizing for the belated outreach and offering to make good on my purchase."
This linoleum tool set contains one red lino handle, one blue lino handle and one of each of the linoleum cutters 1, 2, 3, 5, 6. Linoleum cutter assortment ideal for carving linoleum, Speedy Cut™, Speedy Carve™, other hard and soft substrates, good for detailed pumpkin carvings.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I though it would have two sets of tips to go with the two handles, but it dpesn't."
"I bought this set because the price was right for a first time user."
"Needed to buy some more nibs and handles for a printmaking class I held and these guys are great."
"The handle is a lot lighter or thinner vs the speedball handle that is burgundy."
"Some students had trouble fitting blades into the chuck."
"Bought for making homemade rubber stamps (all the blogs/books recommended Speedball brand)- love that there are two handles so I don't have to keep switching back and forth between tips."
"Love at first carve!"
Finest quality steel. Professional quality cutting edges.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The cutter handle is great but the blades are cheap and thin."
"Although I received similar contents - the tool + blades, I received a red one in a box with no wrapping, giving the impression it had been used or opened before."
"Fast shipping an drew great quality."
"This is my second purchase of the Speedball Lino Cutter."
"I bought this to carve my pumpkins during Halloween."
"Perfect for cutting linoleum blocks."
"The blades do not fit in the socket at the right angle and the screw to change blades just makes the whole thing come apart."
Best Relief Printing Linoleum
This linoleum block comes mounted on ¾ inch MDF board for your convenience. You can use oil-based or water-soluble inks on these carving blocks. PREMIUM LINO BLOCK– The fine, flat surface on the Speedball Linoleum Block will reproduce clear and sharp artwork. SMOKY TAN COLOR – The linoleum is a smoky tan color which is easy on the eyes during extended carving and easily accepts pencil transfers.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"You can achieve really lovely detail, and they carve pretty much exactly the same as battleship gray linoleum."
"I'm still learning how to use this medium effectively, so far I've had some pretty good success."
"The biggest complaint I have is that the sticker that comes on the wood is wrapped around the lower part of the wood so it leaves sticky residue on both sides."
"excellent price point for a large block, no damage and easy to cut with a circular saw."
"This cute little block was the perfect size for my small lotus flower design!"
"Got one of these to practice print making."
"Good product for my needs."
"These blocks are great, I was recommended to used these in my printmaking course and I have bought some of my own to use after the class ended."
Best Relief Printing Brayers
When you are done with your project you can clean the roller off with soap and warm water and wipe down with a paper towel or washcloth. The Speedball Deluxe Soft Rubber Brayer is proudly made in the USA and is a popular choice to use in school and at home. SOFT RUBBER BRAYER – This 6 inch soft brayer is ideal for all types of block printing. QUICK, EASY CLEAN – Clean the roller off with soap and warm water.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Item arrived as promise and it is as advertised."
"Nice, sturdy brayer with metal brace and handle and rubber roller."
"Bought this brayer to try my hand at block printing, and it works great!"
"ALL GOOD, NO VENDOR PROBLEMS, PRODUCT IS GREAT & AS DEDCRIBED."
"Great quality product I use it to smear glue on my wood haha not that would but it does a great job and it cleans up EZ."
"It rolls easily."
"Roll is smooth and reliable."
"I use this for spreading glue on wood working projects."