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Which printing press for linocut ?

Linocut printing
The different printing presses
Print your linocuts with the back of a spoon

Using a baren to print linocuts
The baren is a Japanese tool that allows the transfer of inks on the paper by means of pressure on the paper.
The principle is the same as with the spoon except that the more traditional tool allows a wider contact area.
It will also be more suitable for thin papers than for heavy weights, although this is still possible.
On the other hand, depending on the paper and the ink used, it will be necessary to use printing presses for an optimal result.
Manual presses for printing
Halfway between the baren and the printing press, these tools can have different shapes and made of different materials.
We will find metal baren like the slama press with the possibility of adding discs around the handle to add pressure, different wooden baren or glass baren sometimes at exorbitant prices.
If you don't want to invest, you can use a glass ball like a paperweight or even a metal door wedge...
Any heavy, smooth object, or one with an anti-slip pad attached, will also work. So if you're just starting out with lino and don't want to break the bank, use your imagination for your first few tries.


Relief printing presses
Also known as a hand printing press, it will apply vertical pressure on two wooden blocks between which your engraved linoleum and paper are placed.
Like a paper press, you can adjust the pressure as needed. I made my own press with a simple principle that works very well.
If you like to make your own material like me, I encourage you to do the same.
Etching presses for linocut printing

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