Relief Printmaking

Tools & Materials

• Rollers & brayers (up to a 26” roll out)

• Ink modifiers (#00 through #5 plate oil, tack reducer, magnesium carbonate)

• Nitrile gloves

• Cleaners and solvents: mineral spirits, mineral oil, simple green

• Newsprint

• See Facilities for a full list of equipment

Limited quantities available for learning purposes:

• Caving tools (V- and U-gouges)

• Sharpening stones and 3-in-1 oil

• Birch plywood

• 3”x 5” linoleum

• Tracing paper

• Transfer paper

Artists attending independent print sessions are asked to provide their own tools and supplies.

Ink

• $3/ounce for Gamblin, Hanco, and Cranfield inks

• or bring your own ink

Paper

• $1/sheet for Fabriano Rosapina (7×8”)

• $5/sheet for Fabriano Rosapina (20×27”)

• or bring your own paper

Bring Your Own / Suggested Packing List

• Wood or linoleum block(s)

• Carving tools

• Tracing and Transfer paper

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