This printmaking kit is my premium option, suitable for a complete beginner or somebody who wants to invest in a good set of quality equipment to complete several projects. This kit can be a base on which to add further equipment & materials.
As an Artist myself I use these items in my own Printwork. I’m Catherine an Artist based in Liverpool UK where I also teach in person workshops. I put together this kit along with written step by step instructions, design templates and a series of video tutorials which range from very basic to more advanced techniques. I offer a range of printing kits to suit every budget. No matter which kit you choose, each gives you a good starting point from which you can decide if you enjoy it! Hopefully you will fall in love, it's super easy to get great results!
Warning - its addictive!!
You will get mindfully lost in the cutting process and feel uplifted when you come to working with the sumptuous printing inks. For a complete beginner, set aside an hour to cut the lino & another hour for printing, enough time to complete a small print project.
All my kits are put together by myself & 2 local artist friends. Together in my art studio, we unpack deliveries, check everything is clean & working, carefully wrap & package stamping by hand as we go. I am keen to keep a 'handmade' feel to my kits, the same as with my artwork & workshops.
The great thing about lino printing is that you can learn at your own pace, make it as easy or difficult as you like. Such a beautiful process made popular by Matisse & Picasso due to its simplicity. Please visit my video channel to meet me in person & check out the free tutorial videos.
www.Youtube.com/c/CatherineCarmyllie
KIT includes 18 items:
1) inking tray in white - space to roll out 2/3 colours approx A4 size - wash clean soapy water.
2) set of 2 rollers (brayer) 6cm rubber specifically for lino print can use with other crafts - Essdee UK brand
3) lino sheet pale grey, traditional hessian back Essdee brand size A6
4) lino sheet dark grey colour mid density size A6
5) lino blue - soft/easy cut size A6.... try out these 3 different types!
6) lino cut tool handle, comfortable shape with 5 different blades Uk made brand Essdee.
7) a mark making exercise sheet to help you get started, I offer a free online video demonstration, you can cut along with me or watch and learn before you begin
8) artist palette knife (spatula) to move ink from tins to inking tray
9) pack of 10 bright white card blanks 6x6inch (15cm) with envelopes - use as greetings cards or cut in half to use as prints to frame
10) tracing paper to transfer designs from sketch paper to lino using a pencil
11) Step by step written guide, full instructions with handy tips!! or alternative is to watch my videos....
12) 30ml ink - colour 1
13) 30ml ink - colour 2
14) 30ml ink colour 3
15) 30ml ink colour 4
16) template Lighthouse
17) template - Midnight garden & Terry Turtle
18) template - Twin moons
This kit makes a great gift and comes in a sturdy box with tissue wrap items. You can select full gift wrap at checkout if it's a gift. We love to hand write personal gift messages with any text you can give me in the order comment box at checkout.
WHY BUY ME......
- If you have the budget for this kit, it is really our best option to get started. The rollers and cutting tool are made by Uk brand Essdee who specialise in printing supplies.
- The choice of colours cannot be found anywhere! Unlike kits which include a large tube of a single colour, here you can try out 4 or more
- Most kits don't provide 2 rollers - this one does!! You might keep a roller clean to rub over the back of your design or you might want to use 2 colours at the same time! Or there might be 2 of you learning to print together. Add an extra handle from my shop and share this kit between 2 people.
For ink colours I have set up popular combinations however if you prefer to customise your colours pls select CHOOSE MY OWN and message me directly, or add a comment at checkout.
Colours available:
Simply Black
Chalk White
Emerald Green (a bright fresh grass green)
True Blue (a bright ultra-marine)
Canary Yellow (a bright daisy yellow)
Chilli Red (a full vibrant red)
Forest Green (a dark shade popular for botanical prints, mixes great with blues)
Pea Green (a paler more fresh green)
Turquoise (like the gem stone a slightly green shade of cyan)
Midnight Blue (a dark navy or prussian/indigo shade)
Vintage teal (a dark rich green/blue shade)
Iris Purple (a bright shade like violets)
Mustard (just like Dijon! - ochre or dirty yellow great for landscapes)
Burnt Sienna (a warm earthy mid brown)
Espresso (dark chocolate good for animal prints)
Pumpkin orange (zesty & juicy)
Minty Green
Pink Clay
Good as gold - metallic
Sassy silver - metallic
Copper bronze - metallic
Metallic green
UPGRADE OPTIONS:
Please find these in the drop down menu:
Add a couple more ink colours (message me please with colour choice)
Add a bamboo baren
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/962169335/bamboo-baren-for-lino-printing-natural?
Add 4 pieces A5 LOKTA paper handmade in Nepal at 85g weight it's great to print with.
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1077512911/handmade-lokta-paper-natural-from-nepal?