Economy Shina – Japanese Plywood – 4mm Thickness – 225x300mm
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- Traditional Japanese Plywood – Shina veneer with lauan wood core, widely used for Mokuhanga (water-based woodblock printing).
- Sustainable Timber – Made from Tilia Japonica, prized for its fine, almost invisible grain.
- Easy to Carve – Soft, responsive surface that holds detail and sharp edges.
- Versatile for Printmaking – Works with both water-based Mokuhanga inks and oil-based Western-style tools.
- Natural Variations – May contain small internal voids, visible under strong light for careful planning.
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Francesco D'Angelo
2 weeks ago
Spoilt for choice when it comes to art supplies, and orders were packed with care. Great customer service too.
Kirsty Starmer
1 month ago
Great, high quality printing products that arrived quickly.
Janet Thompson
1 month ago
Absolutely great service, with personal contact to clarify short delay in shipping. Worth the wait for quality of the tools. Really happy with my order and will definitely go back when I need anything else.
Teresa Sleet
2 months ago
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Disneyaddictforlife
2 months ago
I absolutely love my new registration board, I’ve tried making my own in the past but nothing ever compares. I’m already looking into more products.
Monique
3 months ago
Incredible customer support! I ordered registration pins & tabs. The tabs are thick and really nice while the pins are strong, but elegantly thin and crafted really well. I’m thrilled to have them in my toolkit.
Sian Sykes
4 months ago
A wonderful experience from start to finish. Hickman Design has a fantastic range of printmaking supplies, and I was delighted with the quality of the Essdee lino sheets and Japanese rubber brayer I ordered.
The service was incredibly speedy, delivery was quick, and everything was carefully packaged with obvious care and attention. It’s always lovely to support a business that clearly values both its products and its customers.
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5 months ago
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Glynis
6 months ago
I found Hickman Designs via another printmaker online as they mentioned a new sharpening tool set they had discovered. I was fed up with paying to have my tools sharpened and as she mentioned she had purchased the EZ Care set from Hickman who were new to me I clicked on their website. Whilst ordering the sharpening set I found an amazing pair of Skull Scissors which I had to have along with some Cranfield safe wash printing ink. Hickson delivered free and quickly and I was really pleased with how the sharpening set worked especially as it will save me money. Will definitely use Hickman Designs again.
EMJ Hoskinson
1 year ago
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Brad Cheek
1 year ago
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Pat Marriage
1 year ago
My orders arrived promptly and safely. I was very pleased with the Caligo safe wash ink and Esdee lino that I bought.
ian morris
1 year ago
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1 year ago
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1 year ago
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1 year ago
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1 year ago
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1 year ago
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H Gregg
2 years ago
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3 years ago
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Joseph Bell
3 years ago
I've been wanting to have a go at screen printing for a while and this little starter kit was perfect. Good price and quick delivery - thank you.
Kathrina Wainstok
3 years ago
Bought some lino printing bits from here. Perfectly packaged, arrived undamaged, prompt and actually helped with some advice on some new techniques. The more specialist tools really made a difference to my work.
Jordan Lewis
3 years ago
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3 years ago
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Martin Page
3 years ago
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Phil
8 years ago
Awesome work, highly recommend!
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Product details.
A traditional plywood for Japanese woodblock printing
The Economy Shina Japanese Plywood (225×300mm, 4mm thick) is one of the most widely used surfaces in Japan for Mokuhanga, the traditional water-based woodblock printing method. Combining a shina veneer with a lauan wood core, it offers a lightweight, affordable and highly responsive material for printmakers of all levels.
Sustainable and fine-grained
Sourced from Tilia Japonica, a sustainable timber grown in colder regions of Japan, shina is valued for its fine, almost imperceptible grain. This allows artists to carve with precision, free from distracting textures, making it especially suited for work that requires crisp edges, smooth lines, and detailed imagery.
Carving performance and versatility
- Soft and easy to cut – User-friendly for beginners, while offering the control professionals need.
- Sharp and clean results – Holds edges without splintering or tearing.
- Ink compatibility – Ideal for Mokuhanga water-based pigments as well as oil-based inks.
- Tool friendly – Suitable for Japanese carving tools and Western-style gouges alike.
A natural material with character
As with all natural plywoods, internal voids may be present. By holding the board against a strong light, these can be located before carving, allowing artists to plan their designs with confidence and avoid interruptions to their work.
Product details
- Dimensions: 225 × 300 mm
- Thickness: 4 mm
- Depth: 3 mm
- Priming: Unprimed – ready to use
- Weight: 0.109 kg
A trusted choice for printmakers
From traditional Japanese Mokuhanga to bold Western woodcut styles, the Economy Shina Japanese Plywood provides a reliable, sustainable, and artist-friendly surface. Its balance of softness and strength makes it a favourite among both students and professional printmakers worldwide.
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