Description
Professional Lino Printing Kit by Hickman Design
A Complete Premium Set for Lino Printing Artists
The Professional Lino Printing Kit by Hickman Design is a curated selection of the finest lino printing tools and materials, ideal for anyone ready to move beyond beginner-level kits. Every component has been handpicked for its performance, quality, and longevity, giving artists a professional foundation to produce crisp, detailed prints at home or in the studio. Whether you’re buying this as a thoughtful gift or as an investment in your own creative practice, it’s a kit that delivers precision, reliability, and creative freedom.
What’s Included in the Kit
Steel Registration Pins for Printmaking by Hickman Design (£18)
A cornerstone of professional printmaking, these stainless-steel registration pins allow perfect alignment for multi-layered or multi-colour prints. Designed by Hickman Design, they ensure that each layer of your lino print lines up consistently — essential for precision printing and professional results. Built from durable steel, they’re engineered for repeated use, offering a cleaner, faster workflow compared to makeshift registration systems.
Power Grip Japanese Wood / Lino Carving Chisel Set (x5) (£35)
Renowned for their craftsmanship, Power Grip chisels are made in Japan and designed for effortless, precise carving. Each chisel features a razor-sharp, high-carbon steel blade fitted into an ergonomic wooden handle that sits comfortably in the hand. The set includes a range of profiles (U and V gouges) suited for carving fine lines, shaping textures, and removing larger areas of lino or woodblock with control. Perfect for both beginners and experienced carvers who appreciate reliability and balance.
A5 Grey Lino Sheets & Blocks (x5 Sheets) (£11.70)
These A5 grey lino sheets offer the perfect balance of firmness and flexibility. Backed with hessian for extra strength, they hold detail beautifully and withstand repeated print runs. The surface carves cleanly without crumbling, making them ideal for fine detail or bold design work alike. The A5 format is perfect for experimenting with compositions while being small enough to handle easily in a home setup.
Japanese Plastic Printmaking Baren (£6.50)
This lightweight plastic baren is a traditional Japanese tool used to hand-burnish prints. Made from durable plastic, it distributes pressure evenly across the back of your paper, ensuring consistent ink transfer from block to print. Its smooth surface helps achieve sharp impressions without smudging or patchiness — perfect for lino and woodblock printing.
Japanese Soft Rubber Lino Ink Roller Brayer – 60 Shore – 50mm (£45)
A premium-quality 50mm soft rubber brayer made in Japan, this roller delivers an even layer of ink with minimal effort. The 60 Shore rubber offers the perfect softness for relief printing, gripping the surface of the lino without slipping. The sturdy metal frame and smooth handle give artists precision control, ensuring a clean, balanced ink application every time.
Cranfield Caligo Safe Wash Relief Lino Printing Ink – 75ml Tube (Black) (£9.36)
This professional-grade lino printing ink from Cranfield’s renowned Safe Wash range offers deep, rich black tones and a smooth, consistent texture. It’s oil-based for excellent coverage and detail retention, yet it cleans up easily with soap and water — no solvents required. Highly pigmented and lightfast, it provides crisp impressions on paper while remaining kind to both artists and the environment.
Fabriano Accademia Drawing Paper – 120gsm – A4 – 200 Sheets (£12.60)
A versatile, Italian-made paper ideal for hand printmaking, Fabriano Accademia is acid-free and lightly textured, offering excellent ink adhesion and clean detail. Its 120gsm weight strikes a perfect balance — thick enough to handle ink without warping, yet thin enough to transfer detail accurately. It’s ideal for proofing, practice prints, or finished artworks.
Ink Tray (£3.50)
A simple yet essential part of every printmaker’s toolkit, this ink tray provides a clean, flat surface for rolling out ink evenly before application. Its smooth surface ensures consistent ink distribution across the brayer and block, making setup and clean-up quick and efficient.
A Gift of Quality for Aspiring Printmakers
This Professional Lino Printing Kit represents the best of both tradition and innovation — combining Japanese precision, British design, and European craftsmanship. It’s the perfect upgrade for beginners looking to expand their toolkit or as a premium gift for anyone passionate about printmaking.
With every tool selected for reliability, feel, and finish, this Hickman Design kit provides everything you need to create professional-quality lino prints — from the first carve to the final pull.
