{"id":18163,"date":"2024-11-01T22:47:48","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T22:47:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hickmandesign.co.uk\/buy\/?post_type=product&p=18163"},"modified":"2026-10-23T11:20:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T11:20:42","slug":"essdee-lino-cutting-printing-kit","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/hickmandesign.co.uk\/buy\/art-boxes-kits\/essdee-lino-cutting-printing-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"Essdee – Lino Cutting & Printing Kit (23 Pieces)"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Essdee L5PKR is sold as a 23-piece kit for learning relief printing. Compare two carving materials, explore six cutter styles and hand-print with the baren. Black ink is included; add your own paper or card.<\/p>\n

What is included in the Essdee Lino Cutting & Printing Kit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Manufacturer-listed contents for Essdee L5PKR<\/caption>\n
Item<\/th>\nQuantity<\/th>\nSize or detail<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
SoftCut carving blocks<\/th>\n2<\/td>\n150 \u00d7 105 mm each<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Traditional lino blocks<\/th>\n2<\/td>\n178 \u00d7 127 mm each<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lino practice piece<\/th>\n1<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ink roller<\/th>\n1<\/td>\n100 mm wide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ink tray<\/th>\n1<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cutter handle<\/th>\n1<\/td>\nWith aluminium ferrule<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Standard lino cutters<\/th>\n5<\/td>\nNos. 1\u20135<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Safety lino cutter<\/th>\n1<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Safety hand guard<\/th>\n1<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MasterCut printing stamps<\/th>\n2<\/td>\nSelf-adhesive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Baren<\/th>\n1 set<\/td>\nBase and cap<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Premium block printing ink<\/th>\n1 tube<\/td>\n100 ml, black<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Instructions<\/th>\nIncluded<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Practical questions<\/h2>\n

Do I need a printing press?<\/h3>\n

No. Use the included baren to transfer your image by hand.<\/p>\n

Why does the kit include Lino and SoftCut?<\/h3>\n

SoftCut offers an easier-carving starting point; traditional lino feels firmer. Compare their handling and practise your cuts before making a design.<\/p>\n

Do I need to buy paper?<\/h3>\n

Yes. Paper or card is separate. Make a proof to check ink coverage before printing a batch.<\/p>\n

Can I make greeting cards?<\/h3>\n

Yes. Plan your image within the card front and check the block dimensions against your chosen card.<\/p>\n

Can I print on fabric?<\/h3>\n

Essdee advises against using the supplied standard ink on fabric: it is non-permanent and may smudge or wash out. Choose dedicated fabric ink and an appropriate fabric roller for textiles.<\/p>\n

How do I clean the equipment?<\/h3>\n

Roll excess ink onto waste paper, work in a little detergent, rinse with warm water and dry. Avoid solvents on the roller.<\/p>\n

Guides and next materials<\/h2>\n

Follow our step-by-step lino printing guide<\/a>. For later projects, add SoftCut blocks<\/a> or a primary colour water-based ink set<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Add blank cards & envelopes<\/h3>\n

The kit’s 150 \u00d7 105 mm SoftCut pieces can be used for a design on 115 \u00d7 170 mm folded cards with envelopes<\/a>, leaving a narrow border when the 105 mm edge runs across the card. The larger 178 \u00d7 127 mm lino blocks exceed this finished front, so plan a smaller printed motif within the card panel.<\/p>\n

Compare other blank cards and envelopes<\/a>, check your image size and test one card before printing a batch. Card packs are purchased separately from this kit.<\/p>\n

Compare other kits and tools<\/h3>\n

See the Essdee Fabric Printing Kit<\/a>, Essdee Kids Lino Cutter Set<\/a>, ink rollers<\/a> and Essdee Bench Hook<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Compare Speedball Deluxe<\/a>, Speedball Super Value<\/a> and Zieler lino printing kits<\/a>, or explore the Japanese Woodblock Printmaking Kit<\/a> and Flexcut carving set<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"