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A traditional plywood for Japanese woodblock printing<\/h3>\n

The Economy Shina Japanese Plywood (300\u00d7450mm, 4mm thick)<\/strong> is the material of choice in Japan for Mokuhanga<\/strong>, the traditional water-based woodblock printing method. Constructed with a shina veneer<\/strong> over a lauan wood core<\/strong>, it provides a balance of responsiveness, affordability, and reliability for printmakers.<\/p>\n

Sustainable and fine-grained<\/h3>\n

Shina (Tilia Japonica<\/em>), grown in the colder northern regions of Japan, is valued for its fine and almost imperceptible grain<\/strong>. This quality makes it particularly suitable for designs requiring clean lines and detailed carving, as the grain does not interfere with the image.<\/p>\n

Carving performance and versatility<\/h3>\n
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    Soft and easy to cut<\/strong> \u2013 Excellent for beginners and professionals alike.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Holds detail<\/strong> \u2013 Produces sharp edges with minimal splintering.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Ink compatibility<\/strong> \u2013 Suitable for Mokuhanga water-based pigments<\/strong> and oil-based inks<\/strong> used in Western relief printing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Tool friendly<\/strong> \u2013 Works well with Japanese carving knives, chisels, and Western gouges.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    A natural material with character<\/h3>\n

    As with all plywoods, internal voids may occur<\/strong>. These can be identified by holding the board against a strong light, helping artists to plan their carving around any natural imperfections.<\/p>\n

    Product details<\/h3>\n
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      Dimensions:<\/strong> 300 \u00d7 450 mm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Thickness:<\/strong> 4 mm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Priming:<\/strong> Unprimed \u2013 ready for carving and printing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Core:<\/strong> Lauan wood with shina veneer<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      A trusted choice for printmakers<\/h3>\n

      Favoured by artists worldwide, Economy Shina Japanese Plywood<\/strong> delivers a reliable and easy-to-carve surface for both traditional Japanese Mokuhanga<\/strong> and contemporary Western woodcut methods. Its soft, fine-grained structure makes it a versatile choice for anyone seeking precision and clarity in relief printmaking.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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      • Traditional Japanese Plywood<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Shina veneer with lauan wood core, widely used for Mokuhanga (water-based woodblock printing).<\/li>\n
      • Sustainable Timber<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Made from\u00a0Tilia Japonica<\/em>, renowned for its fine, almost invisible grain.<\/li>\n
      • Easy to Carve<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Soft surface that holds sharp edges and intricate detail.<\/li>\n
      • Versatile for Printmaking<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Works with both water-based Mokuhanga inks and oil-based Western woodcut techniques.<\/li>\n
      • Natural Variations<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 May include internal voids; visible when held to strong light for design planning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":36271,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[249,63,152,153],"product_tag":[247,248],"class_list":["post-33802","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-wood-blocks","product_cat-equipment","product_cat-japanese-printmaking-tools","product_cat-woodblock-printing-tools-supplies","product_tag-beginner","product_tag-intermediate","product_shipping_class-small-parcel","pa_country-japan","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"yoast_head":"\nEconomy Shina - Japanese Plywood - 4mm Thickness - 300x450mm - Hickman Design<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Buy Economy Shina - Japanese Plywood - 4mm Thickness - 300x450mm Online Today - Free UK Wide Shipping Over \u00a340\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/hickmandesign.co.uk\/buy\/equipment\/japanese-printmaking-tools\/wood-blocks\/economy-shina-japanese-plywood-4mm-thickness-300x450mm\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Economy Shina - 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