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Shawkins
2025-09-06 17:39:24
I am used to working with linoleum blocks that have a firm backing like wood. These have rubber on both sides that can be etched, one side thicker than the other, and the center is black rubber that is flexible. I used the thick white side to carve the design into. This material held ink very well - a thin layer was easy to achieve and the print came out very even, the black areas being solid black. I used a traditional wood-backed block with the same ink on the same day, and was reminded of how easy it is to wind up with the blotchy look on the dark areas. So, if you like that level of texture/blotchiness, it may be harder to achieve with these flexible rubber pads. The fact that they are flexible allows for them to really sit fully on the paper, and when you press them, every area touches fully. It was a little bit harder to carefully set these on the paper, because of the flexibility, but I still got a good clean print every time. They rinsed off with warm water just as easily as the traditional wood-backed block. The last note I'd make is they are easier to carve than that brick colored rubber on the wood-backed blocks. They are a softer material. Overall - I'd say these are a great deal price-wise, I was able to achieve some awesome prints, and while they do have softer texture and greater flexibility than the wood-backed blocks, this caused no issue and may have had some advantages. They come individually wrapped and would stay clean if distributing to a class for example, or if you're using one at a time and storing the rest. Would definitely buy again.
Carley
2025-08-07 13:26:05
I got these because my wrists can’t handle the thickness of the linoleum that is mounted to MDF. The blocks hold the cuts surprisingly well, not crumbly like some others I’ve tried (pink speedball). My one complaint is that I wish the colors were flipped, so that you weren’t carving away white to reveal black, but you were carving away black material to reveal a white background underneath. It’s easier to see chatter that’s been inked up accidentally, it makes for cleaner prints and less time fussing right before you send it through the press.Overall good, I might repurchase. We’ll see how these next few prints go.
larry laxton
2025-07-17 19:20:34
exactly what I orderd
Maddie
2025-07-02 18:43:03
These blocks are wonderful. I have tried various kinds of the "easy carve" blocks and by far, these are my favorite. They are MUCH more firm than other easy carve blocks, such as the pink Speedball blocks, but still a cinch to carve. I found the black and white design to be extremely helpful.
Ben
2025-04-23 14:01:51
These are certainly a cool concept when it comes to basic linoleum carving. While these are my favorite for soft linoleum, I prefer something harder and more rigid. If soft is what you are looking for, then these are definitely the ones.
Sunniflutterby
2025-03-20 17:28:07
Easy to use, soft enough to carve without too much resistance but hard enough to allow for clear lines. Value is phenomenal comparatively, will purchase again
Placeholder
2024-12-21 13:52:52
My first try at linoleum block came out really good making Christmas cards. These blocks are very soft and fun if your not doing too much detail, the Lino is so soft it will chip easily. My first print unfortunately was thrown away because of that reason so be careful!!
Tamara Tina Nikoyan
2024-11-16 11:23:45
It was just what was needed for my daughter’s school project.
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