Essdee Softcut Printing Block 30cm x 20cm 2 Pack
Rated 4 out of
5
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JosieT from
Easy to carve, good size, unsure of ingredients
I do love working on this medium - it is much smoother to use than traditional lino, easy to get sweeping curves and fine detail. It prints very well and can be used again immediately after washing as it dries completely with a cloth. The only problem I have is that I do not know what the material actually is - I assume it must be a plastic so the small pieces carved off are an environmental issue. I keep these in a jar ready to use in mixed media work.
Date published: 2020-03-13
Rated 5 out of
5
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Jess1891 from
Perfect for linocuts
I brought this for my exam to do a reduction linocut print and it was so much easier to cut than ordinary lino which was a major bonus for me as I’m not the strongest person. The ease of cutting definitely cut down the time I spent on it. It was really good quality and didn’t crumble like normal lino can sometimes and it was honestly so lovely to work with. It had a funny smell when you opened the packet but you quickly get used to it and it becomes more like white spirit for oil painters; a pleasant background smell.
Couldn’t fault it really. Absolutely perfect for the job and would be great for any novice printers as it’s so easy to work with and I don’t think my cuts will be crumbling or hardening anytime soon. It also has a rough texture on one side of the sheet so it doesn’t slide around on your desk constantly! All in all, would absolutely recommend to any linocutter
Date published: 2021-07-03
Rated 5 out of
5
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Cesca1997 from
So easy to use!
So much easier to use that lino, yet still just as effective and durable. It can be a bit easier to make a mistake as it's softer, but a little bit of glue solves everything. Great for those just starting out with block printing.
Date published: 2021-09-24
Rated 5 out of
5
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SouthDevonDave from
Larger size - larger projects.
Enjoying learning lots about lino it as a project, and ready to tackle a larger image. These look really good value and being a bit softer than other materials, might give me better flexibility for trying new ideas.
Date published: 2020-07-18
Rated 5 out of
5
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Salshutt from
Easy to use
First time using this, always used firmer grey lino before, this is doo much easier to use, quicker. And size means I could cut it to different sizes to USD if I'm not doing a large print
Date published: 2019-07-27
Rated 5 out of
5
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MrsPower from
Easy to carve, good results.
I prefer this lino to my usual Hessian backed lino as it's easy to carve. I have osteoarthritis in my thumb and this lino is a lot easier for me to use.
Date published: 2020-08-16
Rated 5 out of
5
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plumber67 from
lino cuts
I find this perfect for doing my lino cuts . As it is easy to use and you can do quite fine lines when cutting you image .
Date published: 2022-07-11
Rated 5 out of
5
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Peter128 from
Great quality product
Does what it says on the packet - very easy to cut. Large size means I can cut the sheets to the exact dimensions I want.
Date published: 2021-11-03
