Pigment info: PB15:4Series 34oz (118ml) squeeze bottleAkua Liquid Pigment was originally developed for monotype printmaking, but it can also used for other techniques such as Japanese woodcut and painting on paper. The Liquid Pigment contains no chalk, fillers dryers or polymers and the addition of honey give the colours a brilliant, vibrant appearance that dry with a luminous finish. It has a slow drying formula which will allow for an extended working time to create images on a monotype plate. It is thick in consistency which is perfect for both additive and reductive monotype techniques. It can be mixed into Akua Intaglio Inks or the Transparent Base to create new colours, it can also be printed on top or beneath Akua Intaglio inks for multi-plate overlays. All colours are lightfast. The Liquid Pigment is rolled directly onto the plate rather than transferring the ink from a separate slab, saving time and money. The pigment can easily be modified to adjust the sheen, thickness and transparency. It prints beautifully on dry paper as it stays wet on the plate, eliminating the need for prior soaking, blotting, flattening and drying. Where the paper will not stretch or shrink, this means that your print will be registered perfectly. The pigment cleans up easily with just water and a rag. As there are no suspension agents added, pigment can settle at the bottom of the bottle. There is a mixing ball enclosed in the squeeze bottle to allow you to easily mix the pigment.

Akua Intaglio Ink was originally formulated for intaglio printmaking, however this ink can also be applied with a brayer for relief printmaking, monotype, and collagraphs; and it will print from any plastic, wood, linoleum or metal plate. It is a soy based ink which is made with high quality lightfast pigments. The inks have a thick consistency with minimal water content and contain no toxic driers - this means a longer working time. The ink cleans up easily with a dry rag followed by soap and water. Inexpensive liquid dish detergent can be used. Never use toxic solvents. Prints can be re-soaked immediately after printing if handled carefully. Once the print is dry, Akua Intaglio is permanent. Ink will never skin or harden in the jar or the ink slab, meaning minimal ink is wasted. Wiping the plate with Akua Intaglio is easier than wiping oil-based ink, meaning you need to spend less time cleaning up.

Akua Intaglio Ink was originally formulated for intaglio printmaking, however this ink can also be applied with a brayer for relief printmaking, monotype, and collagraphs; and it will print from any plastic, wood, linoleum or metal plate. It is a soy based ink which is made with high quality lightfast pigments. The inks have a thick consistency with minimal water content and contain no toxic driers - this means a longer working time. The ink cleans up easily with a dry rag followed by soap and water. Inexpensive liquid dish detergent can be used. Never use toxic solvents. Prints can be re-soaked immediately after printing if handled carefully. Once the print is dry, Akua Intaglio is permanent. Ink will never skin or harden in the jar or the ink slab, meaning minimal ink is wasted. Wiping the plate with Akua Intaglio is easier than wiping oil-based ink, meaning you need to spend less time cleaning up.

This tool is used to prepare metal plates for mezzotints. By repeatedly working the tool over the surface of the plate in a rocking motion, the printmaker can create a smooth carpet of burrs, which will hold ink and show up as a dark area when the plate is printed. This rough surface can then be smoothed with a scraper or burnisher, which will lighten the print in those areas.EC Lyons rockers are known world wide as the finest mezzotint rockers available. Lyons rockers have handles of stained birch and a tool surface of high carbon tool steel. The density of teeth for a rocker is measured in LPI or 'tooth count', a measure of the number of lines per inch on the cutting face of the tool. This is a fine gauge rocker with a 1.5 inch blade and a tooth count of 65.Please take care when using this tool near the edge of your plates, as unless you have bevelled the edge of the plate it is possible that the tool may slip off or be damaged by the sharp edge.

This tool is used to prepare metal plates for mezzotints. By repeatedly working the tool over the surface of the plate in a rocking motion, the printmaker can create a smooth carpet of burrs, which will hold ink and show up as a dark area when the plate is printed. This rough surface can then be smoothed with a scraper or burnisher, which will lighten the print in those areas.EC Lyons rockers are known world wide as the finest mezzotint rockers available. Lyons rockers have handles of stained birch and a tool surface of high carbon tool steel. The density of teeth for a rocker is measured in LPI or 'tooth count', a measure of the number of lines per inch on the cutting face of the tool. This is a fine gauge rocker with a 1.5 inch blade and a tooth count of 100.Please take care when using this tool near the edge of your plates, as unless you have bevelled the edge of the plate it is possible that the tool may slip off or be damaged by the sharp edge.

Lozenge Gravers are used by wood engravers and copper engravers. The face of the tool is lozenge-shaped and will cut a line deeper than it is wide.

This tool was made from high carbon tool steel in the United States by E.C. Lyons. It is supplied factory-sharp, but it has not been honed to a fine edge.

Please note, engraving tools are known by different names in the U.K. and the United States. Lozenge Gravers are known as 'Lozenge Burins' in the U.S.A.

Wood engravers use Square Scorpers to create incisions on the surface of woodblocks. As woodblocks are inked with a roller, these incisions do not receive ink, and therefore show up white in the final print. Because the tip of a Scorper is flat, rather than pointed (as Spitstickers and Gravers are), scorpers of larger sizes are used to clear large areas of woodblocks (often round the edge of the design, or at the corners of a block) so that they will not print.This is a medium-fine Square Scorper (#39). It has strait sides, which means that it will cut a line of a constant width. Because the tip of the cutting face is completely flat, lines cut with this tool will begin and end abruptly, with a square edge. They will not swell or taper, like lines made with a spitsticker or a graver might; nor will they be rounded at the ends, like cuts made with a Round Scorper.Scorpers are often used to lighten areas of a print by stippling: repeatedly pecking at the woodblock with the tip of the tool, so that the surface bears a carpet of tiny incisions. This tool will create large, angular, squarish dots; for rounded dots, you will need a Round Scorper.This tool was made from high carbon tool steel in the United States by E.C. Lyons. It is supplied factory-sharp, but it has not been honed to a fine edge. Please note, engraving tools are known by different names in the U.K. and the United States. Square Scorpers are known as 'Flat Gravers' in the U.S.A.

Wood engravers use Square Scorpers to create incisions on the surface of woodblocks. As woodblocks are inked with a roller, these incisions do not receive ink, and therefore show up white in the final print.This is a fine Square Scorper (#36). It has strait sides, which means that it will cut a line of a constant width. Because the tip of the cutting face is completely flat, lines cut with this tool will begin and end abruptly, with a square edge. They will not swell or taper, like lines made with a spitsticker or a graver might; nor will they be rounded at the ends, like cuts made with a Round Scorper.Scorpers are often used to lighten areas of a print by stippling: repeatedly pecking at the woodblock with the tip of the tool, so that the surface bears a carpet of tiny incisions. This tool will create angular, squarish dots; for rounded dots, you will need a Round Scorper.This tool was made from high carbon tool steel in the United States by E.C. Lyons. It is supplied factory-sharp, but it has not been honed to a fine edge. Please note, engraving tools are known by different names in the U.K. and the United States. Square Scorpers are known as 'Flat Gravers' in the U.S.A.

Wood engravers use Tint Tools to create incisions on the surface of woodblocks. As woodblocks are inked with a roller, these recessed incisions do not receive ink. They therefore show up white in the final print.This is a medium Tint Tool (#5), designed for cutting straight lines of a constant width. The trade engravers of the Nineteenth century referred to a series of parallel lines as a 'tint'. They used tints to depict colour and form; by varying the width and spacing of the lines that made up their tints, they were able to attain a sophisticated range of mid-tones, between the white of the paper and the black of the ink.This tool is not designed to cut curves; use a Graver or (preferably) a Spitsticker for that. The shank of the tool may be damaged if you force it to make corners.This tool was made from high carbon tool steel in the United States by E.C. Lyons. It is supplied factory-sharp, but it has not been honed to a fine edge. Please note, engraving tools are known by different names in the UK and the United States. Tint Tools are known as 'Angle Tints' or 'Angle Tint Tools' in the US.

Wood engravers use Tint Tools to create incisions on the surface of woodblocks. As woodblocks are inked with a roller, these recessed incisions do not receive ink. They therefore show up white in the final print.This is a fine Tint Tool (#1), designed for cutting straight lines of a constant width. The trade engravers of the Nineteenth century referred to a series of parallel lines as a 'tint'. They used tints to depict colour and form; by varying the width and spacing of the lines that made up their tints, they were able to attain a sophisticated range of mid-tones, between the white of the paper and the black of the ink.This tool is not designed to cut curves; use a Graver or (preferably) a Spitsticker for that. The shank of the tool may be damaged if you force it to make corners.This tool was made from high carbon tool steel in the United States by E.C. Lyons. It is supplied factory-sharp, but it has not been honed to a fine edge. Please note, engraving tools are known by different names in the UK and the United States. Tint Tools are known as 'Angle Tints' or 'Angle Tint Tools' in the USA.

This tool is used to prepare metal plates for mezzotints. By repeatedly working the tool over the surface of the plate in a rocking motion, the printmaker can create a smooth carpet of burrs, which will hold ink and show up as a dark area when the plate is printed. This rough surface can then be smoothed with a scraper or burnisher, which will lighten the print in those areas.EC Lyons rockers are known world wide as the finest mezzotint rockers available. Lyons rockers have handles of stained birch and a tool surface of high carbon tool steel. The density of teeth for a rocker is measured in LPI or 'tooth count', a measure of the number of lines per inch on the cutting face of the tool. This is a fine gauge rocker with a 4 inch blade and a tooth count of 100.Please take care when using this tool near the edge of your plates, as unless you have bevelled the edge of the plate it is possible that the tool may slip off or be damaged by the sharp edge.

Grafix Monoprint Plates are a transparent, durable, nonporous printing surface used to create unique prints by applying paint, using stencils, tracing, or removing ink to create a print. They are economical compared to metal or glass plates and are lightweight for easy portability. Drypoint and collage techniques are also possible with these multipurpose plates. Their flexibility and lightweight nature means they are easily scratched which is ideal for drypoint.

Grafix monoprint plates have a light blue protective coating on each side to keep the film from scratching. Just remove the blue liners before use.

A pack of 3 Monoprint Plates each measuring 8x10in

World renowned Swiss-made wood carving tools from Pfeil. All tools are forged from steel that is manufactured especially for them, and this special steel guarantees excellent elasticity and the best edge retention with extreme hardness.

The alloyed steel blade has a square tang which sits in an innovative octagonal-shaped handle, increasing stability and control. These tools have been sharpened and ground off so they are ready for use. These medium-sized tools are ideal for smaller hands and beginners tackling basic projects. Much consideration is given to the impact of manufacture on the environment. The handles are made from native wood and are treated with solvent free vegetable oil.

This is a extremely shallow U gouge with 12mm wide cutting edge. Pfeil's intermediate chisel range.

This sturdy geared etching press has a traditional look with a cast iron handle. With its solid steel rollers it is immensly strong for it's size weighing 100kg. It can be purchased with an additional stand that includes a handy shelf underneath. The stand is available with either locking castors (RKEP3318SC) or with self levelling feet for uneven floors (RKEP3318S). The press can be sent via palette delivery or there is the option of having it professionally installed. Please contact us to discuss delivery options and pricing.Specification ; Weight :- 90 Kg Bed Size :- 838mm x 457mm x 12.5mm Top Roller :- 75mm diameter solid steel & Nickel plated Bottom Roller :- 75mm diameter solid steel Gear Ratio :- 4 to 1 (4 turns of the hand-wheel = 1 turn of the bottom roller) Hand Wheel :- 430mm diameter cast iron Maximum Clearance Top Roller to Bed :- 27mm Bed Height (When on optional stand) :- 910mm

Specially designed for ease of operation due to the double reduction gearing and wide wooden handle. This handsome, traditional style press is extremely robust and solid in construction for the production of perfect etchings. It can be bench mounted or purchased with an additional purpose built stand. Due to the weight of the press it will be installed by the engineers who manufacture it. Please contact us to discuss delivery and pricing.Specification ; Weight :- 200 Kg Bed Size :- 1015mm x 535mm x 15mm Top Roller :- 115mm diameter solid steel & Nickel plated Bottom Roller :- 115mm diameter solid steel Gear Ratio :- 5.25 to 1 (51⁄4 turns of the hand-wheel = 1 turn of the bottom roller) Hand Wheel :- 600mm diameter cast iron. Maximum Clearance Top Roller to Bed :- 30mm Bed height (When on optional stand) :- 1000mm

Oval shaped needle made of high carbon tool steel. and made to be resharpen. These etching needles are set in a wooden handle the steel shaft being oval in shape and chopped at an angle to give an oval profile. As you move the tool through the ground you can rotate the shaft and change the thickness of line. It can create lines that swell and contract.

Dry Point Steel Etching No 1. Classic needle with wooden handle.

Lawrence’s Rhinds Stop Out Varnish is a traditional strong bitumen-based stopping out varnish. It dries with a very dark and opaque finish. Appropriate for backing the plate as well as stopping out areas not to be bitten during etching.

Lawrence’s Rhinds Stop Out Varnish is a traditional strong bitumen-based stopping out varnish. It dries with a very dark and opaque finish. Appropriate for backing the plate as well as stopping out areas not to be bitten during etching.

Lawrence Lump Resin is used to make aquatint in etching, a precise method of creating tone. Made with natural pine resin, it can be melted as part of making your own etching ground or used for making aquatint where the grains are dusted onto the etching plate either in an aquatint box or by gently shaking through muslin. Once the grains are heated, they melt and adhere to the plate, creating tiny islands of acid resist around which you can etch your plate to varying degrees.

The beauty of grinding your own resin powder from the lump form is that you can precisely control the appearance of your aquatint with a variation of grain, lifting the tonal areas from too flat an appearance.
Wear a dust mask when using.

Lawrence Resin Powder is used to make aquatint in etching, a precise method of creating tone. Made with colophony rosin, a natural powdered pine resin, the grains are dusted on to the etching plate either in an aquatint box, or by gently shaking through muslin. Once the grains are heated, they melt and adhere to the plate, creating tiny islands of acid resist around which you can etch your plate to varying degrees.

It is a natural substance so the particle size can vary. Wear a dust mask when using.

Lawrence Resin Powder is used to make aquatint in etching, a precise method of creating tone. Made with colophony rosin, a natural powdered pine resin, the grains are dusted on to the etching plate either in an aquatint box, or by gently shaking through muslin. Once the grains are heated, they melt and adhere to the plate, creating tiny islands of acid resist around which you can etch your plate to varying degrees.

It is a natural substance so the particle size can vary. Wear a dust mask when using.

Lawrence pure beeswax in lump form. Beeswax is an ingredient in stop-outs and etching grounds. Due to its resistance to acid it is the preferred wax for printmakers and is an important raw material in the studio.

Lawrence Artist Quality Rollers are instantly recognisable around the world. Assembled in the UK using high quality UK manufactured components, these rollers have handles that have not changed in design for generations. The distinctive emerald green durethene and the full-thickness rubber add softness and weight to make inking up easy. With care, these rollers will last you a very long time and the wood and metal parts are durable and recyclable.

Lawrence artist quality roller frames are made from brass, a corrosion-resistant material, and designed with an integral stand when inverted during use. The turned beech wood handles, which are comfortable to hold, also have a small depression in the end to facilitate a screw eye or hook for hanging up.

Durathene is a special type of durable polyurethane that is less prone to degradation. It has an ultra-smooth surface and is nice and soft at 25-30 shore. The traditional soft rubber rollers have a full-thickness coating of rubber making them soft at 30 shore. Both types of material are perfect for relief printing techniques. The softness and weight combination assists with inking up and capturing the smallest of details.

Both materials are available in two diameters 50mm and 64mm and a large choice of lengths, with the largest roller, 64mm x 45cm having two handles due to its weight. The total inking areas can be calculated, for the 50mm diameter your inking area will be 15.5cm x roller width and for the 64mm diameter your inking area will be 20cm x roller width.

Replacement Rollers are available for the Artist Quality Durathene and the Artist Quality Rubber roller frames.

Cleaning: we advise that you only use vegetable or baby oil on your durathene rollers. Do not use harsh chemical cleaners such as turps, this will break down the roll. Do not use powder to keep the roller dry.

Lawrence Copper Sulphate Crystals for mixing up etchant for zinc, steel, and aluminium plates. Not for use with copper or brass. Copper Sulphate can also be used to create a saline sulphate etch by adding household cooking salt. This solution then becomes more active and helps avoid sediments building up inside your lines.

Ensure appropriate protective clothing is worn to avoid inhalation and contact with skin and eyes.