Printmaking Supplies

All of your printmaking needs can be found in this collection! From printing blocks and ink to any kind of printing paper you could need to apply your art to. Here, we have brayers, barens, multiple styles of lino cutters, how-to books and silk screens all in one place

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About Printmaking Supplies

Are you interested in printmaking? This collection features everything you will need to either learn this new skill or refine your current artwork!

Browse our selection of fine printing papers and inks for all different ability levels. There are multiple tools for linoleum printing, block printing and silk screening to help find the method that will work best for you. Such as brayers, lino cutters, barens and squeegees.

For the printmaking lover in your life, pick up a set of rich coloured inks, introduce them to a new tool or replenish their supply of paper and blocks.

If you are new to the craft, peruse our collection of books and art prints to motivate your new adventure with printmaking!

Printmaking Supplies FAQ

What can I shop in the Printmaking collection at Art Noise?

Our Printmaking supplies collection brings together the core materials for relief printing and screen printing, including lino and printing blocks, printmaking inks, brayers and rollers, barens, lino cutters, silk screens, and printmaking papers. If you already know your technique, you can also jump straight to Lino and Block Printing, Silk Screening, Printmaking Paper, or Printing Ink.

What do I need to start linocut or block printing?

To get started with relief printing, you typically need a block (lino or soft-cut), a carving tool, ink, a brayer (roller), and paper, then you apply pressure with a baren or by hand. You can build your kit by starting in the Printmaking collection and focusing on Lino and Block Printing, then add your ink from Impressions Block Printing Ink and paper from Printmaking Paper.

What’s the difference between linocut, block printing, and screen printing?

Linocut and block printing are both relief methods where you carve away areas that will not print, then ink the raised surface and press it onto paper or fabric, while screen printing pushes ink through a mesh screen with a stencil for crisp, repeatable shapes. If you are exploring options, browse technique-specific tools in Lino and Block Printing and Silk Screening, then come back to the full Printmaking supplies collection to round out inks, paper, and studio basics.

Which inks should I use for printmaking, and what’s beginner friendly?

A good place to start is a reliable block printing ink for relief prints, then expand into other ink types as you build technique and surfaces (paper vs fabric). You can compare options in Printing Ink and popular choices in Impressions Block Printing Ink, and if you are gathering everything in one go, the Printmaking collection keeps inks, blocks, tools, and paper all together.

What paper should I use for printmaking?

Printmaking paper is designed to take ink well and handle pressure without tearing, making it a great choice for cleaner impressions and fewer frustrations, especially with relief printing. Start with options in Printmaking Paper, then match your paper to your method using supplies from Printmaking and Lino and Block Printing for a smoother first run.

Why are my prints patchy, and what tools help with even ink coverage?

Patchy prints usually come from uneven inking, too much or too little ink, or inconsistent pressure while printing, and the right roller and burnishing tool make a big difference. For smoother inking, shop rollers in Printmaking brayers and rollers, and for consistent hand pressure (especially without a press), a baren like Speedball Baren can help. You can find both tools, plus inks and blocks, in the main Printmaking collection.

Do you carry screen printing supplies like screens, emulsion, and squeegees?

Yes, you can shop screen printing essentials at Art Noise, including screens, squeegees, and related materials in Silk Screening and Silk screens. If you are starting from scratch, it can be helpful to pair a screen with a dependable squeegee like Speedball Red Baron squeegee, then pull inks, paper, and add-ons from the full Printmaking supplies collection.

Are there printmaking classes or learning resources in Kingston?

If you want guidance before you buy everything, Art Noise offers hands-on learning in Kingston, and you can browse upcoming options in Classes and Workshops and check dates on the Event Calendar, plus an overview on Art Classes Kingston. For at-home learning, our relief printing guide is a great companion to the Printmaking collection, and educators can also review support for bulk orders through Classroom Art Supplies and Teacher Resources.