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ABIG of Germany is specialized in all tools for lino printing. These high-qua- lity ink rollers are handmade in Germany and can be used for both water and oil based inks. It has a 6 cm width and a diameter of 2 cm with a rubber thickness of 3 mm. It is lightweight yet strong and made from nickel plated rod. The inside roller is made of plastic or aluminum which prevents the rol- ler from becoming damp. For a quick and easy cleaning of the roller you can removed it from the spring steel handle.

Transparent paper is perfect for tracing & drawing with pencil, chalk and ink. But there are even more possible applications. Due to its special properties, a wide variety of embossing and handicraft techniques can also be creatively implemented.

This ivory black aqua ink is formulated on a gum arabic base. It contains high-quality organic and inorganic pigments and is characterised by particu- larly good lightfastness (at least 4-5 stars) and a unique depth of colour. The ink can be used either directly or it can be thinned with water. The optimum open times allow a perfect finish, the print has sharp contours and an even result. The aqua LINOPRINT colours dry within 15 minutes to be wipe-proof but not waterproof and can be overprinted if necessary.

Essdee Lino is made especially soft for block printing and is ideal for the stu- dent and master alike. Linoleum is the definitive carving material and made using natural ingredients such as linseed oil and wood flour. This biodegra- dable Lino can be used with water and oilbased inks and prints well onto a wide range of paper, board and fabric.

Essdee Lino Cutters are manufactured from highcarbon steel in eleven different styles. These sharp, durable Lino Cutters are precision ground to an optimum angle to provide effortless lino cutting.

The carving block for artists is a soft and flexible block which is ideal for car- ving techniques. Its soft surfaces allow clean incisions to be made to give a raised carved finish. The block does not contain phthalates or heavy metals. The use of solvents damages the block.