Speedball Block Printing Baren - Comfortable Wooden Handle, Made in the USA - 4 Inches

This baren is very cheaply made - arrived with silver paint already peeling and plastic sides banged up and rough-edged. I would have kept it if it cost $5, but more than $22?? NOT.

This item was recommended to me by an avid block printer. I was sceptical about its effectiveness but am delighted that I purchased it. I have tried printing with and without it and the results are far better when I use it. I would recommend this for aiding with good consistent printing.

Break easily

This was a gift for an artist friend of mine, and she loved it. She said it’s a good one! Sturdy construction and smooth bottom.

The handle is perfect for my hands.... using it for stamping

A must have for relief printmaking!

Better than I expected...works really well to tease out the fine detail

Good

Great product for Gelli Plate prints.

Love this tool, it takes the pressure off my wrist & arthritic hand and allows me to get a terrific print, its excellent to get ghost prints too....really pulls the paint up.