Speedball Deluxe Block Printing Kit - Includes Inks, Brayer, Bench Hook, Lino Handle and Cutters, Speedy-Carve Block, Mounted Linoleum Block

I did some block printing as a teen and decided a while ago to get a simple all-in-one kit to take up printing again. Speedballs been around since I was a kid and I love that this kit includes everything to get started - especially a bench hook, which I consider a must-have for safety. Pros: Most of the equipment in this kit was great for beginner, or re-beginner. Having two different types of lino to cut was fantastic and I really loved working with the Speedy Carve. If youre just starting out, its nice to see the different kinds of lino available to cut on and see which works better for you. Again, the bench hook was the best addition and I highly recommend anyone getting started on block printing to either buy or make one. The kit suggests you can also use the bench hook as an inking plate, which worked okay for me- not great, but that might be an issue with the included printing ink. Cons: My biggest problems were with the included blades. They were of disappointingly poor quality - uneven in places, with obvious nicks and gouges in the edges. Still usable, though. The other big con were the inks included - one was in a defective tube and, by the time I actually used it, had thickened to an unusable degree, and leaked out the back end of the tube and all over my hands. Makes me wish I hadnt waited so long to start using the kit, or else I would have returned it. I also wasnt crazy about thick and sticky consistency of the ink itself. In total - great kit for beginners, but check the tools and inks before using for defects.

Ive only used the rubber clock so far, but it was super easy to transfer a design to the block, and the carving kit was easy to use. if you are just starting out, I found this to be a great kit.

easy to use, having fun making custom block cards.

Great set! The cutters run smoothly on the lino, the water-soluble inks make things easier when cleaning and the brayer inks perfectly. Its a must have.

Dont waste your money on this set.

Everything you need to start your printmaking journey!

Great!

This was the first time I have ever tried block printing. This was a great kit to get me started. The blades cut well and stored easily in the handle. I have to work on my technique a little bit, but I think this was a good value for all the stuff that you get.

Used this for printing on linoleum, the roller and scraper worked well the inks were great too. 5/5

Perfect set for a beginner