Buy Linocut Supplies – Where to Find Everything You Need
Good products for lino printing are rarely found in local art supply stores – there you often find only old lino blocks and the simplest carving tools. There is much more choice in the following online stores …
I will help you understand linocut printing step by step, try it out for yourself, and create your own prints.
If you downloaded my free tool list, or watched my videos on Instagram, you probably have a good idea of what you really need as a beginner (or even advanced) linocut artist.
But here’s the question: Where can you buy all these supplies? I’ll share where I personally buy my favorite products and which shops I recommend.
Manufacturer Websites
Some brands I love list on their websites where their products are sold worldwide. That’s always the first place to check. If your country isn’t listed, have a look at neighboring countries and their shipping options.
My personal favorites:
My ink rollers are from Speedball Art
My carving tools are from Pfeil
My linoleum blocks are from Essdee UK
My relief inks are from Cranfield
Germany
There are some art material stores that I like very much, because I can buy everything bundled in one place there. For Germany this is gerstäcker or www.kreativ.de (the stores are identical). Boesner.com also sells the Pfeil tools and has some stores in Germany, but they don’t sell the inks I’d recommend, so Boesner is only second choice for me. The Dutch store polymetaal.nl is also recommendable (although the website is a bit strange).
Worldwide
In the UK, I like to buy from www.jacksonsart.com or www.handprinted.co.uk. You can also check out amazon – in Germany the selection there is rather poor but in other countries this could be a good source.
Some more shops that sell printmaking products (found on Cranfields website):
France: www.geant-beaux-arts.fr
Netherlands: www.gerstaecker.nl
Denmark: www.aartdevos.dk
Sweden: www.ibwahlstrom.se
USA: www.dickblick.com
Conclusion
Sometimes you just have to do a Google search yourself – I can’t research every country. But maybe you know other linocut artists nearby who can give you advice. That can make finding the right supplies much easier.
You don’t have to buy exactly the products I recommend. These are personal favorites based on my experience. If you can’t find them locally, look for alternatives that are available to you. Like with any hobby, it’s rarely a one-time purchase – so it helps if getting your supplies is easy and convenient. And if you are curious about the products you’ll need for lino printing, check out this article!
Linocut Tool Guide
Still unsure which tools and products you need for your lino printing starter kit? Just download my guide with product recommendations for linocut beginners – on 6 pages I list all the materials and tools I need to make my colorful prints – and you can do it too!