Soft material for original prints
Make a custom stamp or printing block with white Essdee MasterCut blocks. The soft, flexible material has an eraser-like feel and is easy to carve with lino cutters. It suits hand-printing and stamp making; you receive blank blocks, not a finished design.
Contents and choosing a size
Each option contains two 4 mm thick blocks: 100 × 100, 150 × 100, 200 × 150 or 300 × 200 mm. Choose the small square for individual motifs, the 150 × 100 mm rectangle for longer designs and larger blocks for broader compositions. These are carving blocks, not self-adhesive stamp discs. Cutters, handle, ink, roller and paper are not included.
Carve and print
Draw your design on the block, reversing letters and numbers. Carve away areas that should stay white; the remaining raised areas make the print. Work on a stable surface and cut away from your body and hands. Children need supervision. Use a suitable ink pad for small stamps or roll a thin layer of printing ink over the block. Print onto paper and make a test impression first.
Material and limitations
MasterCut is softer and thicker than SoftCut and more delicate than traditional lino. Support thin edges and fine details, and avoid cutting through the whole block. For fabric printing, use suitable fabric ink; the ink also determines fixing and wash resistance. Store blocks flat without heavy pressure on carved areas.
Choose a handle with lino cutters. View a printing ink set for paper.
