Pair of linoleum runners

These runners are strips of linoleum measuring approximately 8x100cm and are the same thickness (3mm) as our lino.
They are designed to enable you to print linocuts (and more generally relief prints) on your etching press.
They play an essential role: adjusting the height of the upper cylinder of the press, thus creating the gap that allows the lino-paper assembly to pass through.
To do this, place the strips along the edges of the press bed in the lengthwise direction and the upper cylinder will not hit the plate and will apply uniform pressure throughout its stroke.

What does this device bring to printing?

• Smooth passage of lino and paper
• Uniform pressure across the entire surface (prevents ‘jumps’, ‘twists’ or imbalances) and consistent throughout the printing process
• Reduced paper slippage on the plate, thereby reducing print misalignment
• Simplified adjustment and establishment of a well-configured printing routine.

Made of grey lino, they are available in a width of approximately 8 cm and a length of approximately 100 cm.
They can be easily cut to size to fit the press used.

Features:

• Material: grey lino (with jute backing for possible laminating) that is easy to cut.
• Dimensions: 100 cm (length) × 8 cm (width)
• Thickness: ~3 mm (identical to linoleum, it is the same material!)
• Use: relief printing on an etching press

Sold in pairs.