Discover the Best Essdee Rollers at Pooki Presses: Professional & Student Printmaking Tools
The Ultimate Guide to Essdee Rollers at Pooki Presses: Student & Professional Printmaking Tools
At Pooki Presses, we offer a wide range of Essdee rollers, perfect for both professional artists and beginner printmakers. These high-quality rollers ensure smooth ink application for linocut, relief printing, and more. Let’s dive into the three main types of Essdee printmaking rollers we offer: Red Handle Student Roller, Blue Handle Professional Soft Roller, and Black Handle Professional Roller.
1. Essdee Red Handle Student Roller: Perfect for Beginners
The Red Handle Student Roller is an excellent choice for those new to printmaking. This roller is designed for precision and durability, featuring a 70 shore EPDM hard rubber roller that delivers firm ink coverage, ensuring consistent results across your artwork. It's ideal for use with both water-based and oil-based inks, offering versatility for a variety of printmaking techniques.
Key Features:
- 70 shore EPDM hard rubber for firm ink application.
- Durable aluminium core and self-lubricating nylon bearings.
- Compatible with both water-based and oil-based inks.
- Ideal for students, beginners, and educational use.
Shop the Red Handle Student Roller.
2. Essdee Blue Handle Professional Soft Roller: Flexible & Smooth Application
The Blue Handle Soft Roller is designed for professional use and offers a 40 shore EPDM soft rubber roller that provides flexibility and smooth coverage on uneven surfaces. This roller is great for applying ink effortlessly, making it popular with both beginners and experienced printmakers alike.
Key Features:
- 40 shore EPDM soft rubber for smooth, even ink transfer.
- Provides excellent ink pickup and coverage with minimal effort.
- Perfect for intricate designs and uneven surfaces.
Shop the Blue Handle Soft Roller.
3. Essdee Black Handle Professional Roller: Heavy-Duty for Larger Prints
The Black Handle Professional Roller is ideal for advanced printmakers who work on larger projects. Its 60 shore machine-ground EPDM rubber roller offers a perfect balance of firmness and flexibility, ensuring smooth ink application on large printing blocks. With its larger 122mm circumference, this roller is perfect for projects that demand greater ink capacity and even coverage.
Key Features:
- 60 shore EPDM rubber roller for superior ink transfer.
- 122mm circumference holds more ink, ideal for larger blocks.
- Provides consistent, smooth, and accurate printing results.
Shop the Black Handle Professional Roller.
Why Choose Essdee Rollers from Pooki Presses?
At Pooki Presses, we are dedicated to supplying printmakers with the best tools available. Whether you're just getting started with printmaking or are a seasoned professional, our range of Essdee rollers ensures that you’ll find the right tool to match your needs. From the precise, durable Red Handle Roller to the versatile Blue Handle Soft Roller and the professional Black Handle Roller, Essdee rollers are essential for anyone serious about creating beautiful prints.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
What’s the difference between hard and soft rubber rollers?
Hard rubber rollers (like the Red Handle Roller) provide firm ink application and are ideal for precise, clean prints, while soft rubber rollers (like the Blue Handle Roller) are more flexible, offering better coverage on uneven surfaces.
Which roller should I use for large printing blocks?
The Black Handle Professional Roller is perfect for larger printing blocks due to its large circumference and higher ink capacity, ensuring smooth, even ink distribution.
Can Essdee rollers be used with both water-based and oil-based inks?
Yes, all Essdee rollers are compatible with both water-based and oil-based inks, offering flexibility for a variety of printmaking techniques.
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