Printmaking Resources
Welcome to printmaking resources and suppliers online!
Looking for tools, supplies, paper, presses or any materials you might need for printmaking? Look no further! This lens is dedicated to companies that supply various resources to printmakers. Some of the links are to general art supply stores, others to printmaking-specific suppliers (such as press manufacturers, etc.).
General Printmaking Suppliers
Tools, equipment, materials - everything and anything you might need for printmaking.
- Aboveground Art Supplies
Canada - General art supply store with a good selection of supplies for relief printing, silkscreen, intaglio & lithography, and printmaking papers & inks. - American Printing Equipment
US - Commercial printing equipment, including engraving wood blocks, book arts tools, drying racks, etc. - Cheap Joe's
US - General art supply store with some good printmaking papers. - Curry's Art Supply
Canada - General art supply store with some art papers, basic screen printing & block printing supplies, some etching supplies, Richeson presses. - Daniel Smith
US - general art supply store with good selection of high quality printing inks, papers, printmaking supplies, presses. Also have their own line of printmaking inks (intaglio, litho, relief). - DeSerres Art Store
Canada - general art supply store with some art papers, and basic screen printing & block printing supplies. - Dick Blick
US - General art supply store with good selection of inks, papers, printmaking supplies, presses. - Fome Group - Fine Art Division
Italy - Manufacturers of printing presses, as well as other printmaking equipment such as silk screen printer, warming plates, serigraphy knives. - Graphic Chemical
US - Inks, plates, stones, tools - from lithography to relief to etching, everything a printmaker needs. Also have their own line of printmaking inks. - Hawthorn Printmaker Supplies
UK - excellent selection of materials, equipment, tools, including own brand of etching press and inks. - Intaglio Printmaker
UK - Intaglio supplies an unparalleled range of printmaking materials sourced worldwide and we continue to research and provide new products in this ever-expanding market. We have a small enthusiastic team of practising painter printmakers. We offer - Island Blue Art Supplies
Canada - General art supply store with some art papers, and basic Speedball printing supplies. - Madison Art Shop
US - General art supply store that sells Richeson Presses, print racks, flat files. - McClain's Printmaking Supplies
US - Excellent printmaking supplier, especially for moku hanga, wood engraving, and wood block printing. McClain's continues to offer the same high quality service, tools and printmaking materials that have made it a leading supplier for relief print - Opus Framing & Art Supplies
Canada - General art supply store with good selection of quality inks, papers, printmaking supplies, presses. - Polymetaal
Netherlands - Press manufacturer, but also has extensive supply of printmaking equipment, tools and materials. - Premier Art Supplies
Australia - Adelaide - General art supply store, with good range of printmaking supplies, including Fome etching press, some inks, papers, and tools, it appears mostly through Graphic Chemical. - Renaissance Graphics
US - An excellent and extensive source of printmaking equipment, tools, supplies and inks for lithography (including stone, polyester and aluminum plate litho), etching, monotype/monoprint, relief and screen printing. - Rochester Art Supply
US - general art supply store with basic relief & etching tools, excellent selection of Asian & Western papers and importer of Holbein Etching Press from Japan. - Schleiper
Belgium - General art supply stores with materials, tools, equipment and presses for various printmaking techniques. Search their site under "Categories" -> "Craftsmanship" -> "Engraving and Art Printing" - Speedball Art Products Company
Manufacturers of printmaking inks & equipment, including brayers, carving tools, silkscreen materials, etc. - T N Lawrence & Son
UK - Art supply store with extensive printmaking supplies, including drying racks, supplies for lithography, screen printing, relief printing, engraving, etching, press blankets, etc. - The Art Shop
Australia - General art supply store with limited printmaking supplies and paper. - Utrecht Art Supply
US - General art supply store with good selection of quality inks, papers, printmaking supplies, presses. - Wholesale Art Supplies
US - General art supply store with Speedball inks & block printing supplies. - Woolfitt's Art Enterprises
Canada - General art supply store, with good selection of inks, modifiers, grounds, tools and materials for printmaking.
Printmaking Inks
Any supplier that specializes in printmaking inks (either specifically or as part of their inventory)
- ABIG
German - Manufacturers of water soluble inks. - Akua Water Soluble Inks
Water-soluble Ink for Intaglio & Relief Akua Intaglio is a printmaker's dream come true. Originally formulated for intaglio printmaking, this ink can also be applied with a brayer for relief printmaking, monotype, and collagraphs; and it will pri - Caligo Inks
Welcome to Caligo Inks ! We have been making fine art printing inks for more than thirty years and we pleased to remain an independent, family-owned company. For artists and printers interested in Non-Toxic printmaking or for anyone who wants to clea - Createx Colors
Createx Monotype Colors are unique water-based, non-toxic, permanent paints crafted specifically for making monotypes. Simply paint on any non-absorbent surface (i.e. Plexiglas) and allow to dry. Transfer your image to dampened paper by rubbing, prin - Daniel Smith
Inks for monoprint/monotype, etching, lithography, relief. Ink suppliers include Daniel Smith's own formulae, Charbonnel, Akua, Createx, Speedball. - Faust Inks
Since 1922, the Faust family has been manufacturing inks for the artist and commercial engraving communities. Our research department continually implements the latest technologies to maintain innovative leadership in these specialized ink fields. In - Graphic Chemical
Inks for collotype, etching, lithography, letterpress, relief, silkscreen, monoprint, as well as dry pigments, and ink conditioners & modifiers. Ink manufacturers represented include Graphic Chemical's own formulae, Caligo, Speedball, Akua, Creat - Guerra Pigments
If you're interested in mixing your own colours, try using a transparent base/ink extender with Art Guerra's pigments or pigment dispersions. An incredible selection of colours expands your colour mixing opportunities! - Hawthorn Printmaker
UK - Relief, etching, lithographic inks. Stay Open Inks - Non skinning range of inks used at many Colleges and Universities for all general printmaking. They are suitable for all types of Relief and Litho printing as well as Etching (add oil or jell - Holbein Artists' Colors
Manufacturers of artists' paints & pigments; water-soluble ink printing with woodcut. - Matisse Derivan
Australia - Block printing and screen printing inks, water soluble, intended for school use. - Nazdar
Commercial ink manufacturer; produces screen printing inks. - Pro-Line Printing Inks
PPI Inks are neither rubberbased, nor oil based, but dry by the exclusive "polymerization" process. Chemically suspended in its wet state, until it reaches paper, it will not skin over in the can nor dry on the press (similar to the rubberbased ink); - Renaissance Graphics
Inks for etching, lithography, relief, monotype/monoprint, screen printing. Inks carried include Charbonnel, Handschy, Graphic Chemical, Faust, Gamblin, Akua, Speedball, Naz Dar, Createx, and their own Renaissance Block printing ink (by Handschy). - Schmincke
Finest artists' water-based linoprint colours, series 19 * 12 brilliant colours * Ideal colour assortment * Good mixing properties * Creamy consistency for smooth application * Long processing time of the colour for easy use and best printing result - Speedball Art Products Company
Manufacturers of oil-based, water-soluble, and acrylic inks for relief & silkscreen printing.
Papers
Most of the general printmaking suppliers also have printmaking papers. These are paper-specific suppliers.
- Artpaper
US - Great paper selection from Western to Asian, for all printmaking needs, including chine colle. - BookMakers Inc.
US - Bookmakers Inc is your source for the finest tools and supplies for book and paper conservation, hand bookbinding and the book arts. Good selection of Japanese tissue papers and print art papers, as well as resource for bookbinding materials. - Legion Paper
US - Papers for bookbinding, letterpress, printmaking, screenprinting, digital art, decorative, mounting & framing. - New York Central Art Supply
US - New York Central Art Supply offers the most extensive assortment of papers anywhere in the world along with a staff of artists to assist you in your needs for paper and artists' materials. If you know what you're looking for, chances are it's he - The Paper Connection
US - The Paper Connection is your premier resource for fine art and specialty papers made by skilled crafts people in the East to suit the paper needs of the West. PCI is known for superior paper products, dependable customer service and for our staf - The Paper Place
Canada - Great source of pre-printed papers (e.g. chiyogami and katazome-shi) as well as fine tissue papers for chine colle or collage. - Paper-Ya
Canada - Excellent selection of fine art papers, especially Asian, located on Granville Island, Vancouver. - St Armand Papermakers
Canada - The Saint-Armand paper mill was established by David Carruthers in 1979. We manufacture, here at the mill, the Saint-Armand handmade papers, the machine-made Canal papers, and the sanded paper Sabretooth for artists. We also make pads, books - Takach Paper Company
US - Division of Takach Press, specializing in art paper. - Talas
US - Your professional resource for the finest in conservation, preservation, and restoration supplies - since 1982. Excellent selection of Japanese tissue papers, print art papers, decorative papers and Davey binder board. Also excellent resource fo
Printmaking Materials
Manufacturers of materials that are unique to printmaking.
- ImagOn™ (DuPont)
Dupont ImagOn™ Ultra A UV light sensitive photopolymer film used for Intaglio Printmaking as a safer, non-toxic alternative to traditional chemical etching. It consists of three layers: a shiny Mylar® coversheet, photoreactive dry film, and a clear - Photoresist
Photoresist is a light-sensitive chemical substance that is used to form a coating on a surface or substrate. This coating can then be exposed to a specific band of light, referred to as the photoresist's action spectrum, to affect a desired change i - Pronto Plate
The least expensive, most efficient and environmentally friendly way to go direct to plate for the small, offset printing industry. Pronto-Plates are also used in the revolutionary method, developed by Prof. George Roberts/Boise State University, for - Resingrave
* Low cost alternative to boxwood for wood engraving * Converts to intaglio printmaking by simple polishing * Use steel gravers for crisp line and rotary bits for soft graded tone * A user-friendly, non-etch engraving medium with an incredibly wide r - Silk Cut Linoleum
Silk Cut linoleum is a highly responsive medium that enables the artist to create beautiful prints. It is made from 6 ingredients: linseed oil, rosin, wood flour, limestone and cork, which are mixed and then pressed onto a backing of natural jute, an - Solarplate
Solarplate is a light sensitized steel backed polymer material used by artists as an alternative to hazardous printing techniques. It is a simple, safer and faster approach than traditional etching and relief printing. It does not use grounds, acids - Wood Engraving Blocks
UK - Chris Daunt, maker of traditional endgrain wood engraving blocks in Boxwood and Lemonwood, situated in the heart of Thomas Bewick country. I am a blockmaker, wood engraver and teacher of wood engraving and have a close working knowledge of the q - Z*Acryl
The Z*ACRYL ETCHING SYSTEM is a line of integrated materials specifically designed for the field of fine art printmaking. They represent the most progressive technologies available for etching, photoetching and digital lithography. Developed by a pri
Presses and Equipment
Press or printmaking equipment manufacturers.
- American French Tool Company
US - Mechanical equipment for the graphic arts since 1947. - Artequip Pty Ltd
Australia - Manufacturers of etching and lithographic presses. Artequip Etching Presses have been designed for private, professional and educational use. The presses are designed and manufactured in our Braeside (Vic.) factory. This gives us complete - Art Equipment Ltd.
UK - Art Equipment Ltd, manufactures a portable model etching press, bench mounted etching press and freestanding etching press, which currently comes in two sizes. Also relief press, aquatint booth, electric hotplate, etching cabinet, silk screen w - Conrad Machine
US - Quality professional printmaking presses since 1947, proudly made in Michigan, USA. Etching, engraving, relief, monotype, lithography, intaglio and much more. - E C Lyons Company
US - Since 1898 the Edward C. Lyons Company has established a worldwide reputation for manufacturing high quality professional hand intaglio / printmaking tools. E.C. Lyons tools are hand crafted in the USA and made with the highest quality tool stee - EtchingPress.Org
Online - We have just launched a new informational site dedicated exclusively to Etching Presses. It offers: -The first classifieds forum for buying and selling used presses. -Evergrowing list of articles for buying your press, maintenance, printma - Ettan Press
US - Ettan presses combine contemporary design with advanced technology. Traditional press design resorts to overuse of steel. Ettan, in contrast, combines special alloys, aircraft bearings superior to bushings, and innovative engineering to dissipat - Fome Group - Fine Art Division
Italy - Range of school, amateur and professional etching presses suitable for chalcography (copper or brass engraving) and intaglio techniques, and lower-pressure presses suitable for relief printing, including linocut and xylography (wood engraving - Future Engineering
Australia - Future Engineering is a precision Engineering company which has continued to service a wide range of industries for more than 10 years. We are fully Quality Endorsed under the Australian Standards ISO 9002. Therefore we guarantee you the - Griffin Company
US - Printing press manufacturer. Initially, we started making printing presses because most, if not all the companies, were located back east. At that time, the presses were very cumbersome and very heavy. We were one of the first companies to make - Halepress
Finland - Hale etching presses, intaglio presses, lithography presses for the graphic arts and for fine art printmaking. Manufacturing of the heavy duty professional printmaking equipment in Finland since 1980. - Harry F Rochat Ltd.
UK - Harry F Rochat Ltd was first formed in 1969 by Harry Rochat and his son Leon Rochat. They both had worked in a company in Kings Cross that had been making presses of many kinds since 1900. After the closure of this organisation, Harry and his so - Hawthorn Printmaker Supplies
UK - Hawthorn Etching Presses: Designed and built in the UK by Hawthorn Printmakers. At present two sizes available. Both presses are driven by the lower roller through an enclosed gearbox. All rollers and drive shafts are on bearings and at a gear r - Mitomel International
Australia - Manufacturers of Rhoman etching presses, lithography presses, rollers, etching blankets & plates. - Polymetaal Etching Presses
Netherlands - Polymetaal has a long history of design and manufacture of printmaking equipment. Since 1978 Polymetaal has designed and manufactured etching presses, lithographic presses and other equipment related to graphic arts. Our factory is loca - Printmakers Machine
US - We provide high quality presses to printmakers throughout the world. By offering several different lines, including Sturges, Printmakers, Conrad, American French Tool and Polymetaal, we can provide a size that will accommodate any budget or need - Rollaco Presses
UK - Rollaco presses are hand made by myself, John Pears, a craftsman with 44 years experience, 30 of which have been devoted to making etching presses. I have sold presses to artists, schools, colleges, galleries, museums, as well as many of the cou - Takach Press
Takach Press Corporation manufactures fine art printing presses, rollers and brayers, and high quality printmaking supplies and sells direct worldwide. - Thomas Presses
Canada - The Thomas Fine Art Etching Press is a solidly built but economical machine which was originally designed and built by Dan Patrick of Comox, British Columbia, Canada. Dan produced over 200 of these units and had a loyal following of satisfie - TofKo
Denmark - Manufacturers of relief (platen type), etching and lithography presses. - Uber Press
US - Manufactured by Whelan Press.The ultimate full size and portable fine art etching press that anyone can afford. The Uber Press prints high pressure etching, dry-point, zinc plate, ImagOn, Solarplate, mezzotint, and engraved plates. Monotype, rel - Whelan Press
US - Located in Santa Fe, New Mexico since 1996, Whelan Press has been pursuing one goal with inspiration, passion, and design: to provide institutions and artists with a superior etching press that is also beautifully designed, safe, portable, and a - William Horwood & Sons Ltd.
UK - The Williams Etching Press is a high quality press suitable for lithography,collagraphy, and dry point.
Screen Printing Resources
Suppliers specifically for screen printers (thanks to Forth Estate for original contributions)
- A.W.T. World Trade, Inc.
The A.W.T. World Trade Group consists of A.W.T. World Trade, Inc., Graphic Parts International, Inc., and American M&M Screen Printing Equipment. Together, the companies provide the most comprehensive selection of screen printing equipment, supp - Davis International, Inc.
US - Screens & general screen printing supplies. - Diesel Fuel Prints
US - Screenprinting inks, services & retail. - Duothitt
US - Manufacturers of exposure equipment. - M&R
US - M&R is the world's foremost manufacturer of screenprinting equipment for the graphic and textile industries, setting the standard for innovation, quality, and service. - Nazdar
Commercial ink manufacturer; produces screen printing inks. - Pocono Mt. Screen Supply
US - Screens & general screen printing supplies. - Ryan Screen Systems
US - Textile printing supplies & equipment. - TW Graphics
US - Screen printing inks & emulsions. - Victory Factory
US - Screens & general screen printing supplies.
Carving Tools
Not printmaking specific, but some good resources for wood carving tools to use with woodblock, linocut or moku hanga printmaking techniques.
- Flexcut Tool Company
US - Flexcut® Tool Co. Inc. is headquartered in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA and manufactures innovative carving tools, designed for the modern woodcarver. Flexcut is a leading developer for gouges, chisels, and knives for hand or power carving. - Henry Taylor Tools
UK - Acorn tools are world renowned and have been made by Henry Taylor since 1834, combining the traditional pride and skills of those far off days with the aids of modern technology. Only the best quality steel is used, coupled with advanced heat tr - Lee Valley
Canada - Lee Valley is a family-owned business that has been serving users of woodworking and gardening tools since 1978. - McClains - moku hanga tools
US - Like the carpentry tools or martial art swords of Japan, Japanese woodcut tools are famous not only for being among the keenest and most durable tools in the world, but also for the incredible craftsmanship that goes into their creation. Chokok - Pfeil Tools
Switzerland - Here at pfeil, we combine an ancient craft with state-of-the-art technology to make our tools. Our assortment of Swiss quality tools is continually being expanded in collaboration with the Brienz Woodcarving School and professional wood - U.J. Ramelson Co. Inc.
US - Founded in 1937, U.J. Ramelson Company, Inc. has established itself as the leader in quality American made hand tools. Using only the finest high carbon tool steel, our tools are hand forged, heat treated and tempered by our own expert craftsmen
Online Resources
General information for printmakers regarding tools, materials, equipment.
- New Directions in Printmaking
Nik Semenoff's site on his revolutionary developments in printmaking techniques and technologies, including waterless lithography, dry toner in lithography, and copper sulfate etching. - Non-Toxic Printmaking
A wealth of information regarding techniques and materials to use for printmakers interested in non-toxic printmaking.
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Reader Feedback
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[in reply to Liz] I've tried to get non-US suppliers; if anyone knows of printmaking suppliers anywhere, please let me know, and I'll happily add them! There are definitely some Australian suppliers on here, have a look again, but yes, US & UK suppliers are the dominant available. :)
This is a great lens but as an Australian printmaker none of the US resources are of any use - US companies it seems cannot be bothered dealing with international customers! I've had too many frustrating and humiliating experiences trying to source materials and equipment from the US.
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