2012 Catalog - McClain's Printmaking Supplies

2012 Catalog

Dear Friends, 

We've seen many changes at McClain's this last year. Amy and 

Ally arrived just in time for our Spring Sale so with a minimum 

of training they both sprang into action, got organized and 

handled the orders pouring in like a couple of pros. Since then 

they have continued to learn and gain experience, and now they 

can handle just about anything that comes their way. They both 

bring a great attitude to the job and are lots of fun to work with. 

I feel very lucky to have them here. 

March found Josh, Pete and Chris traveling to St.Louis for the 

2011 SGCI Conference. A big "thank you!" to everyone who 

stopped by our booth! In 2012 the conference will be held in New 

Orleans and everyone we've talked to is dreaming/planning/ 

scheming to go. I have a feeling this is a conference you will not 

want to miss. 

Later in the year McClain's was asked to run a series of 

printmaking workshops for teachers and museum docents before 

the start of a big Portland Art Museum show of Japanese prints. 

The challenge was thinking of simple ways for school kids to 

complete a print in 45 minutes or less using some Moku Hanga 

techniques, which we managed to do. By the way, if you love 

books about printmaking like I do, there is an excellent one 

accompanying this exhibit called The Artist's Touch, The Craftsman's 

Hand available at portlandartmuseum.org/shop. 

Now some sad news. Those of you who knew our founders, Bob 

and Yoko McClain, might like to know that Yoko McClain passed 

away at the end of October from a stroke. She was 87. Although 

she sold McClain's 20 years ago, she remained very interested in 

the business. Her kindness, cheerful manner, energy and ability 

to see the best in any situation inspired me and I will miss her 

very much. 

Everyone here at McClain's continues to do their best to make 

sure your supplies are carefully packaged and on their way to you 

just as quickly as possible. We are happy to answer your questions 

about our products and about printmaking in general. Please 

don't hesitate to give us a call whenever you need help. There's 

nothing we enjoy more than talking about printmaking! 

Wishing you a happy, healthy and satisfyingly creative year, 

McClain's Printmaking Supplies 

Dedicated to the Art and Artists of Relief Printmaking 

For over thirty years McClain’s has been importing tools and relief 

printing materials from Japan for artists and students. We continue to 

select merchandise of the highest quality from some of the most reputable 

Japanese manufacturers and dealers, many of whom practice crafts that 

have been handed down in their families for centuries. More recently, 

McClain’s has also been supplying linocut, engraving, Solarplate and 

monotype printmakers with materials from around the world. Our 

mission is to help relief printmakers find the materials and support they 

need to reach their printmaking goals. 

About the Cover 

Torii 

12.75 x 7.875 Moku Hanga 

Lynita Shimizu 

Pomfret, CT 

www.shimizuwoodcuts.com 

Lynita Shimizu has been creating woodcuts using the Japanese techniques 

of Moku Hanga since the mid-seventies. She graduated with a Fine Arts 

major from Westminster College in 1974. Following a year at the Chinese 

University of Hong Kong, Lynita moved to Japan to concentrate on 

woodblock printmaking. During her four-year stay she studied in Kyoto 

with a master of traditional woodblock printmaking Tomikichiro Tokuriki, 

and in Tokyo with contemporary printmaker Yoshisuke Funasaka. From 

Japan Lynita and her husband moved to River Edge, NJ, where they raised 

three sons. They now live in Pomfret, a quiet corner of Connecticut. 

clockwise from upper left: 

Brayman Hollow Woods 

16 x 20 

Flocking Feathers 

7 x 19 

Shadow Trails 

14 x 15 

Farm 

14 x 19 

Inspired by Japan 

Over 60 members of Baren Forum donated woodblock prints, including 

our cover print Torii, for a fund-raiser called "Inspired by Japan" to help 

victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. All of the money raised 

goes to Mercy Corps and their partner in Japan, Peace Winds. The prints 

can be seen and purchased online at http://barenforum.org/japan/index. 

html. Please take a look and help if you can. The need is very great. 

Koi 

Visa Arlington 

Cheney, WA 

Alex, Josh, Amy, Chris and Ally 

Blue Heron Rising 

Carole Dwinell 

Briones, CA 

caroledwinell.com 

Lightly 

April Vollmer 

New York, NY 

aprilvollmer.com

Join McClain’s Gallery 

We accept woodblock prints, linocuts, engravings, Solarplate images 

and monotypes or monoprints. The artist is given recognition but there 

is no payment. The copyrights to all images belong to their respective 

artists. McClain’s will not use the submitted art for any purpose other 

than display in our catalog or on our website without written permission 

and we will not release the material in whole or part to any person or 

company. McClain’s reserves the right to decide which prints to accept 

for publication in our catalog and to show in the online gallery. 

To send prints, choose the format easiest for you: 

• Scanned images: Name the file with your last name, first name and title 

and save as a .jpg. Resolution: 72dpi. Size: 1000 x 1000 pixels (14" x 

14" or 35.5 x 35.5cm) maximum. 

Email scans to mail@imcclains.com or copy to a CD and send to 

McClain's, 15685 SW 116th Ave PMB 202, King City, OR 97224-2695. 

• Prints: We are happy to return original prints that arrive with a 

stamped, self-addressed padded envelope. Otherwise, these prints are 

saved and shown at schools, workshops and trade shows. 

IMPORTANT: Please include your name and the city and state where 

you live; the title of the print(s); the size of the image; the technique 

used; and your email or web site address (optional). 

Thank you very much for sharing your work! 

www.imcclains.com 

Browse and order online 24 hours a day. New products and sale items 

appear throughout the year. Check for current prices. Find more 

information, tips, tutorials and how to's about our products and 

woodblock printmaking techniques. Click on the link to our facebook 

page from imcclains.com to see what's new. 

Japanese Pronunciation Guide 

Consonants 

Japanese consonant sounds are pronounced pretty much the same as 

English consonants with the exception of r. Try placing the tongue softly 

just behind the teeth, as if you were saying "la," and make a sound half 

way between r and l. It should take hardly any effort to say. The r in 

Baren uses this sound. 

Vowels 

While English has at least eighteen vowel sounds, Japanese has only five: 

a i u e o 

"ah" "ee" "oo" "eh" "oh" 

So the word "Moku Hanga," the Japanese word for woodblock print, is 

pronounced "Moh-koo Hahn-gah." 

Metric Conversions 

Japan uses the metric system, so sizes for most of the supplies from that 

country are metric. All other measurements in the catalog are in inches. 

The rulers below will help you convert from inches to centimeters. 

Contents 

Blocks and Plates 2 - 5 

Resingrave and Engraving Tools 6 

Japanese Carving Tools 7 - 10 

Sharpening Supplies 11 - 12 

Brushes 13 

Brayers 14 - 15 

Water Based Ink 15 - 16 

Oil Based Ink 17 - 19 

Baren 20 - 21 

Washi (Japanese Handmade Paper) 22 - 23 

Western Printmaking Paper 24 - 25 

DVD's and Video Cassettes 26 

Books 26 - 27 

Safety and Clean Up 28 - 29 

Guarantee, Shopping at McClain's 30 

NEW in this year's catalog 

Speedball Soft Rubber Brayers, page 14 

Order Form 31 

Shipping Information 32 

Akua Intaglio Black Trial Set in 2oz jars, page 17 

Akua Intaglio Prussian Blue, page 17. Coming mid-2012 

Call or check imcclains.com for availability. 

Between Ink And Paper, page 26 

For current prices and more information about our products, visit imcclains.com 

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Blocks and Plates 

Shina Plywood Cherry Plywood ArtPrint Linoleum Monotype Plates Solarplates Scratch Foam Gomuban Resingrave 

Sizes and Availability Please note that 

we may lose up to the width of the saw 

blade (about 1/8") from the dimensions of 

a block. Exact and custom sizes can be cut 

for a small additional charge. Please allow 

one week for cutting custom blocks, blocks 

larger than 18 x 24, and large orders. 

Shina Plywood 

This fine-grained plywood comes from 

Hokkaido, the northernmost island in Japan. 

Shina feels virtually grainless as you carve it 

and it is dense enough to hold sharp edges 

through many printings. 

A very thin layer of glue is used between the 

Shina plies, so compared to most plywoods, 

these blocks will feel more like solid wood as 

you carve them. Because the glue is thin, tools 

stay sharp longer too. 

Comparing 3/8" and 1/4" Shina Plywood 

• Because it is thicker, 3/8" is less apt to warp 

• 3/8" can be safely carved on both sides 

• If the block is to be carved on both sides, 3/8" 

is more economical 

• If the block is to be carved on just one side, 1/4" 

is more economical 

• 1/4" is easier to print on an etching press 

because it is thinner 

Tips To prevent warping, store blocks 

flat in a dry place, away from excessive 

heat. If you plan to carve both sides of a 

block tape a heavy sheet of paper on the 

side not being cut. This will protect the 

underside from dents or scratches. 

Grain On standard sizes, the wood grain 

runs parallel with the longest dimension. 

Custom blocks can be cut with the grain 

running parallel with the short dimension. 

CUSTOM SIZES 

D1296 1/4" Shina $0.066 per sq" 

D1294 3/8" Shina $0.087 per sq" 

SAVE 5% Receive a 5% discount on orders 

of 12 or more of the same size and thickness 

of standard size Shina Plywood blocks. 

Free Sample Call or email if you would 

like to try a sample of Shina plywood. 

1/4" Shina Plywood 

(five plies of Shina) 

GRAB BAG 

Twenty piece mix of 1/4" and 3/8" Shina 

Plywood blocks in varying sizes and 

shapes, none smaller than 2" x 2" or 

larger than 4" x 4". 

D1299 $8.95 

3/8" Shina Plywood 

(five plies of Shina) 

1-11 each 12+ each 1-11 each 12+ each 

D1260 4" x 6" $1.45 $1.38 D1240 4" x 6" $1.95 $1.85 

D1261 6" x 8" $2.85 $2.71 D1241 6" x 8" $3.75 $3.56 

D1262 8" x 10" $4.80 $4.56 D1242 8" x 10" $6.35 $6.03 

D1263 9" x 12" $6.45 $6.13 D1243 9" x 12" $8.50 $8.08 

D1264 12" x 16" $11.45 $10.88 D1244 12" x 16" $15.10 $14.35 

D1265 14" x 18" $15.05 $14.30 D1245 14" x 18" $19.85 $18.86 

D1266 14" X 20" $16.65 $15.82 D1246 14" X 20" $22.00 $20.90 

D1267 16" x 20" $19.10 $18.15 D1247 16" x 20" $25.20 $23.94 

D1268 18" x 24" $25.80 $24.51 D1248 18" x 24" $34.00 $32.30 

D1269 20" x 24" $28.65 $27.22 D1249 20" x 24" $37.75 $35.86 

D1270 20" x 30" $35.85 $34.06 D1250 20" x 30" $47.30 $44.94 

D1271 22" x 28" $36.80 $34.96 D1251 22" x 28" $48.55 $46.12 

D1272 24" x 32" $45.85 $43.56 D1252 24" x 32" $60.45 $57.43 

D1273 24" x 36" $51.60 $49.02 D1253 24" x 36" $68.05 $64.65 

D1274 30" x 40" $71.65 $68.07 D1254 30" x 40" $94.50 $89.78 

D1275 36" x 36" $77.40 $73.53 D1255 36" x 36" $102.10 $97.00 

D1276 36" x 48" $103.20 $98.04 D1256 36" x 48" $136.10 $129.30 

Frozen - Motionless Movement 

three 35 x 100cm woodcuts 

Jelena Jovancov 

Montenegro 

jelenajovancov.me 

On the Way 

8 x 6 Linocut 

Rich Fowler 

El Cerrito, CA 

boardingallrows.com 

Lake and River Cities 

12 x 9 relief engraving 

Joanne Price 

Minneapolis, MN 

snickleprice.com 

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Cherry Plywood 

This plywood is made by a carpenter and 

craftsman in Maine who is also a relief 

printmaker. The cherry veneer is made from 

native New England black cherry. Because 

it grows in the cold north, the wood is very 

dense and close-grained, similar to the 

mountain cherry of Japan. 

A 1/8" thick veneer is cut from the face of 

the plank. The cherry veneer is applied to 

12mm (approximately 1/2") white baltic birch 

plywood. Both the birch veneer and the cherry 

veneer are free from knots or blemishes of any 

kind. The grain of the veneer on both sides 

runs parallel to the longest dimension. 

12 x 16 and 18 x 24 blocks may have one or 

two seams where the cherry is butted together 

to create these larger blocks. 

SAVE 5% Receive a 5% discount 

on orders of 12 or more of the same 

size Cherry Plywood blocks. 

Sizes The blocks are just under 5/8" thick. 

Custom sizes are not available, however we 

can cut larger blocks down into smaller sizes 

for you. The saw blade removes about 1/8" 

with each cut. The price is $0.25 per cut. 

1-11 each 12+ each 

D1320 4" x 6" $5.95 $5.65 

D1321 6" x 8" $11.95 $11.35 

D1322 8" x 10" $19.90 $18.91 

D1323 9" x 12" $26.85 $25.51 

D1324 12" x 16" $47.75 $45.36 

D1328 18" x 24" $107.45 $102.08 

Mounted ArtPrint Linoleum 

ArtPrint Linoleum is made in the Netherlands 

specifically for printmaking and is stiff enough 

to hold fine detail. Linoleum is easily carved 

with any of McClain's woodblock carving 

tools. Keep a Leather Honing Block (page 11) 

handy because carving linoleum dulls tools 

faster than carving wood. 

Mounted ArtPrint Linoleum is permanently 

bonded to a high quality wooden substrate 

chosen for its uniform thickness. 

To prevent warping, blocks should be cleaned 

after use and stored flat in a dry place. 


of 12 or more of the same size of Mounted 

ArtPrint Linoleum blocks. Different sizes 

cannot be combined for this discount. There 

are no discounts on custom size orders. 


L1610 4" x 6" $2.60 $2.47 

L1611 6" x 8" $5.20 $4.94 

L1612 8" x 10" $8.65 $8.22 

L1613 9" x 12" $11.75 $11.16 

L1614 12" x 16" $20.85 $19.81 

L1618 18" x 24" $46.50 $44.18 

Crooked Tree 

9 x 6 Moku Hanga 

Linda Mahoney 

Northfield, MA 

lmahoneyprints.com 

Bodegon I (Still Life 1) 

49 x 25cm engraving 

Maria Jose Carrasco 

Barcelona, Spain 

mariajosecarrasco.com 

Unmounted ArtPrint Linoleum 

ArtPrint Linoleum is made for printmakers 

and is easy to carve. Unmounted linoleum is 

3mm thick or just shy of 1/8". You can easily 

cut up large pieces of linoleum with a utility 

knife or we can cut custom sizes for you for a 

small additional charge. Allow one week to cut 

custom blocks and for large orders. 


of 12 or more of the same size of Unmounted 

ArtPrint Linoleum. Different sizes cannot 

be combined for this discount. There are 

no discounts on custom size orders. 


L1410 4" x 6" $1.30 $1.24 

L1411 6" x 8" $2.45 $2.33 

L1412 8" x 10" $4.15 $3.94 

L1413 9" x 12" $5.55 $5.27 

L1418 18" x 24" $22.20 $21.09 

L1425 36" x 72" $133.20 $126.54 

CUSTOM SIZE 

L1499 ArtPrint Linoleum $0.062 per sq" 

Monotype Plates 

These polycarbonate plates are just 1mm thick 

(less than 1/32") and will print onto dry paper 

without buckling or tearing the paper. 

SAVE 5% Receive a 5% discount on orders of 

12 or more of the same size Monotype plates. 


D1843 9" x 12" $4.95 $4.70 

D1848 18" x 24" $16.95 $16.10 


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Solarplates 

Make relief or intaglio printing plates fast and without toxic processing. 

Depending on the materials used to create the transparency, prints 

will resemble etchings, lithographs, photogravure, screen prints 

or woodblock prints. The steel base is 1/32" (.83mm) thick and the 

photopolymer has a relief depth of .023" (.29mm). 

Please visit imcclains.com to view instructions on how to create 

Solarplate prints. 

1-10 each 10-19 each 20+ each 

D1900 5" x 7" $9.95 $8.55 $8.00 

D1906 8" x 10" $16.95 $14.75 $14.00 

D1903 12" x 16" $44.95 $40.00 $38.00 

D1904 16" x 20" $71.95 $64.00 $61.00 

Solarplate Light Box 

This affordable, sturdy Solarplate Light Box is made specifically for 

exposing Solarplates. The opening is 101/4" x 14" so it is very easy to 

expose 5" x 7" and 8" x 10" plates. Larger Solarplates can be exposed 

by holding the Light Box by the handles and moving it over the plate. 

Light Boxes are shipped directly from the manufacturer on the east 

coast. The cost of shipping varies depending on the destination. 

D1940 outside dimensions: 

$350.00 

12" x 15.5" without handles 

D1941 replacement light tube $10.00 

Aquatint Screens for Intaglio Prints 

Aquatint Screens are reusable, high resolution, 80% stochastic 

(indeterminate or random) screens, covered with minute, randomly 

sized, randomly spaced opaque dots. Unlike halftone screens, Aquatint 

Screens do not leave a discernible pattern on the Solarplate. They are 

used to prepare Solarplates for intaglio printing. 

To find out more about using Aquatint Screens visit our website at 

imcclains.com 

D1920 6" x 8" $14.85 

D1922 8.5" x 11" $27.00 

D1924 12" x 16" $48.00 

D1925 16" x 20" $65.00 

D1928 32" x 42" $272.00 

Magnetic Vinyl 

Magnetic Vinyl holds steel-backed Solarplates for you so inking and 

washing out are a breeze. Magnetic Vinyl is easy to cut to any size with a 

utility knife and straight edge. 

D1930 18" x 24" $8.95 

Printmaking in the Sun DVD 

Filmed in the studio of master printmaker 

and educator Dan Welden, this video shows 

every step of making relief and intaglio prints 

using Solarplates. 

R2650 30 minutes long $29.95 

Enameled Steel Trays 

Very handy for washing out Solarplates. Line the bottom of the tray with 

Magnetic Vinyl to hold Solarplates in place.The porcelain coated surface 

cleans easily and resists staining better than plastic. 

E5520 13" x 17" $14.95 

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Scratch Foam 

Make marks on this flat, dense foam sheet 

with simple objects like pencils, ballpoint 

pens or kitchen tools. No special technique is 

required. Just draw into the surface and print. 

Print with either oil or water based inks. A 

great first step for beginning printmakers, fun 

for experienced artists and safe for kids! 

D1800 twelve 9" x 12" sheets $7.95 

Gomuban "Rubber Plate" 

This soft, easy to carve vinyl rubber plate 

is used extensively in Japanese classrooms. 

Gomuban is imported from Japan. 

Compared to white eraser material (Speedy 

Cut or MasterCarve) Gomuban is just as easy 

to carve, but it is stiffer so it holds very fine 

details and crisp edges even under pressure 

from a press. Gomuban can be printed on 

either side but the green side is smoother. 

SAVE 5% 

Receive a 5% discount on 12 or more plates. 

D1550 

300 x 400 x 3mm 

(11.75" x 15.75" x 

1/8") 


$11.95 $11.35 

Red Double Sided 

Carbon Paper 

Carbon paper is often used to trace images to 

the block. Red carbon paper from Japan gives 

you an alternative to the black carbon paper 

available in the U.S. 

E4510 9" x 12.5" sheets, 10 pack $6.95 

E4511 9" x 12.5" sheets, 100 pack $66.00 

Polyfilm Tracing Paper 

Trace your drawing onto the matte side. Flip 

the Polyfilm over, place it down on carbon 

paper (above) and trace the image onto the 

block. Polyfilm is waterproof, will not tear and 

is transparent. Imported from Japan. 

P7035 18" x 24" $5.60 

Ink Jet Transfer Paper 

Images printed from a computer on this 

double sided paper will transfer cleanly to 

absorbent surfaces like wood, linoleum or 

paper. It does not work on hard surfaces like 

Gomuban or Resingrave. Directions included. 

E4515 Pack of 10, 8.5" x 11" $3.99 

E4516 Pack of 10, 12" x 15" $6.95 

Ode to Mozo 

10 x 8 woodcut 

Nate Stottrup 

Seattle, WA 

natestottrup.com 

Wood Engravers' Network Alphabet 

26.5 x 19 Broadside with thirty 2 x 2 

engravings by various artists, made 

in collaboration with Hamilton Wood 

Type and Printing Museum 

Letters A, B, G and H shown here 

WEN (Wood Engravers' 

Network) 

woodengravers.net 

Bench Hooks 

Keep your hands safe! Bench Hooks hold the 

block securely so you can keep both hands out 

of harm's way. Bench Hooks are made from 

3/8" thick plywood. The end boards are both 

glued and nailed for durability. The opening at 

the top allows blocks to be placed at any angle 

for easy carving. 

Vertical Bench Hook 

E5009 9" x 12" (shown) $11.25 

E5012 12" x 16" $14.95 

E5014 14" x 20" $17.50 

E5018 18" x 24" $24.50 

Horizontal Bench Hook 

E5012H 12" x 16" (shown) $14.95 

E5016H 16" x 20" $18.20 

Custom Size Bench Hooks 

E5020 Custom Bench Hook $0.10 per sq" 

QuikWood 

This is the best putty we have tried for 

repairing wood blocks and linoleum. 

QuikWood is a strong, fast setting, hand 

mixable, nonshrinking epoxy putty. MSDS 

(Material Safety Data Sheet) available upon 

request. QuikWood has a shelf life of two 

years if it is kept at room temperature and 

sealed in its original package. 

E5460 1oz tube $5.65 


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Resingrave & Engraving Tools 

Resingrave Blocks & Plates Angle Tints Elliptic Tints Gravers Bruins Multiple Line Tools Stippling Tool Sandbags Sharpener 

Resingrave 

These hard, white epoxy resin engraving 

blocks give the same precise, finely detailed 

and clean edged marks of traditional end 

grain boxwood but at a fraction of the cost. 

Resingrave can be carved with sharp tools 

more smoothly, with less chipping and cleaner 

edges, than most endgrain wood. 

Excessive heat can cause Resingrave to become 

brittle so store blocks flat in a dry place at 

room temperature. 

Two Thicknesses - 13/16" Thick Blocks or 

3/16" Thin Plates The thinner 3/16" plate 

is etching press friendly while the thicker 

13/16" block is more suitable for letterpress. 

Use for Relief or Intaglio Printmaking 

The surface of Resingrave is toothy enough to 

hold ink for relief printing. But after polishing 

the surface, the blocks can be inked and then 

wiped clean for intaglio printmaking. Polishing 

instructions can be found at imcclains.com. 

Custom Sizes Custom sizes can be 

created. Special orders may take as long 

as two weeks to manufacture. There 

are no discounts on custom sizes. 

SAVE 5% Order 12 or more of the same size 

and thickness of Resingrave for a 5% discount. 

Engraving Tools 

Use these tools to carve Resingrave and wood engraving blocks. Engraving tools come from the 

manufacturer factory sharp but not honed, so they need some sharpening before they will carve their 

best. A Crocker Sharpener (below) holds tools flat against the stone; highly recommended. 

Angle Tints Elliptic Tints Flat Gravers 

C3101 Size: 1 $17.00 C3201 Size: 1 $17.00 C3440 Size: 40 $11.80 

C3102 2 $17.00 C3202 2 $17.00 C3446 46 $11.80 

C3103 3 $17.00 C3203 3 $17.00 

C3104 4 $17.00 C3204 4 $17.00 Stippling Tool 

C3106 6 $17.00 C3206 6 $17.00 C3401 $9.49 

C3109 9 $17.00 C3209 9 $17.00 

C3112 12 $17.00 C3212 12 $17.00 Multiple Lines 

C3303 3 lines $34.20 

Round Gravers Burins C3304 5 lines $34.20 

C3652 Size: 52 $11.80 C3702 square 2 $8.15 C3306 7 lines $34.20 

C3654 54 $11.80 C3704 square 4 $8.15 C3308 10 lines $34.20 

C3656 56 $11.80 C3722 lozenge 2 $8.49 

C3659 59 $11.80 C3724 lozenge 4 $8.49 

Note: the smaller the size, the narrower 

the mark the tool makes. The larger the 

size, the wider the mark. 

13/16" 

Block 

3/16" 

Plate 

1-11 

each 

12+ 

each 

D1702 D1712 2" x 3" $3.00 $2.85 

D1703 D1713 3" x 4" $6.00 $5.70 

Stone not included, see page 11 

D1704 D1714 4" x 5" $10.00 $9.50 

D1705 D1715 4" x 6" $12.00 $11.40 

D1706 D1716 5" x 7" $17.50 $16.63 

D1707 D1717 6" x 8" $24.00 $22.80 

D1708 D1718 8" x 10" $40.00 $38.00 

D1709 D1719 9" x 12" $54.00 $51.30 

CUSTOM SIZES 

D1757 13/16" Thick Block $0.50 per sq" 

D1767 3/16" Thin Plate $0.50 per sq" 

Engraver's Sandbags 

Blocks are traditionally 

carved by holding the tool 

steady and moving the block 

under the tool. Placing 

the block on an Engraver's 

Sandbag makes this easy. 

Made with cow hide or 

vinyl and available in two 

diameters. 

C3000 5.5" leather $21.00 

Crocker Sharpener 

A precision jig with adjustments 

for both pitch and angle, the 

Crocker Sharpener holds tools 

firmly in position on the stone. 

The result is clean, razor-sharp 

edges on the blades. 

C3500 $48.90 

Six Engraving Tool Set 

An excellent beginner's 

set recommended by Carl 

Montford, master engraver 

and teacher in Seattle, WA 

Save 10% 

C3900 ($77.89) $69.95 

#4 Angle Tint, #2 Elliptic 

Tint, #54 Round Graver, 

#4 Lozenge Burin, #40 Flat 

Graver, #46 Flat Graver 

TYPE-HIGH SHIM FOR LETTERPRESS 

C3001 9" leather $28.00 

C3002 5.5" vinyl $13.95 

D1759 8.5 x 12.5 $1.00 

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Japanese Carving Tools 

Futatsu Wari Moku Hanga To Moku Hanga Nomi Josei Moku Hanga To Namisei Moku Hanga To Tool Sets Sharpening Supplies 

Futatsu Wari Moku Hanga To 

two part woodblock carving tools 

These handcrafted, hand forged steel tools are designed specifically 

for woodblock printmakers carving on flat surfaces. The steel used in 

these knives is the very best available. The blades on all of these tools can 

be repositioned or replaced (go to imcclains.com to find replacement 

blades). All of the tools are approximately 12.5cm (5") in length. The 

handles are kaba (birch) and the ferrules are brass. These fine tools are 

made to be used and enjoyed for a lifetime. 

4.5mm 

4.5mm 

Moku Hanga Nomi 

woodblock carving chisels and gouges 

top to bottom: 

Fukagata Maru Nomi 

Asagata Maru Nomi 

Soai Nomi 

Kento Nomi 

The blades on the Nomi (chisels) are made of the highest quality steel, 

while the handles are lacquered kashi (Japanese oak), the strongest and 

most durable wood growing in Japan. 

The Kento Nomi is designed to make Kento (registration marks) by hand. 

The length is approximately 16.7cm (6"). 

The Maru Nomi (u-gouges) and Soai Nomi (chisels), with metal ferrules 

at the end of the handles, can be used as hand tools or hit with a kizuchi, a 

wooden mallet (see page 11). They are all around 21cm (8¼") long. 

10.5mm 

10.5mm 

Hangi To 

knife, right- or left-handed 

Komasuki 

u-gouge 

C1811R C1811L 1.5 mm $38.95 C1820 1.0 mm $42.10 

C1813R C1813L 3.0 mm $38.95 C1821 1.5 mm $40.15 

C1814R C1814L 4.5 mm $42.50 C1822 2.0 mm $40.15 

C1816R C1816L 6.0 mm $45.90 C1823 3.0 mm $40.15 

C1817R C1817L 7.5 mm $55.85 C1824 4.5 mm $45.55 

C1819R C1819L 9.0 mm $61.00 C1826 6.0 mm $51.20 

4.5mm 

C1827 7.5mm $55.10 

C1829 9.0mm $66.00 

4.5mm 

Fukagata Maru Nomi 

deep u-gouge 

Asagata Maru Nomi 

shallow u-gouge 

C2062 4.5 mm $63.35 C2074 4.5 mm $52.15 

C2063 6.0 mm $65.55 C2075 6.0 mm $54.05 

C2064 7.5 mm $74.95 C2076 7.5 mm $57.80 

C2065 9.0 mm $80.30 C2077 9.0 mm $63.35 

C2066 10.5 mm $101.30 C2078 10.5 mm $73.05 

C2067 12.0 mm $101.30 C2079 12.0 mm $73.05 

C2068 15.0 mm $106.95 C2080 15.0 mm $78.40 

10.5mm 

Aisuki 

bull-nose chisel 

Sankaku to 

v-gouge 

C1830 1.0 mm $34.10 C1840 1.0 mm $57.75 

C1831 1.5 mm $31.99 C1841 1.5 mm $52.55 

C1832 2.0 mm $31.99 C1842 2.0 mm $52.55 

C1833 3.0 mm $31.99 C1843 3.0 mm $52.55 

C1834 4.5 mm $35.50 C1844 4.5 mm $59.60 

C1836 6.0 mm $40.65 C1846 6.0 mm $68.45 

C1837 7.5mm $43.20 

C1839 9.0mm $49.22 

Soai Nomi 

bull nose chisel 

Kento Nomi 

registration mark chisel 

C2089 9.0 mm $126.35 C2056 15.0 mm $79.52 

C2090 10.5 mm $132.65 

C2091 12.0 mm $132.65 

C2092 15.0 mm $145.20 

C2093 18.0 mm $161.75 

C2094 21.0 mm $174.65 

C2095 24.0 mm $193.95 

C2096 27.0 mm $200.35 

C2097 30.0 mm $206.75 

Tama To (circle cutter) 

C1850 6.0 mm $61.15 

see website for details 

Byron 

10.5 x 9.5cm three 

color wood engraving 

Chris Daunt 

Gateshead, UK 

chrisdaunt.com 


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Josei Moku Hanga To 

superior quality woodblock carving tools 

Josei Moku Hanga To combine simple honoki (silver magnolia) handles 

with superior quality hand forged steel blades. They are identical in 

appearance to Namisei Moku Hanga To on page 9. 

Many carvers cut down the handles so the tools fit comfortably in 

their hand (see the facing page). 

For hand use only; do not use with a mallet. Total length is 

approximately 21cm (8¼"). 

4.5mm 4.5mm 4.5mm 4.5mm 

Sho To 


Maru To 

u-gouge 

Hira To 

chisel 

Sankaku to 

v-gouge 

C2601R C2601L 1.0 mm $19.35 C2641 1.0 mm $20.18 C2711 1.0 mm $18.95 C2751 1.0 mm $31.25 








C2609R C2609L 10.5mm $29.55 C2649 10.5mm $30.60 C2719 10.5mm $27.54 

C2610R C2610L 12.0mm $31.80 C2650 12.0mm $33.29 C2720 12.0mm $29.55 

C2611R C2611L 15.0mm $40.05 C2651 15.0mm $41.84 C2721 15.0mm $37.60 

C2652 18.0mm $48.98 C2722 18.0mm $45.80 

Special Order: Allow eight to twelve weeks for the tools listed below to arrive from Japan 

Sho To 


Maru To 

u-gouge 

Hira To 

chisel 

Sankaku to 

v-gouge 

C2612R C2612L 18.0mm $47.45 C2653 21.0mm $63.55 C2723 21.0mm $59.88 C2759 10.5mm $83.69 

C2613R C2613L 21.0mm $61.65 C2654 24.0mm $74.80 C2724 24.0mm $70.53 C2760 12.0mm $99.15 

C2614R C2614L 24.0mm $72.45 C2761 15.0mm $145.65 

Magari Sho To 

bent neck knife 

Magari Maru To 

bent neck u-gouge 

Magari Hira To 

bent neck chisel 

Ryo Ba 

double edged knife or chisel 

C2621 1.0 mm $21.25 C2661 1.0 mm $21.35 C2731 1.0 mm $20.08 C2774 3.0 mm $19.73 

C2622 1.5 mm $19.65 C2662 1.5 mm $19.80 C2732 1.5 mm $18.90 C2775 4.5 mm $20.83 

C2623 2.0 mm $19.65 C2663 2.0 mm $19.80 C2733 2.0 mm $18.90 C2776 6.0 mm $22.93 

C2624 3.0 mm $19.65 C2664 3.0 mm $19.80 C2734 3.0 mm $18.90 C2777 7.5 mm $26.19 

C2625 4.5 mm $20.40 C2665 4.5 mm $20.50 C2735 4.5 mm $19.65 C2778 9.0 mm $28.55 

C2626 6.0 mm $21.75 C2666 6.0 mm $21.90 C2736 6.0 mm $20.38 C2779 10.5mm $31.53 

C2627 7.5 mm $25.60 C2667 7.5 mm $25.55 C2737 7.5 mm $23.35 C2780 12.0mm $34.50 

C2628 9.0 mm $27.90 C2668 9.0 mm $27.75 C2738 9.0 mm $25.35 C2781 15.0mm $36.00 

C2629 10.5mm $31.95 C2669 10.5mm $32.25 C2739 10.5mm $29.25 C2782 18.0mm $37.50 

C2630 12.0mm $34.75 C2670 12.0mm $35.05 C2740 12.0mm $31.20 

C2631 15.0mm $43.75 C2671 15.0mm $44.15 C2741 15.0mm $38.15 

C2632 18.0mm $50.45 C2672 18.0mm $54.65 C2742 18.0mm $47.58 

C2633 21.0mm $64.90 C2673 21.0mm $65.50 C2743 21.0mm $62.05 

C2634 24.0mm $76.30 C2674 24.0mm $76.95 C2744 24.0mm $72.90 

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Namisei Moku Hanga To 

standard quality woodblock carving tools 

Very good quality and reasonably priced, Namisei tools look identical 

to Josei Moku Hanga To however they are made with machine forged 

steel blades and marked with a "C" on the end of the handle. 

Total length is approximately 21cm (8¼"). Made for hand cutting, 

not for use with a mallet. 

Make Up Your Own Set and SAVE 5% or 10% 

Receive a 5% discount when you purchase four or five Namisei 

Moku Hanga To or a 10% discount when you purchase six or more. 

Tools must be purchased at the same time for this discount. 

Custom Fit Tools to Your Hand 

Many carvers cut down the handles on Josei and 

Namisei Moku Hanga To so the tools fit comfortably in 

their hand. Measure from the tip of your longest finger 

to the web between the index finger and thumb. Cut 

the handle so the whole tool, from the tip of the blade 

to the end of the handle, is this length. 

4.5mm 4.5mm 4.5mm 4.5mm 

Sho To 

knife 

Maru To 

u-gouge 

Hira To 

chisel 

Sankaku to 

v-gouge 

C2801 1.5 mm $13.75 C2811 1.5 mm $13.75 C2821 1.5 mm $13.75 C2831 1.5 mm $17.20 

C2802 3.0 mm $13.75 C2812 3.0 mm $13.75 C2822 3.0 mm $13.75 C2832 3.0 mm $17.20 

C2803 4.5 mm $13.75 C2813 4.5 mm $13.75 C2823 4.5 mm $13.75 C2833 4.5 mm $18.10 

C2804 6.0 mm $15.20 C2814 6.0 mm $15.20 C2824 6.0 mm $15.20 C2834 6.0 mm $22.60 

C2805 7.5 mm $18.50 C2815 7.5 mm $18.50 C2825 7.5 mm $18.50 C2835 7.5 mm $27.45 

C2806 9.0 mm $21.20 C2816 9.0 mm $21.20 C2826 9.0 mm $21.20 C2836 9.0 mm $34.95 

C2807 12.0 mm $22.55 C2817 12.0 mm $22.55 C2827 12.0 mm $22.55 

C2808 15.0 mm $26.15 C2818 15.0 mm $26.15 C2828 15.0 mm $26.15 

Namisei Six Tool Set SAVE 10% 

A great set with all of the tools the beginning carver or anyone on a 

budget needs to get started. The left-handed set comes with a 4.5mm 

Josei Sho To (superior knife). 

Namisei Six Tool Set 

C2890R Right-Handed $94.30 $84.87 

Namisei Six Tool Set 

1.5mm Maru To (u-gouge) 



4.5mm Sankaku To (v-gouge) 

4.5mm Hira To (chisel) 

4.5mm Sho To (knife) 

right-handed knife shown 

Comes in a red box 

C2890L Left-Handed $99.13 $89.22 

Namisei Four Tool Sets SAVE 5% 

Many western style printmakers use only v- and u-gouges to carve 

blocks, while Moku Hanga (Japanese style) printmakers are trained to 

use a knife, chisel and u-gouges. We offer a set for each style of carving. 

Original Four Tool Set 

C2891 $63.20 $60.04 

Original 

Four Tool Set 

3.0 mm Maru To 



3.0 mm Sankaku To 

Comes wrapped in a 

bamboo carrier 

Traditional Four Tool Set 


C2893L Left-Handed $64.23 $61.02 

Traditional 

Four Tool Set 



6.0 mm Hira To 

6.0 mm Sho To 

Comes wrapped in a 

bamboo carrier 


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Tosai's Seven Tool Set SAVE 10% 

A combination of large and small hand forged professional quality 

tools. An excellent foundation set for anyone serious about woodblock 

printmaking. Includes a leather tool carrier with an extra leather patch 

for honing the tools. 

Comes with either a left- or a right-handed Hangi To (knife). 

Tosai's Seven Tool Set 

Josei Moku Hanga To: 

15mm Hira To (chisel) 

18mm Maru To (u-gouge) 

Futatsu Wari Moku Hanga To: 

6mm Hangi To (knife) 

6mm Aisuki (bull-nose chisel) 

3mm Komasuki (u-gouge) 

6mm Komasuki 

9mm Komasuki 


C2894L Left-Handed $374.77 $337.29 

Professional Six Tool Set SAVE 10% 

The professional quality, hand forged tools in this set are all of the basic 

tools you need for carving smaller blocks or details on larger blocks. 

Available with either a left- or right-handed Hangi To (knife). Packaged 

in a metal box to protect the tools. 

Professional Six Tool Set 

Futatsu Wari Moku Hanga To: 

1.5mm Komasuki 



4.5mm Aisuki 

3.0mm Sankaku To 

4.5mm Hangi To 


C2892L Left-Handed $262.05 $235.85 

Japanese Woodblock Printmaking Kit 

Start out with all of the supplies you need to make a print in the 

Japanese style, in one convenient package. 

Includes: 

3mm Sankaku To (v-gouge), 4.5mm Maru To (u-gouge), 

18mm Surikomi Bake (brush) 

2oz Bokuju (black ink) 

100gm Nori (rice paste) 

12mm Baren (printing disc) 

Camellia Oil 

two 4"x 6"x 3/8" Shina wood blocks 

five Washi Postcards (handmade Japanese paper) 

complete instructions 

E5900 Japanese Woodblock Printmaking Kit $72.45 

Watering the Summer Garden 

Harvesting the Night Garden 

9 x 6 hand colored linocut 

Jill Bergman 

Steamboat Springs, CO 

jillbergman.com 

Coffee Pot 


Kevin Frances 

Davis, CA 

kevinfrances.com 

Jellyfish 

2 x 6 engraving 

Eric Hoffman 

Providence, RI 

ehoffmanprints.com 

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30 o blades 

45 o blades 

NT Stencil Cutter 

Designed for cutting paper stencils and 

other delicate work. The cutter comes with 

ten blades, five at 45 o and five at 30 o angles. 

Imported from Japan. 

C2840 NT Stencil Cutter Set $9.30 

C2841 45 o replacement blades, 40/box $4.28 

C2842 30 o replacement blades, 40/box $4.28 

Canvas Tool Carrier 

The large carrier holds twenty tools of all 

sizes, especially useful for carrying long 

handled tools and chisels. The small carrier 

holds up to seven tools and four brushes. Made 

in Japan. 

E4811 Small: 17" long x 9.5" wide $20.75 

E4812 Large: 21" long x 12" wide $21.95 

Honing Block and 

Honing Compound 

A few strokes on leather will keep your tools 

in top form, without changing the bevel. Made 

of leather mounted to a wood base. Horse hide 

is tougher than cow hide so generally it will 

last longer. Rubbing Honing Compound into 

the leather helps polish and put a sharp edge 

on a blade quickly. Highly recommended. 

S3423 4"x6" Horse Hide Honing Block $14.75 

S3424 4"x6" Cow Hide Honing Block $10.00 

S3425 Honing Compound, 5" long $7.80 

Deluxe Mallets 

Standard Mallets 

Kizuchi (Wood Mallet) 

Handcrafted from kashi (Japanese oak), these 

wooden mallets are used with the metal ringed 

Nomi (chisels) shown on page 7. The deluxe 

model has a wooden wedge inserted in the 

part of the handle that extends beyond the 

mallet head to ensure a tight fit. 

width x diameter x length 

M4011 Deluxe, large, 5" x 2.25" x 15" $61.40 

M4012 Deluxe, small, 4" x 1.75" x 14" $38.95 

M4021 Standard, large, 5.5" x 1.8" x 13.25" $18.80 

M4022 Standard, small, 4" x 1.4" x 11.75" $12.70 

Leather Tool Carrier 

Made specifically for Tosai Six Tool Sets, the 

Leather Tool Carrier has ten slots for tools. 

Made in Japan. Includes patch for honing tools. 

E4813 18.75” long x 9.75” tall $44.29 

Bamboo Roll Up 

This bamboo carrier has eleven elastic slots to 

keep tools (or brushes) in place. 

E4815 12" x 12" square $10.60 

Llama, Adorned 

13 x 7.5 

Marian Short 

Ann Arbor, MI 

cakeasaurus.etsy.com 

Mary Sleeping 

7.7 x 7.7 woodcut 

Angelo Aversa 

Paris, France 

woodcut.weebly.com 

India Combination 

Stone (round) 

Hard Arkansas 

Natural Stone 

(rectangular) 

Oil Stones 

The 4" round India Combination Stone has a 

coarse 150 grit side and a fine 400 grit side. 

To maintain the edge or give the tool face a 

polished, mirrorlike finish, use the 3" hard 

1000+ grit Arkansas Natural Stone, quarried in 

the Ozarks. 

S3450 India Combination Stone $22.45 

S3453 Hard Arkansas Natural Stone $25.20 

Magnifiers 

The Round Magnifying Glass (left) has a lens 

size of 2.5" with 2.5x magnification. 

The Pocket Loupe has two lenses that are 

1.25" across. The power of each lens is 4x 

or 8x total. The lenses slip into their own 

protective case. Essential for examining blade 

tips while sharpening. 

E1027 Round Magnifying Glass $9.95 

E1029 Pocket Loupe $6.95 


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Toishi: Water Sharpening Stones 

Natural Toishi 

Natural stones are cut from native fine grained 

mudstone, and within one stone the texture may 

vary slightly from fine to extra fine. Natural Toishi 

create their own creamy lubricating paste readily, so 

a Nagura Stone (below) is not necessary. Lubricate 

with water, never oil. Shape may vary. 

S3002 size varies; approx. 2.25" x 6.25" $56.00 

Nagura Stone 

A soft, natural chalk stone. Rub the Nagura Stone 

on any ceramic toishi to create a creamy lubricating 

paste that improves sharpening action and gives a 

high polish to the tool. 

S3800 rough cut stone, shape and size vary $34.65 

Ceramic Slipstones 

Slipstones are shaped for removing the burr that 

forms inside v-gouges or u-gouges after the bevel 

has been sharpened. They are medium grit and 

about four inches long. Use with water or oil. 

S3631 Prism, 6 mm $10.35 

S3633 Cylinder, 3 mm $16.25 

S3636 Cylinder, 6.4 mm $13.45 

S3639 Cylinder, 8.0 mm $16.55 

S3643 Set of 3: S3631, -33, -36 Save 10% $40.05 $36.05 

S3644 Set of 4: one of each Save 10% $56.60 $50.94 

Work Sharp WS3000 ® 

The Work Sharp WS3000 is a small, tough, 

motorized sharpener. The Work Sharp can 

be used to sharpen and hone carving tools, 

lathe tools, scrapers, putty knives and plane 

blades quickly and easily. The WS3000 offers 

three ways to sharpen tools: 

Top Side Sharpening Wheel The 

Work Sharp comes with two 3/8" plate 

glass wheels and sandpaper discs in 4 

grits: 120, 400, 1000 and 3600. 

Chisel and Plane Iron Port The Work 

Sharp sharpens long necked chisels and 

plane blades up to 2" wide to a perfect 20°, 

25°, 30° or 35° bevel angle. Designed for 

dry sharpening, routed airflow from the 

motor and a special heatsink design keeps 

tools from overheating (not shown). 

Note: Except for the Kento Nomi, the 

blades on the chisels that McClain's sells are 

too short to be sharpened using the port. 

Edge-Vision Sharpening Wheel 

Place the tool on the underside of 

Leather Wheel 

the wheel, and as the wheel spins, you can actually see through it 

so you are looking at the cutting edge of tool while you sharpen 

it. Works very well for sharpening u-gouges. The Work Sharp 

comes with slotted abrasives in 3 grits; 80, 400 and 1200. 

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Top Side Sharpening Wheel, Iron Port 

Edge-Vision Wheel 

Ceramic Toishi 

Ceramic stones are very uniform all the way through and put an edge on 

blades very quickly. Lubricate with water, never oil. 

Flat Ceramic Toishi 

Flat Ceramic stones come in three grits: 

shiageto (fine, on the left in the photo), 

chudo (medium, in the middle), and arato 

(coarse, on the right). Use the shiageto stone 

regularly to keep tools in top condition 

and the chudo stone occasionally when the 

tool is noticeably dull. The arato stone is 

reserved for grinding out nicks. 

S3210 Shiageto (fine: 6000 grit) 2.5" x 7.25" $49.95 

S3211 Chudo (medium: 1000 grit) 2" x 6" $22.50 

S3212 Arato (coarse: 240 grit) 2" x 8.25" $30.80 

Molded Ceramic Toishi 

Molded Ceramic Toishi are available in two grits, 

fine (yellow) and medium (pink), and feature 

conveniently formed grooves and ridges to aid 

in sharpening u-gouges. The back can be used as 

a flat stone for knives and chisels so long as the 

molded side is well supported. 

S3421 Molded, Shiageto (fine: 2000 grit) 2.25" x 6" $67.25 

S3422 Molded, Chudo (medium: 1000 grit) 2.25" x 6" $56.00 

Professional sharpening in Japan is available for all of McClain's 

Japanese carving tools. For information go to page 30, call or visit 

imcclains.com/profservices.html. 

Specifications 

Motor: A quiet 1/5 HP 

motor produces a high 

torque maximum wheel 

speed of 580 rpm. 

Size: 6.5" wide by 10.25" long 

by 9" tall 

The Work Sharp WS3000 

comes with: 

• 2 tempered plate glass 

wheels and the following 

grades of sandpaper for these 

wheels: 

2 sheets of 120 grit 



1 sheet of Micro-Mesh 3600 

• 1 Edge-Vision wheel and the 

following grades of sandpaper 

for this wheel: 

1 sheet of 80 grit 



• Latex sandpaper eraser 

• Instructional DVD and 

manual written in English, 

Spanish and French 

S4500 

S4509 

Work Sharp WS3000: 

includes machine, 2 Glass 

Wheels, 1 Slotted Wheel, 

and Adhesive Sandpaper as 

listed to the left. 

Leather Honing Kit 

includes Tempered Glass 

Wheel, Leather Strop Disk, 

Honing Compound and 

Leather Conditioner 

$224.95 

$29.95 

S4511 Glass Wheel $19.95 

Abrasive Kits for Glass 

Wheels: 

S4513 MicroMesh Honing 

Abrasive Kit : 

includes 1 - 3600 and 1 - 

6000 Mico-Mesh Adhesive 

Disks 

$14.95 

S4514 

S4515 

S4510 

S4512 

Fine Abrasive Kit: includes 

4 - 400, 6 - 1000 Adhesive 

Sandpaper Disks and 2 - 

1500 grit 2" squares for 

the iron port 

Coarse Abrasive Kit: 

includes 2 - 80, 2 - 120, 

3 - 220 and 2 - 400 grit 

Adhesive Sandpaper Disks 

Edge-Vision Slotted 

Wheel 

Abrasive Kits for Slotted 

Wheels: 

Slotted Wheel Abrasive Kit: 

includes 1 - 80, 2 - 400, 2 - 

1200, 1 - 6000 grit Slotted 

Adhesive Sandpaper 

$14.95 

$14.95 

$19.95 

$14.95

Brushes 

Hanga Bake Surikomi Bake Maru Bake Mizu Bake Dosa Bake Magari Mizu Bake Steiner Mixing Brushes 

Hanga Bake printmaking brush 

Made entirely from hog hair, these brushes 

will take the vigorous use necessary to ink the 

block quickly. The handles are hand carved 

from one piece of bamboo and hand sewn onto 

the cluster of bristles. 

B4201 #1, 9 mm (.35") $22.10 

B4202 #2, 15 mm (.59") $25.10 

B4203 #3, 24 mm (.94") $39.80 

B4204 #4, 30 mm (1.18") $57.25 

B4205 #5, 45 mm (1.77") $66.10 

B4206 #6, 60 mm (2.36") $98.00 

Maru Bake round cornered brush 

These traditional Japanese printmaking 

brushes are crafted from black horse tail hair 

set into a wooden back. The bristles must be 

shaped and split by singeing and then rubbing 

them on a rough surface (see Dragon Skin, 

below). Complete instructions are available 

under "Basic Instructions" at imcclains.com. 

B4211 #1, 4.0 cm x 5.5 cm (1.6" x 2.2") $36.65 

B4212 #2, 4.9 cm x 6.2 cm (1.9" x 2.4") $38.65 

B4213 #3, 5.2 cm x 7.6 cm (2" x 3") $47.65 

B4214 #4, 6.0 cm x 9.1 cm (2.4" x 3.6") $61.15 

B4215 #5, 6.0 cm x 10.7 cm (2.4" x 4.2") $77.72 

Steiner Mixing Brushes 

These handmade brushes from Japan 

are specifically designed for mixing and 

transferring water based ink from a palette or 

container onto the block with a minimum of 

drips. The bristles are a mixture of sheep and 

horse hair. 

Design patented by Richard Steiner. 

B4520 

B4521 

B4515 

B4516 

Large #20 Flat 10.6mm 

(5/8” across x 5" long) 

Large #20 Round 10mm 

(3/8” diameter x 5" long) 

Small #15 Flat 10.2mm 

(1/2” across x 5.5" long) 

Small #15 Round 8mm 

(5/16” diameter x 5.5" long) 

$10.28 

$10.28 

$9.50 

$9.50 

Surikomi Bake rubbing brush 

Surikomi Bake work very well for printmaking 

plus they are economical. The brush makers 

use deer hair added to hog hair to make the 

brush both stiff and absorbent. The hand carved 

bamboo handles are hand sewn onto the cluster 

of bristles. 

B4221 #1, 3 mm (.12") $3.15 

B4222 #2, 6 mm (.23") $4.45 

B4223 #3, 9 mm (.35") $6.50 

B4224 #4, 12 mm (.47") $9.45 

B4225 #5, 15 mm (.59") $11.80 

B4226 #6, 18 mm (.71") $14.45 

B4228 #8, 24 mm (.94") $20.95 

B4230 #10, 30 mm (1.18") $26.25 

B4232 #15, 45 mm (1.77") $47.20 

B4234 #20, 60 mm (2.36") $62.75 

Dragon Skin 

Dragon Skin is used to efficiently split and 

soften the tips of the bristles on Maru Bake 

and Hanga Bake. The hardened steel sheet is 

perforated with burred holes which cut equally 

well in all directions. The Dragon Skin comes 

attached to a plywood base for easy handling. 

Complete instructions are included. 

E5213 7.5" x 17" $15.95 

Dragon Brush Rest 

Add some class to your work bench with this 

black, cast iron brush rest from Japan. Its ridged 

back keeps brushes from rolling around and it 

holds their tips up so your work area stays clean. 

Also makes a great paperweight. 

E5220 5" long x 1.25" tall $9.49 

Poppies Three 

17.5 x 11.5 woodblock 

Deb DeCicco 

Jaffrey, NH 

debdecicco.com 

untitled - bookplate 

5cm wood engraving 

Zheng Yuanwei 

Zhongshan, China 

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Professional Japanese 

Mizu Bake water brush 

This dense brush holds a great deal of water, so it 

is fast and easy to dampen paper or apply washes. 

The synthetic handle will not split and the brush 

is made with very dense high quality Chinese 

sheep hair. 

B4480 15 cm (5.9" wide x 6¾" long) $60.00 

B4481 18 cm (7" x 6¾" long wide ) $75.00 

B4482 21 cm (8.3" x 6¾" long wide) $98.00 

Economy Mizu Bake water brush 

A well made Chinese brush. The handle is wood, 

with a hole for hanging the brush to dry. The 

bristles are white Chinese sheep hair. 

B4485 17.5 cm (6.9" wide x 8" long) $39.55 

B4486 20.5 cm (8.1" wide x 8" long) $46.25 

B4487 23.5 cm (9.25" wide x 8" long) $52.25 

Professional Japanese 

Dosa Bake sizing brush 

Made by the same craftsman who creates the 

Professional Mizu Bake above. The wooden 

handle is protected with a waterproof coating 

applied next to the sheep hair bristles so the 

wood is much less likely to split. 

B4403 30 mm (1.125" wide x 12½" long) $22.15 

B4406 60 mm (2.35" wide x 12½" long) $48.50 

B4409 90 mm (3.5" wide x 12½" long) $77.00 

Economy Dosa Bake sizing brush 

Made in China, with a metal ferrule that is nailed 

onto a lacquered wood handle. The bristles are 

from sheep hair. Soak in water for a few minutes 

before using to avoid shedding problems. 

B4450 2.5 cm x 17.2 cm (1" wide x 6.8" long) $2.39 

B4451 3.5 cm x 18.4 cm (1.4" wide x 7.2" long) $2.59 



B4454 8.5 cm x 26 cm (3.3" wide x 10.3" long) $4.85 



Magari Mizu Bake bent handle water brush 

A smaller water brush, made in China. Use to add 

just a touch of water to a block or to paper. The 

handle is cedar with a hole for hanging the brush 

to dry. The bristles are white Chinese sheep hair. 

B4493 30 mm (1.2" wide) $4.40 

B4494 40 mm (1.6" wide) $4.95 

B4495 50 mm (2" wide) $5.60 

B4496 60 mm (2.35" wide) $6.20 

B4497 70 mm (2.75" wide) $8.35 

Brayers 

Japanese Brayers Speedball Brayers Takach Brayers 

Japanese Brayers 

Ideal for relief printmaking, these sturdy 

brayers are made of tough Nitrile rubber 

formed on a hard plastic core and held 

in a sturdy metal frame. Except for11/8" 

brayers, all of the brayers come apart for 

cleaning. Replacement rollers are also 

available for all sizes except11/8". 

45mm diameter rollers roll out 51/2" of 

ink without a lap mark; 50mm roller roll 

out 61/8" without a lap mark. 

The softer 28 durometer rollers come with 

wood handles (top photo) while the harder 

60 durometer rollers have plastic handles 

(bottom photo).Use with oil based or water 

based inks. Store away from UV light. To keep 

the rubber from drying out, wash with a mild 

soap (SavvySoap®, page 29) and water. 

Brayer (Roller Plus Handle) 

28 dur. 

(soft) 

60 dur. 

(hard) 

width x diameter 

B4800 B4800H 30 x 45 mm (11/8" x 1¾") $37.95 

B4801 B4801H 100 x 45 mm (33/16" x 1¾") $59.35 

B4802 B4802H 165 x 45 mm (6½" x 1¾") $71.15 

B4803 B4803H 210 x 50 mm (8¼" x 17/8") $78.55 

B4804 B4804H 240 x 50 mm (9½" x 17/8") $86.95 

Replacement Roller ONLY (No Handle) 

28 dur. 

(soft) 

60 dur. 

(hard) 


(Replacement Roller not available for the 30mm x 45mm brayer) 

B4811 B4811H 100 x 45 mm (33/16" x 1¾") $36.20 

B4812 B4812H 165 x 45 mm (6½" x 1¾") $44.50 

B4813 B4813H 210 x 50 mm (8¼" x 17/8") $55.65 

B4814 B4814H 240 x 50 mm (9½" x 17/8") $62.10 

Speedball Soft NEW 

Rubber Brayers 

The roller is made from natural gum 

rubber with a ground finish, attached to 

a plastic core and held in a steel frame 

that won't warp as the brayer is being 

used. The round plastic handle fits 

easily in your hand. The rollers are 35 

durometer hardness and will roll out 

almost 33/4" of ink without a lap mark. Use with oil based or water based 

inks. To keep the rubber from drying out, wash with a mild soap (SavvySoap®, 

page 29) and water. Store away from UV light. Made in the U.S.A. 


B4792 2" x 13/16" $11.95 

B4794 4" x 13/16" $14.25 

B4796 6" x 13/16" $15.95 

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Takach Hand Brayers 

These are the finest brayers available 

today. The roller is a blend of 

natural rubber and Buna Nitrite. 

This durable blend has a longer life 

span than other materials and stays 

a consistent hardness. The rubber 

is wrapped on the aluminum roller 

core, cured, ground and polished. 

The metal frame also forms the stand for the brayer. Try holding the 

handle upright, perpendicular to the printing block. The pressure from the 

weight of the brayer will help apply the ink with very little effort.The 2½" 

diameter rollers will roll out 7¾" of ink without a lap mark. 

12" wide Jumbo Brayers have a big 3½" diameter roller that rolls out 11" 

of ink, providing an 11" x 12" square of ink without a lap mark. It uses the 

same high quality rubber and frame materials as the smaller hand brayers. 

35 durometer brayers are the most versatile rubber hardness. Most 

printmakers prefer 20 or 35 durometer rubber because its flexibility 

makes it easy to ink the block evenly. Hard brayers are preferred for 

applying light applications of ink, for example to show wood grain. 

Takach Hand Brayers are shipped directly from the manufacturer. The cost 

of shipping varies depending on weight and destination; average cost is $12 

to $20 for UPS Ground. Please allow two weeks for delivery. 

Special Order 

20 Dur. 

(soft) 

35 Dur. 60 Dur. 

(medium) (hard) 


B4904 B4934 B4914 4" x 2½" $169.00 

B4906 B4936 B4916 6" x 2½" $193.00 

B4908 B4938 B4918 8" x 2½" $215.00 

B4910 B4940 B4920 10" x 2½" $239.00 

B4942 B4912 B4946 12" x 3½" $287.00 

Takach Specialty Brayers 

Specialty Brayers are made with 35 durometer 

rubber wrapped on an aluminum core. They 

will roll out 5½" of ink without a lap mark. 

The roller is placed in a sturdy metal frame 

with a self-lubricating bearing. 

B4922 ¼" wide $50.00 

B4924 ½" wide $51.00 

B4926 ¾" wide $52.00 

B4928 1" wide $53.00 

B4929 

Set of 4 Specialty Brayers: 

¼", ½", ¾" and 1" 

SAVE 10% 

$206.00 

$187.00 

Ink Knives 

These steel bladed Ink Knives have just 

the right amount of flex to mix oil based 

ink easily. The rosewood handles are 

riveted onto the blade for durability. 

Made in the U.S.A. 

E4500 1 ¼" wide Ink Knife, 7 ¼" long $10.35 

E4501 1 ½" wide Ink Knife, 7 ¼" long $10.95 

E4502 2" wide Ink Knife, 7 ¼" long $11.95 

Water Based Ink 

Bokuju Red Sumi Dry Pigments Gouache Akua Kolor 

Yasutomo Bokuju 

(popularly called "Sumi") 

Carbon black ink formulated for calligraphy, 

sumi-e painting and printmaking. Red Bokuju 

is ideal for printing a hanko, or a personal seal, 

from a block. 

Bokuju is nontoxic and is a labeled, approved 

product conforming to ASTM D 4236. 

Black Bokuju 

K7270 2 fl oz (70 ml) $4.80 

K7271 6 fl oz (177.4 ml) $8.00 

K7273 12 fl oz (354.9 ml) $15.00 

Red Bokuju 

K7274 2 fl oz (70 ml) $7.75 

Tosai's Pigment Set 

This set combines Japanese 

gouache and Bokuju (see above). 

Includes ten colors in 10ml 

(.34 fl oz) tubes: Carmine Red, 

Permanent Yellow Orange, 

Lemon Yellow, Leaf Green, 

Permanent Green Deep, Aqua 

Blue, Ultramarine Deep, Iris, 

Yellow Ochre, and Burnt Umber. 4 fl oz of black Bokuju completes the 

set. This is a labeled, approved product conforming to ASTM D 4236. 

K8010 10 gouache colors + black bokuju $66.45 

Gamblin Dry Pigments 

Pure, lightfast pigments with no fillers, 

extenders or adulterants. The pigments 

are all Lightfast 1 and finely ground. 

Use great care when working with dry 

pigments. Wear gloves and a respirator 

approved for use with dry, toxic 

substances (page 28). 

Many More Colors and Sizes Available 

One pound jars listed below.Visit our website for a list of more 

colors in 4oz jars and information about using dry pigments. 

Color samples are approximate. The Dry Pigments Color Chart shows the true colors. 

1lb (500ml) jars 

K7500LB Mars Black PBk11, opaque, 374gm $11.40 

K7501LB Ivory Black PBk9, semi-transparent, 185gm $11.40 

K7505LB Ultramarine Blue PB29, transparent, 168gm $19.45 

K7515LB Indian Red PR101, opaque, 400gm $11.40 

K7520LB Titanium Dioxide White PW6, PW4, opaque, 304gm $15.50 

K7526LB Yellow Ochre PY43, semi-transparent, 148gm $11.40 

K7590 Dry Pigments Color Chart $2.50 

K7580 Mortar & Pestle $18.95 


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Akua Kolor Ink 

Developed for monotype printmaking, Akua Kolor also 

works well for Moku Hanga, the Japanese printmaking 

style, which often uses multiple blocks to create the print. 

Made with the highest quality, lightfast pigments, pure 

gum binders and honey. No chalk, fillers, polymers or 

resins are added to this heavily pigmented ink. Modifiers 

can be used to change the ink for specific uses. Cleans up 

quickly with soap and water. 

Bottles contain 4oz (119ml) of ink or modifier. Akua 

Kolor is a labeled, approved product conforming to ASTM 

D 4236. 

K7800 Lamp Black, semi-transparent PBLK7 $12.30 

K7801 Jet Black, intense PBLK7 $12.30 

K7802 Phthalo Blue Green, intense PB15:3 $13.45 

K7803 Phthalo Blue, intense PB15 $13.45 

K7805 Ultramarine Blue, transparent PB29 $13.45 

K7806 Phthalo Green Yellow, semi-transparent PG36 $13.45 

K7808 Phthalo Green Blue, intense PG7 $14.10 

K7812 Scarlet Red, intense PR166 $14.65 

K7813 Crimson Red, intense PR170 $15.40 

K7814 Quinacridone Red, intense PV19 $17.25 

K7815 Red Oxide, semi-transparent PR101 $11.75 

K7816 Quinacridone Violet, intense PV19 $17.25 

K7820 Titanium Dioxide White, semi-transparent PW6 $12.55 

K7821 Pyrrole Orange, intense PO11 $17.65 

K7822 Hansa Yellow, intense PY74 $13.60 

K7823 Lemon Yellow, semi-transparent PY3 $12.05 

K7824 Diarylide Yellow, intense PY83 $14.65 

K7826 Yellow Ochre, intense PY42 $11.75 

K7828 Burnt Sienna, semi-transparent PBR7 $11.75 

K7829 Brown Oxide, semi-transparent PBR6 $11.75 

K7830 Burnt Umber, semi-transparent PBR7 $11.75 

K7831 Raw Umber, semi-transparent PBR7 $11.75 

Modifiers 

K7890 Retarder (acts as a release, slows drying rate) $9.90 

K7891 Blending Medium (wash effects or use as resist) $9.90 

K7892 Tack Thickener (thickens ink for use with brayer) $9.90 

K7893 

K7888 

Extender (reconstitutes air thickened ink, works 

as a transparent base) 

Release Agent, 8oz jar (release for monotype prints and 

ghost prints) 

Color Chart 

$9.90 

$16.40 

K7980 Akua Kolor (ink applied at full strength) $2.50 

Akua Kolor Professional Set SAVE 10% 

K7898 22 colors and 5 modifiers $354.05 $318.65 

Includes all of the colors and modifiers listed above 

Akua Kolor High Quantity Discount SAVE 10% 

Please allow two weeks to fill your order 

Order Akua Kolor inks in packs of 8 of the same color and SAVE 

Akua Kolor Process Color Set SAVE 5% 

K7895 

4 inks that mix well for the widest possible 

range of colors 

$55.05 $52.30 

Jet Black Phthalo Blue Green Quinacridone Red Lemon Yellow 

Akua Kolor Woodblock and Linocut Set SAVE 5% 

K7897 4 colors and 1 modifier $64.65 $61.42 

Jet Black Phthalo Blue Crimson Red 

Hansa Yellow Tack Thickener 

Akua Kolor Introductory Set SAVE 8% 

K7896 10 colors and 2 modifiers $150.45 $138.40 

Lamp Black Tit. Diox. White Ultramarine Blue 

Phthalo Blue Scarlet Red Crimson Red 

Hansa Yellow Yellow Ochre Burnt Sienna 

Raw Umber Retarder Blending Medium 

(OK to substitute Tack Thickener or Extender for Modifiers shown) 

Akua Kolor Needle Applicators 

Stainless steel flow-through 45° needles withstand 

repeated use and will not clog. Flexible Plastic Needle 

Tips create ultrafine lines and Plastic Tapered Cone Tips 

make bold, wide lines. For use with Akua Kolor ink only. 

Variety Needle Applicator Set 

K7940 

Akua Kolor Pen Sets 

Pens hold up to 2oz of Akua Kolor and are easy to 

fill through the wide mouth. Choose from three 

interchangeable tips that can be removed for cleaning 

or replacement. Or add an Adaptor Cap and use Needle 

Tips. For use with Akua Kolor ink only. 

Pen Sets 

K7973 

Variety Set: 3 Akua Kolor Pens 

with one each Pencil, Chisel and Brush tips 

$22.00 

K7979 Set of 18 tips: 6 each of Pencil, Chisel, Brush $12.00 

K7975 

5 refillable Bellows Bottles with stems and 

caps plus 3 Angled Steel Needle Tips, (fine, 

medium and wide); 1 Straight Plastic Flexible 

Tip; and 1 Straight Plastic Tapered Cone Tip 

Pack of Three Adaptor Caps for Pens 

(for using Needle Tips on Pen bodies) 

$29.50 

K7963 Needle Washer Bottle (squeezable, 8fl oz) $6.60 

$12.00 

Introductory Applicator Set 

Try one of each kind of applicator and see which ones 

work best for you. 

Introductory Applicator Set (Needles and Pens) 

K7941 

1 Pen with cap: 1 Bellows Bottle with stem and 

cap; 1 Adaptor Cap; 1 Angled Steel Needle Tip, 

1 Straight Plastic Flexible Tip and 3 Pen Tips 

(Pencil, Brush and Chisel) 

$26.00 

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Nori rice paste 

In Japanese printmaking, 

Nori is used to give the 

ink body so it will spread 

evenly over the block. 

Use for chine collé, book 

repair, and everyday paper 

pasting jobs too. Water reversible, acid free, 

strong and does not spoil. 

Nori 

E5414 100 gram jar (less than ½ cup) $3.75 

E5415 220 gram tube (about 1 cup) $6.55 

E5416 220 gram jar $6.55 

E5420 1 kilogram jar (about 2 pints) $24.95 

Pure Dry Rice Starch 

For those who prefer to make their own Nori. Archival and 

neutral pH. Paste recipe included. 

E5440 4 oz bag $3.95 

E5445 16 oz bag SAVE 10% $14.25 

Cuppers 

Imported from 

Japan, these are 

great storage 

containers for small 

items and perfect for ink. Cuppers clean easily 

and are highly resistant to staining. If they do 

stain, the color will not transfer. 

SAVE 5% Order 12 or more of any one size 

or mix of sizes for a 5% discount. 

1 - 11 12+ 

E5510 Small (¼ cup capacity) $2.50 $2.38 

E5511 Medium (1 cup capacity) $2.95 $2.80 

E5512 Large (1 ¼ cup capacity) $3.35 $3.18 

Robert E. 

Wood Palette 

The 24 high-walled 

compartments hold 

plenty of ink and 

minimize spilling. In addition the cover has 

four extra-large deep mixing wells. Made from 

stain resistant white plastic. 

K7301 Robert E. Wood Palette $18.95 

Oil Based Ink 

Akua Intaglio Caligo Safe Wash Relief Ink Gamblin Etching Ink Gamblin Relief Ink 

Akua Intaglio Ink 

Formulated for intaglio printmaking, this ink can also be applied with a 

brayer for printing woodcuts, linocuts, monotypes, and collagraphs. A 

thin coat of ink and absorbent paper are the key to relief prints that will 

dry completely. Akua Intaglio will print from any plastic, wood, linoleum 

or metal plate. 

Akua Intaglio is made using pure mineral water in a thick soy oil base 

that is strongly pigmented with light fast pigments. It is water fast after it 

dries, but will counterproof well while fresh. Akua Kolor can be used to 

tint Akua Intaglio ink. Akua Intaglio will never skin over or harden in the jar. 

Like Akua Kolor, Akua Intaglio cleans up easily with soap and water. Works well printing 

Solarplates (page 4). 

Each jar contains 8 fl oz (237ml) of ink. Two Trial Sets are available in 2 fl oz (59ml) jars. 

Color samples are approximate. 

K7900 

Lamp Black, semi-transparent 

PBLK7 

$16.75 

K7933 Bone Black (warm), transparent $16.75 

K7902 

Mars Black (cool), transparent 

FASTER DRYING 

$16.75 

K7918 Paynes Gray (blue gray) $16.75 

K7919 Graphite $17.45 

K7934 Carbon Black (warm) PBk7 $16.30 

K7903 Phthalo Blue PB15 $19.00 

K7905 Ultramarine Blue PB29 $17.75 

NEW Prussian Blue, coming mid-2012 

K7907 Oxide Green $17.45 

K7908 Phthalo Green PG7 $19.75 

K7911 Pyrrole Orange PO11 $23.85 

K7912 Scarlet Red PR166 $20.30 

K7913 Crimson Red PR170 $20.85 

K7915 Red Oxide PR101 $17.75 

K7916 Quinacridone Magenta $23.85 

K7917 Carbazole Violet V23 $23.65 

K7920 Titanium White PW6 $17.95 

K7921 Opaque White $18.80 

K7922 Hansa Yellow, intense PY74 $19.65 

K7924 Diarylide Yellow PY83 $20.30 

Akua Intaglio Color Trial Set, 2oz Jars 

K7998 

$65.99 

Akua Intaglio Introductory Set 

SAVE 5% 

K7995 

Mars Black, Phthalo Blue, 

Crimson Red, Hansa Yellow 

Akua Intaglio Professional Set 

SAVE 10% 

K7996 

Carbon Black, Phthalo Blue, 

Phthalo Green, Crimson Red, 

Red Oxide, T.D. White, Hansa 

Yellow, Yellow Ochre 

Akua Intaglio Black Trial Set, 2oz Jars 

K7999 

$48.89 

Lamp Black, Bone Black, Mars 

Black, Paynes Gray, Graphite, 

Carbon Black 

25 colors, Transparent Base and 

2 Modifiers listed to the left. 

(Does not include metallic ink.) 

$76.25 

$72.45 

$513.30 

$461.97 

Akua Intaglio High Quantity 

Discount SAVE 10% 

Please allow 2 weeks to fill your order 

Order Akua Intaglio in packs of 8 of the same 

color and SAVE 

Konaunmo 

powdered mica 

Powdered mica adds a 

shimmering elegance to 

your work and has been 

popular with printmakers 

and painters in Japan for centuries. More 

information at imcclains.com 

E5611 Fine (powdered sugar) 50gm $7.50 

E5612 Medium 50gm $7.50 

E5613 Coarse (regular sugar) 50gm $7.50 

E5614 Rough (very fine glitter) 50gm $7.50 

E5617 Medium Gold 50gm $9.98 

E5618 Medium Pewter-Silver 50gm $9.98 

K7926 Yellow Ochre PY42 $17.75 

K7928 Burnt Sienna PBR7 $17.75 

K7930 Burnt Umber PBR7 $17.75 

K7931 Raw Umber PBR7 $17.75 

K7932 Van Dyke Brown PR101PV19 $18.95 

K7936 Metallic Gold $19.65 

K7937 Metallic Silver $19.65 

K7935 Transparent Base $15.90 

K7990 

K7891 

Modifiers 

Ink Stiffener (formerly Oil 

Converter) 

Blending Medium 4oz bottle 

(loosens ink) 

$15.90 

$9.90 

Politician's Election Bike, But He Lost 

31.5 x 31 Moku Hanga 

Tyler Starr 

Iowa City, IA 

tylerstarr.com 


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Caligo Safe Wash Relief Ink 

• Linseed oil base, cleans up with soap and water 

• Excellent choice when solvents cannot be used 

• Lightfast pigments (Blue Wool Scale 6 or higher) 

• Heavily pigmented so a little goes a long way. 

To thin the ink and still allow soap and water clean up, add Caligo Safe 

Wash Oil, which contains the same emulsifier used in the Caligo Safe 

Wash colors. Thicken with Magnesium Carbonate. 

Skin Papers help keep ink in cans from skinning over. Replace the paper 

after removing ink. Some inks, such as Opaque White and Extender, are 

so loose that skin papers are not needed. Ink is sold by weight rather than 

volume so the can size may vary. 


150ml tubes (5 fl oz) 

K7600 Black, opaque PBk 7 $13.60 

K7602 Process Blue (Cyan), transparent, PB 15:3 $14.70 

K7603 Phthalo Blue, transparent, PB 15:3 $15.35 

K7604 Prussian Blue, semi-transparent, PB 27 $14.70 

K7606 Phthalo Green, transparent, PG 7 $18.00 

K7610 Light Orange, semi-opaque, PY47, PY12, PO34 $16.20 

K7611 Rubine Red, semi-transparent, PR 57:1 $15.50 

K7612 Napthol Red, transparent, PR 112 $16.25 

K7613 Process Red (Magenta), transparent, PV 19 $20.85 

K7620 Opaque White, opaque, PW 4 $13.75 

K7622 Arylide Yellow (Cool), semi-transparent, PY 3 $15.20 

K7623 Process Yellow, transparent, PY 3 $14.55 

K7624 Diarylide Yellow (Warm), semi-transparent, PY 3 $16.45 

K7626 Yellow Ochre, opaque, PY 42 $15.00 

K7628 Burnt Sienna, semi-opaque, PY3, PR112, PBK7 $15.55 

K7631 Raw Umber, semi-opaque, PBr 7 $13.15 

K7635 Extender (Transparent Base) $13.50 

Caligo Safe Wash Ink Trial Set 

K7690 

75ml (1/3 cup) Tube Set includes Black, Light Orange and 

Phthalo Blue 

$35.50 

Caligo Safe Wash Relief Ink Process Color Sets SAVE 5% 

500gm Cans (just over 1lb) 

K7600LB Black, opaque PBk 7 $25.15 

K7602LB Process Blue (Cyan), transparent, PB 15:3 $27.95 

K7603LB Phthalo Blue, transparent, PB 15:3 $29.75 

K7604LB Prussian Blue, semi-transparent, PB 27 $27.95 

K7605LB Ultramarine Blue, transparent, PB 29 

(not available in tubes because the pigment can 

expand and cause the tube to burst.) 

$29.40 

K7606LB Phthalo Green, transparent, PG 7 $36.65 

K7610LB Light Orange, semi-opaque, PY47, PY12, PO34 $32.30 

K7611LB Rubine Red, semi-transparent, PR 57:1 $30.25 

K7612LB Napthol Red, transparent, PR 112 $34.95 

K7613LB Process Red (Magenta), transparent, PV 19 $44.10 

K7620LB Opaque White, opaque, PW 4 $25.65 

K7622LB Arylide Yellow (Cool), semi-transparent, PY 3 $32.20 

K7623LB Process Yellow, transparent, PY 3 $30.90 

K7624LB Diarylide Yellow (Warm), semi-transparent, PY 3 $32.35 

K7626LB Yellow Ochre, opaque, PY 42 $32.20 

K7628LB Burnt Sienna, semi-opaque, PY3, PR112, PBK7 $33.55 

K7631LB Raw Umber, semi-opaque, PBr 7 $24.70 

K7635LB Extender (transparent Base) $24.85 

Modifiers and Skin Papers 

K7636 Oil (Thinner), 250ml can $11.75 

K7738 

Gamblin Magnesium Carbonate, 100gm 

Can be irritating if inhaled; use a mask (page 28) 

$12.95 

K7790 Box of 500 4" Skin Papers for 500gm Cans $9.95 

K7695 

150ml Tube Set includes Process Blue (Cyan), Process Red 

(Magenta), Process Yellow, Black, Opaque White, Extender 

K7695LB 500gm Can Set includes Process Blue (Cyan), Process Red 

(Magenta), Process Yellow, Black, Opaque White, Extender 

Caligo Safe Wash Relief Ink Professional Sets 

$90.95 

$86.40 

$178.60 

$169.67 

SAVE 10% 

K7698 150ml Tube Set includes all 16 colors, Extender and Oil $274.05 

$246.65 

K7698LB 

500gm Can Set includes all 17 colors, Extender, Oil and 500 

Skin Papers 

$576.45 

$518.80 

Great Wave 


Annie Bissett 

Northampton, MA 

anniebissett.com 

Under the Apple Tree 

4 x 4 woodcut 

Kirsten Horning 

Seaside, OR 

kahorning@gmail.com 

Greetings from 39th Ave, Transfer Station 4 

16 x 20 relief print from MDF 

Julia Samuels 

Brooklyn, NY 

crayolajunkie.com 

Heat (from The Electricity Club series) 

8 x 5.75 linocut 

Paula Perdue 

Pensacola, FL 

rperdue12@yahoo.com 

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Gamblin Etching Ink 

• Archival, lightfast pigments in pure burnt 

linseed plate oil 

• No fillers, additives or modifiers 

• High pigment load 

• Intense colors, brilliant undertones 

These high tack, buttery inks wipe easily 

and print with intensity and purity of color. White is the only opaque 

pigment. The other pigments are bright and transparent or semitransparent. 

All of the pigments are lightfast and will not change or fade 

over time. 

When it comes to cleaning up, most of the ink is easily wiped away with 

a dry cloth. Any residue can be removed with a small amount of Gamsol 

Odorless Mineral Spirits (page 29). 


300ml Cans 

K7750 Portland Black, PBk 9, PB 29 $17.95 

K7751 Portland Cool Black, PBk 7, PBk 9, PB 29 $17.95 

K7752 Portland Stiff Black, PBk 9, PBk 29 $17.95 

K7753 Bone Black, PBk 9 $17.95 

K7754 Carbon Black, PBk 9 $17.95 

K7756 Graphite, natural graphite $21.95 

K7762 Prussian Blue, semi-transparent, PB 27:1 $21.95 

K7765 Ultramarine Blue, transparent, PB 29 $21.95 


K7772 Napthol Red, semi-transparent, PR 112 $21.95 

K7774 Quinacridone Red, transparent, PV19 $26.95 

K7777 Dioxazine Purple, PV23 $26.95 

K7780 Etching White, opaque, PW 6, PW 4 $17.95 

K7784 Hansa Yellow Light, semi-transparent, PY 3 $26.95 

K7785 Yellow Ochre, PY43 $17.95 

K7788 Sepia, semi-transparent, PR 101 $21.95 

Gamblin Relief Ink 

• Archival, lightfast pigments in pure burnt linseed 

plate oil 

• No fillers or additives • High pigment load 

• Intense colors, brilliant undertones 

While stiff enough to hold fine detail, this low tack 

ink is formulated to spread out smoothly and evenly 

on the block without the use of additives. All of 

the pigments are lightfast, bright and transparent or semi-transparent, 

except for White which is opaque. 

A small amount of dryer has been added to the ink. Depending on the 

paper, the amount of ink used and environmental conditions, drying 

time takes two to six days. Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits (page 29) 

recommended for clean up. 


175ml jars 

K7700 Portland Intense Black, semi-transparent, PBk 7, PB 27:1 $12.95 

K7702 Prussian Blue, semi-transparent, PB 27:1 $15.95 

K7705 Ultramarine Blue, transparent, PB 29 $15.95 


K7712 Napthol Scarlet, semi-transparent, PR 188 $19.95 

K7714 Quinacridone Red, transparent, PV19 $15.95 

K7720 Titanium White, opaque, PW 6, PW 4 $12.95 

K7726 Hansa Yellow Light, semi-transparent, PY 3 $19.95 

K7732 Sepia, semi-transparent, PR 101 $15.95 



K7736 Gamblin #000 Burnt Plate Oil (thinner), 8oz $8.95 

K7739 Gamblin Tack Reducer 150ml (5 fl oz) $12.95 

K7738 

Gamblin Magnesium Carbonate, 100gm 

Can be irritating if inhaled; use a mask (page 28) 

$12.95 

K7799 Box of 500 4" Skin Papers for Gamblin 300ml cans $9.95 



K7737 Gamblin #2 Burnt Plate Oil (thinner), 8oz $8.95 

K7739 Gamblin Tack Reducer 150ml (5 fl oz) $12.95 

K7738 Gamblin Magnesium Carbonate, 100gm 0.3 lb 

Can be irritating if breathed in; use a mask (page 28) 

Gamblin Etching Ink Basic Color Set SAVE 5% 

K7745 Includes Portland Black, Prussian Blue, Quinacridone Red, 

Hansa Yellow Light, Transparent Base. 

Gamblin Black Etching Ink Set SAVE 10% 

$12.95 

K7799 Box of 500 4" Skin Papers for Gamblin 300ml cans $9.95 

$111.75 

$106.15 

Gamblin Relief Ink Basic Color Set SAVE 5% 

K7795 Includes Black, Prussian Blue, Quinacridone Red, Hansa 

Yellow Light, Titanium White, Transparent Base. 

Gamblin Relief Ink Earth Color Set SAVE 5% 

K7796 Includes Black, Sepia, Hansa Yellow Light, Napthol Scarlet plus 

mixing chart for creating Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Burnt 

Umber and Raw Umber. 

Gamblin Relief Ink Professional Set SAVE 10% 

K7798 Includes all 9 colors, Transparent Base, #000 Burnt Plate Oil, 

Tack Reducer, Magnesium Carbonate and Skin Papers 

Gamblin Ink High Quantity Discount SAVE 15% 


$90.70 

$86.15 

$68.80 

$65.35 

$207.30 

$186.57 

K7746 Includes Portland Black, Cool Black, Stiff Black, Bone Black 

and Carbon Black. 

Gamblin Etching Ink Professional Set SAVE 10% 

K7748 

Includes all 16 colors, Transparent Base, #2 Burnt Plate Oil, 

Tack Reducer, Magnesium Carbonate and Skin Papers 

$89.75 

$80.75 

$400.95 

$360.85 

Gamblin High Quantity Discount SAVE 15%, FREE SHIPPING 


Order over $600 of Gamblin Inks and Modifiers and save 15% plus get Free 

Shipping! Shipped directly from Gamblin. No internet orders. Call or email to 

place your order. 

Order over $600 of Gamblin Inks and Modifiers and save 15% plus get Free 

Shipping! Shipped directly from Gamblin. No internet orders. Call or email to 

place your order. 

Tarlatan 

Use to hand wipe intaglio plates. Tarlatan is a starched 

open weave cotton fabric. Soften or remove excess 

starch by rubbing or washing. 

E3004 36" wide by 1 yard long $1.95 

E3005 36" wide by 10 yards long $18.95 


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Baren 

Hon Baren Murasaki Baren Ball Bearing Baren Disk Baren Standard Quality Baren 

Premium Hon Baren 

A Hon Baren is the ultimate tool for 

the serious printmaker. The qualities 

of a Hon Baren are subtle, but once 

experienced these baren are clearly 

superior. Each baren takes up to a year 

of intensive labor to create, requiring 

the skill of a true master craftsman. 

The 8-ko (strand) baren is the most versatile and come in three basic 

textures: coarse, medium, and fine. 12-ko and 16-ko baren are designed 

for printing large areas with thick pigment. 

SPECIAL ORDER ONLY. At the exchange rate when this catalog was 

printed, prices start at around $1200. Please call or email for current 

prices. After you place your order, our price is guaranteed not to 

increase. If the exchange rate improves before your baren arrives, we 

will pass along the savings to you. 

Murasaki Baren 

If you would like to use a professional 

baren but do not have the budget for a 

Hon Baren, this less expensive version 

was created with affordability in mind. 

It is made by a craftsman who also 

makes Hon Baren. The core of this 

baren is a hard, hand twisted synthetic cord that easily transfers pressure 

to the block. Includes sample of Camellia Oil. 

A6026 12.0 cm medium; general use, detail $175.45 

A6027 12.0 cm coarse; large areas $192.95 

Ball Bearing Baren 

These baren require only a minimum 

amount of pressure to pull a print, a 

definite plus if you print large editions 

or if you are suffering from arthritis or 

a repetitive stress injury to your hand 

or arm. 

Matte black, rubberized leather backs 

up a cork disc with a perforated metal plate containing the ball bearings. 

The thick, twisted leather handle is very comfortable to hold. 

Cushioning keeps the ball bearings from rattling as the baren is moved 

around. 378 Ball Bearing Baren approximate a 16-ko Hon Baren or a 

coarse Murasaki Baren, and are designed for printing large, flat color 

areas. 612 Ball Bearing Baren approximate an 8-ko Hon Baren or a 

medium Murasaki Baren, and are designed for general printing, fine lines 

and detailed areas. Includes sample of Camellia Oil. 

Disk Baren 

This high tech plastic baren was designed 

by the famous Japanese printmaker 

Akira Kurosaki. The replaceable disc 

has many small bumps on the surface, 

similar to the points on a Hon Baren 

coiled pad that apply pressure evenly 

across the paper as you print. No bamboo baren cover is needed. Order 

a replacement disc when the bumps on the disk wear down. 

Comes with a sample of Camellia Oil, which is applied to the baren face 

so it will glide easily across the printing paper. 

A6035 Disk Baren, 13cm (5 3 / 16") wide $36.25 

A6035R Replacement Disk $18.00 

Medium Baren 

paper coil 

Standard Quality Baren 

These baren are constructed of lacquered cardboard disks with bamboo 

sheath covers. The texture is fine to medium and they are designed for 

general printmaking. Sample of Camellia Oil included. 

A6208 Medium: 11.0 cm (4.3"), twisted paper coil $9.95 

A6209 Large: 13 cm (5.1"), synthetic twine coil $35.95 

Takenokawa 

bamboo sheath 

Eventually the barengawa (bamboo 

sheath) on a baren will wear out. Our 

Takenokawa are imported directly 

from Japan. Each one is carefully 

examined before shipping. 

Complete instructions for recovering 

your baren can be found under "Basic Instructions" at imcclains.com. 

A6450 at least 13.5 cm x 50 cm (19.7" x 5.3") $4.65 

Large Baren cotton 

twine coil 

A5904 are in stock. Price varies depending on the exhange rate. The others are 

SPECIAL ORDER ONLY. Allow four to six weeks for delivery. Please call or email for 

the current prices. After you place your order, our price is guaranteed not to increase. 

A5901 378 ball bearings (top photo, for printing large areas) special order 

A5902 378 ball bearings, (for printing large arge areas, cushioned) special order 

A5903 612 ball bearings (bottom photo, most versatile) special order 

A5904 612 ball bearings (most versatile, cushioned) varies 

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Death and the Printmaker 

8 x 6 woodcut 

Liv Rainey-Smith 

Portland, OR 

LivRaineySmith.com 

Red Tail 

33 x 29cm linocut reduction with embossing 

Monique Wales 

Oakland, CA 

etsy.com/shop/RedTailStudios

"L" on left 

Akua PinPress 

The Akua PinPress is perfect for the monotype printmaker who needs a 

portable and affordable press. Works especially well printing with Akua 

inks. The PinPress lets you create monotypes at home, in the classroom, 

or anywhere you travel. 

Designed specifically for monotype printmaking, the roller is precisely 

machined to an incredibly even and smooth surface for uniform contact 

between the roller, paper and plate. Durable all metal construction with 

aluminum and brass bushings insures long lasting, trouble-free printing. 

A6714 2" diameter x 20" long $235.00 

Tsubaki Abura 

camellia oil 

Camellia oil is applied to the barengawa to 

keep it supple. Our Camellia Oil is cosmetic 

grade, so it is also good for your skin. 

The oil also protects steel blades from rust. 

Apply a small amount to the blade, especially 

after sharpening on water stones or before 

storing them for long periods of time. 

"L" on right 

Registration Boards 

Eliminates having to carve Kento (registration marks) into blocks. Carve 

the marks into the "L" or use tape to make temporary registration 

marks. Place the inked block firmly into the corner of the "L" and use 

the marks to accurately position the printing paper on the block. Works 

best with blocks up to 12" x 16" in size and 3/8" in height. Complete 

instructions can be found under "Basic Instructions" at imcclains.com. 

The inner edges of the "L" are beveled to keep ink from transferring 

from the block to the "L." Available with the corner of the "L" on the 

left or right side. 

If you would like a different size Registration Board, we will be happy 

to make it for you. Please allow one week for us to make custom 

Registration Boards. 

E4900L "L" on left, 14" x 18" base board $19.85 

E4900R "L" on right, 14" x 18" base board $19.85 

CUSTOM SIZE 

E4901 Custom Registration Board $0.10 per sq. inch 

A6660 2.0 fl oz bottle $12.85 

Ategami 

back paper 

This thin, waterproof paper creates 

a barrier between the baren and the 

damp printing paper, protecting 

them from one another and 

allowing the baren to move freely as 

you print. 

A6550 11.75" x 32' (full roll) SAVE 5% $35.95 

A6551 11.75" x 16' (half roll) $18.95 

Fanfare 


Peter L. Scacco 

Austin, TX 

scaccowoodcuts.com 

New York Interior 

24 x 18 monotype 

Alicia Bonilla-Puig 

Landenberg, PA 

aliciabp.weebly.com 

Cat's Cradle 

7 x 5 engraving 

Neil Peck 

Olympia, WA 

nbpeck@comcast.net 

Nocturnal Sequence: Toward Dawn 


Margot Rocklen 

Woodbridge, CT 

mkrgrfx@yahoo.com 

Heian Shrine in Winter 

5 x 7 wood engraving 

Alexia Rostow 

Portland, OR 

Porcuprints.com 

Beardless Bacchus 


David Page 

San Francisco, CA 

dpprints.com 


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Washi 

Handmade Japanese Paper: 

Nishinouchi Kizuki Hanga Kizuki Hosho Echizen Torinoko Masa Kitakata Kozo Unryu Hosho 

Quantity Discount Different printing papers can be combined 

to qualify for quantity discounts. 

Shipping Paper is shipped rolled. If you prefer to have it 

shipped flat please let us know when you place your order. Shipping 

charges may be higher because of the size of the package. 

Washi Sample Book 

Nothing compares to seeing and feeling the paper 

itself. Our Washi Sample Book lets you do this 

before investing in full sheets of paper. Includes 

Japanese and Western papers. 

P6800 

3" x 5" book with paper samples plus detailed 

descriptions of each paper and their suggested uses. 

Group A Washi 

This group includes our finest printmaking papers. They are all handmade with deckle edges on all four sides. The papers are medium to heavy weight 

and strong enough to easily withstand multiple printings from multiple blocks. 

$7.00 

Nishinouchi 

Nishinouchi 

A great paper with a subtly brushed texture and the translucency of more fragile papers, 

Nishinouchi is surprisingly strong and able to withstand repeated printings from multiple blocks. 

Sized Handmade (4 deckle edges) 90% Northern Kozo +10% acid free pulp 

color dimensions weight 1-24 25-49 50+ 

P6801 Natural 29.25" x 41.75" 60gm/sqM $15.60 $14.82 $14.04 

Kizuki Hanga 

Kizuki Hosho 

Echizen Kozo Natural 

Echizen Kozo White 

Kizuki Hanga 

An exceptionally low price for a 100% Kozo paper of this weight and size. Ideal for multiple block 

prints, Kizuki Hanga's weight and body make it easy to lay full size dampened sheets on the block. 

Sized Handmade (4 deckle edges) 100% Kozo 


P6802 Off-White 27" x 40.5" 135gm/sqM $43.85 $41.65 $39.47 

Kizuki Hosho NEW 

The Echizen districts's famous printmaking Washi, created by Living National Treasure Ichibei 

Iwano. 100% Kozo of the highest grade. Smooth surface; accepts water based ink extremely well. 

Unsized Handmade (4 deckle edges) 100% Kozo 


P6803 Natural 18" x 21.5" 75gm/sqM 27.30 25.94 24.55 

Echizen Kozo 

A fairly soft, dense, medium-weight paper, very smooth on one side, accepts ink beautifully and 

evenly. Designed for Moku Hanga, works well for all relief printmaking techniques. 

Sized Handmade (4 deckle edges) 100% Kozo 


P6808 Natural 26" x 38" 55gm/sqM $29.85 $28.35 $26.87 

P6809 White 26" x 38" 55gm/sqM $29.85 $28.35 $26.87 

Group B Washi 

These versatile papers are very good quality. They are either machine or handmade, from a mixture of fiber and buffered, acid free wood pulp. All are 

strong enough to handle multi-block printing. 

Torinoko White 

Torinoko Cream 

Torinoko 

Very smooth and uniform on one side and fairly rough on the other, this heavyweight, machine made 

paper is sized for printing with water based ink. 

Sized Machine made (no deckles) 

70% Mitsumata and 30% pulp 


P6853 White 25" x 37" 145gm/sqM $17.60 $16.72 $15.84 

P6854 Dark Cream 25" x 37" 150gm/sqM $17.60 $16.72 $15.84 

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Torinoko Lt Wt 

Torinoko, Light Weight 

This uniform, fine-fibered handmade paper is translucent and soft to the touch. A lovely paper for 

book arts as well as printmaking techniques. 

Sized Handmade (4 deckle edges) 

70% Gampi and 30% Mitsumata 


P6855 Cream 24" x 35.75" 50gm/sqM $10.75 $10.20 $9.68 

Group C Washi 

This is a group of good quality printmaking paper at low prices. These papers are sized. They contain a higher percentage of wood pulp than Group A 

or B papers, ranging from pH 6.5 to 7.5 (pH 7 is neutral). 

Kozo-shi 

Shin Torinoko White 

Shin Torinoko Cream 

Kozo-shi NEW 

The surface of this paper is very smooth, which helps create even coverage when printing with 

water based ink. The paper fibers create a subtle swirling pattern. No laid lines. 

Inner Sizing (added to vat when paper is formed) Machine made (no deckle) 


P6908 Off-White 25" x 38" 36.5 gm/sqM $5.50 $5.23 $4.95 

Shin Torinoko 

These machine made papers are the most economical sized printmaking paper that we carry. Very 

smooth on one side, with a felt-like quality on the other side. This paper holds up well with Moku 

Hanga and multiple block printmaking as well as western style techniques. 

Sized Machine made (no deckle) 

50% Manila linen (flax), 50% acid free pine pulp 


P6905 White 25.5" x 38" 125gm/sqM $4.95 $4.70 $4.46 

P6907 Cream 25.5" x 38" 120gm/sqM $4.95 $4.70 $4.46 

Kozo and acid free sulphite pulp 

Masa Dosa 

Masa Dosa 

Crisp, bright white handmade paper with very subtle laid lines. Accepts ink very well. It is thick 

and tough enough to print multiple blocks. 

Sized Handmade (4 deckle edges) 

Kozo and acid free pine pulp 


P6903 White 23" x 32" 90gm/sqM $8.95 $8.50 $8.06 

Group D Washi 

In this case, "D" stands for Diversity! These papers are mostly unsized and contain diverse fiber content. They range from pH 6.5 to 7.5 (pH 7 is 

neutral). Suitable for a variety of uses, including book arts and conservation as well as printmaking. 

Usu Mino 

Usu Mino 

A very thin, lightweight mending tissue that can be used for tracing as well as transferring a 

printed key block image to multiple blocks. 

Sized Probably machine made (no deckle) 

70% Mitsumata and 30% acid free wood pulp 


P6951 Off-White 21.5" x 31" 25gm/sqM $2.95 $2.80 $2.66 

Yamashiro 

Yamashiro 

A fine, lightweight paper with very subtle laid lines. Intended for use as a mending tissue, 

Yamashiro also works well transferring a printed key block image to multiple blocks. 

Sized Probably machine made (no deckle) Fiber content unknown, probably Kozo 



Kozo 

Kozo 

Durable and translucent, Kozo is intended for woodblock printmaking and gyotaku (fish prints). 

Unsized Handmade (4 deckle edges) Kozo plus supplementary material, probably wood pulp 


P6958 White 24" x 36" 25gm/sqM $2.85 $2.70 $2.57 


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Kitakata Green 

Kitakata 

This strong smooth paper is excellent for relief printmaking, including wood engraving. Natural 

is a warm shade; green is a cool, greyish green. 

Unsized Handmade (4 deckle edges) 90% Philippine Gampi, 10% acid free wood pulp 


Kitakata Natural 

Unryu 


P6957 Green 16" x 20" 30gm/sqM $2.95 $2.80 $2.66 

Unryu "Cloud Dragon" 

Unryu features an overall, swirling pattern of long, unbeaten Kozo fibers, creating a pronounced 

pattern and texture. Very effective paired with simple block images. 

Unsized Handmade (4 deckle edges) Kozo plus supplementary material, probably wood pulp 


P7002 White 25" x 37" 40gm/sqM $2.85 $2.70 $2.57 

Mulberry 

Hosho Professional 

Mulberry 

A fine textured, soft, naturally warm colored paper with very subtle laid lines. Mulberry papers 

are long fibered and strong. 

Unsized Handmade (4 deckle edges) 

30% Kozo, 70% acid free pulp 


P6954 Warm White 24" x 33.5" 45gm/sqM $4.65 $4.42 $4.19 

Hosho Professional 

A very white handmade paper with subtle laid lines, known for its thick, fluffy texture and 

strength. Hosho resists shrinking very well and is very absorbent. 

Unsized Handmade (4 deckle edges) 

Kozo, Mitsumata and sulfite pulp fibers 


P7005 White 19" x 24" 60gm/sqM $4.95 $4.70 $4.46 

Washi Cards 

Handmade from 100% Kozo with four deckle edges, these elegant cards are perfect for creating works 

of art to sell or send to friends. 

The cards are sized, so they will accept either water or oil based inks equally well. Packaged in sets 

of five cards or envelopes. 

number and color 

dimensions 

P7200 5 Postcards, Light Natural 4" x 6" $7.95 

P7201 5 Postcards, Sea Grass 4" x 6" $7.95 

P7202 5 Foldable Cards, Light Ntl 6" x 8" $13.35 

P7203 5 Foldable Cards, Sea Grass 6" x 8" $13.35 

P7210 5 Envelopes 4.5" x 6.5" $10.75 

Western Printmaking Paper 

High quality Western paper made from cotton linter. They are heavy, thick, opaque and designed to be printed on a printing press. 

Arches 88 

Arches 88 

A bright white waterleaf paper with a smooth surface on both sides, Arches 88 is ideal for silk 

screen, lithography, intaglio and monotype. 

Unsized Mould made (2 deckle edges) 

100% cotton 


P7008 White 22" x 30" 300gm/sqM $4.55 $4.32 $4.10 

Rives BFK 

Rives BFK 

A classic, bright white printmaking paper with a very slightly textured surface, Rives BFK can be 

used for all printmaking techniques. 

Internally Sized Mould made (2 natural deckles, 2 torn deckles) 100% cotton 


P7012 White 22" x 30" 280gm/sqM $4.65 $4.42 $4.19 

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Paper Comparison Chart (In Order by Item Number) 

Group Item # Name Color(s) Size (inches) gm/sqM Contents Handmade Sized Price 

A P6801 Nishinouchi Natural 29.25 x 41.75 60 90% Kozo, 10% acid free wood pulp yes yes $15.60 

P6802 Kizuki Hanga Off-White 27 x 40.5 135 100% Kozo yes yes $43.85 

P6803 Kizuki Hosho Natural 18 x 21.5 75 100% Kozo yes no $27.30 

P6808, -09 Echizen Kozo Natural, White 26 x 38 55 100% Kozo yes yes $29.85 

B P6853 Torinoko White 25 x 37 145 70% Mitsumata, 30% acid free pulp no yes $17.60 

P6854 Torinoko Dark Cream 25 x 37 150 70% Mitsumata, 30% acid free pulp no yes $17.60 

P6855 Torinoko, Lt.Wt. Cream 24 x 35.5 50 70% Gampi, 30% Mitsumata yes yes $10.75 

C P6903 Masa Dosa White 22.75 x 32.5 90 Kozo, acid free wood pulp yes yes $8.95 

P6905 Shin Torinoko White 25.75 x 38 125 50% Manila linen, 50% acid free pulp no yes $4.95 

P6907 Shin Torinoko Cream 25.125 x 38 120 50% Manila linen, 50% acid free pulp no yes $4.95 

P6908 Kozo-shi Off-White 25 x 38 36.5 Kozo, acid free sulfite pulp no yes $8.95 

D P6951 Usu Mino Off-White 21.5 x 31 25 70% Mitsumata, 30% acid free pulp no yes $2.95 

P6952 Yamashiro Natural 25 x 37 25 unknown, probably Kozo no yes $6.95 

P6953, -57 Kitakata Natural, Green 16 x 20 30 90% Gampi, 10% acid free wood pulp yes no $2.95 

P6954 Mulberry Natural (warm) 24 x 33.5 45 30% Kozo, 70% acid free wood pulp yes no $4.65 

P6958 Kozo White 24 x 36 25 Kozo, probably wood pulp yes no $2.85 

P7002 Unryu White 25 x 37 40 Kozo, probably wood pulp yes no $2.85 

P7005 Hosho Professional White 19 x 24 60 Kozo, Mitsumata, sulfite wood pulp yes no $4.95 

Western P7008 Arches 88 White 22 x 30 300 100% Cotton no no $4.55 

P7012 Rives BFK White 22 x 30 280 100% Cotton no yes $4.65 

Newsprint 

30# newsprint, smooth on 

both sides, takes ink very 

well. Not acid free. Good 

for proofing. Made from 

recycled paper. Sheets are 

approximately 18" x 24" 

give or take about a half inch. Sold by weight 

so the number of sheets may vary. 

P7050 1.5 lb, approx. 50 sheets $4.95 

P7055 3.0 lb, approx. 100 sheets $9.75 

Glassine 

Our Glassine is acid free, 

neutral pH and approved 

for archival purposes. It 

is used to package and 

protect art work. Glassine 

paper is slick, grease 

resistant, has a high resistance to the passage of 

air, and is almost impervious to the passage of 

water vapor. Very smooth, semi-transparent. 

P7020 10 Sheets, 24" x 36" $7.25 

P7025 60 Sheets, 24" x 36" $39.15 

P7030 36" x 300' Roll $71.75 

Self Healing 

Cutting Mats 

These high quality 

cutting mats come 

with one green and 

one black side. Both 

sides have grid lines to help you cut accurately. 

The mats are extra durable and extra thick 

(3mm or a little less than 1/8"). The outer 

layers, printed with grid lines, are semi-soft 

vinyl. The inner layer is harder and provides 

the self-sealing qualities. Designed to be used 

with rotary or Exacto® blades. 

E5030 12" x 18" $15.95 

E5031 18" x 24" $28.50 

Dosa Kit 

This kit includes 

everything you need 

to make one gallon of 

dosa (paper sizing): 

8 oz of the highest 

grade rabbit skin glue, very finely ground so 

it will dissolve in water quickly; 4oz of alum; 

and detailed instructions. 

Animal skin glue is also traditionally used as a 

fixative for dry pigments. 

E5800 Dosa Kit + instructions $11.95 

E5810 

Dry Animal Skin Glue, 8 oz 

(20 Tbsp.) 

Wallatician 

8 x 6 woodcut 

Ruth Jensen 

Arcata, CA 

ruthjensen.com 

$8.00 

Bijin 

220 x 340cm Moku Hanga 

Terry McKenna 

Queensland, Australia 

egaku.com.au 

Please Note: Newsprint and Glassine cannot 

be combined with printmaking papers 

for quantity discounts. Shipped rolled. 


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DVDs and Video Cassettes 

Japanese Woodcut Workshop 

A Course in Four Sections 

with Izumi Kuroiwa 

Think of this DVD as a week long workshop plus a 

refresher course that you can watch any time you like. 

Engaging and inspiring. 

R2501 DVD, 75 minutes, bookmarked $79.95 

Printmaking In The Sun 

with Dan Welden 

Filmed in the studio of master printmaker and 

educator Dan Welden, this video shows every step of 

making relief and intaglio prints using Solarplates. 

Highly recommended. 

R2650 DVD, 30 minutes $29.95 

Relief and Intaglio Printmaking Methods on 

Resingrave Blocks 

with Richard Woodman 

This DVD explores how to create relief engravings 

or intaglio prints using Resingrave, from a master 

engraver. Excellent for people just starting out and 

full of useful ideas for the experienced engraver. 

R2701 DVD, 2 hours, bookmarked $39.95 

Books 

Your First Print 

with David Bull 

This RichMedia PDF eBook contains text, 

illustrations, high resolution photographs and 

dozens of video and audio clips describing the 

making of a woodblock print using traditional 

Japanese techniques. Readable on a Mac or PC. 

R2502 eBook on CD $12.50 

Moku Hanga Primer: Making Woodblock Prints 

by Robert McClain 

Written in an easy, conversational style by the founder 

of McClain's, this description of Japanese woodblock 

printing materials and techniques is concise and 

informative. Illustrated with drawings by the author. 

R2504 9pp, soft, 8.5" x 11" $8.50 

Safer Printmaking with Akua Water-Based Inks 

with Susan Rostow, William Jung and friends 

In addition to information on color mixing, modifiers, 

and applicators, learn how to create reductive, additive 

and viscosity monotypes; Akua Intaglio prints; fourprocess 

color photo-intaglio prints; and more. 

R2601 DVD, 53 minutes, bookmarked $25.00 

Painterly Printmaking with Monotype 

with Julia & Gail Ayers 

Using the PinPress monotype roller and 

nontoxic Akua inks, Gail and Julia use brushes, 

brayers, Q-tips, fingertips, Needle Applicators 

and lint free cloths to create their images. 

R2620 DVD, 1 hour 44 minutes $39.95 

Between Ink And Paper NEW 

with Catherine Kernan 

This DVD expands on the basic information in Safer 

Printmaking with Akua Water-Based Inks with exciting 

new ideas and techniques. Using Akua Kolor and Akua 

Intaglio inks in an inventive woodcut monoprint process, 

Kernan uses offsets to plastic, viscosity rolls, and pulls ink 

from one block to another to create new images. 

R2630 DVD, 85 minutes $39.95 

Japanese Woodblock Printing 

by Rebecca Salter 

The only full length English language book 

exclusively on Japanese woodblock printmaking. 

Many tips, ideas and descriptions of techniques are 

included. Full color illustrations throughout. 

R2520 116pp, soft, 6" x 9.5" $21.99 

Japanese Popular Prints 

from Votive Slips to Playing Cards 

by Rebecca Salter 

This fascinating cultural history focuses on the 

craftsmen and the visual culture of Japan as it moved 

from the Edo period into the early 20th century. 

R2523 208pp, soft, 9.75" x 7.75" $36.00 

Sphere of Influence 

2.5 x 6.75 relief print 

Julie Hagan Bloch 

Hurleyville, NY 

juliehaganbloch@hvc. 

rr.com 

Baby Robin 


suruga kite 

Al Stark 

Dekalb, IL 

alfredstark.etsy.com 

Peace 

3.75 x 5 linocut 

Susan Walsh 

Nehalem, OR 

scwstudios.wordpress.com 

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Handmade Prints 

by Anne Desmet & Jim Anderson 

A friendly approach to printing without 

a press. The methods described can be 

accomplished at many levels of expertise from 

a school room activity to a professional artist’s 

practice. Techniques are illustrated with line 

drawings; includes full color prints. 

R2513 128pp, soft, 7.5" x 9.75" $25.95 

Relief Printmaking: Woodcut and Linocut 

written and illustrated by Royden Card 

This book is both informative and 

inspirational. Written with the beginning 

student in mind, the illustrations provide any 

printmaker with an incentive to experiment. 

R2511 63pp, spiral, 8.5" x 11" $19.95 

Relief and Intaglio Printmaking Methods 

on Resingrave Blocks 

by Richard J. Woodman 

Contains detailed information on using 

Resingrave for intaglio and relief printmaking. 

Illustrated with photos, line drawings and 

prints by the author. 

R2510 30pp, soft, 8.5" x 11" $8.50 

Wood Engraving, How To Do It 

by Simon Brett 

The classic, comprehensive book on wood 

engraving. It clearly explains the process 

of engraving and printing, material 

requirements and changes in engraving 

practices. The illustrations are especially 

inspiring and very helpful. Highly 

recommended. 

R2506 160pp, soft, 6.75" x 9.6" $25.95 

Solarplate Notes 

A How To Book and Troubleshooting Handbook 

by Barbara Mason 

This book distills Solarplate expert Barbara 

Mason's techniques into friendly, easy to 

follow instructions of the process of creating 

and printing Solarplates. Full color photos 

illustrate each step. She also supplies contact 

information so she can answer your questions. 

R2531 9pp, soft, 5.5" x 8.5" $3.95 

Traditional Techniques in Contemporary 

Chinese Printmaking 

by David Barker 

An introduction to printmaking history and 

a comprehensive guide to the traditional and 

contemporary printmaking techniques used in 

China. Fully illustrated with color photos and 

drawings. 

R2515 128pp, soft, 6" x 9.25" $22.00 

Making Woodcuts & Wood Engravings, 

Lessons by a Modern Master 

by Hans Alexander Mueller 

The writing in this reprint of the 1945 edition 

is conversational, full of critical observations 

and the artist's philosophy of printmaking. 

Ninety-six illustrations, thirty-six of them 

woodcuts in color. 

R2517 96pp, soft cover, 9.25" x 6.2" $12.95 

The Woodcut Artist's Handbook 

by George A. Walker 

This book covers western style woodcut as 

well as wood engraving techniques. Illustrated 

with detailed line drawings and full color 

block prints, the book includes details about 

the techniques and tools used. 

R2516 168pp, soft, 6.25" x 9.5" $29.95 

Monoprinting 

by Jackie Newell & Dee Whittington 

The authors share the basics of making 

monoprints and then they cover how to 

push the boundaries with a wide variety of 

techniques. Both instructional and inspiring. 

Illustrated with color photos. 

R2535 128pp, soft, 6" x 9.5" $29.95 

Complete Works of Akira Kurosaki, Catalogue Raisonne: 

Woodcuts & Paper Works 1965-2008 

Signed by the Artist 

A stunning collection by a printmaker who has 

taught and promoted woodblock printmaking 

around the world. Includes 79 pages of large 

reproductions plus 68 pages of work arranged 

in chronological order, all in color. Text in 

Japanese and English. 

R2536 176pp, soft, 8.75" x 10.87" $69.45 

Hie Jinja 

5.5 x 7.5 Moku Hanga 

Dave Miller 

Atlanta, GA 

brookhavenstudio.com 

Cool Waters 

2.25 x 6 woodcut 

Bob Sercl 

Bellingham, WA 

Hurricane Irene, Rancocas Creek, 2011 

two color woodcut 

Michelle Wilson 

San Francisco, CA 

michellewilson 

projects.com 


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Safety and Clean Up 

3M Particulate Respirator, 8233 

If you are making your own inks from dry pigments this mask 

is essential. The highest filtration available in a maintenance free 

respirator, this mask provides at least 99.97% filtration efficiency 

against dry particles and liquid aerosols that do not contain oil 

when used according to directions. 

It features 3M's Cool Flow Exhalation Valve, a comfortable foam face 

seal and two adjustable straps. Latex free. 

E1026 Respirator $14.95 

McClain's Aprons 

Made from sturdy, black, 65/35 polyester/cotton with McClain’s logo 

embroidered in red and light gray on the front. 

These aprons have extra long 34" ties and an easily adjustable neck strap 

that stays where you put it. The short apron has three front pockets and 

a pencil pocket while the long apron has two large pockets and a pencil 

pocket. Wash and dry normally; will not shrink. 

E2010 Short Apron: 28" wide x 23.5" long $18.50 

E2015 Long Apron: 22.5" wide x 33.5" long $21.50 

Microflex ® Nitrile Gloves 

Gloves provide the best protection from ink and chemicals for your 

hands. Nitrile is nonallergenic and tougher than latex. These gloves 

are textured for better gripping and lightly powdered inside with 

cornstarch so they are easy to put on and take off. 

E1020 Medium, box of 100 (smaller hands) $17.45 

E1022 Large, box of 100 (fits most) $17.45 

E1024 Extra Large, box of 100 (big hands or loose fit) $17.45 

Zip Top Carry All 

An interior divider lets you separate blocks from paper, ink and other 

supplies. The big zippered pocket on the outside has room for sketch 

books, tools, brushes, brayers, etc. A 6" x 6.75" pocket on the back 

holds pencils and other small items. Made of 600 denier polyester, a 

very durable waterproof and stain resistant fabric. Made in Oregon. 

E2018 Zip Top Carry All, graphite, 17" x 17" in the main pocket $32.95 

Bausch & Lomb Magna Visor 

Three interchangeable lenses have the following strengths: a six inch 

focal length with 2.6x magnification; an eight inch focal length with 2.2x 

magnification; and a twelve inch focal length with 1.8x magnification. 

The lenses simply snap into place. 

Afternoon Shower 

6.75 x 5.5 woodcut 

Carol Struthers 

Midland, MI 

cjstruthers@sbcglobal.net 

E1028 Magna Visor $36.95 

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SavvySoap Hand and Brush Cleaner 

Made primarily from corn oil, SavvySoap removes paint, ink and grime; 

restores bristles even from hardened brushes; gets ink out of clothing; 

cleans brayers; neutralizes solvent odors plus it is kind to your skin. 

Because it contains no harmful terpinal or petroleum compounds, it is 

environmentally safe and biodegradable. Works with or without water 

and has a pleasantly clean citrus scent. 

SkinSafer Barrier Cream 

SkinSafer protects your hands from inks, paints, glues and grime. 

SkinSafer is greaseless and has a mild peppermint scent. Apply before 

messy jobs to protect hands and speed clean up. 

Both products conform to ASTM D 4236 guidelines. 

E1002 SavvySoap® Travel Size $3.65 

E1015 SavvySoap® 16oz bottle $10.65 

E1012 SavvySoap® 1 Gallon $34.50 

E1011 Pump for Gallon container $4.95 

E1004 SkinSafer® Barrier Cream 4oz jar $8.50 

E1006 SkinSafer® Barrier Cream 16oz jar $18.89 

Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits 

Gamsol is highly purified 100% odorless mineral spirits, distilled at 

high temperatures and purified of all aromatic components so it is less 

toxic. Gamsol evaporates 100% and has a much higher flash point than 

turpentine or hardware store mineral spirits for studio safety. 

MSDS available on request. Ships by UPS in the United States only. 

K7498 32oz (1 quart) $22.45 

K7499 128oz (1 gallon) $51.65 

Red Devil Scraper 

The best tool for efficiently scraping ink off of glass slabs and other work 

surfaces. Works much better for this job than an ink knife, save on towels. 

E4505 Red Devil Scraper + 5 Blades $3.99 

E4506 5 Replacement Blades $0.95 

E4507 100 Replacement Blades $18.00 

Dyna Cloths 

These are the best lint free cloths we have found for cleaning brayers, 

wiping rollers, removing ink from glass slabs and general clean up. If 

you are using soy or water based ink, you can wash them and reuse them 

again and again. 

E1030 Dyna Cloths, Pack of Five $6.75 

Nail Brush 

These brushes have a row of bristles on each side, one 1/2" wide x 3" 

long and the other 1" wide x 3" long. Natural bristles are mounted into 

a hardwood handle. Made in Germany. 

E1035 1.5" x 3.75" (92 x 35mm) $7.95 

Infiniteness 


Oliver Michael Robertson 

Portland, OR 

mynameiso.com 

Grouper with Fisherman 

49 x 25cm woodcut 

Wendy Osterweil 

Philadelphia, PA 

wendyosterweil.com 

Invasion of Place Art Project 


Graham Klag 

Portland, OR 

invasionofplace.com 


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Our Guarantee and Service 

McClain’s Guarantee We sincerely want you to be fully satisfied with 

any product you receive from us. If you are not satisfied with an item, 

please contact us and arrange to return it within a reasonable time for 

exchange or a full refund in the manner of the original payment. 

The only exception to this policy is paper. Due to the fragile nature of 

paper and the possibility of damage in return shipping, we cannot accept 

returns. We strongly recommend purchasing a Washi Sample Book or 

one or two sheets of paper to test before buying a large quantity. 

Our obligation is limited to the cost of the item; shipping costs are not 

covered. A restocking fee equal to 10% of the value of the item will be 

charged for items returned after three months. We are not responsible 

for damage caused by misuse or abuse of these products. 

Returns and Exchanges Authorization is not required if you decide to 

return or exchange an item. Simply choose from the following options: 

1) Return the item to us with a note inside the package telling us if you 

would like an exchange or refund. We will take care of your request as 

soon as we receive your package. 

2) For faster service, place an order for the replacement item(s) through 

our website or call 800-832-4264 (U.S. or Canada) or 503-641-3555 

(local or international). We will charge you for the new order and ship it 

to you as soon as possible. Send back the original item, including a note 

telling us if you would like a credit or refund. When we receive your 

return, we will either issue the refund or credit your account for the 

cost of the original item. 

Our obligation is limited to the cost of the item; shipping costs are not 

covered. A restocking fee equal to 10% of the value of the item will be 

charged for items returned after three months. 

Correcting Mistakes Occasionally we make a mistake filling an 

order. If this happens to you, please phone or email us and we will 

take care of the problem immediately. If a return or exchange has to 

be made because of our mistake, all shipping costs will be covered. 

Pricing We make every effort to maintain stable prices. However, 

the price of many supplies is greatly affected by the exchange rate 

between the U.S., Europe and Japan. Occasionally an increase 

cannot be avoided and we reserve the right to adjust prices 

without notice. Please visit imcclains.com for current prices. 

Professional Services 

Tool Sharpening Any Japanese woodcut tool purchased from 

McClain’s can be returned to Japan for professional sharpening. 

To hold down shipping and handling costs, tools are returned at the 

same time that an order for more tool inventory is placed; then all of 

the tools, new and resharpened, are shipped to the U.S. together. Tool 

orders are placed five to six times a year; please call for the approximate 

date of the next order. The price for sharpening including shipping to 

and from Japan is only $6.00 per tool plus shipping from McClain's back 

to you. 

Technical Questions The printmakers at McClain's are happy to talk 

with you about any printmaking questions you might have. For orders 

and technical questions, call 800-832-4264. For technical questions 

only or to exchange printmaking ideas, please call 503-641-3555. 

Gift Certificates Gift Certificates come in any amount you choose 

and in the U.S., shipping by U.S.Mail to you or the receiver is free. 

Our Gift Certificates are honored for two years after purchase. 

Shopping at McClain's 

McClain's is a mail order only business. We do not have a store front 

and we are not open to the public. Orders can be placed by phone, fax 

or on our secure internet site at imcclains.com. 

Phone or FAX Orders 

U.S. and Canada: 800-832-4264 Fax: 503-641-3591 

Local: 503-641-3555 International: 001+1+503-641-3555 

Mail Orders You can tear out or photocopy the order form on the 

next page and mail it to us with your payment. If you are paying by 

check or money order, please call, fax or email your order to us. We 

will pack the order and let you know the exact total including shipping. 

Hours and Holidays Our office hours are 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM 

Pacific Time (1:00 to 8:00 PM Eastern Time), Monday through Friday. 

In 2012, McClain's will be closed on the following days: May 28, 

Memorial Day; July 4, Independence Day; September 3, Labor Day; 

November 22 and 23, Thanksgiving; and December 24 - 25 plus 

December 31 - January 1 for the Winter Holidays. 

Payment 

All transactions are retail only. We do not offer wholesale 

pricing. Quantity discounts are available on many items (see 

below). Orders are not shipped until payment is received 

unless other arrangements have been made in advance. 

Check or Money Order McClain's accepts personal checks 

or money orders in U.S. dollars. A $15 refiling fee is assessed 

on checks returned from the bank for insufficient funds. 

Credit Cards We accept Visa, MasterCard, Novus (which 

includes Discover) and American Express. We do not keep credit 

card numbers on file unless you specifically ask us to do so. 

C.O.D. At press time the UPS C.O.D. service charge is 

$10.50. The UPS driver will be instructed to accept your 

personal check or money order for C.O.D. orders. 

Invoices Purchase orders are accepted from established 

businesses and institutions. Please contact us for quotes or bids. 

We invoice on the day of shipment. Terms are Net 30 days from 

date of invoice. Shipping is F.O.B. McClain’s, King City, OR. 

After 30 days any unpaid balance will be considered delinquent 

and subject to a financial charge of 1.5% per month (18% APR). 

Over 60 days, a rebilling fee of $5.00 is added to the total due. 

Quantity Discounts Quantity discounts are available on Shina 

wood blocks, Cherry wood blocks, ArtPrint Linoleum, Monotype 

Plates, Solarplates, Gomuban, Resingrave, carving tools and sets, 

sets and bulk orders of Akua Kolor Ink, Cuppers, sets and bulk 

orders of Akua Intaglio Ink, Caligo Safe Wash Relief Ink Sets, 

sets and bulk orders of Gamblin Ink, and printmaking papers. 

Hard Copy and Downloadable Catalogs New hard 

copy catalogs are published approximately every 12 

months. Any errors are unintentional; thank you for 

your help in calling mistakes to our attention. 

Catalog with an Order Feel free to request a copy of the catalog 

whenever you place an order. Free catalogs are also sent to 

teachers for their own use and to pass out to their students. 

Catalog without an Order You can download our most recent 

catalog by clicking on the catalog cover at the bottom of the 

navigation sidebar on our website. If you prefer to receive 

a hard copy catalog by mail, there is a $10.00 fee which is 

credited to your account and applied to your first purchase. 

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plus a small packaging fee. If you wish to know the exact shipping 

amount, please call or email and we will be happy to give you your 

shipping options and costs after we pack and weigh your order. 

McClain’s ships by either U.S. Mail or UPS. We recommend shipping by 

UPS because: 

• Packages that do not arrive on time are easily located through the UPS 

tracking system 

• UPS guarantees the delivery date and then delivers on time very 

consistently 

• Ground UPS shipping is usually less expensive if the package weighs 

more than 4lbs. 

US Mail cannot track packages that are still in transit and they have a 

30 day waiting period before considering insurance reimbursement. 

However, depending on destination, Priority Mail is usually less 

expensive than UPS for packages weighing 4lbs or less. 

If you need your supplies fast, we can ship by UPS 3-Day Select, 

2-Day or Next Day Air. Please let us know if you need your order by a 

particular date so we can let you know if there will be any problem with 

your chosen method of shipping. 

Shipping By A Different Carrier 

If you wish to use a carrier other than UPS or U.S. Mail, please let us 

know. We will pack your order and let you know when the package is 

ready to be picked up. Send a request to your carrier asking them to pick 

up the package the next day using a return shipping label (DHL calls 

this service “Pickup and Return on Demand [PROD]” and FedEx calls 

it “Express Tag”). If you want us to handle the paperwork from other 

carriers for you, there is an additional $8 handling fee for this service. 

Shipping to Alaska and Hawaii 

Orders to Alaska and Hawaii are sent by Priority Mail unless you 

specifically request otherwise. Please call or email if you would like an 

estimate of the different shipping costs. 

International Shipping 

McClain’s frequently ships to other countries. Recipients of international 

shipments are responsible for all duties and taxes. Call 001+1+503-641- 

3555 to place orders by phone or order through our secure website. We 

will pack your order, contact you with your shipping choices and rates, 

and then wait for your decision before shipping the order to you. For 

more information about international shipping, please go to 

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Will Call 

If you are in or near Portland, Oregon, you can arrange to pick up your 

order at PNCA (Pacific Northwest College of Art) in the Pearl District. 

Orders are left at the library on the second floor. There is a $3.00 charge 

per package to cover packaging and delivery to PNCA. Will call orders 

must be placed before 5:00pm on Wednesday. Orders will be available 

for pick up on Friday of each week, no exceptions. As a courtesy to 

PNCA, orders must be picked up within one week after delivery. 

The address is 1241 NW Johnson Street. Directions and a map to PNCA 

are at pnca.edu. The PNCA library hours vary depending upon the time 

of year; current hours can be found at library.pnca.edu. 

Backorders 

Occasionally we have to backorder an item. You are not charged for 

the item until it is shipped and no additional shipping is charged on 

backordered items. We automatically ship backorders that can be filled 

within one month of the order being placed. After that, we will call you 

before shipping. 

Damaged Shipments 

It is a good idea to open and inspect your order as soon as you receive it. 

If an item has been damaged in shipping, please keep it and save all of the 

packaging materials. Call or email us right away and we will take care of 

the problem. 

top row, left to right 

untitled (saxophone) 

Moku Hanga 

Gin Laughery 

Astoria, OR 

gin@pacifier.com 

Struggle 

woodcut 

Abraham McCowan 

Kanab, UT 

abemccowan@gmail.com 

untitled (girl) 

woodcut 

Carl Keck 

Middletown, CT 

carltoday@aol.com 

bottom row, left to right 

Ceremony, 2011 


Daniel Green 

Elizabethtown, PA 

dangreen8951@yahoo.com 

untitled (wave) 

10.5 x 15 Moku Hanga 

Maida Cummings 

Newberg, OR 

Ieri, Oggi, Domani (Yesterday, Today, 

Tomorrow) 

11 x 12cm wood engraving 

Manuel Vermeire 

Gent, Belgium 

absolutearts.com/portfolios/m/manuelvermeire/ 

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Index 

Akua Intaglio ink 17 

Akua Kolor ink 16 

Palette 17 

Pen and Needle Sets 16 

Apron 28 

Aquatint Screen 4 

Ategami (protective paper) 21 

Ball Bearing Baren 20 

Bamboo Roll-Up (carrier) 11 

Bamboo Sheath 20 

Baren 

Ategami (protective paper) 21 

Ball-Bearing Baren 20 

Camellia Oil 21 

Cover for baren 20 

Disk Baren 20 

Hon Baren 20 

Murasaki Baren 20 

Standard Baren 20 

Takenokawa (bamboo sheath) 20 

Barrier Cream 29 

Bench Hook 5 

Blocks 

Cherry Plywood 3 

Gomuban (rubber plate) 5 

Linoleum 3 

Monotype Plates 3 

Resingrave 6 

Shina Plywood 2 

Solarplates 4 

Books 26–27 

Brayers 14 

Brush Cleaner 29 

Brushes 

Dragon Brush Rest 13 

Printmaking Brushes 13–14 

Steiner Mixing Brushes 13 

Burnt Plate Oil #000 19 

Burnt Plate Oil #2 19 

Butcher trays (enameled steel) 4 

Caligo Safe Wash Relief Ink 18 

Camellia Oil 21 

Canvas Knife Carrier 11 

Carbon Paper 5 

Cards, Washi 24 

Carry All 28 

Carving Tools 7–10 


Containers for ink 17 

Crocker Sharpener 6 

Cuppers 17 

Cutting Mats 25 

Discounts, Quantity Buying 30 

Disk Baren 20 

Dosa Kit (sizing) 25 

Dragon Brush Rest 13 

Dragon Skin 13 

Dry Pigments 15 

DVDs 26 

Dyna Cloths 29 

eBook 26 

Enameled Steel Trays 4 

Engraver's Sandbag 6 

Engraving, blocks for 6 

Engraving Tools 6 

Exposure, Solarplate Light Box 4 

Gamblin Relief Ink 19 

Gamsol 29 

Glassine 25 

Gloves 28 

Gomuban (rubber plate) 5 

Gouche 15 

Hand Cleaner 29 

Honing Block and compound 11 

Ink 

Akua Intaglio Ink 17 

Akua Kolor Ink 16 

Bokuju 15 

Caligo Safe Wash Relief Ink 18 

Dry Pigments 10 

Gamblin Ink 19 

Gouache 15 

Knife 15 

Modifiers 16–19 

Palette 17 

Scraper 29 

Skin papers 18–19 

Sumi 15 

Tosai's Pigment Set 15 

InkJet Transfer Paper 5 

Ink Knife 15 

Japanese Brayers 14 

Japanese Woodcut Tools 7–10 

Jars for ink 17 

Kento Registration Board 21 

Kit, for Japanese Printmaking 10 

Knife, Ink 15 

Leather Honing Block 11 

Leather Tool Carrier 11 

Light Box, Solarplate 4 

Linoleum 3 

Loupe (magnifier) 11 

Magnetic Vinyl 4 

Magnifiers 11 

Mallets 11 

Mask 28 

Mica 17 

Mixing brushes 13 

Monotype Plates 3 

Mortar and Pestle 15 

Motorized sharpener 12 

Newsprint 25 

Nori (rice paste) 17 

Oil Stones 11 

Palette 17 

Paper 22–25 

Comparison Chart 25 

Glassine 25 

Inkjet Transfer Paper 5 

Polyfilm Tracing Paper 5 

Paper sample book 22 

Pen Sets for Akua-Kolor ink 16 

Pigments, dry 15 

PinPress 21 

Plates 

Monotype 3 

Solarplates 4 

Plywood 


Shina 2 

Polyfilm Tracing Paper 5 

Powdered mica 17 

QuikWood 5 

Red Devil Scaper 29 

Registration Board 21 

Resingrave blocks 6 

Rice Paste and Starch 17 

Rubber Block (Gomuban) 5 

Safety supplies 28 

Sandbag, Engraver's 6 

SavvySoap 29 

Scraper, ink removal 28 

Scratch Foam 5 

Set, engraving tools 6 

Sets, woodcut tools 9, 10 

Sharpener, motorized 12 

Sharpening stones 11–12 

Shina blocks 2 

Sizing (for paper) 25 

Skin papers 18, 19 

SkinSafer Barrier Cream 29 

Soap 29 

Solarplate Light Box 4 

Solarplates 4 

Standard Baren 20 

Starch, rice 17 

Steel Trays 4 

Steiner Mixing Brushes 13 

Stencil Cutter 11 

Sumi (ink) 15 

Takach Brayers 15 

Takenokawa (bamboo sheath) 20 

Tarlatan 19 

Tools 

Carriers 11 

Engraving Tools 6 

Honing 11 

Ink Knife 15 

(Tools continued) 

Set, Engraving 6 

Sets, Woodcut 9, 10 

Sharpening 11–12, 30 

Stencil Cutter 11 

Woodcut Tools 7–10 

Tosai's Pigment Set 15 

Tote 28 

Tracing Paper, Polyfilm 5 

Transfer Paper 5 

Videos 26 

Visor 28 

Washi Cards 24 

Washi (Japanese handmade paper) 

22–25 

Washi Sample Book 22 

Whetstones 11–12 

Woodblock Printmaking Kit 10 

Wood Blocks 2, 3 

Wood Engraving Tools 6 

Wood repair 5 

Work Sharp WS3000 12 

Zip Top Carry All 28 

Copyright 2012 McClain’s Printmaking Supplies 

All rights reserved. Copyright to all art reproduced in this catalog belongs solely to the respective artists. The contents, prices and products described are 

subject to change without notice. McClain’s makes no representations or warranties with respect to the information in this catalog. 

Written and designed at McClain’s Printmaking Supplies. Printed in the U.S.A.

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