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2022 Catalog
McClain's Printmaking SuppliesAbout the Cover ArtistDedicated to the Art and Artists of Relief PrintmakingHaleakalāFor over forty years McClain’s has imported tools and relief printmakingmaterials from Japan as well as the supplies for woodcut, linocut, engraving,and monotype printmaking from around the world. Our mission is to giverelief printmakers the support they need to reach their printmaking goals.24 x 36 woodcutDear Friends,So how are you doing? We have had a few close calls, but everyone here hasmanaged to avoid catching COVID-19. Like most businesses and especiallyimporters, we have seen some manufacturing and shipping delays from oursuppliers over the last year. If you were affected, we thank you for yourpatience and understanding. To all the teachers and artists who are makingprints and pushing forward in spite of the obstacles, you continue to inspire us.For that reason, this year we invite you to join us in an online printshow using the theme “Daily Companions.” Who or what is your dailycompanion? Is there someone or something you look to, to help you copeand keep your spirits up? Or perhaps your daily companion has a darkerinfluence in your life. Whatever or whoever your daily companion is,we invite you to create a relief print of that image or concept and we atMcClain’s are going to do the same. In September we will have an onlineshow of everyone’s work.To participate:- Prints must be received by August 31, 2022. Submissions after that dateunfortunately cannot be accepted.- One print per person please. Prints must be submitted by individuals, nogroup submissions.- Please label image files with “Last Name Title,” ie: “Smith Tree.”- Email your image, full name, mailing address and web site or emailaddress to alex@imcclains.com so we can credit your work in the exhibit.- Everyone who submits an image will receive a small gift from McClain’s.Please note: the Daily Companion prints will not be used in the 2023 Catalog.If you have prints for the 2023 Catalog, please see the next page or go towww.imcclains.com/gallery/join.html for information on how to join in.Enjoy the process and lose yourself for a while. Most of all have fun. We areexcited to see your work.Kill JoyHouston, TXjustseeds.org/artist/killjoy/ https://joyland.spaceHello, Print Friend podcast, Episode 36, 25 March 2020: .instagram.com/kill.joy.land/Kill Joy's work is grounded in honouring the earth and seekingenvironmental and social justice. Her work is an interpretation ofworld mythology and a study of ancient symbols. She integratesstory telling with calls to global, mental, physical, emotional andspiritual awareness and action. Her practice centers around reliefprintmaking, mural painting and more recently, puppet making.All of these mediums are particularly enjoyed for their graphicquality to talk about narratives in a context that is bold and easilyabsorbed. She believes that art is meant to be enjoyed by all peopleand not only confined between the walls of institutions. Much ofher printmaking practice also involves printing posters for peopleled campaigns, youth workshops wheat pasting posters on thestreet and making art affordable.Kill Joy, also simply referred to as Joy, has family originally fromand partly residing in the archipelago known as the Philippinesand based partly in the state referred to as Texas. Her work sitsat the intersection where jungle meets desert. She was raised inthe desert of west Texas, but has family links to the Pacific islands.Joy spends a lot of her time thinking about and working withdifferent cultural groups managing challenges and issues of thediaspora and also of the struggles faced by communities rooted intheir homeland. The immediacy of print offers the opportunityto explore these ideas for both self and for community in aninstinctual and rapid mark making. Because community and landare intrinsically linked, Joy's work is also very much about thenatural world. A belief in that the freedom of all human beingsis equally tied to the transformative freedom, free of greed andcontamination, for the Earth.You will see a new person in the photo below. Bella joined McClain’s inApril 2021. She has experience with a range of printmaking processes with aspecific focus on intaglio, relief, and screen printing, as well as multi-mediasculpture and installation; and has participated in numerous gallery showsthroughout the Pacific Northwest and nationally. Bella is passionate aboutthe natural world, likes to grow flowers, ride her bike and find glintingtreasure-trash. Bella’s personality and fun spirit have given a new boost ofenergy to the shop and we are thrilled to have her.Thank you so much for your continuing support of McClain’s. We wouldn’tbe here without each and every one of you. Stay safe and here’s to betterdays ahead. Cheers!AlexAllyBellaChristinDanielRise13 x 10 woodcutHealing Series v. 116 x 12 woodcutLumikha10 x 8 woodcutKeep It In The Ground13 x 10 digital carvingMethuselah13 x 10 woodcutOne6 x 4 linocut
ContentsJoin McClain’s GalleryWe accept woodblock prints, linocuts, wood engravings, monotypes andmonoprints to show in our catalog and online gallery. Artists are givenrecognition but there is no payment. The copyrights to all images belongto their respective artists. McClain’s will not use the submitted art forany purpose other than display in our catalog or on our website withoutwritten permission and we will not release the material in whole or partto any person or company. McClain’s reserves the right to decide whichprints to accept for publication.One print per person please. Choose the format easiest for you: Photos: Photos made with a Smartphone or digital camera usuallywork well. Be sure the image is square and meets the size requirements. Scanned images: Name the file with your last name and the title andsave as a jpg. Resolution: 72dpi. Size: 1000 x 1000 pixels (14" x 14" or35.5 x 35.5cm) maximum.Email scans to mail@imcclains.com or copy to a USB and send toMcClain's, PO Box 230759 ,Tigard, OR 97281-0759, USA. Prints: We are happy to return original prints that arrive with astamped, self-addressed padded envelope. Otherwise, these prints aresaved and may be shown at schools and workshops.IMPORTANT: Please tell us your name and the city and state whereyou live; the title of the print; the size of the image; the technique used;and your email or website address (optional).Thank you very much for sharing your work!Blocks and Plates2-4Engraving Tools5Japanese Carving Tools6 - 10Sharpening Supplies11 - 12Brushes12 - 13Brayers14Water-based Ink15 - 17Getting Started (checklist)17Oil-based Ink18 - 19Baren, Printing Supplies20 - 21Washi (Japanese Handmade Paper)22 - 24Western Paper, Printing Supplies24 - 25DVDs26Books26 - 27Safety and Clean Up28 - 29Customer Service Policies30Order Form31Shipping .suppliesBrowse and order online 24 hours a day. New products and sale itemsappear throughout the year. Check for current prices. Find informationsheets, tips, tutorials and how to's about our products and woodblockprintmaking techniques.Japanese Pronunciation GuideNEW This YearConsonantsJapanese consonant sounds are pronounced pretty much the same asEnglish consonants with the exception of the letter "r." Try placing thetongue softly just behind the teeth, as if you were saying "la," and makea sound half way between r and l. It should take hardly any effort to say.The "r" in the word "baren" uses this sound.VowelsWhile English has at least eighteen vowel sounds, Japanese has only five:aiueo"ah""ee""oo""eh""oh"So the word "moku hanga," the Japanese word for woodblock print, ispronounced "moh-koo hahn-gah."Cranfield Wax Drier, Copper Traditional Ink and Metallic Relief Ink Set,page 18Metric ConversionsJapan uses the metric system, so sizes for most of the supplies from thatcountry are metric. All other measurements in the catalog are in inches.The rulers below will help you convert from inches to millimeters.The Cave16 x 12.5 reduction moku hanga,three blocks, 15 color layersCameron BaileySunnyside, NYcameronbaileyprints.comSelf Portrait During Covid20 x 14 moku hangaLynita ShimizuAshford, CTshimizuwoodcuts.comFor current prices and more information about our products, visit imcclains.comThe Old Artist12 x 9 linocutLeonard MerloSouth Plainfield, NJlenmerlo.com1
Blocks and PlatesShina Plywood ArtPrint Linoleum Gomuban Scratch Foam Monotype Plates1/4" Shina Plywood3/8" Shina Plywood(five plies of Shina)Shina PlywoodThis fine-grained plywood comes fromHokkaido, the northernmost island in Japan.Shina feels virtually grainless as you carve itand it is dense enough to hold sharp edgesthrough many printings.A very thin layer of glue is used between theShina plies, so compared to most plywoods,these blocks will feel more like solid wood asyou carve them. Also, because the glue is thin,tools stay sharp longer.3/8" or 1/4" Plywood Comparison 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 Because it is thinner 1/4" is easier to print onan etching pressIf you plan to carve both sides of a block,tape a sheet of heavy paper to the side notbeing cut. This will protect it from dents andscratches while you carve the top side.On standard sizes, the wood grainon the block runs parallel with the longestdimension. Custom blocks can be cut with thegrain running parallel to the short dimension.GrainTo prevent warping, store blockshorizontally in a dry place, away from heat.Storing(five plies of Shina)1-11 each12 each1-11 each12 each 3.25 3.09D12604" x 6" 2.25 2.14D12404" x 6"D12616" x 8" 4.35 4.13D12416" x 8" 6.30 5.99D12628" x 10" 7.40 7.03D12428" x 10" 10.70 10.17D12639" x 12" 9.95 9.45D12439" x 12" 14.30 13.59D126412" x 16" 17.65 16.77D124412" x 16" 25.40 24.13D126514" x 18" 23.25 22.09D124514" x 18" 33.45 31.78D126614" X 20" 25.75 24.46D124614" X 20" 37.10 35.25D126716" x 20" 29.55 28.07D124716" x 20" 42.50 40.38D126818" x 24" 39.95 37.95D124818" x 24" 57.45 54.58D126920" x 24" 44.30 42.09D124920" x 24" 63.80 60.61D127020" x 30" 55.50 52.73D125020" x 30" 79.85 75.86D127122" x 28" 56.95 54.10D125122" x 28" 82.00 77.90D127224" x 32" 70.95 67.40D125224" x 32" 102.10 97.00D127324" x 36" 79.85 75.86D125324" x 36" 114.95 109.20D127430" x 40" 110.90 105.36D125430" x 40" 159.55 151.57D127536" x 36" 119.80 113.81D125536" x 36" 172.40 163.78D127636" x 48" 159.75 151.76D125636" x 48" 229.85 218.36Please note that wemay lose the width of the saw blade (upto 1/8") from the dimensions of a block.Exact and custom sizes can be cut for asmall additional charge. The minimumcharge for a custom cut is 1.00 andthere are no returns or refunds on customsizes. Allow up to two weeks for exactsizes, custom blocks, blocks larger than18 x 24, and big orders to be shipped.Sizes and AvailabilityCUSTOM SIZESD12961/4" Shina 0.102 per sq"D12943/8" Shina 0.146 per sq"SHINA GRAB BAGSTwenty piece mix of either 1/4" and 3/8"Shina blocks in varying sizes and shapes,none smaller than 2" x 2" or larger than4" x 4".D1299Shina Grab Bag 10.95Receive a 5% discount on ordersof 12 or more of the same size and thicknessof standard size Shina Plywood blocks. Thereare no discounts on custom size orders.SAVE 5%Diamondback Terrapin5 x 7 moku hangaJennifer OKeefeTaunton, MAokeefe.jen@gmail.comFigs8 x 8 reduction linocutJulie AbowittHood River, ORartfullyconnected.comBig Catch12 x 12 moku hangaNobuko YamasakiGrosse Pointe Shores, MInobukoyamasaki@mac.com2Call 800-832-4264Visit imcclains.com
Mounted ArtPrint LinoleumArtPrint Linoleum is made in the Netherlandsspecifically for printmaking. It is stiff enoughto hold fine detail and easily carved with anyof McClain's woodblock carving tools. Keep aLeather Honing Block (page 11) handy becausecarving linoleum dulls tools faster than wood.Mounted ArtPrint Linoleum is permanentlybonded to a high quality MDF substrate chosenfor its uniform thickness. The even surface is afavorite of letterpress printers. The mountedblocks are 5/8" tall. To prevent warping, blocksshould be cleaned after use and stored flat in adry place.Receive a 5% discount onorders of 12 or more of the same size ofMounted ArtPrint Linoleum blocks.ArtPrint Linoleum is made specifically forprintmaking. Unmounted linoleum is almost 1/8"or 3mm thick . Custom sizes can be cut for asmall additional charge.The minimum charge fora custom cut is 1.00 and there are no returns orrefunds on custom sizes. Allow up to one weekfor custom blocks and large orders to be shipped.SAVE 5% Receive a 5% discount on ordersof 12 or more of the same standard size ofUnmounted ArtPrint Linoleum. There areno discounts on custom size orders.1-11 each12 eachL14104" x 6" 1.35 1.28L14116" x 8" 2.60 2.47L14128" x 10" 4.45 4.2312 eachL14139" x 12" 5.95 5.6518" x 24" 23.80 22.6136" x 72" 142.85 135.71SAVE 5%1-11 eachUnmounted ArtPrint LinoleumL16104" x 6" 2.80 2.66L1418L16116" x 8" 5.45 5.18L1425L16128" x 10" 9.30 8.84CUSTOM SIZEL16139" x 12" 12.45 11.83L161412" x 16" 22.00 20.90L161818" x 24" 49.80 47.31Update on Cherry PlywoodThe person who manufactured Cherryblocks has retired and we are currentlylooking for a new supplier.L1498ArtPrint LinoleumGomubanrubber plateThis firm, easy to carve, vinyl-rubber plateis used extensively in Japanese classrooms.Compared to softer rubber plates,Gomubanis just as easy to carve, but because it is firmer,it does not deform as it is being carved andit holds very fine details and crisp edges evenunder pressure from a press.SAVE 5%Receive a 5% discount on 12 or more plates.1-11 each12 eachD1550300 x 400 x 3mm(11.75" x 15.75" x 1/8") 12.20 11.59D1551200 x 300 x 3mm(7.87" x 11.75" x 1/8") 6.50 6.18 0.06 per sq"Free SamplesIf you have not tried carving Shina,ArtPrint Linoleum or Gomuban, andyou live in the U.S., we will be happy tosend you a small sample for free. Pleasecall 800-832-4264 or email your nameand address to mail@imcclains.com.Sal Meander4 x 3.5 hand coloredwoodcutFrederick AdamsSpartanburg, SCfadams3md@gmail.comLooking West10 x 14 Moku HangaMarcia Y. GuetschowBrighton, MImarciaguetschow.comMorning Tree16 x 12, 16 color moku hangaTanuki Prints / John AmosGainesville, GAtanukiprints.comGhosting Along12 x 9 multiple color linocutHolly BirdPalm Harbor, FLstudioibis.comForbidden14 x 10 woodcutPeter ScaccoAustin, TXscaccowoodcuts.comFor current prices and more information about our products, visit imcclains.com3
print by Sharon MaterScratch FoamMake marks on this flat, dense foam sheetwith simple objects such as pencils, ballpointpens or kitchen tools. No special technique isrequired. Just draw into the surface and print.Print with either oil- or water-based inks. Agreat first step for beginning printmakers, funfor experienced artists and safe for kids.D1800Red Double-SidedCarbon PaperCarbon paper is often used to trace drawingsto the block. This red carbon paper is sojuicy that it can be used over and over again.Imported from Japan.E45109" x 12.5" pack of 10 10.45E45119" x 12.5" pack of 100 94.95 10.959" x 12" pack of 12Bench HooksKeep your hands safe! Bench Hooks hold theblock securely so you can keep both hands onthe tool and out of harm's way. Bench Hooksare made from 3/8" thick plywood. The endboards are both glued and nailed for durability.The opening at the top allows blocks to beplaced at any angle for easy carving.Vertical Bench HookPolyfilm Tracing SheetTrace your drawing onto the matte side witha pencil or pen. Flip the Polyfilm over, placeit shiny side up on carbon paper and trace theimage onto the block. Polyfilm is waterproofand will not tear.Monotype PlatesThese polycarbonate plates are .762mm thick(0.030" or less than 1/32") and can print ontodry paper on a press without buckling ortearing the paper.SAVE 5% Receive a 5% discount on orders of12 or more of the same size Monotype plates.1-11 each12 eachD18439" x 12" 4.95 4.70D184818" x 24" 19.95 18.95P703518" x 24" pack of 10 25.40P703618" x 24" pack of 100 228.60Thalassa I12 x 12 woodcutCarlyn Marcus EkstromCambridge, MACarlynMarcusEkstrom.com4Call 800-832-4264Visit imcclains.com9" x 12" (shown) 12.50E501212" x 16" 15.95E501414" x 20" 17.50E501818" x 24" 24.50Horizontal Bench HookE5012H12" x 16" (shown) 15.95E5016H16" x 20" 18.20Custom Size Bench HooksE5020Custom Bench Hook 0.12 per sq"QuikWoodInk Jet Transfer PaperHeat6.5 x 5 woodcutLee RossiterPinckney, MIweezer8520@gmail.comE5009Images printed from an inkjet printer ontothis double sided paper will transfer cleanlyto absorbent surfaces like wood, linoleum orpaper. It does not work on hard, non-poroussurfaces like Gomuban or Resingrave.E45158.5" x 11" pack of 10 3.99E451612" x 15" pack of 10 6.99Time Gone By6 x 12 linocutRich FowlerEl Cerrito, CABoardingAllRows.comThis is the best putty we have tried forrepairing wood blocks and linoleum.QuikWood is a strong, fast setting, easy tocarve, nonshrinking epoxy putty. MSDS(Material Safety Data Sheet) available uponrequest. QuikWood has a shelf life of twoyears if it is kept at room temperature andsealed in its original package.E54603.5" long, 1oz tubeMonkey King10 x 8 woodcutBrian WakehamMiddleton, WIbrianrosswakeham@gmail.com 6.95
Engraving ToolsAngle Tints Elliptic Tints Gravers Stippling Tool Burins Multiple Line Tools Sandbags SharpenerEngraving ToolsSix Engraving Tool SetAn excellent beginner's set assembled withguidance from Carl Montford, masterengraver and teacher in Seattle, WA.Use these tools to carve synthetic and wood engraving blocks. The higher the size number, thebroader the tip and the wider the mark the tool makes. Engraving tools come from the manufacturer"factory sharp" and need to be sharpened before they will carve their best. A Crocker Sharpener(below) is highly recommended for putting the sharpest edge possible on these tools.Save 10%C3900 ( 101.54) 91.38Angle Tints#4 Angle Tint, #2 Elliptic Tint, #54 Round Graver, #4Lozenge Burin, #40 Flat Graver, #46 Flat GraverElliptic TintsSize: 1 22.40C3201Size: 1 22.40C3440Size: 40 15.26C31022 22.40C32022 22.40C344242 15.26C31033 22.40C32033 22.40C344646 15.26C31044 22.40C32044 22.40C31066 22.40C32066 22.40Stippling ToolC31099 22.40C32099 22.40C3401Round GraversEngraver's SandbagsBlocks are traditionally carved holding thetool steady and moving the block under thetool. Place the block on a stack of Engraver'sSandbags to boost it up for comfortable carvingand easy movement.C30005.5" leather 21.00C30019" leather 28.00Flat GraversC3101Burins 12.49Multiple LinesC3652Size: 52 15.26C3702square 2 10.55C33022 lines 43.73C365454 15.26C3704square 4 10.55C33033 lines 43.73C365656 15.26C3722lozenge 2 10.96C33045 lines 43.73C365959 15.26C3724lozenge 4 10.96C33067 lines 43.73Left:Silver Light9 x 12 reduction linocutDeborah KozakDelray Beach, FLdeborahkozakprints.comBottom Left:The Visitor10 x 8 moku hangaDwight BoylesMcMinnville, ORdeeboylesart@mac.comRight:Roswell Dreaming26 x 18 monotypeMaureen MayDurango, COmaureenmayart.comStone not included, see page 11Crocker SharpenerA precision jig with adjustments for both pitchand angle, the Crocker Sharpener holds toolsfirmly in position on the stone. The result isclean, razor-sharp edges on the blades, somethingvirtually impossible to achieve holding the toolagainst the stone with your fingers.C3500Bottom Right:untitledwoodcutCarl KeckMiddletown, CTcarltoday@gmail.com 60.78Update on ResingraveThe person who manufactured Resingravehas retired. We are currently looking for areplacement engraving material.For current prices and more information about our products, visit imcclains.com5
Japanese Carving ToolsFutatsu Wari Moku Hanga ToMoku Hanga NomiMalletsJosei Moku Hanga ToNamisei Moku Hanga ToTool SetsFutatsu Wari Moku Hanga Totwo part woodblock carving toolsMade by master craftsmen in Japan using techniques passed down forgenerations, these hand-forged blades are some of the only tools in theworld designed specifically to carve yama sakura, the hard mountaincherry traditionally used for Moku Hanga. The material choice, bladegeometry, bevel angle and handle design all reflect this legacy of artisanshoning their craft for centuries.6.0mmFutatsu Wari blades are made of high-carbon steel forge-welded by handto wrought iron, which provides both an extremely sharp cutting edgeand a tool that can be easily sharpened. Compared to Josei or Namiseitools, these blades are more robust and they work exceptionally well onany carving substrate from hardwoods like cherry to softer woods likeShina plywood. Komasuki have a deeper U shape compared to Maru Toand Aisuki have a bull-nose or fan shaped tip so they glide more easilythrough wood compared to Hira To. The blades are approximately 8cm(3 1/8") in length and are designed to be re-sharpened, repositioned, andeventually replaced.Futatsu Wari handles are made of kaba (birch). The brass ferrule can beremoved, allowing the handle to swivel open to reveal the blade within.The brass ferrule on the Hangi To can also be removed so the bladewill slip out of the groove that holds it in place. The total length of theassembled tool is approximately 12.5cm (5") and the end of the handleis rounded to fit comfortably into the hand when held in the traditionalJapanese two-handed grip (see upper left).6.0mm6.0mmHangi ToKomasukiknife, right- or left-handedu-gougeAisuki6.0mmSankaku Tobull-nose chiselv-gougeC1811RC1811L1.5 mm 39.30C18201.0 mm 42.50C18301.0 mm 34.35C18401.0 mm 58.70C1813RC1813L3.0 mm 39.30C18211.5 mm 40.55C18311.5 mm 32.30C18411.5 mm 53.35C1814RC1814L4.5 mm 42.90C18222.0 mm 40.55C18322.0 mm 32.30C18422.0 mm 53.35C1816RC1816L6.0 mm 46.45C18233.0 mm 40.55C18333.0 mm 32.30C18433.0 mm 53.35C1817RC1817L7.5 mm 56.75C18244.5 mm 46.00C18344.5 mm 35.90C18444.5 mm 60.60C1819RC1819L9.0 mm 62.00C18266.0 mm 51.90C18366.0 mm 40.65C18466.0 mm 69.357.5mm 45.509.0mm 54.70The craftsmen are gradually switching to roundferrules on all of the tools so please do not besurprised if the ferrule on your new tool is round.C18277.5mm 55.95C1837C18299.0mm 67.25C1839Replacement BladesAisuki, Blade Onlyfor Futatsu Wari Moku Hanga Tobull-nose chiselReplacement blades are designed to fit intoFutatsu Wari Moku Hanga To handles. Doit-yourself instructions can be found in theLearning Center on our website or returnthe tool to us and we will be happy to fit anew blade into the handle for you for free.C19301.0 mm 19.85C19401.0 mm 36.45C19311.5 mm 18.85C19411.5 mm 30.60C19322.0 mm 18.85C19422.0 mm 30.60C19333.0 mm 18.85C19433.0 mm 30.60C19344.5 mm 20.75C19444.5 mm 34.65C19366.0 mm 23.60C19466.0 mm 39.80Hangi To, Blade OnlyC19377.5mm 25.95C19399.0mm 35.55Komasuki, Blade Onlyu-gougeknife, right- or left-handedC1911RC1911L1.5 mm 22.95C19201.0 mm 24.55C1913RC1913L3.0 mm 26.65C19211.5 mm 23.35C1914RC1914L4.5 mm 32.50C19222.0 mm 23.35C1916RC1916L6.0 mm 35.50C19233.0 mm 23.35C1917RC1917L7.5 mm 38.30C19244.5 mm 27.20C1919RC1919L9.0 mm 41.25C19266.0 mm 29.75C19277.5mm 34.20C19299.0mm 50.786Call 800-832-4264Visit imcclains.comSankaku To, Blade Onlyv-gougeInches to MillimetersTama Tosmall circle cutter 61.156.0 mmSearch for "Tama To" on website fordetails. Comes with instructions.C1850
Moku Hanga NomiTosai's Seven Tool Set SAVE 10%woodblock carving chisels and gougesFutatsu Wari MokuHanga To:Moku Hanga Nomi9mm Komasuki6mm Komasuki3mm Komasuki (u-gouge)6mm Aisuki (chisel)6mm Hangi To (knife)top to bottom:Fukagata Maru NomiAsagata Maru NomiSoai NomiKento NomiJosei Moku Hanga To:15mm Hira To (chisel)18mm Maru To (u-gouge)The blades of Nomi tools are made of the highest quality hand-forgedsteel, and the handles are lacquered kashi (Japanese oak), one ofstrongest and most durable woods grown in Japan.Maru Nomi (u-gouges) and Soai Nomi (chisels) are designedspecifically for cutting cherry blocks used in Moku Hanga and areexcellent for clearing non-image areas with speed and efficiency.While these tools resemble sculptural chisels, their blade geometryand bevel angle are fashioned to perform exacting maneuvers on theflat, horizontal surface of a printing block.Maru and Soai Nomi are the only tools traditionally used with a kizuchi(wooden mallet).The metal ring at the base of the tool preserves thehandle when it is tapped with a mallet. They measure approximately21cm (8¼") in length.Kento Nomi is a specialized tool designed to make kento (registrationmarks) by hand. In the days of Ukiyo-e printmaking, this was the onlytool used by the printer instead of the carver.The length is approximately16.7cm (6").12.0mmThis combination of large and smallhand-forged professional quality toolschosen by Moku Hanga teacher andartist Richard Steiner of Kyoto, Japan isan excellent foundation set for anyoneserious about woodblock printmaking.Includes a canvas tool carrier to protectthe tools. No substitutions on tool sizesor shapes. Comes with either a left- or a right-handed Hangi To (knife).Tosai's Seven Tool SetC2894RRight-Handed 358.33 322.50C2894LLeft-Handed 358.33 322.50Professional Six Tool Set SAVE 10%Futatsu Wari MokuHanga To:1.5mm Komasuki3.0mm Komasuki6.0mm Komasuki4.5mm Aisuki3.0mm Sankaku To4.5mm Hangi To12.0mmFukagata Maru NomiAsagata Maru Nomideep u-gougeshallow u-gougeC20624.5 mm 63.35C20744.5 mm 52.15C20636.0 mm 65.55C20756.0 mm 54.05C20647.5 mm 74.95C20767.5 mm 57.80C20659.0 mm 80.30C20779.0 mm 63.35C206610.5 mm 101.30C207810.5 mm 73.05C206712.0 mm 101.30C207912.0 mm 73.05C206815.0 mm 106.95C208015.0 mm 78.4012.0mmThe professional quality Futatsu Wari handforged tools in this set are all of the basic toolsyou need for carving smaller blocks or detailson larger blocks. Available with either a left- orright-handed Hangi To (knife). Packaged in ametal box to protect the tools.No substitutions on tool sizes or shapes.Professional Six Tool SetC2892RRight-Handed 270.50 243.45C2892LLeft-Handed 270.50 243.45Kizuchiwood malletSoai NomiKento Nomibull nose chiselregistration mark chiselC20899.0 mm 126.35C209010.5 mm 132.65C209112.0 mm 132.65C209215.0 mm 145.20C209318.0 mm 161.75C209421.0 mm 174.65C209524.0 mm 193.95M4012Deluxe, 4" x 1.75" x 14" 38.95C209627.0 mm 200.35M4021Standard, large, 5.5" x 1.8" x 13.25" 18.80C209730.0 mm 206.75M4022Standard, small, 4" x 1.4" x 11.75" 12.70C205615.0 mmHand-crafted from kashi (Japanese oak) thesewooden mallets are used to tap metal-ringedNomi chisels through the wood. The DeluxeMallet is heavier and more finely crafted; it alsoincludes a wedge which can be driven furtherinto the handle to tighten the head should itloosen with use. These mallets are well balancedand have a hole in the handle for hanging. 79.52Deluxe and Standard Malletswidth x diameter x lengthFor current prices and more information about our products, visit imcclains.com7
Josei Moku Hanga Tosuperior quality woodblock carving toolsJosei Moku Hanga To are hand-made using the same techniques asour Futatsu Wari tools. The blades are hand-forged, high-carbon steellaminated to wrought iron and are the same 8cm (3 1/8") length astheir professional counterparts. The differences come from theirintended purposes. The bevel angle on Josei and Namisei tools canbe changed to perform a wide range of carving techniques includingthree-dimensional work and high relief. Like the Futatsu Wari tools,the craftsmen have given our tools a shallow bevel angle intended forcarving wood that is resting on a horizontal surface.Josei tools also come in the widest range of blade design and sizes.The long handles of the Josei tools are made of honoki (silver magnolia)which can be shortened to suit different carving practices. The bladegeometry of these tools is slightly different from Futatsu Wari tools toreflect their intended use in a variety of applications. The shape of theu-gouge is more shallow and the chisel is square at the tip, comparedto the deeper shape of the u-gouge and the rounded bull-nose chiselblade on the Futatsu Wari tools.A Josei tool’s usable blade extends well into the handle, and as the toolis sharpened over it’s lifetime it will become shorter. The handle canthen be whittled down to expose more usable blade, the same way apencil is sharpened.Many carvers cut down the handles of Josei and Namisei tools so theyfit comfortably in the hand; see the facing page for instructions.Total length is approximately 21cm (8¼"). Made for hand carvingonly, not for use with a mallet which will damage the handle.6.0mm6.0mm6.0mm6.0mmSho ToMaru ToHira ToSankaku Toknife, right- or left-handedu-gougechiselv-gougeC2602RC2602L 1.5 mm 18.45C26411.0 mm 20.85C27121.5 mm 18.35C27511.0 mm 32.30C2603RC2603L 2.0 mm 18.45C26421.5 mm 19.35C27132.0 mm 18.35C27521.5 mm 30.55C2604RC2604L 3.0 mm 18.45C26432.0 mm 19.35C27143.0 mm 18.35C27532.0 mm 30.55C2605RC2605L 4.5 mm 19.20C26443.0 mm 19.35C27154.5 mm 19.15C27543.0 mm 30.55C2606RC2606L 6.0 mm 20.75C26454.5 mm 20.15C27166.0 mm 20.75C27554.5 mm 32.30C2607RC2607L 7.5 mm 23.85C26466.0 mm 21.50C27177.5 mm 22.38C27566.0 mm 38.38C2608RC2608L 9.0 mm 25.95C26477.5 mm 24.48C27189.0 mm 24.25C27577.5 mm 51.08C2609RC2609L 10.5mm 30.58C26489.0 mm 26.70C271910.5mm 28.48C27589.0 mm 63.85C2610RC2610L 12.0mm 32.90C264910.5mm 31.65C272012.0mm 30.55C2611RC2611L 15.0mm 41.40C265012.0mm 34.45C272115.0mm 38.90C265115.0mm 43.25C272218.0mm 47.38C265218.0mm 50.68Special Order: Allow eight to twelve weeks for the tools listed below to arrive from JapanSho ToMaru ToHira Toknife, right- or left-handedu-gougechiselSankaku Tov-gougeC2612RC2612L 18.0mm 49.15C265321.0mm 65.75C272321.0mm 61.95C2613RC2613L 21.0mm 64.08C265424.0mm 77.40C272424.0mm 72.98C2614RC2614L 24.0mm 75.45C275910.5mm 86.60C276012.0mm 102.60C276115.0mm 150.75Magari Moku Hanga ToBent neck tools are made to be held in a clenched fist or like a pencil, instead of the traditional ways of holding tools. Sizes and prices available atimcclains.com/catalog/woodblockt
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