Resingrave®
These hard, white epoxy resin engraving blocks give the same precise, finely detailed and clean edged marks of traditional end-grain boxwood at a fraction of the cost.
Extremely fine, clean edged lines can be cut into Resingrave with perfect control of direction and width. Unlike other plastics on the market, gravers will not skid or jerk on Resingrave, nor will they leave tailings clinging stubbornly at the ends of cuts. It actually carves more smoothly than some boxwood, encouraging a fluid style. Resingrave also resists bruising and is easy to repair with off-the-shelf epoxy glue.
Never use woodblock or linocut tools on Resingrave as it will damage these tools. Carve with standard wood engraving tools or rotary bits (Dremel® tools).
New Formula
Resingrave with micro-fiber particles is the newest
generation of Resingrave. Compared to the original
formula, this Resingrave is much more resistant to
chipping under heavy pressure from large tools.
However, as with wood, a sharp tool is the key to clean, smooth
carving on Resingrave.
Mounted on Wood
Resingrave is mounted on a wooden substrate and is
almost 7/8" high. Note to letterpress printers: one
layer of Resingrave Shim will boost the Resingrave
block close to type high. Because the thickness of the
block can vary slightly from batch to batch, you will
need to shim it the rest of the way with paper.
Use for Relief or Intaglio
The surface of Resingrave is toothy enough to hold ink
for relief printing. By polishing the surface, the
blocks can be inked and then easily wiped to make an
intaglio print. Please ask for instructions if you are
interested or visit the
Resingrave site.
Video and Book Available
For more information on Resingrave and engraving in
general, the book
Relief and Intaglio Printmaking Methods on Resingrave Blocks, and a DVD also titled
Relief and Intaglio Printmaking Methods on Resingrave Blocks, are
available.
You can also find information about Resingrave at the Resingrave site.
Tips
Store blocks flat in a dry place at room temperature.
Excessive heat can cause Resingrave to become brittle.
Sizes and Availability
In addition to the standard sizes listed below, custom
sizes can be created. Special orders may take as long as
two weeks to manufacture.
Shipping weight in pounds (lb) is shown next to each block size. Block dimensions are given in inches.
High Quantity Discount
Save 5%
Order 12 or more of the same size blocks of Resingrave
and receive a 5% discount. Please order early since
orders may take up to two weeks to fill. There are no discounts on special
or custom orders.
Resingrave
| Size (in inches) | Ship Weight | Price per block | Enter Quantity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1702 | 2 x 3 | 0.4 lb | $3.00 | |
| D1703 | 3 x 4 | 0.6 lb | $6.00 | |
| D1704 | 4 x 5 | 0.7 lb | $10.00 | |
| D1705 | 4 x 6 | 0.8 lb | $12.00 | |
| D1706 | 5 x 7 | 1.0 lb | $17.50 | |
| D1707 | 6 x 8 | 1.4 lb | $24.00 | |
| D1708 | 8 x 10 | 2.3 lb | $40.00 | |
| D1709 | 9 x 12 | 2.8 lb | $54.00 | |
| D1757 |
Special order: per sq. inch Please call our office to place special orders: 1-800-832-4264 Or use this form: |
$0.50 per sq. inch |
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