Essdee is a UK-based brand dedicated to printmaking and block printing, created with crafters in mind. With tools and materials that balance quality, comfort, and ease of use, Essdee makes printmaking approachable and genuinely fun — whether you’re just starting out or ready to experiment further. From lino cutters and ink rollers to SoftCut blocks and complete printing kits, Essdee supports hands-on creativity, encouraging makers to explore, print, and enjoy the process without intimidation.
The Essdee Lino Cutter & Stamp Carving Kit 3 in 1 combines carving, printing and tool storage in one compact set. With five lino blades, self-adhesive SoftCut discs and a base that doubles as a baren, it makes creating custom stamps simple and precise.
The Essdee 10 Lino Cutters and Handle set includes an ergonomic handle, aluminium adaptor and ten interchangeable steel blades. Designed for safe, controlled carving, it offers flexibility for both soft and hard carving surfaces—ideal for beginners and experienced printmakers alike.
The Essdee Ink Tray 240 × 200 mm gives you a spacious, flat rolling surface for inks, glue or acrylics — durable, easy to clean and ready for your printmaking projects.
Essdee Lino is made especially soft for block printing and is ideal for the student and master alike.
Linoleum is the definitive carving material and is made using natural ingredients such as linseed oil and wood flour. This biodegradable Lino can be used with water and oil-based inks and prints well onto a wide range of paper, board, and fabric.
The package contains 2 pieces of grey Lino, 3.2mm thick.
The Essdee Lino Art Print 15.2 × 10.1 cm is a classic linoleum surface designed for block printing and linocut. Made from natural, biodegradable materials, it offers controlled carving and clean, reliable prints on paper, card and fabric—perfect for stamps and small projects.
The Essdee Lino Art Print 20.3 × 15.2 cm is a classic linoleum surface designed for block printing and linocut. Made from natural, biodegradable materials, it offers controlled carving and clean, reliable prints on paper, card and fabric—ideal for stamps and small projects.
The Essdee Lino Art Print 20.3 × 30.5 cm is a classic linoleum surface for printmaking, ideal for block printing, lino carving and stamp carving. Inside the pack you will find 2 grey lino sheets with a stable surface that helps you carve with better control and achieve clean printed results. Made from natural materials, it is biodegradable and prints beautifully on paper, card and fabric. A great choice for makers who want more space for larger prints and more freedom in their design.
The Essdee Lino Art Print 30 × 40 cm is a classic linoleum surface designed for block printing and linocut. Made from natural, biodegradable materials, it offers controlled carving and clean, consistent prints on paper, card and fabric—suitable for beginners and professionals alike.
The Essdee Lino Cutters & Handle set gives you full control over your linocut work, from fine details to bold carving. It includes an ergonomic handle and 5 interchangeable steel blades that fit securely for safe, precise cutting. Designed to work smoothly on both soft and harder carving surfaces, it’s an essential tool for linocut and printmaking at any level.
The Essdee Lino Cutting & Printing Kit is a complete linocut solution for beginners and advanced crafters alike. With carving tools, SoftCut and linoleum surfaces, a brayer, 3-in-1 baren, safety hand guard and water-based ink, it delivers clean, consistent prints for cards, posters and creative projects.
The Essdee Linocut Taster Kit is a complete starter set designed to introduce you to linocut and stamp making without the need for specialist tools. Create two floral designs step by step, carve on SoftCut surfaces and print with premium ink for clean, satisfying results from your first attempt.
The Essdee Metallic Block Printing Ink Set includes three water-based metallic lino printing inks with excellent coverage and colour grip. Designed for paper, cardboard and selected fabrics, they air-dry within one day, require no heat setting and clean up easily with soap and water—perfect for bold metallic printmaking effects.
The Essdee Premium Block Printing Ink – Black is a water-based lino printing ink offering excellent consistency and grip. It performs beautifully on paper, cardboard and selected fabrics, dries naturally within one day and does not require heat setting. Easy to clean with soap and water, it’s ideal for everyday printmaking and educational use.
Soft 10 cm rubber ink brayer designed for smooth, even application of ink or paint on lino, gel plates, stamps and mixed media surfaces. A must-have for every printmaker and crafter!
Soft 15 cm rubber ink roller designed for smooth, even application of ink or paint across larger surfaces — perfect for lino printing, gel plates, stamps and mixed media projects.
Soft 7.5 cm rubber ink roller perfect for small surfaces, gel plates, stamps and mixed media details — smooth, controlled ink application in a compact form
The Essdee Self Adhesive MasterCut Printing Stamps are self-adhesive carving discs made from easy-to-cut MasterCut material. Designed for quick and clean stamp carving, they stick directly to a base without extra glue and are perfect for creating personalised designs, words and motifs.
The Essdee SoftCut Carving Blocks 15 × 20 cm are soft yet durable carving surfaces ideal for stamp carving and printmaking. Easy to carve with clean lines and resistant to crumbling, they are suitable for both beginners and experienced artists. Perfect for detailed designs, small prints and controlled carving work.
The Essdee SoftCut Carving Blocks 20 × 30 cm are soft yet durable carving surfaces designed for stamp carving and printmaking. Easy to cut with clean lines and resistant to crumbling, they are suitable for both beginners and experienced artists. Their large size makes them ideal for detailed designs, backgrounds and repeat patterns.
The Essdee SoftCut Carving Blocks 300 × 420 mm are large, easy-to-carve surfaces designed as a great alternative to traditional lino. Extremely smooth to carve, they hold fine lines and deliver consistent, sharp prints. The creamy white surface allows direct drawing with a soft pencil, and with care they can also be used in a printing press.