Printmaking Glass Baren
The Printmaking Glass Baren is a beautifully designed glass muller / baren, ideal for relief printing, linocuts, woodcuts, monotypes, and more. Handmade by Czech glassmakers. Lightweight and portable, it adds a magical touch to any studio or workspace, even when not in use.
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Glass Baren
Beautiful design tool with perfect little details for printing linocuts and woodcuts, monotypes and more. Each glass baren is 100% handmade by Czech glassmakers.
Perfect fit to your workspace
Artists often choose the baren as a complementary tool to a press, or as a standalone tool for printing larger formats. It’s compact, portable, and doesn’t require much workspace, making it ideal for precise work in any setting.
Full Product Details
Tech Specification
Weight: Approx. 700 g / 1.5 lb
Dimensions: ⌀ 100 mm / 4 in (+- 4mm) / Height: 80 mm / 3,2 in
Materials: Glass - colour pigment
Because each piece is 100% handmade, the colored pigment "swirl" inside is always unique. Glassmakers know to spiral the pigment so that the effect is similar everywhere.
Comfortable Handheld Grips
The glass printing baren fits into the palm of your hand, providing a natural and comfortable hold. There is a flat bottom to ensure stable placement on surfaces, and rounded edges for smooth movement over paper. The edges help to ensure the glass muller never gets stuck when printmaking, so you never worry about jamming again. Additionally, the top of the glass baren is perfect for printing more detailed parts. Simply turn the printmaking baren upside down, and you have an additional printing tool.
Universal Glass Muller Size
Our glass muller has a width on the bottom surface of approximately 10 cm / 4 inches. This makes it suitable for printmaking on both small and large areas.
More Weight, Less Force
Each glass baren weighs roughly 700 grams / 1.5 lb, which naturally is heavier than wooden, bamboo, and plastic printing barens. However, the heavier weight of the glass baren in fact makes printing easier. There is less force necessary to apply quick, even pressure across surfaces, and it has a smoother glide overall.
Useful & Decorative Material
Glass is among the best materials for printing barens. The material glides smoothly on paper. It offers a steady grip. There’s no problem keeping it clean. And its weight naturally enhances the quality of prints. That, and, with expert glassmakers skillfully blending colored pigments into each baren, each becomes a work of art. There is a vibrant storm of colors inside every piece, often almost psychedelic in nature.
Affordable Printmaking Barens
The price of each glass printing baren helps to pay for the skilled efforts and craftsmanship of the glassmakers. Their artistry helps make every piece unique and captivating, and we could not value their work more. Nonetheless, each piece often falls within the budget of most artists, hobbyists, and enthusiasts – while offering lasting quality for generations.
The Perfect Wooden Storage Box
Each glass printing baren comes with a wooden storage box free of charge. Use it for the easy transport of your printmaking tool, or to compliment your baren when on display. These boxes also match the natural colors of the lino press, so you can display your whole printmaking collection together.
Der Glasbarren ist sehr schön und hochwertig verarbeitet, die Lieferung war in Ordnung. Ich gebe jedoch drei Sterne, da das Produkt nur 490 Gramm statt der angegebenen circa 700 Gramm wiegt und der Durchmesser 9 cm beträgt, obwohl circa 10 cm angegeben waren. Aufgrund der Produktangaben hatte ich mir den Glasreiber etwas größer vorgestellt. Schade, sonst wären es volle fünf Sterne geworden.
Tutto perfetto! Lo ricomprerei se non lo avessi già. Consigliato!
Gute Ware - jederzeit gerne wieder!
I don't print, although maybe I will with this as an inspiration - but I love glass and this is a wonderful, beautiful object, endlessly absorbing to look at.
Absolutely the very best tool in my arsenal!
It's a good size and weight. I have been using a cheap brand name, baren, and knew this was expensive, but I hoped it would be worth it. It's so much better. It glides across the paper. It's weighty enough I don't have to push as hard as I do with the cheaper one. It arrived safely in a wooden box, that I will keep for storage. I am happy with my purchase. Fast shipping and great product.
It's a good size and weight. I have been using a cheap brand name, baren, and knew this was expensive, but I hoped it would be worth it. It's so much better. It glides across the paper. It's weighty enough I don't have to push as hard as I do with the cheaper one. It arrived safely in a wooden box, that I will keep for storage. I am happy with my purchase. Fast shipping and great product.
Practical and very beautiful at the same time. It has a good size and weight, allowing for better and more consistent results than I was getting from previous tools.
Très beau baren!!! excellente prise en main, belle finition, coffret en bois pratique pour le transporter avec soi!
Ideal!
FAQs
Please read our FAQs page to find out more.
What is a baren printmaking tool suitable for?
The baren printmaking tool is an essential instrument in the world of printmaking, with its roots in traditional Japanese ukiyo-e printing, which dates back to the 17th century. Initially used for printing from wooden plates, the baren later became integral to linocut printing as well. Its versatility makes it ideal for relief printing techniques, including woodcuts and linocuts. Whether you're an artist, student, teacher, or hobbyist, the baren printmaking tool is a perfect choice for anyone working with relief printing, at home or in workshops.
What is the size and weight of the glass baren?
The glass baren weighs approximately 700 g, making it heavier than wooden, bamboo, or plastic tools. This added weight contributes to an easier printing experience, as it helps reduce the amount of force needed for effective pressure. With a base width of 10 cm (+-4mm), the baren printmaking tool strikes the perfect balance for both small and large format prints, making it a versatile option for all types of printmaking projects. Its smooth and balanced design ensures consistent pressure and results.
How is the glass baren made?
Each glass baren is handcrafted by Czech glassmakers, who carry forward a long tradition of producing high-quality glass products. Czech glassmaking is celebrated worldwide for its precision and artistic craftsmanship. The glass baren is produced by a family-owned glassworks in our town, where green and blue pigments are incorporated into the glass, creating a stunning, almost cosmic pattern within. The result is a truly unique baren printmaking tool, where no two pieces are alike, offering both beauty and function in one handcrafted creation.
How is the glass baren packed and delivered?
To ensure safe transportation and storage, the glass baren comes in a custom-designed wooden box. This box is crafted to perfectly fit the baren printmaking tool, offering a secure and protective enclosure. Beyond functionality, the box itself serves as a stylish design piece, adding a touch of elegance to your workspace. It can also be used for storing your glass baren when not in use, keeping it safe while also enhancing the aesthetic of your studio.