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Louise Maclaren-Artist, Painter, Printmaker & Tutor

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Nearly all set for Open Studio's, just made a little something, thanks to my daughters fantastic photography skills!

Posted by Printmaking Equipment - Baren/Handpress on Friday, 26 May 2017

As an avid 'Sketch Booker' I can also recommend 'Pink Pig' sketchbooks! I love their quality, colourful covers and variety of shapes and sizes. For my current sketch booking activities keep an eye on my instagram page:  www.instagram.com/paperinkprint/
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The Pink Pig
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I am very happy for people to ring and chat about the Slama.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BUY, FEEL FREE TO EITHER GET IN TOUCH VIA THE WEBSITE CONTACT PAGE OR EMAIL ME ON: 
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The New Slama Hand press

New updated downloadable information and price list has now been published
Please note some deliveries are taking longer due to new Brexit Exit rules, thank you for your patience.

Info & Prices

​‘’A multi-functioning printing press in your bag’'

 

​​The ‘Slama’                                                   
‘I can now carry a multifunctioning portable printing press in my bag; it is not like any other baren, because I can print intaglio prints as well as relief prints to almost any size!’
The Slama Press/Graphic ball press is a unique, ergonomic hand press/baren that has the ability to print relief prints like linocut, woodcuts and wood engravings.
Its capabilities stretch to intaglio methods to such as drypoint, etching and mezzotint.
With a bit of practice; the results have been found to be comparable to standard printing presses.
 
  • A tiny fraction of the cost of a traditional press
  • Compact, space saving and totally portable
  • Ergonomic & user friendly
  • Comes in three sizes: small or large 60 ball or - the new large 150 ball
  • New – large press converts into a flatter even more ergonomic baren
  • The large press has optional weights for that extra glide on larger pieces of work.
  • Easy to use; no heavy wheel to turn and no messing around with protective blankets.
  • Suitable for Multiple printmaking techniques
  • Unlimited print size
  • Works on any smooth, steady table top or even floor surface
  • No other hand press has the Slama’s unique multifunctional printing system available yet. The Slama uses a ball bearing system to make it glide over your prints!     
  • Designed by a practising printmaker to a high spec
  • Comes in its own wooden Storage box, which doubles up as a rest or shelf for the press or weights & presses
  • Made in high quality Stainless Steel & Beachwood
  • Easy to clean
  • Built to last
  • 5 year warranty
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​ Slama
UK Distributer:
 www.louisemaclaren.com

​LOUISE MACLAREN ARTIST IS A UK DISTRIBUTOR OF THE SLAMA HAND PRINTING PRESS.
THE SLAMA HAND PRESS WAS DESIGNED BY CZECH ARTIST/PRINTMAKER MILOS SLAMA AND CECHCO ENGINEERING. IT IS A BALL PRESS. MILOS SLAMA IS THE AUTHOR OF THIS BALL PRESS AND IS COVERED UNDER COPYRIGHT LAW.

Revews & Links of people who have brought the Slama from Louise Maclaren-Artist:

​www.facebook.com/slamahandpress/reviews/?ref=page_internal

​belindamorrill.wordpress.com/2018/06/27/the-slama-press/

Other 'used but still good' Printmaking/Art equipment for sale

Used 60 ball Large Slama Press​ set with two weights and original box _ Sold
This example shows you what the 60 ball press Looks like

This 2016 version of the large 60 ball Slama Press is in very good working order with only a few light scratches on the stainless steel. It comes as a set with original Box, two weights and the extra new
conversion screw to make a large Flat press. 

A vintage Converted Mangle Press - SOLD

Converted Mangle press: can be used for intaglio and relief printing. Collection only from Reepham Norfolk. £145 
For Further details please either use the email at the top of the page or use the contact form via the contact page.
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