| Manufacturer | Slama |
| Model Number | SPL606 |
Slama Press Ball Graphic Press is a beautifully crafted hand printing press designed and manufactured in the Czech Republic. It was developed by Milos Slama whilst searching for a solution to the printing of his reduction linocuts in various sizes as well as something that was portable and affordable.
Slama Press opens up the possibility of
working across a wide variety of print formats and paper types.
Based on the ball bearing baren, a modern interpretation of a
traditional Japanese tool but with added weight, it makes light work of
burnishing a relief print. The freely rotating ball bearings create
multiple pressure points evenly across the disc and the disc itself
rotates around a central axis as you move across the paper.
In
addition, the 10mm ball bearings on the large Slama Press allow prints
to be taken on heavier paper weights. The presses can take relief
prints, drypoints, etchings and lithographs.
This is the large Slama Press with 60 x 10mm ball bearings and a
rotating disc that is easy to handle. It is highly effective at
burnishing prints on heavier paper - thicker than 250gsm.
The large Slama Press has a vertical handle which keeps your wrist in a
neutral position to avoid repetitive strain.
It also has the option to
purchase additional 1kg weights to increase the overall pressure the
press can exert. The large Slama Press can be further modified by
removing the vertical handle leaving a short version that can be used
in the traditional manner if you prefer to press down. Two options are
available in the large press, the 6mm ball bearing press for smoother,
lighter papers and the 10mm ball bearing press for papers over 250gsm.
Slama Press requires a tiny space to store so is suitable for the home
studio.
It comes with a lovely wooden stand to store safely.
Maintenance: Unscrew the lower bolt and take out the ball cage. Remove
any impurities from the inside of the body of the press. After
cleaning, screw the cage back on. The balls can be gently lubricated
with oil by running the press on slightly oiled paper.
Specifications Diameter: 118mm Ball bearings: 60 x 10mm Weight: 1570g
Material: Stainless steel and wood Recommended for papers thicker than
250gsm
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