Every time I post a printing video in which I'm using a baren, at least one person always asks what it is that I'm using to print.

This is a baren:

Baren
In essentials, it's a flat surface with a handle.  It's helpful in pressing down on printing blocks — both from the front and from the back.  You can see me using it here:


If you can't see the video, click here.

It's one of the those tools that you don't need but it's nice to have.  You can find a very nice article HERE that covers some of the different types of barens — including a wooden spoon!

I hope that was useful to you!  Thanks for stopping by!

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a mixed-media artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops, her online classroom www.balzerdesigns.com, and through monthly membership at www.MyArtPractice.com.

35 thoughts on “It’s a Baren

  • You always have the most interesting posts! I’m happy to learn something new today from you! Thanks!

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  • You always have the most interesting posts! I’m happy to learn something new today from you! Thanks!

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  • You always have the most interesting posts! I’m happy to learn something new today from you! Thanks!

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  • You always have the most interesting posts! I’m happy to learn something new today from you! Thanks!

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  • You always have the most interesting posts! I’m happy to learn something new today from you! Thanks!

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  • You always have the most interesting posts! I’m happy to learn something new today from you! Thanks!

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  • You always have the most interesting posts! I’m happy to learn something new today from you! Thanks!

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  • I don’t use my baren often, but when I do it is a fabulous tool.

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  • I don’t use my baren often, but when I do it is a fabulous tool.

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  • I don’t use my baren often, but when I do it is a fabulous tool.

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  • I don’t use my baren often, but when I do it is a fabulous tool.

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  • I don’t use my baren often, but when I do it is a fabulous tool.

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  • I don’t use my baren often, but when I do it is a fabulous tool.

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  • I don’t use my baren often, but when I do it is a fabulous tool.

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  • I read the article you linked to on Draw Cut Ink Press. What a great resource! I got drawn into all the other great articles on linoleum carving. Thanks! (I’m not carving linoleum but if I ever do….)

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  • I read the article you linked to on Draw Cut Ink Press. What a great resource! I got drawn into all the other great articles on linoleum carving. Thanks! (I’m not carving linoleum but if I ever do….)

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  • I read the article you linked to on Draw Cut Ink Press. What a great resource! I got drawn into all the other great articles on linoleum carving. Thanks! (I’m not carving linoleum but if I ever do….)

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  • I read the article you linked to on Draw Cut Ink Press. What a great resource! I got drawn into all the other great articles on linoleum carving. Thanks! (I’m not carving linoleum but if I ever do….)

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  • I read the article you linked to on Draw Cut Ink Press. What a great resource! I got drawn into all the other great articles on linoleum carving. Thanks! (I’m not carving linoleum but if I ever do….)

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  • I read the article you linked to on Draw Cut Ink Press. What a great resource! I got drawn into all the other great articles on linoleum carving. Thanks! (I’m not carving linoleum but if I ever do….)

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  • I read the article you linked to on Draw Cut Ink Press. What a great resource! I got drawn into all the other great articles on linoleum carving. Thanks! (I’m not carving linoleum but if I ever do….)

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  • Yup! You’re responsible for me learning many things, this included!

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  • Yup! You’re responsible for me learning many things, this included!

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  • Yup! You’re responsible for me learning many things, this included!

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  • Yup! You’re responsible for me learning many things, this included!

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  • Yup! You’re responsible for me learning many things, this included!

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