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:
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!

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You always have the most interesting posts! I’m happy to learn something new today from you! Thanks!
You always have the most interesting posts! I’m happy to learn something new today from you! Thanks!
You always have the most interesting posts! I’m happy to learn something new today from you! Thanks!
You always have the most interesting posts! I’m happy to learn something new today from you! Thanks!
You always have the most interesting posts! I’m happy to learn something new today from you! Thanks!
You always have the most interesting posts! I’m happy to learn something new today from you! Thanks!
I don’t use my baren often, but when I do it is a fabulous tool.
I don’t use my baren often, but when I do it is a fabulous tool.
I don’t use my baren often, but when I do it is a fabulous tool.
I don’t use my baren often, but when I do it is a fabulous tool.
I don’t use my baren often, but when I do it is a fabulous tool.
I don’t use my baren often, but when I do it is a fabulous tool.
I don’t use my baren often, but when I do it is a fabulous tool.
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….)
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….)
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….)
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….)
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….)
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….)
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….)
Yup! You’re responsible for me learning many things, this included!
Yup! You’re responsible for me learning many things, this included!
Yup! You’re responsible for me learning many things, this included!
Yup! You’re responsible for me learning many things, this included!
Yup! You’re responsible for me learning many things, this included!
Yup! You’re responsible for me learning many things, this included!
Yup! You’re responsible for me learning many things, this included!
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