--- product_id: 2294699 title: "Speedball Block Printing Press - Adjustable Height Model B Steel Press For Printmaking" brand: "speedball" price: "881 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 category: "Speedball" url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/2294699-speedball-block-printing-press-adjustable-height-model-b-steel-press store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # Compact 6 lb portable design Adjustable height for precision Steel frame for durability Speedball Block Printing Press - Adjustable Height Model B Steel Press For Printmaking **Brand:** speedball **Price:** 881 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Press Perfect Prints Anywhere, Anytime! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Speedball Block Printing Press - Adjustable Height Model B Steel Press For Printmaking by speedball - **How much does it cost?** 881 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/2294699-speedball-block-printing-press-adjustable-height-model-b-steel-press) ## Best For - speedball enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted speedball brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Effortless Operation:** Simple handle mechanism ensures smooth pressing action, reducing fatigue and boosting productivity. - • **Optimized Print Size:** Perfectly sized for prints up to 6 x 8 inches, ideal for hobbyists and professional creatives alike. - • **Travel-Ready Portability:** Lightweight 6-pound design lets you create stunning prints anywhere—studio, classroom, or on the go. - • **Ultra-Durable Steel Build:** Crafted from robust alloy steel to withstand frequent use and support all block types, soft or hard. - • **Precision Pressure Control:** Two adjustable height settings deliver consistent, even pressure for flawless prints every time. ## Overview The Speedball Block Printing Press Model B is a compact, steel-constructed printmaking tool designed for hobbyists and professionals. It offers two adjustable height settings to ensure even pressure for clear, consistent prints up to 6 x 8 inches. Weighing just 6 pounds, it’s highly portable and ideal for use at home, school, or on the move. Its durable alloy steel frame supports a variety of block materials, making it a versatile and reliable press for small-scale artistic projects. ## Description The Speedball Block Printing Press Model B gives uniform pressure for excellent reproductions of prints up to 6 x 8 inches. It is ideal for a printing hobbyist to use at home or in school. The block printing press comes with two adjustable heights. When you are ready to press you simply pull the handle down so the plate presses against the block and paper. The printing press produces even, firm pressure and will help you create clearer prints than if you were pressing by hand. Weighing only 6 pounds, the block printers press is very portable. It is compact and light enough to travel with so you can create gorgeous prints wherever you are! The printmaking press is made from steel that is ultra-sturdy and strong. Great to use with all hard and soft substrates. Review: Consistent Good Prints - I like this small hand press. I see mixed reviews online about it, and it is not going to satisfy someone who is looking for results similar to those found on something like a bigger, much more expensive etching press. But don't underestimate it. For small projects, using good inks, it yields a nice clear print for a great price. Best feature is the even pressure. I have now practiced with viscose block print ink for both fabric and paper, and with runnier textile paints. Good consistent results with all! But you have to make some minor adjustments. The best way to print is to lay your block "face up" on the memory foam pad. I print on linen and cotton and it is great for fabric. I can even do repeat prints on larger pieces of fabric with it. Also, it works best with either mounted lino, or good rubber stamps (pink Speedy Carve). I tried it on unmounted lino and did not get as good a result.. I think the thicker the block, the better the print. Some people complained that the bottom of the press will scratch their table surface or slide around. My solution for this is just put a piece of the rubbery shelf liner or rug grip stuff under it. It won't budge. Also, you might want to play around with the table height. You can get more leverage on the press at varying heights. It's all about how tall you are, probably. Tip: If you are still worried about a good clear print, you can also just use the press to adhere your print to the inked block. Once you've pressed your inked block and paper in the press , just slip the whole thing out from under pressing plate, and finish off your print with a baren or flat wooden spoon. The initial pressure gives a good start to the hand-printing process. There are two levels for the upper plate. I'm not sure why, as it seems the lower one is the only one that ensures a good print. Also, the printer is sturdy enough, but make sure to press without twisting the pressing arm. It's great! I recommend it, and with a little experimentation with inks and blocks, it yields excellent results for small projects. Review: Waste of money, doesn't press with any pressure. Got Two Seconds/Used or Broken Items - Update - I don't use this, a waste of money, doesn't press, plate just swings loose, no pressure. You'd get a better press by hand leaning on a piece of wood board. The first one arrived broken where the sides attach to the base. The replacement arrived dusty & dirty, looking like it had been sitting on a shelf somewhere for a long time, and the swing plate was squeezed in by the sides and didn't swing properly. It was also scratched on one side from scraping on the side. I think both were probably seconds or previous returns. Buyer beware. ## Features - BLOCK PRINTER’S PRESS – This printmaking tool is perfect for reproduction of prints up to 6 x 8 inches. It is ideal for a printing hobbyist to use at home or in school. - EASY TO USE – The block printing press comes with two adjustable heights. When you are ready to press you simply pull the handle down so the plate presses against the block and paper. - PORTABLE DESIGN – Weighing only 6 pounds, the block printers press is very portable. It is compact and light enough to travel with so you can create gorgeous prints wherever you are! - DURABLE CONSTRUCTION – The printmaking press is made from steel that is ultra-sturdy and strong. Great to use with all hard and soft substrates. - CREATES EVEN PRESSURE – The hand printing press produces even, firm pressure and will help you create clearer prints than if you were pressing by hand. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000BYVMIE | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #262,045 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #263 in Printing Presses & Accessories | | Brand Name | Speedball | | Color | Black | | Color Family | black | | Cover Material | Steel | | Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars (140) | | Finish Type | Glossy | | Frame Material | Alloy Steel | | Frame Type | Unframed | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00651032041365 | | Included Components | Speedball Model B Press | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor | | Is Framed | No | | Is Original Artwork | No | | Item Dimensions L x W | 8"L x 6"W | | Item Shape | Rectangular | | Item Weight | 5.7 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Speedball Art Products Company | | Material | Steel | | Mounting Type | Wall Mount | | Number of Items | 1 | | Orientation | Landscape | | Paper Finish | Glossy | | Pattern | Solid | | Product Style | functional | | Recommended Uses For Product | printmaking, artistic creation | | Room Type | Classroom, Home Office | | Size | 8"L x 6"W | | Special Features | Portable | | Subject Character | American | | Theme | Reproduction | | UPC | 651032041365 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Wall Art Form | Wall Hanging Decor | | Warranty Description | No | ## Images ![Speedball Block Printing Press - Adjustable Height Model B Steel Press For Printmaking - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71nFdYLPxZL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Would letterpress wood block type work in this press?** A: Hello. Speedball's Model B press does not have the right type of “bed” or “chase” to hold standard letterpress type blocks. It would be very difficult to create multiple prints in this fashion as potential movement of the blocks would be very hard to prevent during both the inking and printing processes. In addition, the press might not provide the correct pressure to create the desired and recognizable impression created from that of the letterpress technique. I hope this information helps. Please feel free to contact us directly should you have any further questions. Thank you. **Q: Can a rubber stamp be mounted in this? We use it to stamp our shopping bags with our logo** A: You mean to mount it on the top plate The top plate is metal, and I think (but I have never tried it) that would work, you could use hot melt glue or something better. I use it for making cards, and I put the paper down first, then the block and then pull the top part down. Works really well. **Q: Can I use this with my photopolymer plates and still get a deboss print ?** A: If you use a good grade of paper, you can create enough pressure to emboss or deboss if you put your polymer plate on a hard surface. The Speedball block press usually has a thin soft surface and it will not emboss or deboss well, so a hard surface will allow for that. **Q: Can you use this for plexiglass prints?** A: I've never done that, however I often adhere my smaller carved linoleum pieced to plexi, and have used this press with them. You can control the pressure somewhat, and the bottom is padded and has some give to it which protects the plexi. Hope that helps. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Consistent Good Prints *by J***T on May 24, 2014* I like this small hand press. I see mixed reviews online about it, and it is not going to satisfy someone who is looking for results similar to those found on something like a bigger, much more expensive etching press. But don't underestimate it. For small projects, using good inks, it yields a nice clear print for a great price. Best feature is the even pressure. I have now practiced with viscose block print ink for both fabric and paper, and with runnier textile paints. Good consistent results with all! But you have to make some minor adjustments. The best way to print is to lay your block "face up" on the memory foam pad. I print on linen and cotton and it is great for fabric. I can even do repeat prints on larger pieces of fabric with it. Also, it works best with either mounted lino, or good rubber stamps (pink Speedy Carve). I tried it on unmounted lino and did not get as good a result.. I think the thicker the block, the better the print. Some people complained that the bottom of the press will scratch their table surface or slide around. My solution for this is just put a piece of the rubbery shelf liner or rug grip stuff under it. It won't budge. Also, you might want to play around with the table height. You can get more leverage on the press at varying heights. It's all about how tall you are, probably. Tip: If you are still worried about a good clear print, you can also just use the press to adhere your print to the inked block. Once you've pressed your inked block and paper in the press , just slip the whole thing out from under pressing plate, and finish off your print with a baren or flat wooden spoon. The initial pressure gives a good start to the hand-printing process. There are two levels for the upper plate. I'm not sure why, as it seems the lower one is the only one that ensures a good print. Also, the printer is sturdy enough, but make sure to press without twisting the pressing arm. It's great! I recommend it, and with a little experimentation with inks and blocks, it yields excellent results for small projects. ### ⭐ Waste of money, doesn't press with any pressure. Got Two Seconds/Used or Broken Items *by B***B on November 16, 2019* Update - I don't use this, a waste of money, doesn't press, plate just swings loose, no pressure. You'd get a better press by hand leaning on a piece of wood board. The first one arrived broken where the sides attach to the base. The replacement arrived dusty & dirty, looking like it had been sitting on a shelf somewhere for a long time, and the swing plate was squeezed in by the sides and didn't swing properly. It was also scratched on one side from scraping on the side. I think both were probably seconds or previous returns. Buyer beware. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good compact option, does require a lot of manual labor. *by F***T on December 19, 2017* This is a great simple solution for printing lino-cuts up to about 5x7 inches. It doesn't have the precision or speed of a rolling press, but at a fraction of the price, it's the best solution for the money. It requires plenty of manual force and leverage to get adequate printing pressure, and I usually get best results when I run my print in one direction and then turn it 180° and press it again. I also finish up with a hand brayer before pulling the paper from the block, to get best results. This little press has improved the consistency of my prints, especially when running a lot of duplicates at once. It's compact and doesn't take up a lot of room to store when folded up. This does require more physical exertion than a rolling press, since you're essentially just leveraging your body weight for the press pressure, rather than using the pressure of mechanical rollers, so be prepared to be a little sore after running prints all day. At about 20% of what it would cost for a small standard press, this is great for beginners or artists working from home-studios. I live in a small Manhattan apartment, so this is perfect for my little urban workspace. ## Frequently Bought Together - Speedball Block Printing Press - Adjustable Height Model B Steel Press For Printmaking - Speedball 4126 Deluxe Soft Rubber Brayer - 40/42 Durometer Roller with Heavy Duty Steel Frame - 4 Inches - Speedball Bench Hook and Inking Plate for Block Printing Carving, 9"x7", Made in USA --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/2294699-speedball-block-printing-press-adjustable-height-model-b-steel-press](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/2294699-speedball-block-printing-press-adjustable-height-model-b-steel-press) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-05-26*