Linocut is a relief printing craft. You carve a design into a soft block, roll ink onto the raised surface and press paper or fabric onto it. A kit bundles blocks, carving tools, ink and a brayer, and many also suit rubber stamp making.
The six kits below differ in block type (rubber or true linoleum), number of blades, ink and extras such as transfer paper. Details come from each product’s listing page. We have not used these kits ourselves. Quality and sharpness claims are the makers’ own.
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What to Look For
| Feature | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Block type | Soft rubber blocks cut more easily than traditional linoleum |
| Carving tools | The number and shape of blades set the lines you can make |
| Ink | Water-soluble, black or multicolour inks suit different projects |
| Brayer and baren | Used to roll ink and press the print |
| Extras | Transfer paper, an ink plate and a manual save separate purchases |
Specs at a Glance
| Kit | Blocks | Tools and ink | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobblebro | 4 linoleum blocks | 6 blades; 2.64 oz black ink; brayer; baren | 10 transfer and 10 rubbing papers; manual |
| Pixiss | 3 pink rubber blocks, 4 x 6 x 1/4 in | 6-blade cutter; craft knife; 15 ink pads; 4 in brayer | Stamp-pad inks rather than block ink |
| Xenolog | Soft rubber blocks plus an end-grain basswood block | 4 cutting tools; four 1.69 oz water-soluble inks; brayer; baren | Storage case; stencils; blank postcards |
| LINSIRON | 12 blocks in 3 sizes | 6 knives; roller; ink | 8 transfer papers; storage box |
| SGHUO | 4 pink 4 x 6 in blocks | 6 gouges; pen knife with 6 blades; 3.5 oz black ink; brayer; baren | 10 transfer and 10 printing papers |
| ESSDEE | Linoleum | Taster kit; contents not itemised on the page | Made in the United Kingdom; no warranty |
The 6 Best Linocut Printing Kits
1. Bobblebro Linocut Kit with Ink
A kit with four linoleum blocks, 2.64 ounces of black printing ink, a brayer, a baren, carving tools with six blades, an ink plate, ten transfer papers, ten rubbing papers and a picture manual. The page also shows a figure of 10 items, which does not match the contents, so check what arrives.
Suits: a basic set with a baren. Strengths: an all-in-one list with papers. Weaknesses: one ink colour. Skip it if you want several colours.
View Bobblebro Linocut Kit with Ink and Carving Tools on Amazon
2. Pixiss Linocut Kit with 15 Ink Pads
A kit with three soft pink rubber blocks measuring 4 by 6 inches and 1/4 inch thick, a 4 inch brayer, a lino carving tool with six interchangeable blades, a precision craft knife set and 15 colour stamp ink pads. The maker says the soft rubber is easier to carve than traditional linoleum.
Suits: colourful stamp making. Strengths: 15 ink pads and a craft knife. Weaknesses: no baren named. Skip it if you want real linoleum.
View Pixiss Linocut Kit with 15 Ink Pads on Amazon
3. Xenolog Complete Block Printing Kit
A kit with soft rubber carving blocks, an end-grain basswood block, four lino cutting tools, a brayer, a baren, a bench hook that doubles as an inking plate, four colours of 1.69 ounce water-soluble ink, graphite transfer paper, blank postcards, stencils and a storage case.
Suits: printing in several colours. Strengths: four inks and a case. Weaknesses: only four cutting tools. Skip it if you want many blocks.
View Xenolog Complete Block Printing Kit on Amazon
4. LINSIRON Linocut Kit with 12 Blocks
A kit with twelve linocut blocks in three sizes, six steel knives with wooden handles, a rubber roller, ink, eight transfer papers, an ink plate, pressing tools and a storage box. The page lists 6 by 4 by 0.2 inches and 3.25 pounds, which looks like one block against the whole kit.
Suits: lots of practice blocks. Strengths: three block sizes and a box. Weaknesses: unclear size data. Skip it if you want several ink colours.
View LINSIRON Linocut Kit with 12 Blocks on Amazon
5. SGHUO Linocut Kit with Pen Knife
A kit with four pink 4 by 6 inch blocks, 3.5 ounces of black ink, a rubber brayer, a wooden baren, ten transfer and ten printing papers and an ink plate. It has two tool systems: six steel gouges that store in the handle, and a pen knife with six blades in a case.
Suits: a larger tool selection. Strengths: two tool systems and a wooden baren. Weaknesses: rubber blocks, not linoleum. Skip it if you want a case.
View SGHUO Linocut Kit with Pen Knife and Gouges on Amazon
6. ESSDEE Linocut Taster Kit
A UK-made taster kit in linoleum, listed at 8.1 by 6.5 by 1.9 inches. The product page itemises little beyond the title, with two pieces and no warranty, so it is a small way to try the craft.
Suits: a trial of the craft. Strengths: made in the United Kingdom. Weaknesses: contents are not itemised. Skip it if you want a full list of tools.
View ESSDEE Linocut Taster Kit on Amazon
Specs to Check Before Ordering
- Whether the blocks are rubber or true linoleum.
- The number and type of blades or gouges.
- Whether ink is included and how many colours.
- Whether a brayer, baren and transfer paper are listed.
- Follow the maker’s instructions for carving and for cleaning up ink.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Assuming every kit includes a baren.
- Comparing rubber and linoleum blocks as the same thing.
- Reading a single-block size as the kit size.
- Ignoring which ink type suits fabric or paper.
Linocut Kit FAQ
Is rubber the same as linoleum?
No. Several kits here use soft rubber blocks, which the makers say cut more easily, while Bobblebro and ESSDEE list linoleum.
Can I print on fabric?
Some listings mention fabric prints. Check the ink type and the maker’s instructions.
The Short Version
For a basic set with a baren, the Bobblebro. For colourful stamp pads, the Pixiss. For four inks and a case, the Xenolog. For the most blocks, the LINSIRON. For two tool systems, the SGHUO. For a small taster, the ESSDEE. For another craft, see our guide to bookbinding kits.
