This Baren is a smooth, light rubbing pad made of bamboo bark, used in traditional Japanese woodcut printing or Ukiyo-e. The strong grain of its tough surface allows the artist to apply pressure firmly and efficiently to the paper. Great for burnishing fused papers and for mono-printing. Standard baren is 4 3/4” in diameter.

Whether you are block printing, scrapbooking or card making, this traditional bamboo bark covered tool will make the task much easier, and give you better results! The baren enables you to uniformly transfer images onto paper and to smooth items down after applying glue. Its flat surface is perfect for applying even pressure for burnishing and is great for scrapbooking and crafting projects. Features a comfortable bamboo bark handle. The bamboo bark which is wrapped around the baren will not damage the paper while burnishing.

• Dimensions: 4 ¾” x 4 ¾” x 5/8”
• Weight: 1.7 oz