100% Wool Felt Printmaking Blankets
Printmaking Blankets are Used in Sets
Printing intaglio on an etching press requires a set of blankets. The typical set consists of a sizing catcher, a pusher, and a cushion. However, it is advisable to have an extra sizing catcher since this blanket does become soiled and must be occasionally washed in Woolite® detergent.Sizing Catcher
The sizing catcher is placed closest to the work on the press bed. This blanket may be cleaned if it becomes soiled with ink. It is the least expensive blanket of the set to replace if it becomes overly soiled. The sizing catcher is 100% wool felt and .062" thick.Cushion
The cushion blanket helps to transfer printing pressure form the press to the paper-to-plate contact area. The cushion allow the paper to contact the uneven surfaces of the plate. This contact allows ink to transfer from plate to paper. The cushion blanket is 100% wool felt and is a full .25" thick. It is placed over the sizing catcher.Pusher
This pusher blanket is placed over the cushion blanket aiding in cushioning. It is made of a highly durable woven felt. Being woven the pusher is resists wear due to abrasion from the upper drum of the etching press. The pusher blanket is .125" thick, and is made of 100% finely woven wool felt .Pricing for Individual 100% Wool Felt Etching Blanket | ||||||
Sizing Catcher .062" |
Pusher .125" |
Cushion .25" | ||||
| Size | Item # | Price | Item # | Price | Item # | Price |
| 18"x36" | 1601836 | $35.64 | 1611836 | $42.12 | 1621836 | $48.60 |
| 24"x36" | 1602436 | $47.52 | 1612436 | $56.16 | 1622436 | $64.80 |
| 24"x48" | 1602448 | $63.36 | 1612448 | $74.88 | 1622448 | $86.40 |
| 25"x48" | 1602648 | $66.00 | 1612648 | $78.00 | 1622648 | $90.00 |
| 30"x48" | 1603048 | $79.20 | 1613048 | $93.60 | 1623048 | $108.00 |
| 30"x60" | 1603060 | $99.00 | 1613060 | $117.00 | 1623060 | $135.00 |
| 33"x60" | 1603460 | $108.90 | 1613460 | $128.70 | 1623460 | $148.50 |
| 39"x72" | 1604072 | $154.44 | 1614072 | $182.52 | 1624072 | $210.60 |
| 43"x84" | 1604484 | $198.66 | 1614484 | $234.78 | 1624484 | $270.90 |
| 48"x96" | 1604896 | $248.16 | 1614896 | $293.28 | 1624896 | $338.40 |
Pricing for Sets of 100% Wool Felt Etching Blankets | ||||
Set of 3 Includes:1 sizing catcher, 1 cushion and 1pusher |
Set of 4 Includes:2 sizing catchers, 1 cushion and 1 pusher | |||
| Size | Item # | Price | Item # | Price |
| 18"x36" | 1631836 | $126.00 | 1641836 | $161.00 |
| 24"x36" | 1632436 | $168.00 | 1642436 | $215.00 |
| 24"x48" | 1632448 | $224.00 | 1642448 | $287.00 |
| 25"x48" | 1632648 | $234.00 | 1642648 | $299.00 |
| 30"x48" | 1633048 | $280.00 | 1643048 | $359.00 |
| 30"x60" | 1633060 | $351.00 | 1643060 | $450.00 |
| 33"x60" | 1633460 | $386.00 | 1643460 | $494.00 |
| 39"x72" | 1634072 | $547.00 | 1644072 | $699.00 |
| 43"x84" | 1634484 | $704.00 | 1644484 | $902.00 |
| 48"x96" | 1634896 | $879.00 | 1644896 | $1,127.00 |
Custom Etching Blankets
Takach Press Will Cut to Size Custom Blankets to Fit Your Press Bed
We will cut blankets to your special sizes as a complimentary service.If you need a size not listed above, pick the closest size and we will cut it to your specifications at no additional charge.
Please Contact Takach Press to place a special order for custom sized etching blankets.
Custom sized blankets will be made of the same 100% Wool Felt materials as our standard size blankets.
Determine the Printable Area of Your Etching Press for Custom Felts Sizes
Use the printable area (in square inches) to calculate the price of customer cut felts.- Sizing Catchers -- 5.5 cents/sq. in.
- Pushers -- 6.5 cents/sq. in.
- Cushions --7.5 cents/sq. in.
