Registration is one of those things that sounds simple until it isn't. A slightly shifted block, a paper that moved just a hair, and suddenly your second color is off and the whole edition feels like a mess. I built this jig because I got tired of that frustration.
It's a small tool with a straightforward job: keep your block in the same spot, keep your paper landing in the same spot, and let you focus on the actual printing.
How it works:
Place your unmounted lino block in the corner of the jig. Align your paper edge to a grid line and mark it with a small piece of painter's tape. That's your registration point. Every sheet after that hits the same spot, consistently, without fussing with pins or rebuilding a setup from scratch.
The 1/8" laser-cut acrylic grid gives you fine control over placement. The corner alignment holds your block steady for every pull in your edition.
What you get:
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Material: 1/8" laser-cut acrylic
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Dimensions: 4" x 9.25" (external)
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Grid: 1/8" increments, labeled every 1/2"
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Color options: see available choices above
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Processing time: cut to order, typically ships well within 10 business days
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Shipping included in price
Works for:
Multi-color linocuts, reduction printing, or any edition where consistent registration makes the difference. Works equally well on a press or hand printing with a baren or spoon. If you don't have press access, this jig is just as useful on a table.
Compatible with rubber blocks, wood blocks, and Speedball Speedy-Carve, as long as your block is at least 1/8" thick.
If you're working with mounted lino, I also make a 3/4" 3D printed riser that brings the jig up to block height. You can add it as an option at checkout.
How to use it:
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Set the jig on your work surface
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Tape it down with blue painter's tape if you want it secure (tape not included)
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Place your inked block in the corner
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Align your paper to the grid line you've chosen
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Mark that line with a small piece of tape so you can find it again
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Print, repeat, stay registered
The grid is clearly labeled so you can see what you're working with. The corner does the holding. The tape marks do the remembering.
Care:
Wipe clean with a damp cloth after printing. Acrylic won't absorb ink and cleans up quickly. Store flat. Avoid harsh solvents, which can cloud the surface over time.
Need a different size?
This jig covers most standard linocut projects. If you're working larger or have something specific in mind, message me and we can talk through custom dimensions.
I designed this out of necessity after years of printing in my own studio. It's the tool I kept wishing existed. If it helps your workflow the way it helped mine, that's what it was made for.
