At Fortuna Triumph, we understand that the quality of our products lies in every detail of our artisanal process. In this section of our store, we present a carefully selected range of linoleum engraving tools, the same ones we use to create our exclusive T-shirts printed with the designs of the Tarot of Marseille, printed in Dijon, France, in 1709 by Pierre Madenié.
From the inks we use to transfer each image with precision and durability, to the gouges we meticulously carve each design with, every tool is chosen to ensure exceptional results. These tools are essential for our production process and invite you to experience the same craftsmanship and dedication in your engraving projects.
At Fortuna Triumph, we proudly share the tools that have been fundamental in our journey, facilitating the creation of unique pieces that celebrate the beauty and depth of the Tarot of Marseille. Discover how each element in our selection can inspire you and help you express your creativity with the same excellence that defines us.
Set of 5 interchangeable tips from the Speedball brand. The same ones that we use to carve our designs on the linoleum sheets. They provide us with the variety of cuts we need to make all kinds of details and their interchangeable tips give us the versatility we need, for this very reason we suggest it to you.
The baren is used in the engraving technique for manual printing. It serves to apply uniform pressure to the paper placed on the inked matrix, ensuring a clean and precise ink transfer. This instrument allows the artist to control the intensity and consistency of contact between the paper and the carved surface, resulting in sharp and detailed prints. Baren is essential to obtain high-quality finishes in artisanal engraving.
Rollers are used to apply ink evenly onto the surface of the carved die. By rolling the ink over the die, the roller ensures that only the raised areas receive ink. This tool is crucial for obtaining consistent and uniform ink coverage, resulting in prints with clear, defined lines. Proper use of the roller is essential for success in the artisan engraving process.
Ink plays a crucial role in the printmaking technique, as it is the medium that transfers the carved design from the die to the paper or fabric. At Fortuna Triumph, we use screen printing ink because it has been proven to offer the best results in our prints on 100% natural cotton t-shirts. This ink provides excellent adhesion and durability, ensuring that the design remains vibrant and resistant to wear and washing. In addition to its ability to offer maximum definition, it guarantees that every detail of the engraving is clearly visible, resulting in garments of high quality and exceptional beauty.
The ink used in printing on paper within the engraving technique plays a crucial role in transferring the design engraved on the matrix to the paper. At Fortuna Triumph, we carefully choose our inks to ensure vibrant colors and accurate reproduction of details in our prints. This ink is formulated to adhere effectively to paper, ensuring optimal print quality that highlights the depth and precision of the original carved design.
Tracing paper is an essential tool in the engraving technique. It is used to accurately transfer designs from an original sketch to the die surface. This transparent paper allows the design to be traced accurately, ensuring that all details remain faithful to the original. By transferring the design to etching material, tracing paper helps artists create detailed and precise matrices, facilitating the carving process and ensuring high-quality results in the final prints.
Carbon paper is a key tool in the printmaking technique, used to precisely transfer designs to a matrix surface such as linoleum or wood. By placing the carbon paper between the original design and the matrix, the outline of the design can be traced, leaving a clear and detailed mark on the surface of the etching material. This technique ensures that the design is transferred accurately, facilitating the carving process and ensuring that details remain true to the original sketch. The use of carbon paper is essential to achieve precise, high-quality prints in artisanal engraving.
Paper plays a fundamental role in the engraving technique as it is the final support where the design is transferred from the carved matrix. At Fortuna Triumph, we use Canson brand papers that give us the sharpness and depth of our prints. This paper acts as a canvas to capture every detail and texture of the engraved design, ensuring a flawless visual presentation. Proper choice of paper is crucial to ensuring that each printed work of art accurately reflects the artistic intent and quality craftsmanship.
Linoleum is a material widely used in the printmaking technique, especially in the creation of our exclusive t-shirts at Fortuna Triumph. Used as a matrix, the linoleum is hand carved to create the designs that will later be printed. Its soft and flexible surface allows for detailed and precise carvings, making it easy to create complex images. In our process, the linoleum is inked and then used to transfer the design onto 100% natural cotton t-shirts. This technique ensures that each print is crisp and high quality, maintaining the integrity and beauty of the original design.