Description
Professional 18" x 36" x 1/16" Sizing Catcher for Etching Presses Enhance your printmaking setup with the Takach Press Sizing Catcher. Designed specifically for 18" x 36" press beds, this "catcher" blanket is the first line of defense in your blanket stack, sitting directly on top of your paper during the printing process.
Why Every Printmaker Needs a Sizing Catcher In intaglio and etching, paper is often dampened before printing. As it passes through the high-pressure drums of a Takach Press, excess water and sizing (the gelatinous substance in paper) are squeezed out. Without a sizing catcher, these contaminants soak directly into your expensive cushion and pusher blankets, causing them to stiffen and lose their elasticity over time.
Technical Specifications:
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Dimensions: 18" x 36" (Perfect fit for Takach 1836 Table Top models)
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Thickness: 1/16 inch
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Material: High-density 100% white wool felt
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Function: Absorbs moisture and sizing; ensures even pressure distribution.
Care & Maintenance Because the sizing catcher is designed to "catch" the mess, it should be rotated and dried regularly. Having a backup catcher allows you to keep printing while one dries, extending the life of your entire blanket set.
