Description
Professional 24" x 36" x 1/16" Sizing Catcher for Etching Presses Enhance your printmaking setup with the Takach Press Sizing Catcher. Designed specifically for 24" 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.
Please note that the woven sizing catchers do have a pattern. Under the right conditions this pattern can be transferred to your prints. If this is a concern then you should purchase the pressed sizing catcher instead.
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: 24" x 36" (Perfect fit for Takach 2436 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.