Engraving Tools - Engraving Supplies

Engraving Tools

Engraving Tools

Angle Tint
Tint Tool

Elliptic Tint
Spitsticker

Multiple Line
Stippling
Round Gravers
Scorpers

Flat Gravers
Scorpers

Burin
Gravers

Set of 6 Tools
Crocker Sharpener
Engraver's Sandbag
Tool and Brush Carriers
Bamboo Brush and Tool Holders

Many different Engraving Tools circle McClain's Set of Six in the red box, while behind is a Crocker Sharpener on a Coarse Ceramic Toishi (whetstone) and an Engraver's Sandbag.

These are the tools you need to work Resingrave as well as other types of wood engraving blocks.

The blades on the Angle Tints, Elliptic Tints, Flat and Round Gravers, and Multiple Line tools are 2.75" long; total length with the handle is 4.6". The blade on the Burins is 3.2" long, total length with the handle is 4.9". The smallest marks are made with Size 1 tools; the larger the size, the wider the mark the tool makes.

What the Tools Do


Angle tint tools cut straight lines easily, often to give tone to areas of the print.
Use elliptic tint tools for drawing or outlining.
Multiple line tools are all 1/8" wide, and create multiple parallel lines with one stroke.
Clear areas of the block with the broader round gravers or flat gravers.
Burins are traditionally used on copper plates, and also work very well cutting Resingrave. Use to make lines of varied width.
The stippling tool is excellent for raising a burr as well as making dots.

For more information about engraving materials and sharpening engraving tools, please go to Techniques & How Tos and look under "Engraving."

Contact Us
McClain's Printmaking Supplies
15685 SW 116th Avenue PMB 202
King City, OR 97224-2695 USA
Email: mail@imcclains.com
Phone: 1-503-641-3555
Fax: 1-503-641-3591