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Speedball hard rubber brayer

A hard rubber brayer.

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Definition:

(noun) - A brayer is a roller with which one spreads ("brays") ink during the printmaking process. It somewhat resembles a paint roller, but is smaller in diameter, shorter in length and hasn't got any of that 'fluffy' stuff that wicks up paint. Brayers are used in relief printing.

Also Known As: roller

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