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product_id: 21549593
title: "Speedball Soft Rubber Brayer, 3.5-Inch - Printmaking Roller Tool for Gel & Block Printing and Crafting - Made in USA"
brand: "speedball"
price: "$78"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Speedball"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/21549593-speedball-soft-rubber-brayer-3-5-inch-printmaking-roller-tool
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# 3.5-inch soft rubber roller 40/42 durometer flexible gum rubber Heavy-duty steel frame & rust-resistant axle Speedball Soft Rubber Brayer, 3.5-Inch - Printmaking Roller Tool for Gel & Block Printing and Crafting - Made in USA

**Brand:** speedball
**Price:** $78
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖌️ Roll with the pros—print like a visionary!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Speedball Soft Rubber Brayer, 3.5-Inch - Printmaking Roller Tool for Gel & Block Printing and Crafting - Made in USA by speedball
- **How much does it cost?** $78 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/21549593-speedball-soft-rubber-brayer-3-5-inch-printmaking-roller-tool)

## Best For

- speedball enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted speedball brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Durability Meets Comfort:** Built with a rust-resistant steel frame and ergonomic handle for long, fatigue-free studio sessions.
- • **Versatile Crafting Power:** Perfectly grips gel plates, linoleum, and soft blocks—your all-in-one tool for block & gel printing.
- • **Ink Compatibility Mastery:** Glides smoothly with water-soluble, oil-based, acrylic, and fabric inks—no skipping, no over-inking.
- • **Precision Ink Distribution:** Soft natural latex rubber ensures even, rich ink coverage for flawless prints every time.
- • **Made in the USA, Trusted Worldwide:** A professional-grade brayer favored by artists and crafters for decades—join the creative elite.

## Overview

The Speedball 3.5-inch Soft Rubber Brayer is a premium printmaking roller crafted in the USA, featuring a flexible 40/42 durometer natural latex rubber roller mounted on a heavy-duty steel frame. Designed for precision ink application across gel plates, linoleum, and soft blocks, it delivers smooth, consistent coverage compatible with multiple ink types. Ergonomically designed for comfort and durability, this brayer is a must-have tool for professional and hobbyist printmakers alike.

## Description

The Speedball Deluxe Soft Rubber Brayer is ideal for all types of block printing. Use it with your favorite water-soluble or oil-based block printing inks. It is made from soft, natural Latex gum rubber with a precision ground finish. The flexibility of the 40/42 durometer makes for even ink distribution. The brayer has a heavy duty steel frame that eliminates warping. It will not bend or break. This roller is ultra tough. The plastic handle on the rubber brayer is super comfortable and feels great in your hand. When you are done with your project you can clean the roller off with soap and warm water and wipe down with a paper towel or washcloth. The Speedball Deluxe Soft Rubber Brayer is proudly made in the USA and is a popular choice to use in school and at home.

Review: Great roller! This is a tool I didn't realize I needed until I got one. - I wish I had gotten this roller sooner! The Speedball 6" brayer has been an absolute game‑changer for my crafting setup. I use it for rolling vinyl and iron‑on transfers onto the mat for my Cricut, and it gives everything such a smooth, even press. It also works perfectly for applying labels to packaging bags - way better than trying to smooth them out by hand. The roller feels solid, the rubber has just the right firmness, and it glides beautifully without sticking or dragging. It’s one of those tools you don’t realize you need until you finally get one, and then you wonder how you ever managed without it. If you do any kind of crafting, labeling, or transfer work, this brayer is absolutely worth it.
Review: Best quality brayer I have found. - Best quality brayer I have found. Sturdy. Soft rubber coating. Rolls evenly. Quiet rolling. Easy to use and clean.

## Features

- TRUSTED BY ARTISTS FOR DECADES - Speedball's 3.5-inch soft rubber brayer roller lays down an even, rich film of ink for linocut, woodcut and gel-plates printing. Achieve crisp, professional prints every time.
- ONE ROLLER, EVERY RELIEF SURFACE - The 40/42-durometer gum rubber flexes just enough to grip gel plates, linoleum and soft blocks with precision - making this your go-to brayer for block printing, gel printing, & mixed-media craft projects.
- MADE IN USA QUALITY - Built with a heavy-duty steel frame and rust-resistant axle to give this rubber roller tool the performance pros expect. An ergonomic handle ensures comfort, even during long studio sessions.
- SMOOTH PERFORMANCE WITH MOST INKS - Compatible with water-soluble, oil-based, acrylic and fabric inks, this brayer glides out evenly allowing you to create beautiful prints.
- CONTROLLED INKING- This lightweight, balanced craft roller glides smoothly without skipping or over-inking, giving you confident, consistent coverage.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000BYQMAM |
| Batteries required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #5,710 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #7 in Relief Printing Brayers |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (3,165) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 5.6 ounces |
| Item model number | 4174 |
| Manufacturer | Speedball Art Products Company |
| Product Dimensions | 4.38 x 1.88 x 6.12 inches |
| Warranty Description | N. |

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great roller! This is a tool I didn't realize I needed until I got one.
*by J***S on February 8, 2026*

I wish I had gotten this roller sooner! The Speedball 6" brayer has been an absolute game‑changer for my crafting setup. I use it for rolling vinyl and iron‑on transfers onto the mat for my Cricut, and it gives everything such a smooth, even press. It also works perfectly for applying labels to packaging bags - way better than trying to smooth them out by hand. The roller feels solid, the rubber has just the right firmness, and it glides beautifully without sticking or dragging. It’s one of those tools you don’t realize you need until you finally get one, and then you wonder how you ever managed without it. If you do any kind of crafting, labeling, or transfer work, this brayer is absolutely worth it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best quality brayer I have found.
*by S***N on August 17, 2025*

Best quality brayer I have found. Sturdy. Soft rubber coating. Rolls evenly. Quiet rolling. Easy to use and clean.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works well for hand-rolling ZIP sheathing tape for DIY projects
*by N***H on October 5, 2020*

I would not recommend this for daily professional use, but I'm building a 10' x 20' shed and used this to run over all the ZIP tape that I applied to the ZIP sheathing and it held up nicely and is extremely smooth. My only gripes are that the handle is a bit small for someone with large hands like myself (I wear extra-large gloves) but still works fine for small projects. I see no sign of wear after rolling over 4 full rolls of ZIP tape. The roller itself has a nice compression that is not too soft and not too hard, making the tape seat well into the small dimples of the sheathing. If I were to improve this product, I'd make the handle bigger, provide an option to hang it on one's tool belt, and make it adaptable to a standard extension pole (like a broomstick). I'm giving it 5 stars because it does what it says it does, the quality is very good, and I should not expect more given the description. It just so happened to work for my needs rolling ZIP tape.

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*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-03-08*