• Two Japanese magnolia wood blocks placed one on top of the other on a light background.
  • Close up of two Japanese magnolia wood blocks placed one on top of the other on a light background.

Japanese Magnolia Wood Block

Our Japanese Wood Blocks are smooth-surfaced blocks of 10mm thick Japanese magnolia wood, perfect for Mokuhanga and relief printing. The surface allows for easy cutting across the grain. It is possible to use both sides of these blocks.

These blocks are created from a plant called Hoh which is indigenous to Japan and grows wild. It's botanical name is Magnolia Obovata.

SKU: R161.51
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