Twelve gizmos of Christmas: Useful equipment for your printmaking studio

Here are twelve inexpensive items I find useful in my studio to share with you this Christmas. Next week we are taking a break from filming to enjoy some family time. Our best wishes for the festive season!
Below are links to some of the products I mention. I've used links to large suppliers here to make these items as accessible as possible for everyone, but if you can support your local independent suppliers, that's even better. The products are listed by number to match the films.
2. non-slip rug underlay www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/stopp-an...
3. tube wringer www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01MT2A6W...
5. sleeve protectors www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B012TKF65...
7. Easy open Stanley knife/box cutter (love that it is called a 'fat max') and bulk blades www.screwfix.com/p/stanley-fa...
www.screwfix.com/p/stanley-he...
8. plastic tweezers www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...
10. White chinagraph www.amazon.co.uk/Stabilo-8052...
11. Battery powered eraser www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06XHW1FB...
If you are enjoying & learning from my films and would like to chip in and help us keep these videos free at source, we have a fundraising page at GoFundMe gf.me/u/zd8bcq

[@bobmay5892]

A year late, but only just saw your video. In old films westerns mainly, the printer always wore black sleeve protectors.

[@ianmargolycz]

Some great ideas. Thank you!

[@audreewilhelmy3880]

The sleeve protectors are a revelation for me! Thanks a lot!!

[@berolinastrassmann]

Thanks Laura and Ben for this learning rich year that you generously shared. Top idea sharing your gizmos, they all come with a mini lesson of what is important to watch out for while cutting or printing. Wishing both of you a restful and healthy holiday season!

[@Guruc13]

Thanks Laura! I'll be getting a safety wash bottle and some of those ever-handy graphite sticks!

[@juliedowling1430]

Thank you Laura for all your amazing videos. I hope you have a lovely Christmas and New Year and wish you all the very best for 2022.

[@lisalovelylpa]

Thanks for the video , happy new year ! That’s a very nice utility knife you have there , I often use a dollar store utility knife lol has blades you break when dull , works great for cutting paper ! For one dollar you get the knife and spare blades.

[@orelhaindiscreta]

Dear Laura and Ben, to you, your family and friends, Merry Christmas and a "carving" New Year!

[@MatthewWaltonWalton]

I hope you had a very merry Christmas. Thanks for the handy gadget tips, I really must get a tube wringer. Have a great new year!

[@lavolka]

This was brilliant! Thanks for sharing.

[@woodsiastudio]

Merry Christmas Laura and Mr B…thanks for keeping me company these strange months …i have learned so much from you both!!

[@yogipopp5524]

I will also share a one tip with you - about how I store oil-based inks. On the days when I print (most often it is several days in a row), I keep the colors mixed and prepared for printing in porcelain bowls and I pour water overnight on it. Even during the day - when I don't use them at the moment. Pouring water over the oil inks allows you to keep them fresh for a few days - but not longer than a week. After a week of being in water, the ink interact with water and it starting to "drying". I suspect that a little amount of oxygen in the water is causing this. However, up to one week, the method works great. Merry Christmas to all :)

[@LauraBoswellPrintmaker]

Great tip thank you!

[@simonedoherty6195]

Thanks Laura and Ben for a lovely Christmas Eve present. Most of these great ideas I've seen before from you (but now reinforced and now bedded in, bless my short term memory!) Inspirational once again. Still cooking (in my mind) about the multi block reduction prints. Genius! All the best for Christmas and wishing you both and your families a very health, happy and prosperous new year . Hoping 2022 is a great one. xx (x and one for Doris)

[@mvswaaij]

Thank you, that was a lovely Christmas present. Best wishes for the new year and I am looking forward to the videos to come .

[@biaberg3448]

Merry Christmas to you too!

[@zandrawaterford2141]

Thank you Laura for all the really helpful videos and merry Christmas to you too ☺️

[@janethughes406]

Thank you very much Laura, and I hope you have a fine Christmas and a happy New Year. I got a tube-wringer for Christmas - the husband used it on the toothpaste this morning, not before all my inks had been sorted.

[@AinoShperber]

Such brilliant advice!! Thank you and happy holidays!

[@karengilson8607]

Thanks to you both and Merry Christmas!

[@helenscott3616]

Merry Xmas Laura and Ben - your registration device was a brilliant Xmas present, looking forward to using it. And what better than a gizmo lost to go searching for. Could you point me in the right direction online for the white stackable pots please?

[@LauraBoswellPrintmaker]

I got mine in Bumpodo in Tokyo - but I’m sure you can find similar elsewhere (that’s why there’s no link 🙂)