🐸 Print Frog® Glass Baren™ – The Original Glass Baren™ for Printmaking
Trusted Worldwide by Printmakers, Teachers, Students & Studios
 
Enjoy superior results and effortless printing with the Print Frog® Glass Baren—the original production hand-blown glass baren designed specifically for relief printmaking. Whether you're a student learning block printing, a teacher guiding others, or a professional printmaker producing fine editions, this tool delivers reliability, efficiency, and beautifully consistent results every time.
 
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Crafted by Hand. Built to Perform.
Tiny bubbles in the handle are a natural result of the glassmaking process—each one a subtle mark of its handmade origin, not a defect. You may also notice a slight slope in the handle. This is normal and does not affect performance.
Every Print Frog® Glass Baren is individually hand-tested and approved by Matt Bagley to ensure smooth, even pressure and consistent printing results.
No two are exactly alike—but every one is built to perform.
 
Why Choose the Print Frog®?
Unmatched Handprinting Performance
Designed by master printmaker Matt Bagley in 2013, the ergonomic form reduces strain on your wrist, hand, and shoulder—ideal for long print sessions without a press.
Versatile & Studio-Ready
Perfect for printing on mulberry paper, kozo, vellum, etching paper, silk, and more. Also useful for papermaking, chine-collé, folding, and registration.
Hand-Blown Recycled Glass — Made in Texas
Each baren is crafted by skilled Texas glassblowers using recycled glass. Natural bubbles and subtle variations are part of the process—not flaws, but proof of the handmade.
Individually Tested for Quality & Balance
Every Print Frog® is hand-tested for performance, balance, and consistency—so it works right, right out of the box.
 
🐸 The Original — Only from Iron Frog Press
Iron Frog Press is the first and only source of the original glass baren for relief printmaking. Designed in 2013, the Print Frog® set the standard for handprinted editions.
Look for the official Frog logo—your mark of authenticity.
 
Please Note
For printmaking, paper folding, and weighting tasks only
Not intended for grinding pigments or encaustic monoprinting
Each piece will vary slightly in size, shape, and color due to its handmade nature
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🌍 International Shipping & Customs
International buyers are responsible for any customs duties, VAT, or import taxes required by their country. Iron Frog Press is not responsible for customs delays. Please check your local regulations before ordering.
 
Join printmakers around the world using the industry’s most trusted glass baren.