Print Frog® Glass Baren™ – The Original Glass Baren for Relief Printmaking
 
The Only Glass Baren on the Market – Designed by Printmakers, for Printmakers
Experience superior quality, comfort, and performance with the Print Frog® Glass Baren™ from Iron Frog Press—the first and only original glass baren specifically made for relief printmaking. Whether you’re a student, teacher, fine artist, or professional print shop, this high-performance tool ensures consistent, high-quality prints without the need for a printing press.
 
Trusted by Printmakers Worldwide
Handcrafted and Artist-Tested
Designed in 2013 by printmaker Matt Bagley, the Print Frog® was created to eliminate strain from traditional hand printing while improving precision and speed. Every baren is hand-tested by Matt himself to ensure top-tier performance.
Ergonomic & Efficient
The tilted glass handle and balanced weight make it easier on your shoulders, wrists, and hands, allowing for smoother, longer printing sessions with better ink transfer.
Proven Versatility
Effortlessly prints on a wide range of substrates, including:
Mulberry paper
Kozo paper
Heavy etching paper
Vellum
Silk
Copy paper, and more.
Also useful for paper-making, chine-collé, precision folding, tagging paper for registration, and weighing down materials during studio work.
 
The Original Glass Baren – Only from Iron Frog Press
Iron Frog Press is proud to offer the first and most trusted glass baren in the printmaking community. Look for the “Frog” logo to confirm authenticity. Accept no imitations.
Our Studio models are made in Texas from recycled, hand-blown glass, ensuring every piece is unique. Slight variations in size, shape, and color—and tiny bubbles in the handle—are part of the handmade process and are not defects.
Please Note:
These tools are intended for printmaking, folding paper, and paper weighting only.
Do not use for pigment grinding or encaustic monoprinting.
 
🌍 International Shipping & Import Taxes
We ship worldwide. International buyers are responsible for any customs duties, import taxes, VAT, or tariffs that may apply in your country. Please check your country’s regulations before purchasing. Iron Frog Press is not responsible for customs delays.
 
Ready to transform your handprinting experience?
Get your original Print Frog® Glass Baren™ today and print with comfort, control, and confidence.