🐸 Print Frog® Glass Baren™ — The Original Glass Baren for Printmaking
The Original Hand-Blown Glass Baren Designed for Relief Printmaking
Designed by printmaker Matt Bagley in 2013, the Print Frog® Glass Baren is the original production hand-blown glass baren created specifically for relief printmaking.
Produced exclusively by Iron Frog Press, each Print Frog® is handcrafted from recycled glass by skilled Texas glass artists and individually tested by Matt Bagley before it ships.
Trusted by printmakers, educators, students, and studios, the Print Frog® provides smooth, even pressure and reliable performance for creating clean, consistent hand-pulled prints—without the need for a printing press.
Crafted by Hand. Built to Perform.
Every Print Frog® Glass Baren is unique.
Small bubbles in the handle, slight variations in shape, and minor differences in color are natural results of the glassmaking process. You may also notice a slight slope in the handle. This is normal and does not affect printing performance.
Each baren is personally hand-tested by Matt Bagley at Iron Frog Press to ensure proper balance, smooth movement, and consistent results.
No two are exactly alike—but every one is made to perform.
Why Choose the Print Frog®?
Designed for Comfortable Hand Printing
Created by a master printmaker, the ergonomic design helps reduce strain on your wrist and hand while allowing controlled, even pressure during longer printing sessions.
Versatile Studio Tool
The Print Frog® works beautifully for:
• Linocut
• Woodcut
• MDF blocks
• Collagraph
• Chine-collé
• Fabric printing
It also works well with a variety of papers and materials, including:
• Kozo and mulberry papers
• Vellum
• Heavy etching papers
• Silk and fabric projects
The Print Frog® is also useful for paper folding, registration preparation, and holding paper flat during precision work.
Not recommended for encaustic monoprinting or pigment grinding.
Hand-Blown Recycled Glass — Made in Texas
Each Print Frog® Glass Baren is hand-blown from recycled glass by skilled Texas glass artists exclusively for Iron Frog Press.
Because each piece is handmade, natural variations are part of the process—not flaws. These unique characteristics make every Print Frog® a one-of-a-kind printmaking tool.
Individually Tested for Quality
Before leaving Iron Frog Press, every Print Frog® is inspected and tested by Matt Bagley for balance, movement, and printing performance.
When you purchase a Print Frog®, you are receiving an authentic tool created from the original design.
🐸 The Original Print Frog®
The Print Frog® Glass Baren was designed by Matt Bagley in 2013 and is available exclusively from Iron Frog Press.
Look for the official Iron Frog frog logo as your mark of authenticity.
Please Note
• Designed for relief printmaking, paper handling, and weighting tasks.
• Not intended for grinding pigments or encaustic monoprinting.
• Each piece will vary slightly in size, shape, and color due to its handmade nature.
• All sales are final.
🌍 International Shipping & Customs
International buyers are responsible for customs duties, VAT, tariffs, and import taxes required by their country. Please check your local regulations before ordering.
Iron Frog Press is not responsible for delays caused by customs.
Designed by Matt Bagley. Hand-blown by Texas glass artists. Individually tested at Iron Frog Press. Ready for your next print.
