Block printing Ink. Essdee premium block printing ink is a high quality water-based ink made with specialist ingredients for smooth, vibrant prints. This non-permanent ink has enhanced tack and excellent transfer properties, with a perfectly balanced working and drying time making it easy to use and easy to clean up. Designed for use with Essdee Linoleum, SoftCut, MasterCut and Printfoam but can also be used with many other printmaking materials and techniques. Essdee premium block printing ink prints well onto all grades of paper and card, and can be intermixed to create a full pallet of colours, tints, tones, and shades.