PRIXEL for Education

PRIXEL kits make it easy to bring hands-on printmaking to public schools, homeschools, universities, and everywhere in between.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer educational discounts?

Yes! You can use EDU10 for 10% off educational orders of any size. Qualifying organizations include public and private schools, colleges and universities, homeschools, art/summer camps, makerspaces, libraries, and probably some other things we haven’t thought of :)

If you’re not sure, ask us at hello@prixel.com.

What ages is PRIXEL recommended for?

We recommend PRIXEL for kids ages 8 and up, although kids as young as 4 and 5 can use it with help from an adult.

The press relies on pressure from your hands to make a print, so younger kids should be guided toward simpler, smaller designs that require less pressure. The line shapes (green) are also much easier to print, so designs using those shapes should be prioritized for younger kids.

If you have a Provisional Press or other letterpress, we offer a letterpress adapter that makes it easier to pull prints regardless of age. You can download and 3D print the files yourself for free or purchase an adapter.

How many kits do I need for my classroom?

1–2 students can share a single kit. Depending on the use case, adding a setup plate expansion pack can allow up to 4 people to share a kit (although that’s a bit of a stretch). Generally, for a classroom of 20 students, we’d recommend at least 10 kits. 

For bundles or larger purchases, use the quote form below or email hello@prixel.com.

Do you offer bulk discounts?

Yes! We offer discounts on orders of 10+ kits (15% off) or 20+ kits (20% off). The discount will be applied to your cart automatically.

What can I teach with PRIXEL?

PRIXEL is great for teaching students about printmaking and design. More specific concepts include:

  • Relief printing (mirrored setup-print relationship, ink application, color registration)
  • Printing on paper vs fabric
  • Illustration and iconography
  • Graphic design
  • Typography
  • Animation
  • Patterns

Check out the free downloadable Idea Book PDF for a full overview. A physical copy of this book is included with each kit.

For more experimental ideas, check out our Instagram account.

Can you send me a quote for my grant application or purchase order (PO)?

Sure thing—scroll down to the quote form below and we'll get back to you with a quote! If your organization requires vendor forms, or you have a tax exemption certificate, you can upload them there, too. For any other questions, feel free to reach out to hello@prixel.com.

Do you accept Purchase Orders?

Yes! Send purchase orders to hello@prixel.com. Be sure to include the quote number. We’ll email an invoice to the purchasing department listed on the PO.

We accept payments by direct bank transfer or credit card. We cannot accept physical checks.

How can I add PRIXEL as an approved vendor for my organization?

Here’s a download link for our W9. Any additional forms required to set us up as a vendor can be emailed to hello@prixel.com or submitted along with your quote request. We’ll review them and get back to you within 1–2 weeks (but usually much sooner). 

How long will it take for my order to arrive?

Orders placed via our website are generally sent out the next business day from our warehouse in Albany, NY and arrive within 2–5 business days to addresses in the continental US. But refer to the product pages for the most up-to-date information on shipping times.

For purchase orders, allow up to 5 additional days to verify and process (but usually sooner). 

Do you offer trial kits?

Yes! We periodically send out gently used PRIXEL kits to educators to test in their classrooms or workshops. These kits may have minor cosmetic damage but are fully functional. This program is free for educators in the United States. No returns are required. Verification is via the honor system ;)

Please complete this form and you'll be added to the queue. It may take anywhere from two weeks to several months to receive your kit, depending on our stock of used kits and the number of requests we receive.

Create a Quote

Submit a quote request here! We'll apply discounts and send an official quote you can use for grant applications or your purchasing department. Please allow up to 5 business days for a reply (but often much sooner).