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blue acorn canvas brush roll This Blue Acorn natural cotton canvas brush roll consists of 12 pockets, that can hold brushes up to 40cm/15” long. Can be rolled up and tied, while still allowing the brushes to breath. Made from durable cotton canvas. Code
Product
03PC00
Canvas Brush Roll
RRP
£6.50
Net Price
Discount
£2.71
50%
blue acorn cutting mat Blue Acorn cutting mats are premium quality, self healing and have a 10mm grid on the top surface. The grid lines aid effortless straight line cuts. Heat resistant and perfectly protects all surfaces. Code
Product
RRP
Net Price
Discount
09C5
Cutting Mat A5
£4.99
£1.98
52%
09C4
Cutting Mat A4
£8.99
£2.48
67%
09C3
Cutting Mat A3
£11.99
£4.92
51%
09C2
Cutting Mat A2
£18.99
£8.22
48%
09C1
Cutting Mat A1
£34.99
£16.40
43.5%
best seller!
10 10A
swann morton
11
handle no. 3 & blades A stainless steel scalpel handle for use with the following Swann Morton blades - 10A, 10 & 11. Ergonomic shape for precision modelling and cutting and each handle has mm graduations on one edge which can be used as a ruler.
Code
Product
RRP
Net Price
Discount
09KH3
Swann Morton Handle No. 3
£5.59
£2.64
43%
09KB**
Swann Morton Blades. Box of 100 - 10, 10A & 11
£23.00
£11.20
41.5%
09KS
Safety Blade Remover
£0.59
£0.20
60%
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essdee lino rollers red handle The Essdee Ink Roller is a strong, sturdy and versatile hard-rubber ink roller ideal for printmaking. Can be used with both water and oil-based inks.
blue handle The Essdee Soft Rubber Roller is designed to be more compliant than a hard rubber roller. It is more forgiving on uneven surfaces and gives excellent ink coverage with little effort. This roller is a favourite with both beginners and experienced users. Code
Product
RRP
Net Price
Discount
17LR2
Red Handle - 2"
£5.99
£2.32
53%
17LR4
Red Handle - 4"
£7.59
£2.98
53%
17LR6
Red Handle - 6"
£8.99
£3.49
53.5%
17LRU2
Blue Handle Soft - 2"
£9.98
£3.98
52%
17LRU4
Blue Handle Soft - 4"
£11.98
£5.04
49.5%
17LRU6
Blue Handle Soft - 6"
£14.98
£6.08
51.5%
essdee softcut lino Soft Cut prints well on most papers, card and fabric and is flexible which allows printing on curved surfaces. Soft cut can be used for stamping when suitably mounted. Code
Product
RRP
Net Price
Discount
17LS64
3mm - 150mm x 100mm Pack of 10
£29.50
£5.42
78%
17LS86
3mm - 200mm x 150mm Pack of 10
£49.50
£10.36
75%
17LS128
3mm - 300mm x 200mm Pack of 10
£79.90
£21.88
67%
scola block printing ink An opaque watercolour for use with woodcut blocks, lino and stamps. All colours are intermixable and lightfast. These sturdy tubes resist splitting and make dispensing easy, accurate and clean. Available in Black, Blue, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Crimson, Green, Leaf Green, Lemon, Orange, Purple, Red, Turquoise, White and Yellow. Code
Product
RRP
Net Price
Discount
17LI300**
Block Printing Watercolour Ink 300ml - 14 Colours
£8.99
£3.28
56%
abig lino cutting set This Professional set contains a Beech wood handle, blade remover and 5 blades. Separate blade compartment in storage box. Code
Product
RRP
Net Price
Discount
17LCS
Abig Lino Cutting Set
£11.99
£5.76
42.5%
essdee ambidextrous wooden bench hook Keep your lino work steady with these sturdy bench hooks. Simply place on the edge of your desk or work surface for tidy, safe working. Code
Product
RRP
Net Price
Discount
17LB
Wooden Bench Hook
£9.99
£3.49
58%
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blue acorn palette knives • These palette knives have a special electrolytic coating that is unique in the fine art market. This additional coating results in a product that is more resistant to rust than all other carbon steel palette knives. • They are a perfect blend of quality and elegance for the discerning artist. The polished blade is complemented with a brass ferrule and a beautiful polished hardwood handle.
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• Made in Italy by the most accomplished manufacturer of palette knives in the world.
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04
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Product
RRP
Net Price
Discount
03PK****
Individual Palette Knife - 18 Shapes
£4.50
£1.89ea
50%
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09
06
16
18
17 13
15
11
07
05
12
03
10
sewing & embroidery
Code
Product
RRP
Net Price
Discount
14KWF
Weaving Frame - 270mm x 200mm
£18.99
£7.48
53%
14E8
Embroidery Ring - 8" 20cm
£4.99
£1.98
52%
weaving frame
14PMM
Pattern Master
£14.98
£5.50
56%
This is a sturdy wooden frame with grooves cut out to accommodate your chosen yarn. The number of notches you use will determine the width of your woven design, use as many or as few as you like.
14PG52
Grading Rule - 41cm
£19.99
£4.98
70%
09S101
Embroidery Scissors - 4"
£9.98
£2.98
64%
14EM25
Embroidery Thread - 36 Assorted Skeins
£14.99
£6.98
44%
embroidery rings Wooden embroidery rings consisting of a solid inner ring and split outer ring with tension screw. For keeping fabric firm and secure.
pattern master A specially designed, multi-purpose tool which speeds up, and removes, some of the drudgery from pattern cutting. 43 x 19cm (16 3/8”x 7¼”)
grading rule This Grading Rule is a perspex aid for pattern cutting, drafting and grading, allowing dressmakers and tailors to make accurate alterations.
embroidery scissors Embroidery scissors are suitable for general hobbies, dressmaking and craft projects. The perfect companion for needlework, embroidery, appliqués, thread trimming, quilting & detailed cutting. They have fine, sharp tips with straight or curved edge blades.
embroidery thread Embroidery thread suitable for cross stitch, embroidery, hairwraps and braiding. 36 assorted colour skeins.
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Over 10,000 products in our range. We have the stock for you! Use us as your stockroom. With over 40 years experience in art, design and stationery supplies, we are proud to deliver an outstanding range of products with great service at great prices all year round.
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