Cornelissen

Traditional Sumi Baren

£46.50

Traditional Japanese "ba-ren" is the pressing and rubbing tool for printing. The inner coil or "shin" consists of flat strips of bamboo twisted together into strands and then into a long cord. The cord is then coiled onto a backing disk made from either layers of washi paper, carved wood or plastic. Finally a bamboo sheath or "takenokawa" is used as a covering, with rubbing surface for printing one side and a twisted handle for the artist to hold on the other. Over time the outer sheath may need replacing due to wear and friction of printing. Our "sumi" baren is made in the traditional way with a plastic backing disk and has a finer coil. It is 130mm across and is suitable for printing the "key block" and fine details. This baren comes in a presentation box. Replacement bamboo sheaths are available to order specially. Learn More

Essdee Lino Set

£43.40

This comprehensive kit includes a wide selection of tools and materials for Lino cutting and printing. You can experiment with artisan printing techniques and compare traditional lino and the new Softcut materials, which add new possibilities for beginners and experienced users alike. The 6 different lino cutters allow varied carving styles, whilst the safety cutter and hand guard ensure safe working for younger or less experienced users. The 3-in-1 Baren is a tool for transferring ink from your lino block to paper, but can also be used as a desk tidy for your cutters and as a stamping tool when used with the included self-adhesive Softcut™ discs. You can make many prints with the water based ink whilst keeping your work space clean with the handy ink tray. This educational and fun kit is ideal for making unique greeting cards, gifts, posters or even great works of art! Full instructions are included. Recommended Age: 12 and up with adult supervision. Learn More

Cornelissen Gold Edible Powder 23 carat

£49.00

Cornelissen Gold Edible Powder 23 carat 125 mg Learn More

Cornelissen Gold Edible Crumbs 23 carat

£49.00

The sprinkles are made by crumbling gold leaves. Can be sprinkled on an type of food. 23 carat gold. 125 mg Learn More

Cornelissen Pigment Colour Chart

£40.00

Cornelissen Pigment Colour Chart. 85 pigment samples displayed in a 6 page 300 gsm A4 booklet, including 'permanence' and 'colour index' references. Colour swatches have been made using a casein binder. Learn More

Manganese Blue Pigment

Starting at: £49.50

PB33

Manganese Blue is an articficial mineral pigment, that is prepared by heating sodium sulphate, potassium permanganate and barium nitrate to 750-800 degrees Celcius. It has been produed as a pigment and as a colourant for cement since the 1930s, and is notable for its quick drying time in oils, its high transparency, and its bright, slightly greenish colour. Its weak tinting strength can cause it to be overwhelmed in mixtures, and it has a tendency to granulate as a watercolour. It is no longer used in commercial paints, but many manufacturers offer a Manganese Blue Hue, which is typically based upon Phthalocyanine Blue.

Production of this pigment has now ceased, due to environmental and health concerns, therefore it is only available while stocks last.

Toxicity: C

Please note, unfortunately we are not able to send this product outside the UK.

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Shell Gold Watercolour 1/4 pan Palladium

£41.00

Shell gold, so named because it was historically made and stored in a shallow shell such as a mussel shell, consists of finely powdered genuine gold mixed with a variety of gums. It is mixed with a bit of water and applied in the same way as watercolour. After drying for an hour or so, it can be burnished to a soft, beautiful lustre using an agate stone burnishing tool.
Our Shell gold is used by calligraphers, framers, restorers, iconographers and watercolour artists.
In recent years our colour range of genuine gold has been extended and genuine Lapis Lazuli and genuine Malachite have also been added. Learn More

German Gold Powder 1 gram

Starting at: £47.00

Handcrafted, extra fine, genuine precious metal powders in a range of shades, all 1 gram in weight. These powders are produced using thin gold, silver and other precious metal leaf. A complex, manual process is undertaken to achieve the extremely fine-grained particle size of this extra fine powder.

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Chinese Brush, Water Badger Hair

£43.35

Large, long tipped brush. Ideal for precision work. Learn More

Japanese Gold Leaf 22,66ct Enzuke

Starting at: £46.00

Highest quality 22,66ct gold leaf from Japan. Leaves measure 109×109mm and are approximately 0.1μ～0.2μ in thickness. Enzuke gold leaf is beaten between sheets of traditional of washi paper called furuya-gami and refers to the subtle grid pattern that appears on the surface of the leaves. In Japan, Enzuke gold is considered more traditional and has a soft lustrous appearance. Each pack contains 10 leaves. Learn More

Japanese Gold 24ct

Starting at: £46.50

Highest quality 24ct gold leaf from Japan. Leaves measure 109×109mm and are approximately 0.1μ～0.2μ in thickness. These Tachikiri (contemporary) leaves are beaten in between glassine paper which leaves a much softer impression on the surface of each leaf, resulting in a slightly shinier finish than the more traditional Enzuke gold leaf. Each pack contains 10 leaves. Learn More

Japanese Gold 23,44ct

Starting at: £40.00

Highest quality 23,44ct gold leaf from Japan. Leaves measure 109×109mm and are approximately 0.1μ～0.2μ in thickness. These Tachikiri (contemporary) leaves are beaten in between glassine paper which leaves a much softer impression on the surface of each leaf, resulting in a slightly shinier finish than the more traditional Enzuke gold leaf. Each pack contains 10 leaves. Learn More

Leather Watercolour Case

Starting at: £42.00

This Watercolour Case is designed to hold a standard tin of 12 half-pans. All of our leather goods are handmade in Spain, and dyed with natural dyes that will fade and age beautifully over time. Please see below to order this in red, green or tan brown, or ring our office to enquire about additional colours that we may have available. Learn More