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Increases drying and blending time. Reduces skinning on palette. Use for wet-in-wet techniques. Learn More

The Maestro and Artista Silverpoint Styli are inspired by Jan Gossart's painting of Saint Luke drawing the Virgin from the early sixteenth century. Each stylus has been hand-forged from silver bullion to form two gradually tapered points, which can be easily re-sharpened with fine sandpaper. For use on prepared paper.

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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

Galkyd "G" Gel is produced by Gamblin. They say:

"Galkyd Gel is a stiffer gel compared to Neo Megilp that holds thicker, sharper brushmarks and dries more quickly. Galkyd Gel increases transparency of oil colours and creates impasto."

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300GSM, 53cm x 78cm, Mould Made, Natural White Shade, Alpha Cellulose, Acid Free, Soft Sized, Watermarked, 3 Deckle Edges, Textured Surface, 25 Sheets. Learn More

-Composition of straight and wavy synthetic fibres in different lengths with extra fine tips, precise point, high elasticity and colour absorption so-called silver ferrule - Handle made of water-resistant, hi-tech multicolour laminated wood - Ideal for watercolour painting - Very similar to Kolinsky Red Sable hair brushes Learn More

Easy Grip Crible Point Sharp #93 A traditional crible point for creating indentations in the plate. 120mm length dot. -Heavy duty tool with tapered shaft ending in a small dot -Tempered steel Crible points are designed to put small holes or indentations in the surface of the plate, creating a dotted or stippled pattern. Learn More

Rigid high quality boxes manufactured in clear Polystyrene. Medium and large sizes are ideal for storing loose nibs. Learn More

Saunders Waterford paper is a mould-made,100% cotton paper for watercolour painting with two deckle edges. Acid-free, gelatine tub-sized and calcium carbonate buffered. 

Mail-order customers are able to buy this paper in packs of 10 sheets. Single sheets are also available in our shop. 

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Daniel Smith "Try It" Dot Cards are a great way to sample this wonderful new range. Each colour dot has been placed on to a "Try It" Card which is actually watercolour paper. You can then wet each colour dot and use the card as a sort of palette. You'll be amazed just how far one dot of colour goes. You can even revisit a colour at a later date by re-wetting it. *Please note, this product is stored offsite. Please allow extra time for your order to be processed and dispatched. Learn More

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Madder Lake pigment is derived from dye that has been extracted from the root of the madder plant, and attached to alum as a base. It has largely been replaced by synthetic alizarin pigments, but it is still used as an ingredient in some commercially-available paints. It provides a very transparent pigment, with a weak tinting strength, which can be used in all lime-free media, although it is very slow-drying in oil. It is fugitive to sunlight, so paintings containing Madder should be stored appropriately, but it remains one of the most lightfast plant-based pigments. It requires a wetting agent to aid dispersion.

Larger quantities are available by request

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Ultramarine Blue Limewash is an artificial mineral pigment that is produced by heating clay, soda, sulphur and coal to high temperatures. Its name comes from outremer, or over-the-sea, as a reference to the highly-prized Lapis Lazuli pigment which had been imported into Europe from Afghanistan since the Middle Ages. First manufactured in France and Germany in 1828, synthetic Ultramarine provided a brilliant and affordable blue to artists, and it remains one of the most popular blues on artists' palettes today.

It is a transparent pigment, with a high tinting strength and excellent lightfastness. Most Ultramarine colours It react to alkali and are therefore unsuitable for use in lime-fresco; Limeproof Ultramarine Blue remedies this problem. It is stable in all other media, although it can be tricky to grind in oil. Instead of creating a thick, buttery paste, it can remain stringy and deteriorate when stored in a tube. To correct this, many commercial paint manufacturers include additives and waxes in their recipes; if you intend on grinding your own paint, you could try replacing 10-15% of your Linseed Oil with Poppy Oil to improve the consistency. Ultramine Blue provides a slow-drying, fairly hard paint film, which can tend towards brittleness.

Toxicity: B

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Short haired pure sable brush fo extra control and strength while spotting and retouching. Learn More

The Hangi-toh is a cutting knife with a bevelled edge. It is used to outline areas to be kept. This is the most useful tool for the Mokuhanga artist. The tool is designed to be held blade down at roughly 90 degree angle with the flat edge of the blade towards line to be kept and the bevelled edge in the area to be carved away. A small amount of pressure is excised by placing thumb over the end of the handle slightly to the left and blade tilted to the right (if you are right handed) so that you may see the blade running down the line as you work, the blade should be guided with the other hand though care is needed not to apply too much pressure. This is the traditional method of holding the tool and, for this reason right and left handed tools are required. (Please note, left handed tools can be ordered by telephone and will take 4-6 weeks to arrive). The blade may be removed and sharpened by slipping off the ferrule. Learn More

Whiting is powdered Calcium Carbonate, which can be mixed with rabbit skin glue to create a chalk-based ground for oil, tempera, distemper or encaustic painting. Traditionally, whiting was an important ingredient when preparing painting surfaces in the north of Europe, as opposed to gypsum (Calcium Sulphate), which was widely used south of the Alps. Learn More

Schmincke have combined the unique properties of gouache and watercolour paint in a unique formulation, to create Horadam Naturals. Made using natural earths, plant-based pigments and resins, the resulting high-quality watercolours are environmentally friendly and vegan. The 16 matte colours are semi-/transparent with good lightfastness and can be mixed and combined with all water and gouache colours. Learn More

Italian Lyre Easel M13 Learn More

Apply directly to canvas or board to give a slightly textured white surface. Learn More

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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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- Mixture made from squirrel hair and a synthetic squirrel imitation fibre - Waterbased transparent lacquered handles - PETIT GRIS PUR water colour brush Learn More

Made from the same quality red sable as the rounds and used for short, thicker strokes of paint. Learn More

Shellac is a natural resin that is deposited by the female lac insect on the branches of trees in India and Thailand. It is soluble with alcohol, but not with mineral spirits or turpentine. It forms a tough yet flexible film, with many applications. It is suitable as a top coat for gilding when applied thinly, a sealant for porous surfaces, an isolating layer for tempera paintings, a base for pigmented inks, a protective layer for collograph plates, and a warm varnish for wooden floors and furniture. As it is prone to darkening with age, it is not recommended as a varnish for oils, and its solubility can reduce over time. There are various grades of shellac. When mixed with alcohol, it may initially form a cloudy mixture, due to traces of wax in the shellac, but this should become clear once it has dried. The highest grades of shellac are Clear Dewaxed Shellac, which has been de-coloured using the carbon filtering method, Lemon Shellac, and Orange Shellac, which are pale in colour. Button Shellac is less refined and therefore produces a reddish varnish. It was, in fact, widely used as a red dye before synthetic dyes became available. Learn More

The Unison Light 8 set, specially selected by Unison Colour. This small set contains the essential Light colours from their large range of pastels. Unison Colour Soft pastels allow for ease of use with a highly blendable texture.

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This set resembles a much-loved set from Unison Colour history which was then referred to as Chiaroscuro. A selection of light and shade colours for tonal drawing to encourage a sense of depth and dimension.

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By Pip Seymour. The Artist’s Handbook provides artists with in-depth, practical information on the materials, equipment and skills necessary for all areas of artistic practice. Topics covered include advice on how to select appropriate art materials, including paints, brushes, canvases and drawing materials; techniques for making your own paints, glue, varnishes and paper; advice on how to achieve the best results from both manufactured and hand-made materials; the best methods of storing and preserving finished artworks, and health and safety precautions. (520 pages) Learn More

The new set has six x 5ml transparent watercolours. The pigments were carefully selected to give you a wide range of colours and values. When mixed together the colours you can create are endless! The Essentials set contains Hansa Yellow Light, New Gamboge, Quinacridone Rose, Pyrrol Scarlet, Phthalo Blue GS, French Ultramarine in 5ml tubes. so you have both cool and warm Yellows, Reds and Blues. *Please note, this product is stored offsite. Please allow extra time for your order to be processed and dispatched. Learn More

Daniel Smith Watercolour Ground creates a soft, absorbent watercolour surface with a slightly cottony texture that's similar to cold pressed paper. With this breakthrough archival quality ground, you can rescue flawed paintings, create new work on any surface, lift and scrub without damaging the painting surface. *Please note, this product is stored offsite. Please allow extra time for your order to be processed and dispatched. Learn More

Treasure Gold is a metallic wax which is unparalleled in restoring gold lead and the finishing touches for antiquing. Blend any of the colours together for just the right shade. Apply with the fingers or a cloth and buff lightly. The metal lustre won't fade or tarnish. It is ready to be polished in ten minutes. Treasure Gold is highly concentrated and is to be used sparingly. A 25g jar will cover approximately 2sq/m. Learn More

Thickener for tube watercolours. Reduces colour flow, improves gloss. Water soluble. Learn More