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Gum Damar/Turpentine. Dries hard/clear. Gives low gloss. Less prone to blooming than mastic. Non-yellowing. Removable with turpentine or white spirit. Unable to send overseas. Learn More

Transparent, lightfast and age-resistant primer. Slightly absorbent character and slightly rough surface. The elastic film dries transparent and water-resistant. After drying it can be overworked with pastels, acrylic, gouache and oil colours. However, this primer does not adhere perfectly on other primers so it is not recommended for mixing techniques with water-colours. Learn More

Thread-stitched for a solid binding, this sketchbook features 190gsm, natural white paper. The smooth surface allows for clearly defined hatchings and pen work, as well as beautiful gradients of colour. Suitable for the use of all dry painting techniques in addition to wet colours. This versatile paper is encased in a linen surfaced grey hardback cover, with a red ribbon page mark. Acid free. Learn More

Made from organic walnut husks collected in Cambridgeshire, this deep brown walnut ink is made to an 18th-century formula. Small batches of the ink are blended to give the required consistency and strength. It has good permanence, but will eventually fade if left in direct sunlight for sustained periods of time, and is not wholly waterproof, but has some staying power, especially on sized watercolour papers. As with all handmade products derived from natural ingredients, there may be slight variations in the colour and consistency as a result of seasonal changes.

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A luscious sunshine yellow that can be layered to produce deeper shades. As a blend of organic dyes derived from saffron and turmeric, this ink is not fully lightfast. Unlike other inks in this range, it has a granulating texture that displays the individual colour particles. 

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Clear vinylic - resin and alcohol based fixative. Creates a totally clear silk film. Learn More

This turquoise ink is a beautiful, transparent, deep blue-green. It can be layered for deeper shades; when used at full opacity it is a deep viridian green, and when diluted with water it reveals a marked blue undertone. Made from a blend of botanical dyes, this ink is not fully lightfast.

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Roberson A81 Picture Varnish A reversible picture varnish suitable for both specialist conservation work and general picture varnish needs. Non-yellowing, dries to a gloss finish. Cleaning: Wash brushes in turpentine Learn More

Pure soft synthetic one stroke brush. Learn More

Squat and Powder Jars in glass and plastic. *Please note, our glass jars are fragile, although they are packed very carefully we cannot guarantee they will arrive safely. Cases of jars are stored offsite, please allow extra time for your order to be processed and dispatched. Learn More

Pale, thin and translucent. Only the flesh side can be used. A light dusting of sandarac powder is usually sufficient to prepare the surface for writing.

Please note: This is a natural product that has been finished and cut by hand. As such, there may be slight variations in the surface and size of each piece.

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This ink is made to the recipe that Jane Austen used to draft her novels. Austen's maid took this formula from Martha Lloyd's book, ‘The House Keeper’. She used good-quality English oak galls, but poorer quality beer than Isaac Newton, and added a little sugar. Her recipe is less stable and turns ‘antique brown’ over a long period of time, while Sir Isaac Newton's remains black. Initially a medium blue-grey, it darkens to a rich matte back, slightly warmer in tone than our regular Oak Gall Ink. It is made in small batches and blended to give the required consistency and strength, and is fully waterproof in 5-7 days. Permanent and lightfast, it has been steeped for several weeks and left to ‘mature’ for several more in the bottle. When used on animal skins such as vellum, the acids in the Oak Gall Ink react with collagen, effectively ‘etching’ itself into the surface, hence its permanence. 

 

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The highest quality ink ever found on illuminated manuscripts from medieval Britain. The muted peachy red of this ink is achieved by simmering brazilwood chunks in vinegar. Add a tiny drop of Oak Gall Ink to produce wonderfully bright violets. 

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Lascaux ARE Etching Set 3991. Containing one 85ml bottle each of: 2090 Lascaux Hard Resist, 2091 Lascaux Plate-backing Resist, 2092 Lascaux Stop-out Resist, 2093 Lascaux Soft Resist, 2094 Lascaux Wash Resist, 2095 Lascaux Aquatint Spray Resist, 2096 Lascaux Black coating for Hard Resist, 2097 Lascaux White coating for Hard Resist, 2098 Lascaux Remover. Learn More

Non-yellowing synthetic resin dissolved in ethyl alcohol. 609 is for use on charcoal, pencil, pastel, watercolour and gouache, 675 is for universal use. Use sparingly to fix and protect your pieces. Learn More

The Light & Shade set is Unison's 5th collaboration with Associate Artist Emma Colbert. This set is designed for those wanting to steer their work out of the monochrome and into colour. It will help you see more values in your highlights, midtones and shadows. Combined with your existing collection this set will ensure you have the right shades and tints for every lighting. Learn More

Reverse Cover Text: Did you know that the Egyptians created the first synthetic colour; or that the noblest purple comes from a predatory sea snail? Throughout history, artist pigments have been made from deadly metals, poisonous minerals, urine, cow dung, and even crushed insects. From grinding down beetles and burning animal bones to alchemy and serendipity, Chromatopia reveals the origin stories of over 50 of history's most extraordinary pigments. Spanning the ancient world to modern leaps in technology, this book for the artist, the history buff, the science lover an the design fanatic. "David has spent the entire life up to his elbows in this subject - he covers colour with beauty, depth and understanding. Anyone who has ever wondered about the origins of mummy brown, Tyrian purple or how manure makes the purest white need look no further." Narayan Khandejar, Director of the Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies, Harvard Art Museums

Please note, the book is now only available in a paperback format.

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This coloured granular resist is painted on the plate and used in conjunction with Lascaux Spray/aquatint to create unusual etched effects similar to watercolour or tusche washes. Learn More

Ammonium Carbonate is a highly Alkaline substance that reacts with the lactic acid present in casein to form a robust binder for tempera paints. It should only be used in a well-ventilated area, please see below for the Material Safety Data Sheet. Learn More

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This ink is inspired by the distinctive purple ink used by Virginia Woolf for her work and correspondence. Handmade by a master inkmaker, especially for Cornelissen, using a historic recipe based on blackthorn berries. Suitable for fountain pens and work on paper and parchment. Indelible and waterproof over time.

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Warm Gold Leaf 23.5 ct, 80 x 80 mm. Book of 25 leaves. Coverage per book is 0.16 m2 (1.69 sq. feet) Learn More

Lefranc Bourgeois are a paint manufacturer with a long history of supplying to artists since their beginnings in 1720.

From their website: The Harlem Duroziez drying medium increases the brilliance and transparency of glazes. It enables the build-up of layers over the course of half a day thanks to the rapid drying effect of thin layers. It is completely dry within three days.

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Tear-off palette for oil and acrylic 22.9 x 30.5 cm 50 sheets 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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Fullers Earth is used to remove plant debris and other impurities from cold-pressed linseed oil, as its large particle size and unusual shape attracts unwanted matter and pulls it down, away from the surface of the oil. Our Fullers earth consist sly of Bentonite.

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A range of pastels handmade with a minimum binder by artists living in Northumberland. Reasons for considering Unison are their rich colour harmonies, size and velvet softness. 10% Discount for purchasing 12+ pastels. Learn More

Clear resin and alcohol based fixative. Transparent matt film. Learn More

Baroque Gold Leaf 19 ct, 80 x 80 mm. Book of 25 leaves. Coverage per book is 0.16 m2 (1.69 sq. feet) Learn More