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Gesso di Bologna

Starting at: £12.00

Gesso di Bologna is a bright white Calcium Sulphate, or gypsum, from Italy, which can be used as a substitute for whiting in the preparation of gesso. It is ground to a particularly fine powder, which makes it a suitable ground for gilding, as the small size of the particles allows for greater compression when burnishing. Learn More

Orange Shellac

Starting at: £8.00

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

Michael Harding Non Absorbent Acrylic Primer - Clear Transparent

Starting at: £21.20

Michael Harding Non-Absorbent Acrylic Primer (NAAP) is a versatile product suitable for application on various surfaces, including linen, wood, MDF, and more. It is designed to create a robust, flexible, permanent, and intensely pigmented ground, making it an excellent choice for both acrylic and oil paints. Important Application Guidelines: Support Selection: NAAP should not be applied over surfaces treated with rabbit skin/hide glue or on unsound, flimsy supports such as cardboard. Opt for stable substrates to ensure the primer’s effectiveness. Not a Gesso: Please note that NAAP is a primer, not a gesso. As such, there is no need for additional gessoes, sizes, or other ancillary products when using NAAP. DIRECTIONS: Coat Application: Apply a minimum of two coats of NAAP to your chosen support, ensuring liberal coverage for optimal results. Dilution for Flow: If you desire increased flow, dilute NAAP with a mixture of 1 part water to 4 parts NAAP. This adjustment allows for customization based on your artistic preferences. Second Coat Application: Apply the second coat once the first coat is touch dry, typically after approximately 1 hour. This step contributes to the creation of a well-prepared painting surface. Additional Considerations: Suitable Supports: Do not use Michael Harding Non-Absorbent Acrylic Primer on flimsy or unsound supports. It is crucial to choose a stable and well-prepared surface for priming to ensure the longevity and integrity of your artwork. Canvas Weave Consideration: Avoid using this primer on canvases with a wide weave. The non-absorbent nature of the primer may not be suitable for canvases with a loose or open structure, compromising its effectiveness. Transparency Check: Before application, inspect your canvas material by holding it up to the light. If you can see light passing through the wefts (threads) of the canvas, it is not recommended to use Michael Harding Non-Absorbent Acrylic Primer. Opt for a more appropriate primer based on the transparency of your canvas. Learn More

Easy Grip Crible Point Sharp No 93

£15.76

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

Gypsum

Starting at: £5.70

Gypsum is powdered Calcium Sulphate, a traditional ingredient in gesso grounds used in southern Europe. One of the advantages of preparing your painting surface with gypsum is that it allows for a particularly even absorption of the paint film. It can also be added to acrylic primers to increase absorbency or add tooth to a surface. Learn More

Gum Tragacanth

Starting at: £20.00

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Gum Tragacanth is a natural tree gum with pigment-binding properties. It can be used to make a very matte watercolour, but is most commonly used in the production of soft pastels.

Please see the Formulas & Recipes section on our homepage for a recipe to make your own pastels using Gum Tragacanth (currently under construction).

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Pro Arte Series 103 Rigger

Starting at: £3.70

Long haired synthetic brush with good colour holding capacity and spring. Very fine point. Learn More

Unprimed Cotton

Starting at: £7.40

Our unprimed cotton ducks are economical painting supports, offering an even grain and regular surface. Woven in India, these cottons are provided as loom-state textiles, meaning that they will shrink once wetted. We offer three thicknesses:

9oz : A strong textile with a half panama construction, meaning that there are two warp yarns over each weft. 300gsm.

120z: A classic canvas for painting, recommended for larger works, with a smooth, dense construction made from braided yarns. 400gsm.

15oz: A strong, dense textile, woven with braided yarns, recommended for thickly painted works. 500gsm.

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da Vinci Series 5025 Impasto Mottler

Starting at: £10.50

Extra strong white synthetic bristles, short lenght short blue polished handle, rust proof steel ferrule. Learn More

Clear Dewaxed Shellac

Starting at: £9.20

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

Alumina Hydrate Light

Starting at: £8.30

Alumina Hydrate is an inert pigment with highly absorbent properties, which can be ground into oil paint as an almost colourless extender. It is often used as an additive in commercial oil paints, particularly in conjunction with transparent or lake pigments, as it provides stability and a homogenous consistency without effecting colour or gloss, although it may effect the pigment strength. When combined with linseed oil, it produces an almost transparent painting medium for extending oil colours. Sometimes referred to as Lake Base. Learn More

Lefranc Flemish Glazing Medium

Starting at: £9.10

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

From their website: The Flemish glazing medium enables artists to create glossy amber finishes in the style of the Flemish masters. It creates a transparent look. It also greatly enhances the brilliance of the oil. After half a day’s work, the colours can be layered over each other.

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Omega Series 40 Varnish

Starting at: £6.90

Flat soft hog hair in cupro-nickel ferrule on short flat handle used for applying varnish to both oil and acrylic paintings. Also recommended for applying warm glue size and primers to all surfaces. Pure bristle / synthetic mix. Learn More

Slunk

Starting at: £16.75

Skin of young calves. Very fine and translucent. Requires little or no preparation before 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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Pfeil Arkansas Stone Set of 4

£65.00

Pfeil's Arkansas Stones are sharpening stones made for honing cutting edges such as lino cutting tools and etching tools. Genuine Arkansas stones are among the hardest and finest of honing stones. Use with special light honing oil. Colors range from white to black. Grit: ca. 8000 Size: ca. 65mm x 25mm x 8mm Learn More

Gamblin Galkyd Medium

Starting at: £12.60

Galkyd is an oil painting medium created by Gamblin. They write:

"Galkyd thins oil colours and increases transparency and gloss. When used in greater proportions with oil colour, Galkyd will level brush-strokes, creating an enamel-like surface. Galkyd is our fastest-drying painting medium. Thin layers will be touch-dry in approximately 24 hours."

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Gum Copal Manila

Starting at: £6.00

Gum Copal Manila is derived from the resin of a coniferous tree native to the Philippines. It is not to be confused with other copals, which are the product of fossilised plant materials. It can be dissolved in alcohol to make a spirit varnish, to be used as a substitute for shellac, or as a fixative for pastel and charcoal drawings. Please note, that when used as a fixative it may darken the colour of the image. Learn More

Roberson Liquid Leaf Metallic Paint

Starting at: £12.50

A one-step paint, giving a permanent finish, closely resembling traditional gilding with leaf. Learn More

Pearl Glue

Starting at: £6.50

Pearl Glue is a traditional animal-based wood glue made from bone, used for veneering, joinery and antique restoration. 170-200 bloom. Learn More

da Vinci Series 5040 Cosmotop Varnish

Starting at: £14.90

Dark brown, extra strong synthetic hair with black polished handle, tin ferrule. Learn More

HMG Acrylic Restoration Adhesive

£6.00

HMG Acrylic Restoration Adhesive. Heat and waterproof adhesive for repairs to pottery, wood, porcelain, leather etc. Not suitable for use on rubber. 14ml. Learn More

Goatskin Vellum

Starting at: £11.15

Medium to thick with a shiny surface. Distinctive 'pebbled' appearance makes it slightly more difficult to write on.

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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Winsor & Newton Brush Cleaner

Starting at: £4.80

From the Winsor & Newton website: A new addition to the Winsor & Newton range, this water-miscible solvent removes dried oil, alkyd acrylic colour from brushes. Soak in the cleaner overnight scrub if necessary. Cleanable with water.

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Cornelissen Pointed Quill Writer

Starting at: £18.45

Traditional long sable hair with plain wood handles bound in genuine quill. These brushes hold large amounts of colour for long lines but also point well for detail. Learn More

Schmincke Brush Cleaner with Orange Terpene

Starting at: £6.00

Highly effective. Learn More

Gum Arabic

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Starting at: £4.25

Gum Arabic is a resoluble binding agent, commonly used in the preparation of watercolours, but also useful as an adhesive, a size, and in the production of soft pastels. It is a natural product, harvested from the Acacia tree between October and May. The highest grade of Gum Arabic comes from the Kordofan region of Sudan. It is exceptionally pale and pure and therefore particularly suited to watercolour painting, while Nigerian Gum Arabic (while stocks last) is better suited to stone lithography and other printmaking techniques. Please see the Formulas & Recipes section on our homepage for a recipe to make your own watercolour paints using Gum Arabic (currently under construction). Learn More

Microcrystalline Wax

Starting at: £8.50

Microcrystalline Wax is related to paraffin wax, and is used as a plasticiser in some recipes. It is characterised by the fineness of its crystals in contrast to the larger crystal of paraffin wax. It is generally more viscous, denser, tackier and more elastic than paraffin waxes, and has a higher melting point. Learn More

Carnauba Wax Grey

Starting at: £8.40

Carnauba Wax is the hardest wax commonly used in the production of artists' materials, with a melting point of 83-86°c. It is derived from a tree native to South America, and is available in a natural colour (grey), or a refined colour (pale yellow). Small amounts of carnauba wax are commonly used in both oil painting mediums and encaustic painting, usually in conjunction with beeswax to add toughness, durability and sheen to the paint film. It creates an inflexible surface, so works best on rigid supports such as gesso panels, and it should be noted that it will raise the melting point of encaustic mixtures. It can produce a glossy finish; as such it is used in waxes and polishes for shoes, cars, musical instruments, furniture, and wooden floors, especially when mixed with beeswax and turpentine. Learn More

Cranfield (Spectrum) Beeswax in White Spirit

Starting at: £18.55

From the Cranfield website:

A pereparation of pure beeswax in white spirit, this is used to achieve a soft sheen on your finished painting. It will retard drying, allowing you to achieve a range of effects.

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da Vinci Series 5080 Cosmotop Varnish

Starting at: £14.85

Light brown, extra smooth and soft synthetic hair with black polished handle, tin ferrule. Learn More

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