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Formulated to the exact recipe used by Isaac Newton, this ink is completely permanant, as his surving writings attest. Although composed of very similar ingredients to our Jane Austen Ink, we consider Newton's recipe to be superior, as Austen's has browned slightly over time. Initially a medium blue-grey, it darkens to a rich, matte back, which is 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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Ink made from pure copper metal leaf that has reacted with distilled vinegar. Learn More

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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A mould-made, acid-free 100% cotton watercolour paper with 2 deckle edges. Mail-order customers are able to buy this paper in packs of 10 sheets. Single sheets are also available in our shop. 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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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

A gently abrasive paste for non-scratch cleaning of metals and many sensitive fine-art surfaces. Learn More

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

Good quality Chinese white interlocking hog hair. Nickel-plated brass seamless ferrule. Maroon handle. Length approximately 300mm / 370mm depending on size. Learn More

Liquid lithographic ink and solid (tushe) lithographic ink are highly resistant against acids and can be used to draw on stone, aluminium and zinc plates. Uses a highly dispersed pigment that is compounded from shellac, wax and soap. While the liquid ink is suited for complete covering, the tushe ink is excellent for halftones and transitions. * Please note that the Litho Tusche now comes in a cylindrical shape, rather than the rectangular stick photographed. Learn More

Refined liquid fish glue for use as a size for gilding on paper. It can also be used as a glue for paper and as a binder in gesso for raised illumination. Seccotine is made from the skin of the Atlantic deep sea cod fish. It remains flexible after drying.

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Yellow Ochre is a natural earth pigment that has been in use since prehistoric times. It is derived from iron-rich clay deposits that are present all over the world; our Yellow Ochre comes from the hilly regions around Verona, Italy. As a pigment, it is semi-opaque, extremely lightfast, and stable in all media. It has a medium to slow drying rate in oil, creating a tough, flexible paint film. Yellow Ochre is similar in composition to Raw Sienna, but whereas Yellow Ochre contains a higher proportion of clay, Raw Sienna contains a higher proportion of silica. As a natural material, the exact colour and qualities of the resultant pigments can vary, but generally this compositional difference creates a paler, more opaque Yellow Ochre, and a darker, more transparent Raw Sienna. 

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The Komasuki is similar to western style “U” gouge tool and comes in a variety of useful sizes. The handle of the tool is designed to swing open when ferrule is slipped off so that the blade may be removed for sharpening. Learn More

Poppy Oil is a slightly later addition to the artist's cabinet than Linseed Oil and Walnut Oil. It is generally used as a binder for pale colours, where the warmth of Linseed Oil is not desired. It provides a matte finish and dries very slowly, so we would not advise using it in conjunction with slow-drying pigments or in underpaintings. A paint film produced by Poppy Oil is weaker and softer than that created by Linseed Oil. This is because it contains a smaller percentage of linolenic acid than Linseed Oil; this substance imparts both strength and yellowness to an oil.  

Although some of these properties can be perceived as drawbacks, paints made with Poppy Oil generally obtain a "short" or buttery texture without the addition of waxes or other additives, which can be an advantage for certain colours that produce poor consistencies in Linseed oil alone. Sometimes, the addition of a small quantity of Poppy Oil when grinding a tricky or "stringy" pigment in Cold Pressed Linseed Oil can introduce some of benefits of Poppy Oil, without transmitting its negative characteristics.

Paints made with Poppy Oil are particularly suited to "alla prima" working methods, where paint is applied spontaneously. When working in successive layers, Poppy Oil would only be appropriate for the final stages of a painting.

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Pre-stretched aluminium screens. Our screens use the highest quality monofilament polyester mesh and are available in 43T (for fabric), 90T (for paper) and 120T (for finest detail on paper). The mesh appears in different colours, white is for fabric and yellow is for the higher mesh counts, the colour this makes registering with stencils underneath the screen easier. The screen is made of quality aluminium with a profile of 20mm x 30mm x 1.2mm thick. Learn More

Cleaning brush. Abrasive cleaning pad for cleaning, degreasing and reclaiming screens. This brush is safe on all mesh types. Learn More

These leather cases keep your brushes, pencils and other art materials snug and secure, and are available with a leather tie or elastic straps. They come in two sizes; 38cm and 25cm. 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

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Smalt is a kind of cobalt blue glass or frit, and its use as a pigment dates from the 1600s in the glass-making regions of Saxony. We offer two shades, light and dark, which are determined by the particle size of the pigment; the more finely ground the powder, the paler the colour. Before the introduction of Ultramarine Blue, Smalt was available in a wide variety of grades. It is a very transparent pigment, which is easily overwhelmed in mixtures due to its weak tinting strength. It works best in water based media. When ground in oil, it can become almost invisible in dried oil-paint films because its refractive index is so close to that of linseed oil.

Larger quantities are available by request.

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The Winsor & Newton Drawing Inks can be intermixed and diluted with distilled water. Not lightfast (except Black and White). All colours are transparent and water resistant once dry (except Gold & Silver). Learn More

Unlike other commercially available oil paints, Roberson Artists' Oil Colours do not contain any fillers, extenders or stabilisers. Each paint consists solely of high-quality pigment that has been ground into cold pressed linseed oil, resulting in a highly pigmented paint. This strength of colour presents the possibility of greater economy of use and a less homogenised texture between each tube, instead allowing the unique qualities of each individual pigment to reveal themselves. By limiting our range to 59 shades, we dispense with colours that can be easily mixed, creating a focussed palette of intense, lightfast paints that offer limitless combinations.

Available in 40ml and 225ml tubes

Zinc White and Titanium White only available in this intermediate size of 120ml

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Fine abrasive powder used historically for polishing daguerreotype plates. Can be used to age wooden frames and object's d'art. Learn More

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

Long natural bristle hair with copper ferrule. Shaped to a slightly rounded snub tip, these brushes are suited to large scale painting in oils and acrylics. Also useful for decorative paint effects and for applying gesso during gilding. 100% pure hog hair. Learn More

Wash brush, very smooth light brown synthetic fibre in plastic quills, wooden lacquered handle. Learn More

Workbench/ Bench hook. An aid to safely carve plywood blocks or lino. Hook over edge of table or bench and place surface to be carved in corner as displayed. Please note workbench does not include plywood block. Learn More

Artists' quality metallic oil paint sticks for painting & drawing. Non-tarnishing and highly pigmented, these soft paint sticks are made with an unique mix of mica pigments, oils and waxes which generate a solid metal effect. Easy to use alongside regular oil paint. Blend and shade the colours together to make further shades. Treat as oil paint for surface preparation and clean-up. Learn More

Varnish (Black Dark) Meths based quick drying stopping out varnish, two coats may be needed for a good acid resist. Learn More

Made from the highest quality Siberian Kolinsky sable. Golden ferrule with short black polished hexagonal handle. Round watercolour brush. Learn More

Gamvar Picture Varnish saturates colors in your painting and gives your work a unified and protective surface. Developed in collaboration with the National Gallery of Art, Gamvar goes on water-clear, stays water-clear and can be easily and safely removed with Gamsol. Gamvar is virtually odorless and ready to apply. Brush apply. Do not spray. All Gamvar can be applied when the thickest areas of your painting are thoroughly dry and firm to the touch. Please visit our Video Demos page for additional information. Learn More