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Roberson Ormoline Thinner
Starting at: £8.40
Cellulose thinner for paints made with Ormoline Medium. Learn More -
Korns Litho Tusche Stick
£33.60108 x 29 x 10 mm. Prepare by mixing with distilled water to desired concentration. Can be used on aquatint as well as litho plates and stones. Recommended for higher quality results. Learn More -
Roberson Gum Ammoniac
Starting at: £14.00
Natural gum size made to a traditional recipe. Gum Ammoniac is useful for gilding in small areas and, more generally, in detailed gilding. Two applications are needed if gilding on absorbent paper. Raised areas can be developed by using several layers and allowing each layer to dry first. Gum Ammoniac can be reactivated by breathing on the gum surface. Gum Ammoniac comes to us from Asia and is increasingly hard to source. Learn More -
Roberson Liquid Metal 1Ltr
Starting at: £60.30
Roberson Liquid Metal 1Ltr. Roberson Liquid Metals have a rich deep colour, ideal for a wide range of applications including plaster, wood, paper & canvas. The Liquid Metal range does not tarnish and does not need to be varnished. All colours are intermixable and wash up with water. The Liquid Metal range does not tarnish and does not need to be varnished. All colours are intermixable and wash up with water. Coverage is approximately 7 square metres per litre. Two coats are required for most applications but if applied to walls or ceilings with a roller or a brush then three or four coats are recommended. Because of the highly reflective nature of the metallic paint when applying with a roller to a large area apply the paint evenly in long vertical strokes, finishing off the surface by rolling or brushing in one direction, i.e ceiling to floor. This will help to minimise overlapping and create a smooth and even finish. We recommend the use of a professional quality foam roller in order to achieve the best possible finish. When applying with a roller to a large area, apply the paint evenly in long vertical strokes. Finish off the surface by rolling one direction, i.e. ceiling to floor. This will help minimise overlapping and create a smooth, even finish. These paints can also be sprayed and this will produce the best and most consistent finish. To spray Liquid Metal Acrylics, you will need to use HVLP spray equipment with a 1.6mm or 1.8mm nozzle. To ensure proper flow, paint can be thinned with 25-30% water. Learn More -
Gamblin Portland Black Litho Ink 1lb
£25.00Artist-grade lithography ink, formulated with high-quality oil and a high pigment load. Learn More -
Charbonnel Oil Gold Size 12 hour
Starting at: £13.40
High quality oil based gold size. Well known for it's predictability and length of it's open period. Tacky in 12 hours, remains open for 20 hours. Learn More -
Roberson Liquid Metal 250ml
Starting at: £18.90
Roberson Liquid Metals have a rich deep colour, ideal for a wide range of applications including plaster, wood, paper & canvas. The Liquid Metal range does not tarnish and does not need to be varnished. All colours are intermixable and wash up with water. The Liquid Metal range does not tarnish and does not need to be varnished. All colours are intermixable and wash up with water. Coverage is approximately 7 square metres per litre. Two coats are required for most applications but if applied to walls or ceilings with a roller or a brush then three or four coats are recommended. Because of the highly reflective nature of the metallic paint when applying with a roller to a large area apply the paint evenly in long vertical strokes, finishing off the surface by rolling or brushing in one direction, i.e ceiling to floor. This will help to minimise overlapping and create a smooth and even finish. We recommend the use of a professional quality foam roller in order to achieve the best possible finish. When applying with a roller to a large area, apply the paint evenly in long vertical strokes. Finish off the surface by rolling one direction, i.e. ceiling to floor. This will help minimise overlapping and create a smooth, even finish. These paints can also be sprayed and this will produce the best and most consistent finish. To spray Liquid Metal Acrylics, you will need to use HVLP spray equipment with a 1.6mm or 1.8mm nozzle. To ensure proper flow, paint can be thinned with 25-30% water. Learn More -
Korns Litho Pencil Core
Starting at: £7.90
For litho on stone, plate and aquatint. Can be mixed with water. For aquatint applications. No.1, 2 and 3 are the most suitable for creating fine tonal effects. Acid resistant. Pencil core fits in our classic 5.5mm clutch pencil. Learn More -
Techniques of Icon and Wall Painting
£40.00Techniques of Icon and Wall Painting - Egg Tempera, Fresco, Secco by Aidan Hart. The most comprehensive description to date of the techniques, formulae and history of Icon and Wall Painting. The book is beautifully designed and over its 490 pages, there are 450 coloured images and 180 drawings. Cornelissen materials are included in the text and in the images. Learn More -
HMG Acrylic Restoration Adhesive
£6.00HMG Acrylic Restoration Adhesive. Heat and waterproof adhesive for repairs to pottery, wood, porcelain, leather etc. Not suitable for use on rubber. 14ml. Learn More -
Glassine
Starting at: £0.35
Clear and acid free. For protecting artwork. 40 gsm. Individual sheets available at the shop only. Learn More -
Cornelissen Lithography Sponge, Compressed
£6.50Cornelissen Lithography Sponge, Compressed. Designed to keep the litho stone wet during printing. It can be used for preparing printmaking or watercolour paper. Learn More -
Cornelissen Squirrel Mop
Starting at: £21.40
Traditional high quality soft hair mops with considerable colour carrying capacity. Useful for laying down large washes. Also used by gilders for tamping down gold leaf and for dusting. Learn More -
Cornelissen Squirrel Flat Lacquer
Starting at: £20.05
Extra soft brush for varnishing or lacquering. Also useful for watercolour washes. Learn More -
HMG B72 Restoration Adhesive
£7.70B72 Acrylic Adhesive is touch dry in 3-5 minutes, surface dry in 1 hour and hard dry in around 6 hours. Not having instant grab, fragments can be easily re-adjusted and surplus adhesive removed with acetone, making any joint virtually invisible. It’s ideal for repairs to pottery, wood, metal, glass, ivory and many porous substances. 14ml. Learn More -
Lithography Leather Roller 35cm
£505.75Traditional rolling up roller and colour printing roller supplied with leather grip handles for easy rotation. Diameter: 10cm Length: 35cm. Wider (45 cm) version available upon special order request (£560.00 Inc VAT). Learn More -
Roberson Liquid Metal 5Ltr
Starting at: £255.80
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5 Litre containers are not available in the shop, but only as a special order through the website or over the telephone. Roberson Liquid Metals have a rich deep colour, ideal for a wide range of applications including plaster, wood, paper & canvas. The Liquid Metal range does not tarnish and does not need to be varnished. All colours are intermixable and wash up with water. The Liquid Metal range does not tarnish and does not need to be varnished. All colours are intermixable and wash up with water. Coverage is approximately 7 square metres per litre. Two coats are required for most applications but if applied to walls or ceilings with a roller or a brush then three or four coats are recommended. Because of the highly reflective nature of the metallic paint when applying with a roller to a large area apply the paint evenly in long vertical strokes, finishing off the surface by rolling or brushing in one direction, i.e ceiling to floor. This will help to minimise overlapping and create a smooth and even finish. We recommend the use of a professional quality foam roller in order to achieve the best possible finish. When applying with a roller to a large area, apply the paint evenly in long vertical strokes. Finish off the surface by rolling one direction, i.e. ceiling to floor. This will help minimise overlapping and create a smooth, even finish. These paints can also be sprayed and this will produce the best and most consistent finish. To spray Liquid Metal Acrylics, you will need to use HVLP spray equipment with a 1.6mm or 1.8mm nozzle. To ensure proper flow, paint can be thinned with 25-30% water. Learn More -
Shepherds Paste Brush
Starting at: £5.00
Archival paste brush. String bound bristles (no metal ferrule means it will not rust.) Soft and durable. For bookbinding and laying down of gesso, suitable for all adhesive pastes. Clean with warm water after use. In stock: No. 24 (discontinued, only a few left) Brush length 335mm Bristle Length 65mm Bristle Diameter 40mm No. 28 Brush length 345mm Bristle Length 75mm Bristle Diameter 45mm Learn More -
Cornelissen Ox Flat Lacquer
Starting at: £12.90
Soft but springy hair. For varnishing or lacquering. Also useful for watercolour washes. Learn More -
Essdee Complete Linocut Set
£43.40A comprehensive kit with a wide selection of tools and materials for Lino cutting and printing. 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 tool transfers ink from the 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. Water based ink. Educational and fun, ideal for making cards, posters and artworks. Full instructions included. Recommended Age: 12+ with adult supervision. Includes: 5 x Lino Cutters; 1 x Safety Lino Cutter; 1 x Lino Cutter Handle; 1 x Aluminium Ferrule; 2 x Linoleum Blocks 178x127 mm; 2 x Softcut Blocks 150x100 mm; 1 x Practice Piece; 1 x Ink Roller (Brayer) 100 mm Wide; 1 x Ink Tray 240x200 mm; 1 x Safety Hand Guard; 1 x Baren Cap; 1 x Baren Base; 1 x 100ml Tube Premium Water-Based Block Printing Ink; 2 x 45mm Printing Stamps. Learn More -
London Pigment, London Red Brick
£18.00Made from pulverised historic London bricks collected from the foreshore of the Thames near Tower Bridge and Wapping this deep red pigment is essentially a variety of red ochre. During the Victorian era, London Clay was dug up and fired on construction sites to produce the building materials for the city. Red brick pigment has a medium grain size and is opaque. ****Please note, these pigments are artisan made in small batches. Please email info@cornelissen.com for availability**** Learn More
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Liquid Glass Mediums
Starting at: £32.00
Renaissance Materials by Dr. David Cranswick.
A thick glazing medium of the 'Old Masters'. Liquid Glass Mediums facilitate building up layers of transparent glaze. Gloss or Satin.
Contains: Damar resin, linseed oil and beeswax (for Satin medium only)
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Bleached Beeswax
Starting at: £12.30
Beeswax is derived from melted honeycomb, and is available in two grades. Bleached Beeswax Pellets are white, having been bleached by the sun, and are an appropriate choice for using with pale colours, although they may revert to yellow over time. Natural Beeswax Pellets are yellow in colour, and offer a more flexible structure with a higher resin content. Beeswax has a melting point of 63-66°c, and may turn brown if over-heated. It is the most widely used wax in artists' materials, having a wide range of applications. Please see below for more details.
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Winsor & Newton All Purpose Varnish Aerosol
Starting at: £18.25
Provides clear, non-removable protection of craftwork. Suitable for a variety of surfaces (wood, metal, paper, modelling materials). Contains: Acrylic resin. High Gloss or Matt. Unable to send overseas. Learn More -
Schmincke Medium W
Starting at: £10.50
Schmincke Medium W is an odourless, jelly-like ("lean") medium for mixing oil colours with water instead of organic solvents such as turpentine or turpentine substitute. It increases gloss and transparency, reduces viscosity and harmonizes the drying process.
Dosage: 50%
Thinner: Water
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Natural Beeswax
Starting at: £11.20
Beeswax is derived from melted honeycomb, and is available in two grades. Bleached Beeswax Pellets are white, having been bleached by the sun, and are an appropriate choice for using with pale colours, although they may revert to yellow over time. Natural Beeswax Pellets are yellow in colour, and offer a more flexible structure with a higher resin content. Beeswax has a melting point of 63-66°c, and may turn brown if over-heated. It is the most widely used wax in artists' materials, having a wide range of applications. Please see below for more details.
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Illumination Gold and Colour Book
£15.00Patricia Lovett is one of the world’s leading authorities on the techniques and practical processes of making mediæval manuscripts. She lectures and teaches all over the world on calligraphy and illumination, and has written about a dozen books on these subjects, as well as producing a DVD – Illumination – Tools, Materials, Techniques, Projects. Patricia has run calligraphy courses as well as those on traditional manuscript gilding and painting techniques, and was awarded an MBE for her services to heritage crafts and calligraphy. This book takes the beginner and those with more experience through step-by-step processes to produce simple and easy projects using cheap metals and modern adhesives, and also to create mediæval miniatures and illuminated scrolls on vellum (animal skin). Learn More -
Daniel Smith Watercolour Ground Transparent 4oz
£10.30Daniel 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 -
Ammonium Carbonate
Starting at: £9.70
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 -
Roberson 1810 Medium
Starting at: £34.20
This is a traditional, high-oil "fat" painting medium, made using the highest quality materials. It will retain colour strength, is resistant to bleeding, has good flow release, is ideal for blending, and can be mixed with oil colours in any ratio. When dry, it creates an enamel-like surface.
Contains: Stand oil, Cold-pressed Linseed oil, Canada Balsam, Rectified Spirit of Turpentine, Beeswax, Driers.
Clean tools in white spirit. Do not use as a varnish, always mix with oil colour.
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