Drawing & Calligraphy
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Cornelissen Historical Inks, Walnut
Starting at: £9.00
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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Cornelissen Historical Inks, Jane Austen Ink 30ml
£10.50This 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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Cornelissen Historical Inks, Brazilwood
£6.50The highest quality ink found on illuminated manuscripts in medieval Britain, this ink is an intense crimson red, made by simmering brazilwood chunks in vinegar. Add a tiny drop of Oak Gall Ink to produce wonderfully bright violets.
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Cornelissen Historical Inks, Doomsday
£10.50Our oldest recipe, this high-quality Oak Gall Ink was used by monasteries and the Crown in medieval Britain. Initially a medium blue-grey, it darkens to a rich, matte black, slightly warmer in tone than our other Oak Gall Inks. When diluted, beautiful warm red undertones are revealed due to the presence of wine within the mixture.
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Cornelissen Historical Inks, Turquoise
£6.50This 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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Cornelissen Historical Inks, Purple Carmine Ink 30ml
£6.50Purple Carmine is a beautiful, transparent, blue-purple ink, which can be layered up for deeper shades. This colour can create some interesting effects; when diluted, the purple splits into two colours, a red and blue. Due to the use of cochineal in our formula, this ink is not fully lightfast or vegan.
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Cornelissen Historical Inks, Yellow Hawthorn Ink 30ml
£6.50Made from organic hawthorn berries collected from Cambridgeshire, this bright, warm yellow ink can be layered in order to produce deeper shades. It is not fully lightfast or waterproof due to the presence of organic materials.
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Cornelissen Historical Inks, Green Hawthorn Ink 30ml
£6.50A rich, soft green, this ink is made from organic Hawthorn berries, collected in Cambridgeshire, following a medieval English formula. The ink is not fully lightfast, due to the presence of organic ingredients.
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Cornelissen Historical Inks, China Blue
£6.50Formulated from the same dye that was used to colour blue and white china, this ink is a deep, rich blue. Used at full opacity, it is a blue-black, and dilutes down to wonderful cold blue washes. As it is dye-based, it is not fully lightfast.
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Cornelissen Historical Inks, Sir Isaac Newton Ink 30ml
£10.50Formulated 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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London Pigment, Verdigris Ink, 20 ML
£20.00Ink made from pure copper metal leaf that has reacted with distilled vinegar. Learn More -
Chinese Brush, Bristle and Goat Hair, Small
£5.00Extra strength, 'White Cloud' brush. A versatile brush for painting and calligraphy. Learn More -
Cornelissen Historical Inks, Iron Oak Gall
Starting at: £9.00
Exclusive to Cornelissen, our intense black Iron Oak Gall Ink is made to a medieval recipe using oak galls collected in Cambridgeshire. The small, handmade batches are blended to give the required consistency and strength, and are steeped for several weeks and left to ‘mature’ for several more. Lightfast and fully waterproof 5-7 days after application, Oak Gall Ink has been used for centuries by calligraphers and scribes to create illuminated manuscripts and legal documents. 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. As with all products derived from natural ingredients, there may be slight variations in the colour and consistency of the ink due to seasonal changes. Not Suitable for fountain pens.
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Cornelissen Historical Inks, Spice Yellow Ink 30ml
£6.50A 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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Cornelissen Historical Inks, Virginia Woolf Purple
£6.50Call to Order
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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STAEDTLER Mars Plastic Eraser Core
£1.50STAEDTLER Mars Plastic holder is a high-quality, retractable eraser for graphite pencil. The eraser is easily advanced and retracted by the sliding mechanism, and compared to conventional erasers more precise erasing can be achieved. Phthalate and latex free.
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da Vinci Luxury Travel Brush Set
£184.00da Vinci Luxury Travel Brush Set LIMITED EDITION Two interchangeable brush tips, size 2 and size 8 Selected Tobolsky Kolinsky sable hair Hand-shaped in Nuremberg, Germany Ethergraf tip on habdle base for drawing on most papers Faux leather case. Learn More -
Cornelissen Gift Set, Drawing, Ink
£50.00Cornelissen Gift Set, Drawing, Ink Cornelissen Drawing Gift Set contains : Green Sketchbook 25.5 x 19.5 cm Cornelissen Bundle of 8 Pencils. 4H, 2H, HB, B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 6B Cornelissen Set of 3 Historical Inks, Brazilwood, Jane Austen Iron Oak Gall and Green Hawthorn Wooden Nib Holder 4 Nibs: Leonardt Nib Fine Drawing 700, William Mithcell Round Hand 1 ½, Brause Cito Fine, Leonardt 40 Gift wrapped in a box with Cornelissen wrapping paper. Learn More -
Cornelissen Gift Set, Drawing
£65.00LIMITED EDITION Cornelissen Drawing Gift Set contains: Cornelissen Black Sketchbook 19.5 x 19.5cm £10.70 Cornelissen Genuine Leather Pencil Case. Available in green, red, tan and black, while stocks last. Solid Brass Pencil Sharpener Cornelissen Bundle of Pencils, 2H, 4H, HB, B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 6B Gift wrapped in a box with Cornelissen wrapping paper. To specify the colour of the Leather Pencil Case (green, red, tan or black) please contact us directly. t: 0207 636 1045 e: info@cornelissen.com Learn More -
KUM The Masterpiece Pencil Sharpener
£13.00Call to Order
KUM The Masterpiece Pencil Sharpener. Handmade in Germany with two high-carbon blades to shave away the wood and precisely shape the pencil lead. Comes with two spare blades, extras are also available. Learn More -
Renaissance Workshop Materials Brass Holder
£48.50Call to Order
Handmade brass holder for chalk or charcoal. Commonly used by artists in the Renaissance for drawing, the piece of sharpened chalk or charcoal is inserted into the end of the holder and secured in place by a sliding ring. Learn More -
Viarco 24 Watercolour Pencil Set
£45.50Water-soluble coloured pencils in a limited edition set. Viarco silkscreen series. Learn More -
Faber-Castell PITT Artist Pen Sets
Starting at: £13.00
Faber-Castell Pitt Pen Set of 4 (Super Fine, Fine, Medium, Brush) Learn More -
ArtGraf Traditional Tailor Shape Colours
Starting at: £6.60
Inspired by traditional tailor’s chalk block, prepared for drawing and painting. Water soluble and extremely soft, choice of 6 traditional earth colours: sanguine, sepia, dark brown, brown, ochre and carbon black. Learn More -
ArtGraf No 1 Graphite Putty
£10.30Drawing Graphite Putty 150g. Water-soluble, kneadable graphite putty allows to mould its shape. Learn More -
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ArtGraf Tailor Shape Primary Colours Set of 3
£24.00Extremely soft and water soluble, this primary set of 3 colours allows you to create a wide range of colours with both opaque and transparent properties. Learn More -
ArtGraf Tailor Shape Set of 6
£41.50Inspired by traditional tailor’s chalk block, prepared for drawing and painting. Water soluble and extremely soft, the set contains 6 traditional earth colours: sanguine, sepia, dark brown, brown, ochre and carbon black Learn More -
Pencil Extender
Starting at: £5.75
Wooden pencil extender. Useful artists' accessory in five finishes. Metal part is nickel plated. Length 12cm. Made from FSC-certified wood. Available in Mahogany, Walnut, Black, Red and Green Learn More -
ArtGraf Box Set
£30.00A versatile and portable case that includes a 20g ArtGraf watercolour graphite tin box, a soft watercolour stick for drawing and a pocket brush Learn More