Art Board
We stock two weights of ivory board and four weights of Formacote used for mounting, architectural design, or backing board. We also sell Black or White 5mm Foam board in full sheets (32" x 40"), and in half sheets. We stock full and half sheets of white, 3mm Foam board, and a variety of 10mm Gatorboard in sizes perfect for stretching watercolour paper. We have a selection of Crescent Mat Board in stock for you to choose from or we are happy to place special orders from our color samples, which include Crescent Rag Mat if you prefer board that is 100% cotton and archival.
For the book conservationist or bookmaker, we also stock archival book board in three different weights. We can also special order Archival Foam Board for your conservation requirements.
We are ecstatic to announce that we now stock, and are the only New Zealand dealer of Bainbridge Illustration Board. Our Bainbridge board is two-ply (double thick) and comes in Hot Press and Cold Press, which is suitable for watercolour painting, and perfect for the serious Illustrator, Designer and Fine Artist.
Illustration Board
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Crescent #200 Hot Press 11/28/11 NZD $12.00 - $24.00
2 itemsThe smoother surface of hot press illustration boards is designed primarily for marker, pen and ink techniques that may require sharper detail. Non-porous smoothness allows pen to flow clean, sharp and uninterrupted across the board, and it also works well as an airbrush board.
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Crescent #200 Cold Press 11/28/11 NZD $12.00 - $24.00
2 items
The textured surface of this cold pressed illustration board is preferred when working with a drawing medium that requires some tooth to the surface, such as charcoal, crayon or pastel. It also works well for brush applications of watercolor or gouache where smooth blending of washes is required. Constructed with a gray core and a surface that allows the medium to be applied without fast absorption.
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Bainbridge 2-ply Hot Press 01/27/09 NZD $13.00 - $24.00
2 itemsThis hot press, 2-ply all purpose illustration board has a very smooth surface used primarily for pen and ink, mounting, transfer lettering, and graphic design. It is suitable for keylines, acrylic washes, airbrush, and adhesive film.
minimum order of 3 x on the 30 x 40 sheets
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Bainbridge 2-ply Cold Press 01/27/09 NZD $13.00 - $24.00
2 itemsThis cold press, 2-ply all purpose illustration board has a medium tooth surface, with a brilliant white front surface, newsboard middle, and tan backing. It will not warp or bow, making it ideal for both wet and dry media, including charcoal, crayon, pencil, and watercolor.
minimum order of 3 x on the 30 x 40 sheets
Book Board
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Book Board 01/27/09 NZD $1.70 - $8.50
3 itemsBook board is available in three different weights and comes in 640 x 900mm sheets. Book board is a special type of cardboard that is a light grey and acid free. Due to the grain of the paper fibers it has an interesting property in that it flexes fairly easily in one direction but it is fairly stiff in the other.
minimum quantities apply
Architectural Board
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Modeling Pulp Board 04/16/10 NZD $11.95
Formacote
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Formacote 01/27/09 NZD $8.00 - $13.50
4 items
minimum order on this product is 5 sheets
Ivory/Bristol Board
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Ivory (Bristol) Board 235gsm 640 X 900 01/27/09 NZD $2.50 - $3.80
2 items
Ivory Board, also known as Bristol Board, is bright white and has a smooth surface. The surface is highly compressed, polished and heavily sized. Bristol is useful for drawing, pen & ink, calligraphy, felt tip, etc.
minimum order on this product is 5 sheets
Foam Board
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Self Adhesive Foam Board 3mm 11/30/11 NZD $25.00
32 x 40"
minimum order is 2 sheets
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Repositional Adhesive Foam Board 5mm 05/03/11 NZD $29.00
32 x 40"
minimum order is 2 sheets
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Self Adhesive Foam Board 5mm 01/21/11 NZD $25.00
32 x 40"
minimum order is 2 sheets
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Gator Board 10mm 01/27/09 NZD $24.00 - $60.00
Gator Board has a polystyrene foam center bonded between a wood-fiber laminate.3 items
Don't be fooled by retailers selling two pieces of 5mm foamboard laminated together, calling it "Gator Board".
True Gator Board is rugged and durable, and resists dents and punctures. It is warp resistant and works well for stretching watercolour paper. It can also be used for mounting photos, murals and can be directly printed or painted on with no special preparation.
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Foam Board 5mm 01/27/09 NZD $2.90 - $42.95
10 itemsFoamboard is the perfect backing for larger framed works and a great mounting board for artwork or posters. It is also a great board for tabletop displays and signs. 5mm Foamboard is made of resilient extruded polystyrene foam core, laminated on both sides with a white coated-paper stock. It cuts easily with a mat or utility knife, and can be scored and folded.
minimum order of 3 x on the 32 x 40 sheets
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Foam Board 3mm 01/27/09 NZD $7.20 - $13.60
2 items
Foamboard is the perfect backing for larger framed works and a great mounting board for artwork or posters. It is also a great board for tabletop displays and signs. 3mm Foamboard is made of resilient extruded polystyrene foam core, laminated on both sides with a white coated-paper stock. It cuts easily with a mat or utility knife, and can be scored and folded.
minimum order of 3 x on the 32 x 40 sheets
Hard Board
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Hardboard, Framed 01/27/09 NZD $20.00 - $35.00
5 itemsUntempered Hardboard, or Masonite, is the perfect support for the artist who likes to paint on a firm surface. It is formed using the Mason method; using wooden chips, blasting them into long fibers with steam and then forming them into boards. The boards are then pressed and heated to form the finished boards. No glue or other material is added. The long fibers give the Hardboard a high bending strength, tensile strength, density and stability. Unlike other composite wood panels produced using formaldehyde-based resins to bind fibers, Hardboard is made using natural ingredients only, which makes it permanent and an environmentally friendly product.
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Hardboard 01/27/09 NZD $1.00 - $13.00
13 itemsUntempered Hardboard, or Masonite, is the perfect support for the artist who likes to paint on a firm surface. It is formed using the Mason method; using wooden chips, blasting them into long fibers with steam and then forming them into boards. The boards are then pressed and heated to form the finished boards. No glue or other material is added. The long fibers give the Hardboard a high bending strength, tensile strength, density and stability. Unlike other composite wood panels produced using formaldehyde-based resins to bind fibers, Hardboard is made using natural ingredients only, which makes it permanent and an environmentally friendly product.
Mat Board
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Crescent International Whitecore 02/04/10 NZD $20.00 - $40.00
100 items
minimum order on this product is 5 assorted sheets.
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Black Core Mat Board 10/21/08 NZD $31.00
Watercolour Board
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Crescent Watercolor Board Premium 01/27/09 NZD $22.80 - $44.40
2 itemsThis premium watercolor substrate has a pure, 100% cotton rag surface mounted to a 100% acid-free, white core board. The extra heavy, double thick, .090" (3mm) board eliminates the need for stretching. Excellent for watercolor, illustration and airbrush.
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Crescent Watercolor Board 01/27/09 NZD $18.00 - $33.60
2 itemsCrescent Watercolor Board is recommended as a surface for illustrations that will be scanned and tranferred to digital media.
How to buy
Note: we do not deliver outside New Zealand.
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Delivery Rates
Our delivery rates are:
- Prepaid A4 Satchel (nationwide): $5 per order †
- Local (North Shore): $5.50 per order *
- Shorthaul (within 150kms): $7.50 per order *
- Rest of North Island: $9.30 per order *
- South Island: $10.40 per order *
† Prepaid Satchel is available for some smaller items that will fit into an A4 envelope. Please do not select the satchel option if your goods are breakable, easily damaged or flammable.
* Oversized items may be charged an additional amount - once you have selected the items you need proceed to checkout to see the exact costs.
Rural delivery fee $3.30
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