Hobby & Craft

For our hobby artist, we sell a great range of detail brushes, Humbrol enamel paint and Tamiya acrylic paint. Tamiya is suitable for plastics, glass, ceramics and stone and comes in pottles or spray cans.

We also stock tempera powder paint, Fastex fabric paint, Le Franc & Bougeouis silk, tile and glass paints, and Marabu textile and porcelain paint markers. We also sell FAS liquid dyes and poster paints, and Rub n' Buff and Brush n' Leaf metallic paints. We have supplies for Candle makers, balsa wood for model makers and a large selection of glues and tapes to suit each and every project.

Textile Paint/Markers

Model Paint

  • Tamiya Spray CanNZD $14.00

    These cans of spray paint are extremely useful for painting large surfaces. The paint is a synthetic lacquer that cures in a short period of time. Each can contains 100ml of paint, which is enough to fully cover 2 or 3, 1/24 scale sized car bodies. Tamiya spray paints are not affected by acrylic or enamel paints. Therefore, following the painting of the entire assembly, details can be added or picked out using enamel and/or acrylic paints. By combining three different paints, the decoration of plastic models will become simpler and more effective.

    50 items
  • Tamiya Mixing JarNZD $2.60 - $4.40 2 items
  • Tamiya Mini Model PaintNZD $4.50 - $16.60

    Tamiya Acrylic Paints are made from water-soluble acrylic resins and are excellent for either brush or spray painting. These paints can be used on styrol resins, styrofoam, wood, plus all of the common model plastics. The paint covers well, flows smoothly with no blushing or fading, and can be blended easily. Each bottle of the Tamiya Acrylic Paint Mini Series contains 10ml of paint.

    77 items
  • Humbrol EnamelNZD $4.00

    A solvent-based, fast-dry paint developed for use on plastic model kits but which can also be used on other substrates. 14ml

    53 items

Model Making

  • Modeling Pulp BoardNZD $11.95

    This cream-colored, neutral pH board is ideal for architectural models. It cuts like soft butter at any angle allowing for precise detail work with ease. The edges can be sanded to hide markings and mistakes, and the surface can be sanded for texture. The surface accepts a variety of media for realistic effects. The board can be easily bent using boiling water. It works well with adhesives for adding coverings or to laminate it to additional boards. Size: 30" x 40" x 1/16"

    minimum order on this product is 3 sheets

  • WireformNZD $10.00 - $13.00

    WireForm is a versatile metal modeling material that can be formed into any shaped desired. Its rust-proof mesh is pliable enough to bend yet sturdy enough to hold three-dimensional shapes. Use as an armature base for modeling or as a craft material to make beautiful objects.

    4 items
  • Plaster WrapNZD $24.40

    PlasterWrap is super lightweight and incredibly strong to provide the ultimate "shell" foundation for every model project. It conforms the the most intricate terrain details and dries rock-hard in minutes. 8" x 15 feet.

  • Foam Board 5mmNZD $2.90 - $42.95

    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. 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

    10 items
  • Foam Board 3mmNZD $7.20 - $13.60

    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

    2 items
  • DowelNZD $1.50 - $3.80

    All dowel is 36"long

    4 items

Glass & Ceramic Paint

  • Marabu Cleaner & ThinnerNZD $11.30

    Universal cleaner and thinner for cleaning brushes and diluting paints and varnishes based on organic solvents, e.g. Marabu GlasArt. 100ml

  • Glass & TileNZD $6.50 - $8.90 46 items
  • VitrailNZD $10.70

    The 18 colours available in the Vitrail range by Lefranc & Bourgeois offer incomparable transparency and gloss and are ideal for decorating glass, plastic etc. They can be diluted with spirit and adhere well to smooth surfaces. 50ml

    20 items
  • Marabu Glasart Set of 6NZD $30.00

    High-gloss, transparent, solvent-based glass paint for painting on glass, acrylic, mirrors, porcelain, ceramic, metal films and wood. The intense, bright colour shades have a good flow, are exceptionally fade-resistant and intermixable.

  • Marabu Easy Marble Set of 6NZD $30.00

    For marbling on a variety of objects such as eggs, balls, etc. made of glass, plastic, wood or polystyrene as well as paper, silk and many fabrics (paint is not wash resistant).

  • Marabu Ceramica Set of 6NZD $30.00

    Water-based, high-gloss, brilliant porcelain and ceramic paint -ideal for creatively decorating porcelain, ceramic, terracotta, earthenware, prefired ceramic, metal, glass.

Face & Body Paint

Dyes

  • Tie Dye KitNZD $39.95

    These easy-to-use tie dye kit features Procion MX fiber reactive dye, a concentrated dye that produces exceptionally brilliant color on any non-synthetic fabric. Each complete kit includes supplies to dye up to fifteen adult T-shirts: instructions, dyes in fuchsia, turquoise and yellow, soda ash dye fixer, rubber gloves, rubber bands and an extra bottle for mixing pastels or secondary colors. The dye is in powder form in large plastic squeeze bottles. Simply add warm water to dissolve the dye and it’s ready for use or for mixing new colors. The instructions describe and illustrate all the steps, including four tying techniques that produce different explosive patterns.Includes free DVD

  • FAS Liquid Dye 50mlNZD $3.50 12 items

Special Effects

  • Loose Leaf SheetsNZD $45.00 2 items
  • Mona Lisa Adhesive PenNZD $13.95

    Ideal for metal leafing, glitter, embossing powders and more this adhesive pen works well for fine detail, signatures, calligraphy, lace design and ornaments. Non-toxic and acid-free.

  • Mona Lisa Metallic PowdersNZD $8.95

    These powders are made of metal and carry the characteristics of metal. Metallic powders can be annealed in the oven when used on items that will not burn, at 300 degrees for 5 minutes, making them ideal for polymer clay projects. Powders can be blended to create faux finished surfaces and create faux patinas. Mixing them with liquid mediums creates the consistency and look of metallic paint and will take on the characteristics of the medium, whether it is a gloss, flat, frosted, or iridescent finish. They also work well as an embossing powder.

    2 items
  • Mona Lisa Gold LeafNZD $17.40

    Metal Leaf is a micro-thin sheet of metallic composition metal packaged and separated by pages of tissue paper. 25 sheets

  • Mona Lisa Silver LeafNZD $16.50

    Metal Leaf is a micro-thin sheet of metallic composition metal packaged and separated by pages of tissue paper. 25 sheets

  • Mona Lisa Copper LeafNZD $19.20

    Metal Leaf is a micro-thin sheet of metallic composition metal packaged and separated by pages of tissue paper. 100% Genuine Copper, 25 sheets

Low Cost Water-Base Paint

Hobby, Misc.

  • Chalk Ink MarkersNZD $9.95

    Chalk Ink Markers contain a pigment-based, paint-like formula that provides vibrant color and opaque coverage. They are an innovative chalk alternative that works like a paint pen, with the same look and feel of chalk but without the powdery mess. Once dry, Chalk Ink does not smear or come off until removed with water. Chalk Ink blends beautifully, allowing color and texture other markers do not achieve. The markers feature broad 6mm tips that can also make a thin line. Superb for painting on wood, ceramics, pottery, glass and plastic. Chalk Ink is ideal for use by professional artists, home decorators, scrapbookers, businesses and children for artwork, window décor, menu boards, chalkboards, general signage or labeling. Acid- and odor-free, water-based Chalk Ink is a safe and non-toxic product.

    18 items
  • Marabu Glass Painter Set of 3NZD $23.95

    Transparent Glass Painters are water-based, odourless and dishwasher safe without baking.

  • Marabu Glass Painter Set of 5NZD $34.95

    Transparent Glass Painters are water-based, odourless and dishwasher safe without baking.

  • Clayzee Create Your Own Animals Eraser KitNZD $12.70

    Kids can have fun designing their own cool and unique erasers with this easy-to-use kit. The soft, vibrantly colored clay can be shaped using the included animal-shaped molds or kids can use their imaginations to make truly unique erasers. Once eraser design is complete, submerge it in water and microwave for seven minutes and the eraser is ready to go.

  • Clayzee Create Your Own Erasers KitNZD $19.70

    Kids can have fun designing their own cool and unique erasers with this easy-to-use kit. The soft, vibrantly colored clay can be shaped using the included molds or kids can use their imaginations to make truly unique erasers. Once eraser design is complete, submerge it in water and microwave for seven minutes and the eraser is ready to go.

  • Clayzee Eraser Tops KitNZD $31.20

    With the fun and versatile eraser dough in this kit, kids can create cool eraser toppers for their pencils or to share with friends. Using the molds and tools from the kit makes each project easy and offers hours of fun. Once their eraser topper design is complete, they just need to put it into the color indicating curing chamber included in the kit and microwave for seven minutes. Once cool, they're ready to be decorated and erased with. The kit includes twelve 10g blocks of eraser clay, six moving eyes, six gems, three pencil holders, two mini dough tools, 4ml of fabric glue, three purple thermo bars, a roller, a microwavable curing chamber, three blister molds and instructions. For ages 6 and up.

How to buy

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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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