New To The Store
- Triple Decker Pencil CasesNZD $64.95
4 itemsKids love to show off these unique, age-appropriate designs created in-house by Milan's creative team. Parents love them too as they offer something new and different. Perfect for younger kids on the move, these cases feature crayons, pencils, erasers, markers and more. Kids can carry everything they need to stay busy wherever they go. The kits for elementary and middle school kids contain all of the writing and drawing accessories that a child will need, nicely organized in a durable case to fit into backpacks. Parents will notice the durability from these European-quality kits. Parents save money in the long run too, as buying markers, pencils, etc. in one self-contained kit keeps everything together and organized.
... more » - Messenger Style Tooth BagsNZD $93.90
2 itemsKids love to show off these unique, age-appropriate designs created in-house by Milan's creative team. Parents love them too as they offer something new and different. Perfect for younger kids on the move, these cases feature crayons, pencils, erasers, markers and more. Kids can carry everything they need to stay busy wherever they go. The kits for elementary and middle school kids contain all of the writing and drawing accessories that a child will need, nicely organized in a durable case to fit into backpacks. Parents will notice the durability from these European-quality kits. Parents save money in the long run too, as buying markers, pencils, etc. in one self-contained kit keeps everything together and organized.
... more » - Lumina Air Dry Polymer ClayNZD $20.60
Lumina Clay is great for making flowers, jewelry, stamping, figurine and other craft projects. 150g
- La Doll Natural Stone ClayNZD $21.00
Satin Smooth, La Doll is a Natural Stone Clay that is fine grained and malleable for easy dollmaking. Because La Doll is so versatile, you can create just about any shape or texture. La Doll sticks to any core material: wire, wood, glass, or paper. When dry, it can be carved, sanded and polished. Even when dried hard, raw clay can be added. Paintable with any type of paint, once the surface is dry. Can be mixed with Premier. 500g Made in Japan
- Premier Light Weight Stone ClayNZD $19.95
Air Drying Light Weight Clay with exceptional strength. Bright White. Blends with La Doll Clay. 300g Made in Japan
- Hearty Super Lightweight Modeling Clay WhiteNZD $19.95
Hearty Clay is a product that is light weight and air dries in 24 hours. Hearty Clay is ACMI certified non-toxic, lightweight and acid free modeling clay. It can be used for a variety of projects such as design cards, scrap booking embellishments, home décor items, free form sculpting, mold making, and jewelry because of its amazing flexibility and light weight. Air dried clay is sure to expand creativity and add dimension to all art pieces. 149g
- Permastone Casting CompoundNZD $17.95
This plaster-like casting compound dries to be super-hard. Ideal for projects that require break-resistant casting. It can be finished with oils, acrylics, watercolors, poster colors, etc. In a 28oz. can.
- Complete Sculpting Tool KitNZD $195.00
12 tools in all. Very high quality Stainless steel construction. The same tools used by dental technicians who work with gypsum cements for a living.
- Quattro Leather Journal HoldersNZD $39.95
2 itemsThese leather journal covers can accommodate all Quattro 3.5" x 5.5" journals for added protection and style. They feature a tailored sleeve to securely hold a Quattro journal, an elastic pen holder to accommodate most writing instruments and a convenient pocket in the overflap.
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- Quattro JournalsNZD $6.60
2 itemsQuattro Journals feel comfortable in the hand and slip easily into your pocket. The rounded corners help the journals resist damage and wear and the specially laminated cover resists dirt and stains. The cover can be folded all the way around to the back, revealing the full sheet for use. They contain acid-free, micro-perforated sheets for easy removal. The Artist Blank Journals includes 60 sheets of 110gsm paper with a subtle tooth, making it ideal for both ink and pencil. Delicate rules are printed in subtle gray on the super-smooth 90gsm paper of the 80-sheet Lined Journals. The lines are spaced slightly closer than traditional journals allowing small handwriting to feel tight and orderly while large script flows comfortably over every second rule. 3.5 x 5.5"
- Baby Hand Casting KitNZD $39.00
This kit contains everything you need to make a solid stone 3D casting of your baby's hand. Safe, non-toxic materials are easy to mix and easy to use. Complete instructions included. The exclusive "color-changing" alginate formula lets you know when it time to put your baby's hand into the molding material. As a bonus, this kit includes TWO bags of molding material, just in case something doesn't go quite right the first time. The kit uses a "mis-in-the-bag" technique that makes clean up quick and easy.
- Phase2 AlginateNZD $34.00
Color-Changing Formula that fades to white at 1:45 and sets at 2:15. - Dustless Formula makes great impressions.1 pound canister with measuring scoop and water vial.
- Chalk Ink MarkersNZD $9.95
18 itemsChalk 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.
- Old Holland Hand-Painted Colour ChartNZD $69.95
An essential tool for oil painters, this beautiful colour chart displays every color in the Old Holland Classic Oil Color range on hand-painted chips that measure 1¾" × ½". The chart, which measures 27½" high × 12" wide, also includes comprehensive information about pigment composition, transparency, lightfastness, drying time, and oil content.
- Prismacolor Set of 12 New ColorsNZD $34.80
- Sharpie Poster Paint Effect MarkersNZD $6.50
15 itemsThe brilliant opaque paint in these poster paint markers stands out against any colored background and will not bleed through paper. Great for art projects, posters, signs and scrapbooking. The markers are non-toxic and safe for children to use. Quick drying, acid-free, fade- and water-resistant. Extra Fine Nib.
- Strathmore Series 400 Mixed Media PadNZD $28.60
This pad features paper that combine true wet media performance and a dry media finish that is suitable for a range of mixed media applications. Each pad includes 15 heavy-weight 140 lb. sheets intended for finished paintings, drawings or studies. The paper is acid-free and specially sized for wet media performance with a vellum finish that is excellent for drawing. Ideal for watercolor, gouache, acrylic, graphite, pen and ink, colored pencil, marker, pastel and collage The pads have easy-to-use flip over covers that keep pages in the pad, yet allow them to tear out cleanly.
- PVA SizeNZD $20.30
Diluted with distilled water, PVA size is a contemporary size for fabric support. PVA seals the fabric but does not re-absorb atmospheric moisture, preventing the size layer from swelling and shrinking. It has a neutral pH and does not yellow, plus it retains its flexibility, does not emit harmful volatiles, and protects fabric from the ground. PVA does not tighten the fabric like rabbit skin glue, so stretch fabric tightly. 8 oz.
- Gamblin OIl GroundNZD $47.50
This non-absorbent ground works like a traditional oil ground, leaving finished paintings brighter since the oil is left in the paint film instead of being absorbed. Two thin layers of Gamblin Ground equal four layers of acrylic gesso. Instead of linseed oil, Gamblin Ground is made with alkyd resin for increased flexibility and quicker dry time. Traditional linseed oil grounds need about six months to dry. Gamblin Ground is ready for paint application in a few days and may be used directly upon panels without sizing.
- Sakura Pigma Micron PensNZD $5.95
44 itemsArtists, writers, and illustrators reach for Pigma Micron to convey their personality, style, or ability, and to safeguard their work with the lasting quality of Pigma ink.
Pigma Micron pens are acid-free, making them ideal for papercrafts, journals, illustration, crafts, or any application requiring precision and permanance.
Unlike dye-based ink found in most pens and markers, Pigma ink will not feather or bleed, even through the thinnest paper. Pigma ink is derived from a single pigment to ensure color consistency, and is fadeproof against sunlight or UV light. Pigma inks will not clog or dry out like most mechanical pens.
- Fredrix Mixed Media Paint BoardsNZD $18.95 - $44.95
4 itemsFredrix Mixed Media Paint Boards are made with cotton canvas mounted on 100% NatureCore; a blend of vegetable-based and recycled materials. The painting surface is archival 100% cotton. Pre-primed with acid-free titanium acrylic gesso, these lightweight and durable boards are great for plein air painting.
- View CatcherNZD $19.95
Use the ViewCatcher to create strong compositions, quickly see correct color values, make color decisions. For professionals, amateurs and students. Use for painting, drawing, photography, quilting, interior design, landscaping, craft projects, and any other place where composition is required. Plastic, pocket size: 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"
- Crescent #200 Hot PressNZD $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.
- Crescent #200 Cold PressNZD $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.
- Select Brush SetsNZD $14.50 - $16.95
10 itemsCreated by the fine craftsmen of Princeton in partnership with well-known artist Willow Wolfe. A vast line of 22 distinct shapes created for decorative and technique painters. Now you can explore traditional and avant-garde techniques on nearly any surface. There is a variety of synthetic and natural hair in this range. Satin-finish jewelry-box blue handles and silver ferrules make Select™ as beautiful to look at as it is to paint with.
- ArtGraf Water-soluble Graphite SetNZD $101.90
A collection of water-soluble graphite that can be used dry or wet, allowing artists to achieve a wide range of washes and graphite grays ranging from the deepest blacks to more subtle, transparent grays. It is erasable once dry and is great for adding texture and depth to sketches and watercolor paintings. Each set includes one Watercolor Graphite 20g tin, one Graphite stick and one Escoda Series 1215-4 Prado Tame synthetic pocket travel brush.
- ArtGraf Water-soluble XL Graphite StickNZD $62.80
This large 250g handmade graphite stick is intended for use on large-scale projects. It contains blended graphite and binders allowing it to be used dry for drawing. It can be used dry or wet and allows artists to achieve a wide range of washes and graphite grays ranging from the deepest blacks to more subtle, transparent grays. The graphite is erasable once dry and is great for adding texture and depth to sketches and watercolor paintings.
- ArtGraf Water-soluble Graphite SticksNZD $15.20
These water-soluble graphite sticks contain blended graphite and binders allowing the sticks to be used dry for drawing. They can be used dry or wet and allow artists to achieve a wide range of washes and graphite grays ranging from the deepest blacks to more subtle, transparent grays. The graphite is erasable once dry and is great for adding texture and depth to sketches and watercolor paintings. Pack of 2
- Princeton Gesso BrushesNZD $16.70 - $45.90
4 itemsA large natural bristle brush with wood handle ideal for priming canvas or doing large washes. Hand crafted in the U.S.A.
- Select BrushesNZD $4.80 - $12.10
72 itemsA line of brushes for decorative artists. In addition to traditional shapes, the Select brush line features many unique brushes for the home décor and craft painter including filbert grainers, oval mops, lunar blenders, dagger strippers, deerfoots and chisel blenders.
- Best Natural Bristle Oil & Acrylic BrushesNZD $7.10 - $53.60
44 itemsPrinceton’s flagship line of interlocked bristle, Refine™ starts with premium quality Chungking bristle and adds the panache of hand-formed interlock construction. The natural taper and curve of the bristle is expertly arranged within the hair tuft to form crisp edges and resilient points. Interlocked brushes hold their form in heavy use while other non-interlocked bristle can look more deranged than arranged. The true bounty of Refine™ is in its shape and size offering. Unique shapes like short filberts , extreme egberts, and sharp angle shaders usually only appear in much more expensive European ranges.
- Neptune Synthetic Squirrel BrushesNZD $7.80 - $86.90
30 itemsPrinceton has done it again. Almost 20 years ago, Princeton gave artists a synthetic version of sable that was almost the equal of fine Kolinsky and is still the standard for performance for its rivals. "When we set out to create a synthetic version of squirrel we developed a brush that may actually outperform the natural version. Neptune is our thirstiest brush ever delivering oceans of color to the sheet. Experts in natural hair have been incredulous that this is actually synthetic. We are proud to offer Neptune in a beautiful range of shapes including mottlers and quills. The beautiful sea glass handles of our aquarelle brushes are the signature of the line."
- Winsor & Newton Oilbar SetsNZD $147.40 - $296.40
2 itemsOilbars are genuine oil colors in a solid stick. They offer artists an exciting and versatile way of painting and drawing - from sketching to sgraffito to use in combination with tube colors. Convenient and easily portable, they combine the rich, buttery consistency of tube oil color with the immediacy of pastels and charcoal. Developed by artists for artists, they are made from quality artists’ grade pigments, oils and specially selected waxes. A broad range of colors expands creative options for artists’ palettes. The color range harmonizes with all other Winsor & Newton tube color ranges for effortless transitions between them or combining with them. Colors transfer to canvas with little pressure, further freeing artists to create bold gestures or subtle passages. Their formulation features extended time before skinning for more convenience and less waste.
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