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Imitation Warm Gold No 2 Metal Leaf - 25 Transfer Leaves 14cm x 14cm This imitation metal leaf is an alternative to real gold for large areas or where genuine leaf would not be economical.  Imitation Metal Leaf will tarnish if not protected with shellac varnish or universal lacquer. Coverage per book of 25 : 0.49 m2 (5.29 sq feet)

Roberson Japanese Gold Size - Oil Gold Size 250ml This oil based gold size is for use with metal leaf, gold leaf and bronze powders. Use over any non-absorbent painted surface, canvas, panel, wall, glass or metal. If the surface is absorbent as with gesso, seal using a shellac varnish. Size is ready when sellotape tackiness is reached. Apply the leaf using absorbant cotton. Do not rub with lateral…

Gloss Varnish -  Roberson Picture Varnish This nearly colourless liquid dries to a clear non-yellowing, non-blooming high gloss film. Composition: B67 Resin, mineral spirit Allow six months for an oil painting to dry and cure before applying a final picture varnish Use white spirit for cleaning brushes

Matt Varnish - Roberson Picture Varnish This nearly colourless liquid dries to a clear non-yellowing, non-blooming matt finish. Removable picture varnish that gives tough protection without gloss.  A satin varnish may be obtained by mixing 50/50 with Roberson Gloss Varnish. Composition: B67 Resin,microcrystalline wax, mineral spirit Allow six months for an oil painting to dry and cure before apply…

Satin Varnish - Roberson Picture Varnish This nearly colourless liquid dries to a clear non-yellowing, non-blooming satin film. Composition: B67 Resin, microcrystalline wax, mineral spirit Allow six months for an oil painting to dry and cure before applying a final picture varnish Use white spirit for cleaning brushes

Reed Pen - Bold (thick size) Bamboo pen size 20cms length Price shown is for single bamboo pen These hand cut traditional reed pens are perfect for ink drawing, calligraphy and sumi-e.

Reed Pen - Fine Double Ended Bamboo Bamboo pen size 18cms length Price shown in for a single bamboo pen Both ends are cut to a fine point, the main tip has a fine slice and tiny hole to help ink flow. The other tip is cut to a fine point shape but not slice or hole made. These hand cut traditional reed pens are perfect for ink drawing, calligraphy and sumi-e.

Bamboo Reed Pen - Italic 20cm long These hand cut traditional reed pens are perfect for ink drawing, calligraphy and sumi-e.

Reed Pen - Medium Bamboo Bamboo pen size 18cm length These hand cut traditional reed pens are perfect for ink drawing, calligraphy and sumi-e.

Roberson Liquid Metal paints give rich, clean and brilliant metallic colours which will not oxidise or tarnish over time. The acrylic metal paint is manufactured from Metallic Lustre pigments to an exceptionally high specification. Popular with painters, crafters, architects, interior designers and printmakers for silkscreen printmaking. These water-based paints can be let down with water for air-…

Shellac Varnish Clear - Sealing Varnish & Isolating Varnish This fast drying varnish is recommended for metal leaf to prevent tarnishing.  It may also be used to seal absorbent surfaces prior to sizing, for sealing gesso prior to gilding and as a protective coating over gilded surfaces.  Popular as an isolating varnish, often used as a sealer for collagraph printmaking. Clean brushes and tools in…

Silver Point Pencil Wooden handle with 1.6 mm wire tip, used for silverpoint drawing. Silver point is a fine line drawing technique, rendering precise detail. A silver point drawing is made by dragging a silver wire across a surface, often prepared with gesso or primer. The softness of the metal makes it an effective drawing instrument. The initial marks of silver point appear grey, but silverpoin…

Metal Single Dipper with lid for Oil Painting Dipper single, tinplate, 40mm diameter, with lid An essential for oil painters this well made single dipper is made from tinplate. Designed with a clip to attach to an artists palette. Useful for turpentine, zest it, other solvents, linseed oil and painting mediums. Single Dipper with lid - Tinplate - 40mm diameter C Roberson supply well made metal dip…