Brands

Clairefontaine is a French paper manufacturer that is renowned for its fine quality notebooks. Their paper is exceptionally white and ultra-smooth. Colourful and sturdy, Clairefontaine papers feature a perfect satin finish for the maximum smoothness in writing.

Clockwork Soldier is a whimsical children's brand with a fresh and creative take on gifts, games and curiosities that will amaze children and adults alike.

Coates is a family business based in the heart of the Somerset countryside near Taunton. Willow has been grown commercially in this area since the 1800's. The Coate family has been involved with this crop since 1819, and developed the production of artist charcoal in the 1960's. At this time the traditional use for willow, basketmaking, was in severe decline following the increasing use of plastics in the 1950's. If willow cultivation was to continue as part of the family business into the future it was essential to find a new use for the willow.

Used by top masters, amateur artists and art students alike, Conté à Paris offers the widest variety of techniques and effects possible for drawing, sketching and pastel work.

First established in London's Soho in 1960, Cowling & Wilcox Ltd. have been providing fine and graphic art materials to customers across the world.

With Craft Planet you’re guaranteed to find something to engage children’s imaginations and spark their creativity. You’ll find all kinds of amazing value goodies that are perfect for a crafty afternoon on a rainy day – from sequins to pom poms, googly eyes, stickers and sequins.

Crayola is a brand of artists' best known for its crayons, coloured pencils, markers, paints and modelling clays.

Reliable Source are the tape people and are the founders of cre8tapes.com. Their agenda is  simple" to be the ‘reliable source’ for all specialist self-adhesive tapes.

The amazing CRE8 brand offer adhesive tapes aimed at the Art and Crafts market, with an extensive range of tapes for all your creative requirements, in an array of colours to satisfy any palette.

Creotime is behind a number of Scandinavian developed craft accessories and craft concepts. The variety of craft accessories is very broad. New craft accessories are developed according to Creotime's goal to stay ahead of demand, so the selection is always updated according to fashion, quality and price.

Made in Germany using the highest quality materials, most modern production techniques, and all whilst honouring the traditional craft they descend from, you are unlikely to find anything better than Da Vinci brushes. With something for every occasion, you are going to struggle to find a Da Vinci brush you aren’t happy with. From travel sets and craft ranges, to detail and square top brushes, the Da Vinci range covers brushes suited to all types of mediums. 

Established in 1783, by Richard & Thomas Rowney, Daler-Rowney has been manufacturing some of the finest art materials for over 230 years. In 1963, Daler-Rowney became the first manufacturer in Europe to introduce artists' acrylic colour, widely used by artists worldwide. With notable products like System 3 Acrylics and Georgian Oil, Daler-Rowney has become a household name for artists of all abilities globally.

Decopatch is a decorative fab and funky papercraft, a bit like papier-mâché only much prettier! The modern twist on decoupage, it breathes life into objects, using a special paper and glue-varnish. Decopatch looks amazing on card, metal, papier mache, wood, plastic, glass and much more! It’s so simple to do and gives you fantastic results every time.

Derwent pencils are made in the UK by The Cumberland Pencil Company. They have been making pencils in Cumbria since 1832 and combine traditional pencil making skills with state of the art manufacturing techniques. Today, Derwent have a well-established reputation for innovation, inspiring artists with fantastic product ranges such as Inktense, Graphik Line Painters and Tinted Charcoal, alongside their classic range of Artist, Graphic and Watercolour Pencils.

Djeco have long been producers of fun and educational games that are attractive and intelligent at the same time, and are famous for their collections of jigsaws, wooden toys, and their wide range of card and board games.

Docrafts was founded as Design Objectives Ltd in 1996 and has grown to become the UK’s leading papercraft supplier. Whilst the company was established and built around the craft of Card Making, we are also a specialist supplier of Scrapbooking, Kids Crafts, Jewellery Making and Cake Crafting products. Their product offering within each of these sectors is specifically tailored to suit all recreational and professional levels, from beginner to hobbyist right through to crafting enthusiasts.

Edding AG was founded in 1960 with a start-up capital of just 500 Deutsche Mark. By the end of 1970, almost 100 million Edding felt and fibre-tipped pens had been sold across the world. Since then the company has gone from strength to strength and works with many different brands as a distributor, including UHU in the UK.

Essdee produces a wide range of linoleum and block printing materials and tools, as well as traditional Scaperboard and Scraperfoil products recognisable the world over. They have been manufacturing in the UK since 1942, which has allowed them to provide a high level of quality.

Faber-Castell is one of the world's largest and oldest manufacturers of pens and pencils, as well as a whole host of other luxury art supplies and goods. The name Faber-Castell is synonymous with excellent quality and they are highly regarded for their established brands, including PITT Artist pens and Albrecht Dürer pencils. Transform your creations with Faber-Castell. 

Very few companies can claim a longer or more distinguished heritage than Fabriano. Dating back to 1264, the Fabriano mill’s fine arts papers were used and highly praised by Michelangelo. Fabrianese paper masters pioneered many of the processes now common in paper manufacture today, including the watermark and the technique of surface sheet gluing using gelatine.

Founded in 1868 by E. H. Friedrichs, a chemist, inventor and businessman, Fredrix was the first company in America to manufacture artist canvas for trade. Fredrix remains a prestigious marquee in the production of canvas, keeping today’s product a close match to the canvas they made over 140 years ago.

Frisk Art & Craft Materials offer a range of professional quality artist materials at excellent prices. Frisk products are popular with graphic artists due to their fantastic range of pads and studio materials.

Founded by Joan Bess & Lou Ann Gleason, with a dream of developing a non-perishable alternative to gelatin for printing projects & after years of research, the Gelli Plate was born!  This innovative range is non-toxic, easy to clean & always ready thanks to its incredibly sensitive surface.

Giotto create high quality pens, pencils and paints for kids. Giotto have been going since 1920, and over the course of that time the name Giotto has become firmly associated with colourful and creative supplies for children.

Golden Artist Colors is an international brand that's recognised by artists the world over. They are one of the leading manufacturers of acrylic paints and mediums. At Golden, a high priority is placed on the health and safety of the artists's studio and materials. Their ethos ensures that artists are aware of any potential hazards, so they far surpass the required quantity of health and safety advice on their labels.

Based in Norfolk, Goldline is part of ExaClair Limited, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of office stationery. Goldline offers a broad variety of products ranging from Display Books and Presentation Cases to Art Pads and Papers. If it’s fine artists materials at excellent value prices you’re looking for then look no further than Goldline.

For almost one hundred years Humbrol has been producing superior quality paints.  During that time Humbrol has become perhaps the best-known name in the modelling field and has established a world-wide reputation for excellence. 

ITOYA was founded on the principle of offering the most innovative, distinctive and quality crafted office, art and school supplies available. This tradition continues today through the unique offerings and brands that make up the ITOYA family of products.

Founded in Northern California in the late 80s Jacquard Products introduced themselves with their first product "Red Label Silk Colors", remaining a staple of professional silk painters everywhere, to this day.

This initial success invigorated Jacquard Products to produce more textile artist materials. New products have consistently been introduced every year, and now Jacquard offers over 20 product lines as well as a wide variety of kits, sets, class packs, chemicals and other art-related auxiliaries. Over the years, Jacquard has built a reputation for innovation and high-quality products. 

Even now, Jacquard remains as committed as ever to meeting the needs of artists and crafters everywhere with excellence and value.

Founded in 1949 by Lydia Sacki and Julius Kaufmann, Jakar International began its trading life importing cuckoo clocks and drawing instruments from Germany to the UK. Today, under the leadership of third generation Paul Sacki, Jakar remains one of the leading suppliers of art and crafts materials in the UK and Ireland.

Founded in 1973, Kenro are famous for their high-quality, yet affordable, ranges of materials.
Working closely with photographers & artists throughout the years, they have grown exponentially & have become widely regarded as a household name in these fields & growing exponentially as a result.

Coming from an art school background, Khadi Papers were interested in paper as an artists’ material and this remains the focus of what they do. In the early 1980s they were the first to introduce Indian handmade papers to artists and designers in and around London. They worked closely with papermakers in India, and later in Nepal and Bhutan.

Liquitex offers the largest array of acrylic paint products in the world. Their acrylic products are widely renowned for their reliability, colour consistency and intermixability.

Loxley Art Materials have established themselves as a leading supplier of art related goods throughout the UK. Loxley Art Materials' aim is to develop materials which enhance and improve upon existing products already on the market, as well as to create products that enrich the work of the artist. Loxley are a family-run company based in Sheffield.

Part of the Italian FILA Group since 2008, Lyra was founded in Nuremberg, Germany in 1806. A specialist producer of pencils and pastels, Lyra continues to manufacture from two factories in Germany, selling more than 70 million pencils worldwide each year.

Manuscript Pen Company pride themselves on being known as ‘The Calligraphy Company’ but that is only part of the story. Whether its calligraphy dip pens and nibs, fountain pens or markers, they have a writing tool suitable for every creative project.

Mapac are a family-run business who were the first to invent and market the school book bag. Today, the Artcare by Mapac range of portfolios, cases and display books can be found throughout Europe, popular with both students and professionals alike.

Maped is a family-owned French company which has spent 68 years basing its development on its industrial expertise, culture of innovation and ability to react in order to offer its customers effective, profitable solutions. 

Marabu has been a synonym for high-quality specialist paints, established in Germany for over 150 years. They are currently responsible for the development and production of a range of over 20,000 products, with a traditional division of creative colours for hobbies, art, and school.

An artist and a painter, Michael Harding began making oil colours in 1982, whilst studying Fine Art. Inspired by Rembrandt's paintings in the National Gallery, Harding had attempted to recreate the Dutch artist’s paint effects and colours in his own work. Today, Michael Harding counts a number of renowned artists amongst the fans of his oil colour, including David Hockney, John D. Edwards and Howard Hodgkin.

Crafters everywhere entrust their most treasured decoupage creations to Mod Podge, the number one, all-in-one glue, sealer and finish! The ultimate in convenience, Mod Podge has been loved by crafters of all ages for its flexibility, versatility and supreme ease of use since 1967.

Moleskine started life by recreating the legendary notebook previously used by artists such as Vincent van Gogh and Pablo Picasso. Today, Moleskine continue to produce notebooks, diaries, journals, and have extended their vast range to include bags, writing instruments and reading accessories.

Founded in 1994 by a group of paints industry innovators from Barcelona, Montana began their path to success by doing what their successors still do: listen to their customers. The feedback they received at the time was that brand after brand of aerosol paints lacked consistency, colour range, and difficultly in control. Their answer was to create a product specific with these key issues in mind.

MT is the original brand of 'washi' paper masking tape created by the 100 tear old Japanese company, Kamoi Kakoshi. Each decorative roll is crafted from smooth, Japanese paper which can be torn easily by hand, written and drawn on and easily removed and re-applied without leaving an adhesive residue. The superior level of ‘just right’ adhesion allows MT to be easily repositioned and to be used on painted walls without damaging paint.

Newclay Products manufacture and supply a range of quality modelling materials and accessories. They are ideal for use in education, by arts and crafts professionals and hobbyists, by animators and in a wide range of industrial applications.

For nearly fifty years Nitram refined the process of charcoal making in the heart of France.
Started by Martin Gros, (hence the name, Martin spelled backwards) it was a family company until moving, along with the original oven and processes, to Canada.

Nitram Charcoal has become known by artists & the Preferred Charcoal of Professional Artists, Academies and Ateliers around the globe due to it's unique qualities. 

Manufactured using a unique process that preserves the cell structure of the wood.
This makes the charcoal more durable & less prone to breakage, whilst being easy to erase, able to be sharpened to a point & generate less dust than comparable products.

Pantone is best known for its Pantone Matching System (PMS), a proprietary colour space used in a variety of industries, primarily printing, though sometimes in the manufacture of coloured paints, fabric, and plastics. Pantonee have applied their PMS system to a whole host of products, including mugs, cups, phone and tablet cases, and much more.

The Pébéo name is synonymous with artist colours and mediums with a strong foundation in chemistry. Ongoing research, combining the talents of engineers and artists, means Pébéo continues to be recognised as one of the most creative companies within the paint industry.

Pentel Co. Ltd. is a privately owned Japanese company that has been producing some of the world’s favourite writing instruments for over half a century. They distribute a wide range of pens, pencils, correction products, markers and art materials to customers and are responsible for two-thirds of the writing instruments in use around the world today.

Using extraordinary design, the best materials available and state-of-the-art manufacturing, Pina Zangaro are redefining the way printed artwork and documents are presented. They have created a system of books, boxes, cases and related accessories that will guarantee that your work is not just noticed, but loved.

Play-Doh is for your imagination! If you can imagine it, you can mould, shape and make it. Discover so many wonderful ways to create and play! Launched in the United States in the 1950s, Play-Doh has remained a prime choice for building your child's imagination and helping develop their hand-to-eye co-ordination. This popular putty is pliable, re-usable, non-toxic and non-staining, ensuring hours of fun for your little ones.

Since 1968, PRAT PARIS, a French owned company founded by Dominique Prat, has been a leading and trusted name in the presentation market, offering a wide range of professional quality presentation products for all purposes.

All PRAT products are made from the highest quality materials for the professional creating a beautiful presentation of artwork, photographs, and professional documents.

Because presentation and preservation of your artwork is the most important, PRAT premium papers and sheet-protectors are archival and acid-free for an optimal presentation and protection of your documents.

PRAT is the only brand offering both high and economy-level professional presentation materials such as portfolios, presentation cases, binders, press-books, refillable books, etc.

Skilled craftmanship, finest materials and demanding quality control enable PRAT to offer a 100% guarantee against manufacturing defects.

Set up by Roy Thompson in 1973 with the aim to create the best brushes in the world, Pro Arte has been at the forefront of brush development, researching new forms of synthetic brush for over 30 years. Want the perfect blend of synthetic and natural brush? Try something from Pro Arte's iconic Connoisseur range, identifiable by their red and white tips. Or maybe you want the acrylic answer to oil’s hog bristles? Try their Taklon bristle brushes, Acrylix, with a strength and spring unrivalled by its competitors. Whatever you are planning on painting, know that you are using the best tools by choosing Pro Arte brushes.

Quantum Art is a leading manufacturer of Fine Quality Art Supplies for beginners as well as for professional and expert artists. All of their products are made in the EU from specially selected and prepared Pine or Beech Wood.

Rapid Tools are specialists in fastening tools for applications when building, renovating or decorating.

C. Roberson & Co. has been manufacturing and supplying artists' materials since 1810. Their products are made in the UK and many have retained their original recipes and formulations on products ranging from oil and acrylic colours to mediums and varnishes, bronze powders and drawing inks.

A leading manufacturer of professional art, hobby & decorating materials hailing all the way from Ukraine.  Founded 26 years ago, not only do they ship their materials to 36 countries, but they're passionate about working hand in hand with artists all over the world.

Rotring is a German technical writing and drawing instruments company based in Hamburg. Their pens are massively popular with technical artists, designers and architects the world over.

Royal & Langnickel is a highly trusted brand, focused on manufacturing art products and helping customers around the globe to bolster their creativity and enjoy their lives with the beauty of art. Though Royal & Langnickel has served the creative industry since the 1950s, their current portfolio is based on deep manufacturing expertise developed over the years in art brushes, materials, and art sets.

Royal Talens inspires. For more than 100 years they have been stimulating creative expression worldwide, by developing high-quality brands and products that stimulate people to paint and draw. They encourage creative amateurs and professionals all over the world to push back their boundaries and to ‘rediscover’ themselves.      

Sakura Colour Corporation of Japan started in 1921 as a crayon manufacturer. In 1984, Sakura shocked the established pen manufacturers when they launched the world's first gel ink. Gelly Roll quickly became synonymous with gel pens and other major manufacturers scrambled to jump on the gel bandwagon. Sakura now manufactures a wide range of high-quality niche pens for crafting, marking and drawing.

Saunders Waterford is an exquisite watercolour paper, traditionally made on a cylinder mould machine. It is a superior quality watercolour paper made by St. Cuthberts Mill and comes with the Royal Watercolour Society’s endorsement.

Combining the latest technology with handmade processes, Schmincke produce the finest calibre artists’ colours, which are predominantly single pigmented. Schmincke offer an array of paints to suit all abilities and budgets, including Horadam Aquarell, a high quality range of watercolour paints. 

For more than 30 years Seawhite have been supplying the UK educational market with popular products such as sketchbooks and polyholdalls. Their product range is aimed at artists and designers of all abilities. The universal appeal of their products has ensured that many of Britain's top designers have used Seawhite sketchbooks in their study years and ask after them long after. 

Sennelier are a French brand that began in the late 19th century under master colour maker Gustave Sennelier. Sennelier continues to make watercolours, acrylics, gouache and more - their creamy-textured, highly pigmented pastels remain the company’s lasting legacy, as anyone who has used them will understand.

The Sharpie became the first pen-style permanent marker and the brand can now be found on a variety of permanent and non-permanent pens made with a number of tips, the most popular being the Fine tip.

Part of the Shesto family of brands, Spraycraft caters for all of your modelling and hobby airbrushing needs from basic airbrushes, kits, propellants, compressors, mixing jars & accessories.

A descendant of Friedrich Staedtler, the first craftsman to make pencils from start to finish, and who is referenced as far back as 1662, J.S. Staedtler founded the Staedtler Company in 1835. A German manufacturer and supplier of writing, artist, and engineering drawing instruments, Staedtler has its headquarters in Nuremberg, where 85% of its production continues to be undertaken.

Founded in Italy in 1997 by Giuliano Mazzuoli.  Inspired by an old book (from around the 1700s) that was shown to him in an old Florentine library, he developed the named "Stifflex" binding system, developing a range of sketchbooks featuring a stiff, durable, yet flexible cover. 

With both hard & spiral bound sketchpads and books perfect for a huge range of creative endeavours & featuring covers with with unique, expressive designs inspired by some of the world’s most famous artists - sure to draw attention & inspire.

Founded in Sheffield during 1932, Swann-Morton have become a world leader in the manufacture of a wide range of products that are respected globally for quality, precision, consistency and reliability, using the latest technologies. Their knives and blades are the preferred choice of many artist and designers the world over.

Teloman Products was founded in 1979 and is a privately owned manufacturer and wholesaler based in Cambridgeshire. Historically a manufacturer of Artist Portfolios and cases, the company has diversified into offering a wide variety of graphic art supplies to the retail and education markets. The company has small dedicated team to look after the business with a pool of versatile and skilled staff ensuring high quality products and great service.

Since 1979 people have relied upon B&J’s ‘The Masters’ Brush Cleaner & Preserver to take special care in cleaning and conditioning artist brushes. It’s considered to be the best cleaner, the best preserver and the best restorer of brushes on the market.

Tombow was founded in Japan in 1913 as a pencil manufacturer and in recent years has become an influential designer of fine writing instruments. Tombow pens make use of aluminium and other lightweight and durable materials to create harmonious designs with a high degree of ergonomic practicality and technical perfection.

Toy Color produces safe and innovative water-based products from their manufacturing facility in Italy. They have full control over the raw materials used and their products are created in the most environmentally responsible way, ensuring that their creative range is perfect for children of all ages.

People of all ages and walks of life know UHU as the answer to all their gluing needs at home, at the office or at school. UHU caters for all ages and has become a famous trademark for paper glue in many countries throughout the world. Based in Germany, UHU's activity is global with a strong focus on Europe. UHU glues anything, anytime.

Mitsubishi Pencil Co. UK Ltd. Is the owner of the Uni-Ball brand, one of the biggest players in the UK Rollerball Pen market.  Uni-Ball consistently holds the number one position of the branded rollerball sales charts by volume.

Unison Colours are a UK based manufacturer of fine art materials & have provided materials to artists all over the globe for the past 30 years.

Back in 1832, William Winsor and Henry Newton introduced the first moist water colours to the world using a combination of scientific knowledge and artist creativity, putting Winsor & Newton on the map. Their commitment to quality and innovation are part of a rich heritage which informs Winsor & Newton to this day, and they remain a premier choice for artists of all calibres. Winsor & Newton's product range covers a wide variety of fine art supplies including oil, water colour, acrylic and alkyd paints, pastels, artists' brushes, canvases, papers and portfolios.

Founded in 1906 in Rochester, New York, Xerox require almost no introduction.

After years of manufacturing the highest quality paper for home & office use, the brand name itself has become a synonym for photocopying, how often have you found yourself "xeroxing" something, when referring to simply photocopying?

Zest-It is a non-toxic, non-flammable and environmentally friendly solvent made with the zest of citrus fruits. It has a pleasant smell, is recyclable and biodegradable, and is also much safer to use than turpentine. Zest-It is great for cleaning brushes and thinning paint, and is ideal for studio use. Be kinder to your brushes!