Studio & Capital Range Brochure

Studio & Capital Range CAPITAL EQUIPMENT IDEAS

Welcome One of the UK’s leading creative materials distributors - we are a family run business with over 40 years experience and an energetic, friendly and knowledgeable team. You can rely on us to help find the right solution for you and deliver the best products on time.

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Vast range of Creative Materials Friendly, efficient & helpful staff Free delivery on orders over £125 Next day delivery Clear website for easy online ordering

We continually look at ways to improve our service and look forward to working with you.

Beam light box Light Boxes are perfect for designing and tracing, offering a generous working area with an edge-to-edge back lit illuminated screen. With an integrated, touch sensitive dimming switch, the light level can be set exactly right with step-less fine brightness control.

The pure white and colour corrected 5500K rear illuminated screen, ensures a perfectly even light distribution with no hotspots and offers highly accurate detail and colour reproduction.

With a sealed construction and low power consumption, it is highly practical and designed to look the part.

The boxes run at extremely low temperature meaning that the light box does not heat up and the screen remains at ambient working temperature. Their high efficiency LED’s are also rated for over 50,000 hours of constant use.

The A1 screen size is 820 x 600 x 62mm.

The A2 screen size is 620 x 440 x 62mm.

The A3 screen size is 440 x 330 x 62mm.

Code

Product

Price

03BB1

Beam Light Box A1

£745.23

03BB2

Beam Light Box A2

£486.78

03BB3

Beam Light Box A3

£362.58

Capital Expenditure Ideas Budget

Product

£500

1 x 09RM36 - Rotatrim Professional Trimmer 36”, 1 x 09RM24 - Rotatrim Professional Trimmer 24”

£501 - £1000

1 x 5112 - Printing Press Trolley

£1001 - £2500

5 x Janome 423S Sewing Machines, 2 x Janome Overlockers 9300dx, 5 x Studio A-Frame Easels

£2501 - £5000

2 x Wooden Plan Chests 10 Drawer Mobile, 2 x 350mm Etching Presses, 2 x Printing Press Trollies(Use not limited to Presses)

£5001 - £10,000

Upgrade your Studios/Teaching Areas with 8 New Pattern Cutting Tables or Teaching/ Making Benches

The options are endless! See full range on our website at abacusresources.co.uk.

Please contact us for more help, send us an email to info@abacusresources.co.uk or speak to a member of our friendly team on 01524 730240

All our products available online at abacusresources.co.uk

Rotary Paper Trimmers Rotary cutters/trimmers are used for cutting paper, photos and other documents using a smooth precision rotary blade. Rotatrim trimmers are hand built in England by highly skilled technicians so you can be assured of the absolute highest quality of craftsmanship, accuracy and reliability.

Rotatrim Mastercut Rotary The MasterCut ‘MC’ Series range is a precision trimmer which will cut most flexible materials up to 1.5mm in thickness.

– Ideal for regular trimming of classroom and office materials – One-way cut with overload protection feature – Finest quality Sheffield Steel self-sharpening precision blades – Single square chrome steel guide rail eliminates head swivel – Transparent clampstrip for accurate work placement – Solid laminate gridded baseboard with aluminium side rule and cursor

Rotatrim Professional Trimmer These Rotatrim ‘Professional M Series’ trimmers are precision trimmers which will cut most flexible materials up to 2.0mm in thickness and designed for every day continuous use. Features include: – Overload protection feature – User option to enable two-way cutting – Finest quality Sheffield Steel self-sharpening precision blades – Twin chrome steel guide rails completely eliminate head swivel whilst delivering a smooth gliding action – Metal end frames and head – Solid laminate gridded baseboard with aluminium side rule and cursor – Transparent clampstrip for accurate work placement Code

Product

Prices

09R2

Rotatrim Mastercut Rotary MCA2

£198.88

09R1

Rotatrim Mastercut Rotary MCA1

£245.66 | NOW ONLY AT £198.89

09RM24

Rotatrim Professional Trimmer 24"

£292.84 | NOW ONLY AT £198.46

09RM36

Rotatrim Professional Trimmer 36”

£410.94 | NOW ONLY AT £271.67

09RM54

Rotatrim Professional Trimmer 54"

£551.44 | NOW ONLY AT £384.12

Rotatrim Technical T Series The Technical ‘T’ Series range of Rotatrim Trimmers are heavy duty precision trimmers, which will cut most flexible materials up to 4.0mm in thickness they have extra capacity for the more challenging materials.

They will cut materials from hardboard to tissue paper without adjustment and the self-lifting clamp mechanism, enables a single user to evenly cut large materials. There is an overload protection feature and ultra hard Sheffield D2 ‘Tool Steel’ self-sharpening, precision engineered blades. The large single square stainless steel guide rail completely eliminates head swivel and the aluminium baseboard has end frames, head and side rule.

Hand built in England by highly skilled technicians so you can be assured of the absolute highest quality of craftsmanship, accuracy and reliability.

Code

Product

Prices

09RT1250

A0 - Technical T1250 Paper Trimmer

£651.38

09RT950

A1 - Technical T950 Paper Trimmer

£592.63

09RT650

A2 - Technical T650 Paper Trimmer

£514.76

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Sewing Machines Abacus Creative Resources stock a good range of sewing machines from Janome.

230dc Computerised The model 230DC has lots of ‘easy to use’ features, which make sewing a pleasure - it is the machine to grow with your skills and is both suitable for beginners and more experienced sewers. The machine is light enough to carry to classes and has plenty of stitch options for creating all kinds of projects. Fully computerised with stitches and settings at the touch of a button and no fuss threading with the auto needle threader and quick set bobbin. There’s plenty of accessory storage and a soft cover for protection.

230dc

Best Seller

725s Sewing Machine The 725s is the perfect modern mechanical machine for beginners to learn the stitch settings with all the necessary utility stitches, plus many more, together with a 1-step buttonhole. It’s easy to start sewing with the built-in needle threader, the quick set bobbin and the LED light. A hard cover comes as standard and the accessories can be stored in the convenient drawer at the front of the machine.

725s

423s

423s Sewing Machine The 423s is a solid metal bodied machine with a great range of stitches and features. It is very popular in schools where reliability and robustness are essential. This is a great machine for both beginners and for those with more experience. It is really easy to use with a dial for stitch selection and slide controls for adjusting stitch length and width to suit the fabric being sewn. The automatic 1-step buttonhole is easy to use - just pop a button into the foot and this machine will sew you a perfectly sized buttonhole in one easy step. The automatic needle threader makes threading simple.

Overlocker 9300dx The 9300DX is a superb introductory level overlocker, offering great value for money. Whilst it is easy to use, it comes with an instructional DVD to explain the wide range of stitch options.

This Overlocker gives you a wide range of overlocking features in a compact machine and it’s sturdy design and precise Janome stitch performance’ ensures a professional finish every time. It comes pre-threaded and has a built-in rolled hem feature (no plate change) for easy changeover. The differential feed prevents puckering and stretching, and can be used for fun special effects whilst the upper knife can be deactivated for decorative sewing.

Colour coded paths make threading so easy.

9300dx

Printed prices valid until 30th September 2025 - See website for current prices beyond this date.

hd2200 Sewing Machine A combination of power, elegance and simplicity. The solid metal body provides the robustness required by schools and heavy users, whilst the design makes it so easy to use. Once a stitch is selected, the information window will advise on stitch width and length settings and the correct foot to use - very simple. The ‘jam proof’ drop in bobbin system ensures smooth trouble-free stitching. This sturdy model has an ideal range of stitches and features to cope with all general sewing tasks. The automatic 1-step buttonhole produces perfect buttonholes in one easy step whilst the extra wide zigzag, produces stunning embroidery stitches.

hd2200

m200qdc Sewing Machine The Janome M200QDC has been built to the high standard that you have come to expect. Janome models are built to last and the MQDC range is no different.

The MQDC models have a solid metal frame construction, high calibre, solid metal drive and needle shafts, noise dampening engineering, metal bobbin-winding mechanism, metal-to-metal fastening, fully encased self cooling motor, weight saving reinforced design, internally defined structure, nylon gears.

m200qdc

Code

Product

Price

140110

Janome 230dc Computerised

£368.96

140101

Janome 423s Sewing Machine

£328.44

140100

Janome 725s Sewing Machine

£338.66

140102

Janome Hd2200 Sewing Machine

£408.84

140103

Janome M200qdc Sewing Machine

£679.88

140160

Janome Overlocker 9300dx

£278.87

Have you seen our printing & textiles range on our website?

Head over to our website to discover more!

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Classroom Drying Racks 20 or 40 shelves Classroom Drying racks, 20 or 40 shelves, desk top or floor standing.

Manufactured from a sturdy metal frame with rounded corners for added safety. These simply designed racks allow work to be easily loaded and unloaded and if extra space is required, shelves can easily be removed.

Code

Product

Price

5R1167

20 Shelves W 610 x D 520 x h 745mm

£239.88

5R1165

40 Shelves W 750 x D 500 x H 650mm

£179.29

Studio Drying Racks This range of professional drying racks are mounted on castors, hand made in Britain to exacting standards and to last a lifetime.

These racks are used in many studios/workshops and have many excellent features, including sheet limiters at the rear of the shelf, preventing the stacked paper from falling down the back of the rack. They are spring loaded and you can choose paper from any shelf, with ease.

The frames & shelves are powder painted.

We can’t shout loudly enough about the quality of workmanship that has gone into the production of this outstanding range.

Code

Product

Price

5R1213

Studio Drying Rack On Castors 50 Shelves 1100x750mm

£2,419.86

5R1215

Studio Drying Rack On Castors 50 Shelves 1500x750mm

£2,996.88

Other sizes available at www.abacusresources.co.uk

Printed prices valid until 30th September 2025 - See website for current prices beyond this date.

Gelli Printing Plates The Gelli Arts® printing plate is a versatile and easy-to-use tool for creating unique and beautiful prints. This class pack of 10 5” x 5” printing plates is perfect for educators who want to introduce their students to the world of gelli plate printing.

Why choose the Gelli Arts® Printing Plate Class Pack?

Convenient: The plates come in a handy storage box, so you can keep them organised and easy to find.

Versatile: The 5” x 5” size is perfect for a variety of projects.

Code

Product

Price

17SG01

Classpack 5” x 5” Box of 10

£102.98

17SG02

Classpack 5” x 7” Box of 11

£122.29

17SG03

Classpack 8” x 10” Box of 11

£183.28

17SG04

Classpack 3” x 5” Box of 24

£164.98

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Plan Chests Plan chests are a simple, clean and modern way to store paper, plans or drawings. Abacus Creative Resources traditional wooden plan chests combine elegance with practicality to create a useful piece of furniture for any studio, classroom or office and they are made in Britain.

Our plan chests are available as mobile or static, manufactured in high quality, 18mm solid wood MDF. Each unit has metal runners & bump resistant plastic edges. Due to the weight of these units, certain choices will be delivered in 2 or 3 sections that simply connect with the supplied fittings.

The range is available in a choice of 5 wood finishes: Beech, Maple, Oak, Grey and White. Available in A1 - 6, 8 or 10 drawers.

If you require a bespoke plan chest, please don’t hesitate to contact us as we can have them tailor-made in a variety of colour finishes and drawer options.

Code

Product

Price

55909

Wooden Plan Chest 6 Drawer Mobile

£689.82

55910

Wooden Plan Chest 8 Drawer Mobile

£898.74

55911

Wooden Plan Chest 10 Drawer Mobile

£998.64

Studio A-Frame Easel

Studio Easels These 3 studio easels are all manufactured from oiled beechwood, with high quality fittings.

Can all be adjusted for height and angle.

Easy to follow instructions.

See website for more details.

Code

Product

Price

03ES1

Studio A-Frame Easel

£109.85

03ES2

Studio H-Frame Easel

£178.88

03ES3

Radial Easel

£108.96

Printed prices valid until 30th September 2025 - See website for current prices beyond this date.

Irons & Ironing Boards Ironing Board An essential part of the Fashion Department kit. This ironing board is easily height adjusted and very sturdy and stable.

Features a safety closing lock and has an Iron rest with silicone parts. The cover is 100% cotton with 8mm Foam.

Essential Steam Iron This practical iron is great for fashion departments with its quality and value for money. Produces 110g of steam shot and has a continuous steam output of 60g/min. Easy fill 300ml tank and soft touch handle and dial. The sole plate is Stainless steel. Anti drip.

Deluxe Steam Iron This powerful steam iron is well built with a heavy jet stream, perfect for the busy studio, workshop or classroom. It has a number of high-efficiency features, like a Durilium Airglide Autoclean soleplate for a lasting easy glide, automatic steam setting, an anti-drip system, and a large water tank for non-stop ironing. It even has an energy-saving Eco mode and turns itself off if left unused.

Code

Product

Price

1404111

Ironing Board

£54.88

1404211

Essential Steam Iron

£27.92

1404212

Deluxe Steam Iron

£49.98

Henry Turbo XL This Henry Turbo XL Vacuum Cleaner is an essential tool in your cleaning equipment.

With a 9 litre capacity to tackle the largest of jobs, it has features that include a powerful long life motor & advanced toolkit. The powerful AiroBrush140 will leave your floors spotless with its turbo power and specialist Hard Floor Tool provides optimum efficiency when picking up dirt.

Henry’s super-long cable is perfect for reaching all the dirt in your largest rooms. A versatile toolkit includes a dusting brush and handy Flexi crevice cleaner, making it easy to clean hard-to reach places without missing any hidden fallen particles or debris that could cause respiratory problems when you’re vacuuming.

Code

Product

Price

039192

Henry Turbo Numatic Vacuum Cleaner

£196.88

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Staffroom Essentials Kettle Stainless steel kettle with rapid boil element.

Heating Ring This stainless steel boiling ring is perfect for melting waxes and dyes. The 185mm hob plate is made from highly durable cast iron, giving long-lasting durability. The temperature can be adjusted with a turn dial control and a powerful 1400W output gives you quick heat up and provides efficient results. Fits neatly on any work surface and can be stored away in a cupboard to save valuable space Comes with ‘overheat’ protection which provides extra safety.

This product comes with a standard 1 year warranty, with an additional 1 year added once you register the product online.

Microwave This 700W microwave is high powered to efficiently cook meals quickly.

It features 35 minute time for precision cooking and has a large 20Litres capacity. Adjust the 5 power settings to control cooking intensity and has a Defrost function. High quality glass turntable spreads heat evenly.

Code

Product

Price

039173

Kettle

£26.77

039202

Heating Ring

£29.94

039174

Microwave

£105.16

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Printed prices valid until 30th September 2025 - See website for current prices beyond this date.

Etching Press Etching Presses for manual collagraph printing (copperplate intaglio printing), suitable for school use and studios. Manufactured in Italy by craftsmen, they have solid steel rollers with adjustable height and are supplied with a metal plate and a 3mm felt mat. Print up to a maximum of 22cm wide paper with the 250mm etching press and 35cm wide with the 350mm etching press.

Code

Product

Price

53111

Etching Press 250mm With 3mm Felt Mat

£292.44

53112

Etching Press 350mm With 3mm Felt Mat

£697.88

Pooki Press The original UK made lever press, hand assembled in the UK using locally sourced and sustainable materials. Space saving, light weight, portable, affordable solution to other presses. Lifetime warranty on wear. Great even pressure with minimal force due to the leverage (ideal for an education environment with younger learners) Can be fixed to table allowing the user to create a print station while also being fully portable if needed.

Code

Product

Price

5P3PT

Pooki Relief Printing Press A3

£299.67

5P4PT

Pooki Relief Printing Press A4

£252.98

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Abacus Creative Resources have worked with many establishments to provide ‘fully-bespoke’ cutting and pattern tables for use in Fashion and Textile Departments. We offer a choice in size and colours, with or without fabric roll holders, shelves, even lockable castors, which allows you to choose a design to suit your department.

We also manufacture tables to suit any department or teaching room space, not just Fashion and Textile - Art & Design Studios and Resistant Materials workshops.

Pattern Cutting Table Substantial MDF topped cutting table on powder coated square section steel tube with lockable casters. Has a slightly smaller shelf under.

Code

Product

Price

5211

Pattern Cutting Table 2.4m x 1.2m x 1m

£1759.88

5221

Pattern Cutting Table with Roll Holder 2.4m x 1.2m x 1m

£1998.96

Printing Press Trolley The ultimate trolley to secure your printing presses to and even make them mobile. Constructed from heavy duty tubular steel sections, these trolleys can house the heaviest of presses and with four swivel, lockable rubber wheels, enable the easy movement of your presses.

This table has a weight loading of 300Kgs and an intermediate shelf to store your printing ancillaries. Table top = 750 x 1000mm (30mm MDF with welded supports to strengthen) Height = 750mm.

Code

Product

Price

5112

Printing Press Trolley - 4 Wheels

£996.44

Printed prices valid until 30th September 2025 - See website for current prices beyond this date.

Classroom Furniture Mobile 12 Combination Tray Unit These tray units are the perfect storage solution for any school or workplace.

Available in 5 wood finishes and a wide choice of tray colours, you will surely find a combination to suit your environment.

Mobile 14 Combination Tray Unit Our tray units are the perfect storage solution for any school or workplace.

Available in 5 wood finishes and a wide choice of tray colours, you’re sure to find a combination to suit your environment.

Wooden Double-Door Cupboard Unit Premium High Cupboards using solid 18mm MDF wood, chrome handles, and high-quality hinges.

These high cupboards look beautiful in any classroom or office space.

Code

Product

Price

559214

Mobile 12 Combination Tray Unit

£493.88

559814

Mobile 14 Combination Tray Unit

£633.18

559260

Wooden Double-Door Cupboard Unit

£395.75

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Utile Mobile Whiteboard Table Our ingenious whiteboard table was designed as a way for students to develop their skills in presenting and discussing their viewpoints. It can be used for a wide range of group activities, debates, problem-solving and pro/con exercises.

6 Leaf Petal School Table Premium quality tables come with a solid frame, tough epoxy coating and a choice of top and edge colours.

Code

Product

Price

5311

Utile Mobile Whiteboard Table

£523.99

5411

6 Leaf Petal School Table

£306.84

How to order: Free delivery on orders over £125!

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View the full range and order online at abacusresources.co.uk or send us an email to info@abacusresources.co.uk or speak to a member of our friendly team on 01524 730240 *Prices are ex VAT.