Studio Range Brochure

the studio range 2022 GREAT QUALITY, GREAT PRICES ALL YEAR ROUND

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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 contant use.

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

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

Code

Product

03BB3

Beam Light Box A3

03BB2

Beam Light Box A2

*All prices are +VAT and correct at time of printing.

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

09R2

Rotatrim Mastercut Rotary MCA2

09R1

Rotatrim Mastercut Rotary MCA1

09RM24

Rotatrim Professional Trimmer 24"

09RM36

Rotatrim Professional Trimmer 36”

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

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

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.

725a sewing machine

hd2200 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.

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.

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.

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.

725a

423s

m200qdc

hd2200

Code

Product

140160

Janome Overlocker 9300dx

140110

Janome 230dc Computerised

140100

Janome 725s Sewing Machine

140101

Janome 423s Sewing Machine

140102

Janome Hd2200 Sewing Machine

140103

Janome M200qdc Sewing Machine

230dc

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Table top drying racks 20 or 40 shelves This Table Top Drying Rack is double-sided, with 10 or 20 shelves each side and manufactured from a sturdy tubular 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 to create further space.

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

5R1211

Studio Drying Rack On Castors 25 Shelve 720x520mm

5R1212

Studio Drying Rack On Castors 50 Shelves 720x520mm

5R1213

Studio Drying Rack On Castors 50 Shelves 1100x750mm

5R1214

Studio Drying Rack On Castors 50 Shelves 1300x920mm

5R1215

Studio Drying Rack On Castors 50 Shelves 1500x750mm

5R1216

Studio Drying Rack On Castors 50 Shelves 1500x1000mm

Code

Product

5R1164

Table Top Drying Rack 20 Shelves

5R1165

Table Top Drying Rack 40 Shelves

Wacom tablets The Wacom Intuos Tablet with pen helps you find new ways to create and is designed for those who are drawing, painting and photo editing with their Mac or PC. Very easy to setup and use, giving you all the tools you need to enhance your creativity and allowing you to tailor the pen tablet to suit your style, your way.

The first thing you’ll notice when using Wacom Intuos is how natural it feels.

Thanks to EMR (Electro-Magnetic Resonance) technology, the battery free pen with 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity, provides a natural drawing experience that can keep going as long as you do. Whilst its ergonomic design and light weight make it sit comfortably in your hand, allowing you to experience both precision and control.

Code

Product

03111

Wacom 1 Intuos Small Tablet With Pen

03112

Wacom 2 Intuos Small Tablet With Pen & Bluetooth

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Etching press An Etching Press for manual collagraph printing (copperplate intaglio printing), suitable for school use and for beginners. Manufactured in Italy by craftsmen, it has solid steel rollers with adjustable height and is supplied with a metal plate and a 3mm felt mat. Print up to a maximum of 22cm wide paper.

Code

Product

53111

Etching Press 250mm With 3mm Felt Mat

Printing press table The ultimate tables and trolleys 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 the option of 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

5111

Printing Press Table - 2 Wheels

5112

Printing Press Table - 4 Wheels

How to order:

Free delivery on orders over £100!

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