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Mungyo Glue Stick • Strong adhesiveness.

• For paper, cardboard, fabric, polystyrene and specially safe to use on photos.

• Ideal for home, school and office use.

• Washable / Acid - free • Non - Toxic, EN71 • Available 25g, 40g.

Code

Product

Price

02POW25L

Mungyo Power Glue Stick 25g

£0.39

02POW40L

Mungyo Power Glue Stick 40g

£0.64

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

Glue Speader These spreaders are ideal for applying adhesives to paper, photos, card but can also be used in a variety of ways in art lessons, for example, applying high-viscosity paints and impasto work.

Helps to keep fingers clean and prevent a messy workspace.

Code

Product

Price

02G1

Essex Glue Spreader, Pack of 10

£0.98

02G100

Essex Glue Spreader, Pack of 25

£2.48

02G25

Essex Glue Spreader, Pack of 100

£9.78

UHU White Tack Uhu® reusable adhesive tack in white.

Code

Product

Price

02BW

UHU White Tack

£0.79

PVA Premium quality washable PVA for bonding wood, cardboard, paper and other absorbent surfaces. Dries to a waterproof translucent film.

Smooth, creamy consistency. High solids content.

Code

Product

Price

02P2170

Washable PVA 180ml

£1.29

02P2600

Washable PVA 500ml

£2.09

02P25

Washable PVA 5L

£9.94

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

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Simply Acrylic 750ml Daler Rowney Simply Acrylic paints are affordable colours that can be used to paint on all conventional art surfaces such as paper, cardboard, canvases, etc. These soft-bodied colours can be used straight from the container, as they wet easily on to the surfaces, or they can be thinned with water.

Code

Product

Price

01S750086

Daler Simply Acrylic 750ml White

£6.39

01S750026

Daler Simply Acrylic 750ml Black

£6.39

01S750123

Daler Simply Acrylic 750ml Ultramarine

£6.39

01S750205

Daler Simply Acrylic 750ml Brown

£6.39

01S750391

Daler Simply Acrylic 750ml Medium Green

£6.39

01S750547

Daler Simply Acrylic 750ml Brilliant Red

£6.39

01S750651

Daler Simply Acrylic 750ml Lemon Yellow

£6.39

01S750663

Daler Simply Acrylic 750ml Yellow Ochre

£6.39

Simply Acrylic Tube Set Set of 6 x 12ml Tubes contains White, Yellow, Red, Ultramarine, Brown & Black.

Set of 12 x 12ml Tubes contains one of each of Medium Yellow, Scarlet Red, Brilliant Red, Violet, Ultramarine, Medium Green, Dark Green, Yellow Ochre, Light Brown, Brown, Black and White .

Set of 24 x 12ml Tubes contains White, Cream, Lemon Yellow, Medium Yellow, Deep Yellow, Orange, Scarlet, Brilliant Red, Crimson, Portrait Pink, Magenta, Violet, Light Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Dark Blue, Medium Green, Leaf Green, Light Green, Dark Green, Yellow Ochre, Light Brown, Raw Umber, brown, black.

Code

Product

Price

01S6

Daler Simply Acrylic 6 x 12ml Tube Set

£2.89

01S12

Daler Simply Acrylic 12 x 12ml Tube Set

£5.22

01S24

Daler Simply Acrylic 24 x 12ml Tube Set

£9.88

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

Posca Brilliant, water-based paint pen helps you personalize every surface.

Paint is lightfast, water-resistant and will write on almost any surface. Unlike alcohol-based marker ink, The ink does not bleed.

Available in a varietyposca.com of colours and nib sizes.

Code 21PCF350* 21PC1R*

USER GUIDE Product

Price

Posca PCF-350

£2.78

Posca PC-1MR

21PC1**

Posca PC-1M

21PC3*

Posca PC-3M

21PC5*

Posca PC-5M

21PC7** 21PC8* 21PC17*

1

£1.46

PREPARING YOUR POSCA £3.36 the marker up and down with Vigorously shake the cap on. The ball inside, with its characteristic clicking, will thus homogenise the colour. £1.67 £1.79

PCF-350 BRUSH 1 - 10 mm

ULTRA-FINE 0.7 mm

PC-3M

FINE 0.9-1.3 mm

£3.36

PC-5M

MEDIUM 1.8-2.5 mm

3

RE-PRIME If the paint begins to flow less freely during use, shake the marker again, taking care to put the cap back on first to avoid paint splatter. Re-prime the tip, test it and off you go again!

PC-8K

CHISEL TIP 8 mm

4

DRYING TIME It is very quick, a few minutes at most! The paint generally dries faster on porous surfaces than on smooth surfaces. You can correct any mistakes at any time: once the paint is dry, just paint another layer of POSCA over the top, which will completely cover the first!

5

PC-1M

EXTRA-FINE 0.7 mm

2

PRIME THE MARKER Press the tip several times on a spare£2.52 piece of Posca-7M paper until the tip is completely filled with paint.

Test it out to remove any excess paint, and you are ready £2.52 toPosca go! PC-8K Posca Pc-17K

PC-1MR

PC-17K

Wate a brus wash

PC-7M

BULLET TIP 4.5-5.5 mm

8

Can b

NIB SIZES

EXTRA BROAD 15 mm

Red Watercolour Tin

Mix to custo

Brilliant, water-based paint pen helps you personalize every surface. Paint

STORAGE is lightfast, water-resistant and will write on almost any surface. Unlike Your POSCA markers can be kept in any position as marker ink, The ink does not bleed. Available in a variety of long as the cap is put back on firmly afteralcohol-based use. The colours and nib sizes integrated ball means the paint stored in the body of the marker can be re-mixed at any time. The POSCA brush tip is an exception. It should be stored in a horizontal position.

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Code

Product

Price

24R12

Red Watercolour Tin 12 Whole Pans

24R18

Red Watercolour Tin 18 Whole Pans

£3.06

24R24

Red Watercolour Tin 24 Whole Pans

£3.29

COLOURS £1.53

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

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Blue Acorn Sketching Pencils Great value, high quality cedar sketching pencils in a natural finish.

Ideal for sketching, shading and an introduction to the use of tone.

Double-dipped ends of durability. A box of 6 assorted grades B - 6B.

Coloured Pencils A set of 12 pre-sharpened woodcase pencils with strong pigment colours that apply smoothly and blend easily for subtle shades, tints and colour mixtures.

Water-soluble Coloured Pencils Vibrant watersoluble coloured pencils with evenly-dispersed pigments and good colour permanency in a round cedar barrel. The colours have excellent durability, blendability and lightfastness and are extremely soluble which means an aquarelle technique can be achieved with just a few drops of water.

Black Fineliner Write, draw and sketch well and when worked with water create stunning effects due to the water based ink. 0.4mm tip diameter, secured in a steel sleeve. Can be left uncapped for several days and will not dry out.

Code

Product

Price

20AS6

Sketching Pencils, Box Of 6

£1.06

20CE12

Coloured Pencil Crayons, 12 Assorted

£1.95

20CWJ12

Blue Acorn Watersoluble Pencil 12 Assorted

£2.98

21F01

Fineliner Pen, Black 0.4mm

£0.42

Softback Sewn Sketchbook Limp black cover sketchbook. 40 pages of 150gsm cartridge paper with an even texture and good ‘tooth’. Versatile - outstanding results with graphite, coloured pencils, charcoal and technical pens. Robust and durable - exceptionally well-made to endure your students’ courses Code

Product

Price

07CP3

Softback Sewn Sketchbook A3 Black Cover

£2.08

07CP4

Softback Sewn Sketchbook A4 Black Cover

£1.04

07CK3

Softback Sewn Sketchbook A3 Natural Cover

£2.18

07CK4

Softback Sewn Sketchbook A4 Natural Cover

£1.09

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

Scola Ready Mix Quality Ready Mixed paint, safe for children. Wheat and Gluten free.

Water soluble colour may be used straight from the bottle or diluted.

Fabulous colour lay down. Colours are fully inter-mixable with other Artmix or PVA to achieve a glossy finish. Dries to a matt finish.

Black and white available in 5L. Variety of colours available in 600ml.

See our website for the full range.

Code

Product

Price

12R501

Ready Mix 5litre Black Paint

£9.62

12R516

Ready Mix 5litre White Paint

£9.62

12R600**

Ready Mix 600ml Paint

£2.98

Newplast Newplast is a non-drying, reusable modelling material, yet waterproof due to its oil based ingredients. It is available in the traditional layered bar, either as a solid colour block or as assorted colours and is sufficiently pliable to make a wide variety of models, but firm enough to retain its shape indefinitely.

Variety of colours available, see our website for the full range.

Code

Product

Price

17CP01

Newplast 500g White

£1.76

17CPB01

Newplast 500g White Bulk Pack Of 20

£33.98

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

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Pentel Oil Pastels These disposable aprons are designed to protect clothing and skin against spills. Made from polythene, these aprons are flat-packed and dispense simply and continuously. As standard, they feature ties to secure the item around the back and a loop to go around the neck.

Code

Product

Price

20OP25

Pentel Oil Pastels 25’S

£3.29

Manuscript Felt Tips Colour fibre tipped pens, filled with washable ink.

Ergonomic comfort grip and a ventilated cap. Broad and fine tips available

Disposable Aprons These disposable aprons are designed to protect clothing and skin against spills. Made from polythene, these aprons are flat-packed and dispense simply and continuously. As standard, they feature ties to secure the item around the back and a loop to go around the neck.

Code

Product

Price

03LD00

White Disposable Apron 686mm X 1067mm, Flat Pack Of 100

£7.15

03LD10

White Disposable Apron 686mm X 1067mm, Roll Of 200

£9.88

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

Code

Product

Price

21BMB12

Colour Broad Felt Tips

£2.96

21BMF12

Colour Fine Felt Tips

£2.96

Artist’s Brushes Here at Abacus Creative Resources we have a wide range of artist brushes to suit your every need.

Woodpecker - Round & Flat Found in almost every educational establishment, these brushes are exceptionally durable and versatile. Made with White synthetic bristles and a short black wooden handle with a gold band, to give a true quality feel.

Swallow Hog - Round & Flat These hog brushes contain quality hog bristles with a long natural handle and aluminum ferrule. These brushes have more bristles than many other hog brushes to enhance their performance.

Kingfisher - Round & Flat Just like the Kingfisher, these golden synthetic brushes are beautiful. The bristles are made of durable and versatile golden synthetic hair with a wooden handle. The synthetic bristles facilitate clean and crisp delivery of paint to a wide range of surfaces. Available in short handle round or flat.

Please see website for the full range of brushes Code

Product

Price

05WR*

Woodpecker Brushes

From £0.41

05W50

Woodpecker Brushes Set Of 50 Round

£19.01

05WF

Woodpecker Brushes Flat Set Of 3

£3.28

05KW

Kingfisher Set Of 10 (5 Round/5flat)

£4.96

05S100

Swallow Class Pack 50 Flat & 50 Round Brushes

£28.69

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

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Paper Sugar Paper Abacus Sugar Paper is sized to provide a surface that will accept soft pastels, artists’ pencils, charcoal and even inks! It has a neutral pH & is available in 100gsm & 140gsm. We stock a wide range of colours and sizes, take a look on our website to see the full range!

Cartridge Paper This high quality, acid-free 140gsm & 170gsm paper has a toothy texture and is suitable for all media. Being internally and surface sized it can take watercolour washes. Manufactured in a local mill in the Lake District. Available in sizes A4 - A1, see the full range on our website.

Code

Product

Price

07S140108

Sugar Paper 140gm A1 Off White Pack Of 25

£32.08

07C041

Cartridge Paper A1, Pack Of 250

£48.40

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

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How to order:

Free delivery on orders over £75!

View the full range and order online at abacusresources.co.uk or to order or request a catalogue, send us an email info@abacusresources.co.uk or speak to a member of our friendly team on 01524 730240