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Brushes & Tools

Specialist brush selection with the artist in mind. For silk painting select a brush that is soft and holds thin paint well such as pure squirrel or synthetic. We also stock sponge applicators

Stetcher frames hold fabric items under tension to allow accurate application of gutta, paints and decorative items.

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Pure Squirrel Brushes for Silk Painting - Set of 3

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Top quality brushes - set of 3. Pure squirrel is a very soft, fine, natural hair with great colour retention. Use for silk paints, watercolours and washdrawings.
Set includes no. 10 quill mounted, no. 12 oval, no. 4 round fine point. The tip of the brush head forms a perfect point when it is wet and rounds out when the paint is applied.

Sponge Applicators - Set of 3

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Use to cover large areas with a smooth effect avoiding watermarks. Suitable for painting on silk and other materials.
Sponge applicators are 2.5cm, 5cm and 7.5cm across.

EASY-FIX Stretcher Frame 56 x 56cm

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Stretcher frame for silk and other fabrics. Use to prepare the fabric before application of gutta, paints or decorative items such as Touch Textile.
Adjustable frame size up to 56 x 56 cm. Kit comes in a sturdy nylon bag and includes 4 side bars (66cm long), 4 corner pieces, 4 locking pins and 16 suspension claws.

EASY-FIX Stretcher Frame 94 x 94cm

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Stretcher frame for silk and other fabrics. Use to prepare the fabric before application of gutta, paints or decorative items such as Touch Textile.
Adjustable frame size up to 94 x 94 cm. Kit comes in a sturdy nylon bag and includes 4 side bars (104cm long), 4 corner pieces, 4 locking pins and 24 suspension claws.

EASY-FIX 24 Suspension Claws

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Pack of 24 spare suspension claws for use with EASY-FIX stretcher frames.

Touch Accessories - 5 Assorted Nozzles

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Change the nozzle on Pebeo Touch or Touch Fabric to try different patterns. Includes "3 lines", "ribbon" and "thin".
Remove standard nozzle and screw on the nozzle of your choice. After use replace the standard nozzle. Clean with water.

Touch Accessories - Transparent 5mm Cabachons

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Self-adhesive reflective cabachons for fabric projects.
20 x 5mm cabachons.

Touch Accessories - Transparent 9mm Cabachons

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Self-adhesive reflective cabachons for fabric projects.
15 x 9mm cabachons.

Setasilk Diluent (Thinner) 45ml

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Add this diluent to Setasilk to create a clearer tone without reducing the quality of the colour by making it more fluid. Does not alter the technical characteristics of Setasilk paints.
45ml bottle

Beginner's Guide to Silk Painting

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Twelve innovative step-by step projects illustrate Mandy Southan's fresh and original approach to Silk Painting. This book is perfect for the beginner but is also ideal for those who want to learn new techniques.
64 pages printed in full colour. Detailed instructions and step-by-step photographs. Introductory sections cover basic materials and using colours.

A Complete Guide to Silk Painting

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This inspirational book has it all. Starting with the history of Silk Painting and detailed background information it moves on to cover materials and equipment. Techniques are demonstrated in well illustrated projects.
136 pages nearly all illustrated in full colour. Many ideas for gift and home-furnishing projects as well as examples of wallhangings, pictures and designer clothing.

Glass Painters' and Silk Painters' Pattern Book

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An inspirational collection of decorative patterns, borders, motifs, pictures and letters. Create original glass and silk paintings. Enhance your projects with these beautiful designs.
80 pages. Over 250 designs to suit all occasions and tastes. The designs as presented as beautifully detailed line drawings.

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