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Fimo Professional Polymer Clay - Lilac

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Discover FIMO® Professional Purple, an exceptional polymer clay. Its firm consistency ensures remarkable precision for all your modeling projects, even the most complex. With 57?g of stable clay, it allows you to create intricate details. The intense black color produces striking contrasts and adds elegance and depth to your creations. This versatile and easy-to-use polymer clay is suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists. Shape elegant jewelry, sculpt detailed figurines, design original accessories, or create unique decorative objects. Its professional formulation ensures precise work and a flawless finish. Key Features: – Professional firm consistency for exceptional precision, ideal for detailed creations and complex techniques. – Intense purple color for striking contrasts, perfect for jewelry, figurines, and decorative items. – Premium 57?g formulation, non-toxic, suitable for beginners and experienced artists alike.
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Wood Yarn Bowl
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Wood Yarn Bowl

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This wooden yarn bowl 7 inches in diameter and 4.5 in high helps keep your yarn ball securely in place while knitting or crocheting. Its spiral opening guides the yarn as you work, allowing it to unwind smoothly while helping prevent the ball from rolling away. Its natural wood finish gives it a simple, warm look.
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Dry felting tool

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This felting tool has a plastic handle and 5 steel barb needles. It has spring action which allows the fibers to mesh with the base fabric with very little effort. 

Designed for use with Felting Mat.
         
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Acrylic Ink Iridescent Rich Copper- 30ml

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These extremely fluid professional inks contain superfine pigments suspended in a state-of-the-art emulsion. Quick-drying, permanent, water-resistant and non-clogging, they’re ideal for a variety of techniques.
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Simply soft yarn #4 - 170gr - woodland heather

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Simply Soft is a super-soft yarn that provides a luxurious feel. It's ideal for a variety of projects such as clothing, home accessories, blankets, and more.

Features:
  • Content: 100% acrylic
  • Care: machine wash and dry
  • Weight: 170 g/6 oz
  • Yardage: 288 m/315 yd
  • Gauge: 4 (worsted)
  • Knitting gauge: 24 rows x 18 sts = 4 x 4 in (10 x 10 cm) 
  • Crochet gauge: 14 rows x 13 sc = 4 x 4 in (10 x 10 cm)
  • Knitting needle: 5 mm (US 8)
  • Crochet hook: 5 mm (US 8)
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Embroidery floss - glitter - white

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Add sparkle and elegance to your needlework projects with the White Star Embroidery Floss. Each 8.7?yd (8?m) skein is made of 6 divisible strands composed of 73?% long-staple, double-mercercized cotton and 27?% metallic polyamide, providing a durable and easy-to-use thread. Its brilliant twinkle effect brings a subtle shimmer to your work, making it perfect for cross stitch, needlepoint, crewel, decorative embroidery, and other needlecraft projects.
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Embroidery floss - glitter - dark garnet

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Add sparkle and elegance to your needlework projects with the Dark Garnet Star Embroidery Floss. Each 8.7?yd (8?m) skein is made of 6 divisible strands composed of 73?% long-staple, double-mercercized cotton and 27?% metallic polyamide, providing a durable and easy-to-use thread. Its brilliant twinkle effect brings a subtle shimmer to your work, making it perfect for cross stitch, needlepoint, crewel, decorative embroidery, and other needlecraft projects.
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Embroidery floss - glitter - garnet

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Add sparkle and elegance to your needlework projects with the Garnet Star Embroidery Floss. Each 8.7?yd (8?m) skein is made of 6 divisible strands composed of 73?% long-staple, double-mercercized cotton and 27?% metallic polyamide, providing a durable and easy-to-use thread. Its brilliant twinkle effect brings a subtle shimmer to your work, making it perfect for cross stitch, needlepoint, crewel, decorative embroidery, and other needlecraft projects.
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Kit 10 pottery tools

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This kit includes 10 pottery tools and one storage bag. Ideal for sculpting, shaping, modelling, cutting, scraping, brushing, smoothing, and more. 

A high-quality DeSerres product. 100% recyclable packaging made from recycled materials.
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Embroidery floss - dark rose wood - 3857

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This quality thread is perfect on all types of fabrics. Made with 100% long staple double mercerized cotton, each length of floss features six-strand divisible threads. Colours are washable and fade resistant. Ideal for embroidery, jewellery making and more. Includes 8 metres of cotton floss
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Classic wool yarn #4 - 100g - teal rich

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Patons Classic Wool Worsted is a soft, premium 100% wool yarn. With a versatile worsted weight and a wide range of colours, it’s perfect for garments, accessories and home decor projects.

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  • Content: 100% wool
  • Care: hand wash, do not bleach, do not dry clean, do not iron, lay flat to dry
  • Weight: 100 g/3.5 oz
  • Yardage: 177 m/194 yd
  • Gauge: 4 worsted
  • Knitting gauge: 26 rows x 20 sts = 4 x 4 in (10 x 10 cm) 
  • Crochet gauge: 17 rows x 14 sc = 4 x 4 in (10 x 10 cm)
  • Knitting needle: 4.5 mm
  • Crochet hook: 5 mm
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Embroidery floss - v light drab brown - 613

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This quality thread is perfect on all types of fabrics. Made with 100% long staple double mercerized cotton, each length of floss features six-strand divisible threads. Colours are washable and fade resistant. Ideal for embroidery, jewellery making and more. Includes 8 metres of cotton floss
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Embroidery floss - glitter - pearl grey

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Add sparkle and elegance to your needlework projects with the Pearl Grey Star Embroidery Floss. Each 8.7?yd (8?m) skein is made of 6 divisible strands composed of 73?% long-staple, double-mercercized cotton and 27?% metallic polyamide, providing a durable and easy-to-use thread. Its brilliant twinkle effect brings a subtle shimmer to your work, making it perfect for cross stitch, needlepoint, crewel, decorative embroidery, and other needlecraft projects.
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Embroidery floss - glitter - very dark cranberry

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Add sparkle and elegance to your needlework projects with the Cranberry Star Embroidery Floss. Each 8.7?yd (8?m) skein is made of 6 divisible strands composed of 73?% long-staple, double-mercercized cotton and 27?% metallic polyamide, providing a durable and easy-to-use thread. Its brilliant twinkle effect brings a subtle shimmer to your work, making it perfect for cross stitch, needlepoint, crewel, decorative embroidery, and other needlecraft projects.
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Santa DIY Crochet Kit
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Santa DIY Crochet Kit

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Everything you need to create a plushy character in one charming kit. Comes with yarn, tools, and detailed instructions. A great addition to creative collections or giftable craft assortments.
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Penguin DIY Keychain Crochet Kit
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Penguin DIY Keychain Crochet Kit

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This playful kit includes everything needed to crochet an adorable keychain. Comes with yarn, crochet tools and detailed instructions. Great for beginner-level makers ready to take on a slightly more detailed project. Ideal for workshops or giftable creative kits.
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Smiley DIY Crochet Keyring Kit
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Smiley DIY Crochet Keyring Kit

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This playful kit includes everything needed to crochet an adorable keychain. Comes with yarn, crochet tools and detailed instructions. Great for beginner-level makers ready to take on a slightly more detailed project. Ideal for workshops or giftable creative kits.
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Penguin DIY Needle Felting Kit
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Penguin DIY Needle Felting Kit

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Everything you need to felt an adorable small animal in one complete kit. Includes wool roving, felting needles, foam pad, and easy-to-follow instructions. A charming addition to creative collections or a giftable craft project for all ages.
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Butterflies DIY Wood Keychain Kit
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Butterflies DIY Wood Keychain Kit

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A creative and easy-to-sell craft kit featuring beautifully illustrated butterfly designs. This paint-by-number activity allows users to paint vibrant butterflies step-by-step, making it perfect for beginners and hobbyists alike. Ideal for gift shops, stationery stores, and creative hobby sections. Features: Paint-by-number butterfly illustrations. Includes paints and brush for easy use. Encourages creativity and relaxation. Great for kids, teens, and adults. Attractive packaging, perfect for retail display. A fun and accessible DIY activity that makes a colorful addition to any craft assortment.
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Reindeer DIY Crochet Kit
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Reindeer DIY Crochet Kit

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Everything you need to create a plushy character in one charming kit. Comes with yarn, tools, and detailed instructions. A great addition to creative collections or giftable craft assortments.
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Gingerbread DIY Crochet Kit
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Gingerbread DIY Crochet Kit

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Everything you need to make an adorable stuffed animal. The kit includes wool, tools, and detailed instructions. Perfect for gift sets or creative shelves.
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Linocut Plate - 9x12"
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Linocut Plate - 9x12"

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This 23 x 30 cm (9 x 12 po) linocut carving block is made from precut linoleum that is soft and easy to carve. Use suitable carving tools to create a design or pattern, then apply ink to the surface to make prints on paper or other compatible materials. Its convenient size works well for both learning the technique and creating more detailed designs. A practical surface for exploring linocut printing and creating original prints!
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Linocut Plate - 8x10"
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Linocut Plate - 8x10"

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This 20 x 25 cm (8 x 10 in) linocut carving block is made from precut linoleum that is soft and easy to carve. Its surface can be used to carve drawings, patterns and illustrations with suitable tools, then inked to create prints on paper or other compatible materials. Its generous size provides plenty of room for larger or more detailed compositions. A practical surface for exploring linocut printing and creating original prints!
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Linocut Plate - 4x6"
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Linocut Plate - 4x6"

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This 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 in) linocut carving block is made from precut linoleum that is soft and easy to carve. Its surface can be used to carve drawings, patterns and illustrations with suitable tools, then inked to create prints on paper or other compatible materials. Its generous size provides plenty of room for larger or more detailed compositions. A practical surface for exploring linocut printing and creating original prints!
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Pack 10 Sculpting Tools
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Pack 10 Sculpting Tools

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This set includes 10 small wooden sculpting tools designed for working with clay, polymer and ceramic. The tools feature a variety of shapes and tips for modeling, smoothing, carving, cutting or adding details to the material. The assortment makes it easy to select a suitable tool for different stages of a modeling project and explore various techniques. A versatile set for shaping creations and working on fine details with precision! These sculpting tools are perfect to: - Create patterns, textures, and fine details on small objects . - Flatten and smooth surfaces, and refine edges. - Ideal for engraving, hollowing, and removing small amounts of material. - Create fine lines, curves, and work on small areas. - Carve fine, detailed lines and define contours. - Cut and slice clay with precision and consistency. - Engrave surfaces delicately and refine details. - Cut, remove material, and create rounded or hollow shapes. - Smooth surfaces and reach hard-to-access areas.
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Linocut Plate - 6x8"
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Linocut Plate - 6x8"

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This 15 x 20 cm (6 x 8 in) linocut carving block is made from precut linoleum that is soft and easy to carve. Use suitable carving tools to create a design or pattern, then apply ink to the surface to make prints on paper or other compatible materials. Its convenient size works well for both learning the technique and creating more detailed designs. A practical surface for exploring linocut printing and creating original prints!
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Embroidery floss - pearl - silver

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Most supple metallic thread available, easily divisible with excellent coverage.DMC Metallic Pearl embroidery thread is highly recommended for traditional embroidery, such as stem stitch, flat stitch, satin stitch, to create a precious and textured effect. Washable at 40 °C. Iron at less than 120°C on the reverse side of the work. Dry cleanable. Tumble dry low. Do not use chlorine. Tarnish resistant.

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Beading Board
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Beading Board

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Simplify your creations: The essential bamboo tray for your necklaces and bracelets! This functional tray offers an intuitive solution to visualize and arrange your beads before threading. Thanks to its grooves and dedicated compartments, each pearl remains exactly where you placed it, allowing you to visualize the final design of your necklace.
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Needle threaders (3)

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This needle threader contains one hook for threading heavyweight threads or yarns, one hook for medium weight threads, and a wire for use with fine threads. It's a useful tool for the busy stitcher.       
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Embroidery floss - pearl - gold

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Most supple metallic thread available, easily divisible with excellent coverage.DMC Metallic Pearl embroidery thread is highly recommended for traditional embroidery, such as stem stitch, flat stitch, satin stitch, to create a precious and textured effect. Washable at 40 °C. Iron at less than 120°C on the reverse side of the work. Dry cleanable. Tumble dry low. Do not use chlorine. Tarnish resistant.
    
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Set of 5 Beading Needles
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Set of 5 Beading Needles

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This set of needles to thread the beads is ideal to facilitate your creations of jewels, offering precision and simplicity for a meticulous work. Designed for working with beads, these fine and flexible needles allow a quick and effortless threading even for small beads. Offered in several lengths, they adapt to different projects and ensure a good grip for comfortable use. These needles are perfect for making bracelets, necklaces and other accessories in beads, both for beginners and enthusiasts of creative hobbies.
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Beading needles set sizes 10-12 (6)

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Set of 4 needles ideal for traditional embroidery, beading, and cross stitching. DMC Beading Needles are 2” – 2 ¼ ” long made of premium grade nickel plated steel. Needles are available in an assortment of sizes ranging from 10 to 13. Four beading needles come in every package.
              
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Mounted linoleum block - 4x6in

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A double glued block made from the highest quality linoleum. It's great for producing sharp, clear prints and can be used with water-soluble or oil-based inks. Perfect for the professionals or beginners.
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Embroidery floss - glitter - very light tan

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Add sparkle and elegance to your needlework projects with the Very Light Tan Star Embroidery Floss. Each 8.7?yd (8?m) skein is made of 6 divisible strands composed of 73?% long-staple, double-mercercized cotton and 27?% metallic polyamide, providing a durable and easy-to-use thread. Its brilliant twinkle effect brings a subtle shimmer to your work, making it perfect for cross stitch, needlepoint, crewel, decorative embroidery, and other needlecraft projects.
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Screen printing squeegee - 9in - wood-paper-card

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This squeegee has a comfortable red plastic handle with a sturdy neoprene blade designed for graphic and craft purposes. The neoprene blade has a hardness measure of 70 Durometers.
              
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Screen printing ink - textile opaque - raspberry - 32oz

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Add vibrant opacity to your textile creations with Speedball Opaque Fabric Screen Printing Ink – Raspberry (32?oz)! Perfect for dark fabrics, this ink provides a stunning, pearlescent effect while maintaining fabric softness and flexibility. Suitable for a wide range of fabrics: cotton, polyester, blends, linen, rayon, and other synthetics. Also works well on paper and cardboard. Once heat set, the ink becomes permanent. Easy soap and water cleanup, non-flammable, and free of strong odors. Features: 32?oz, opaque, pearlescent effect, ideal for dark fabrics, permanent after heat setting, water-cleanable, versatile on textiles and paper.
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Easy clean linocut roller - soft - 4in

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Made from soft, natural latex gum rubber, Speedball Soft Rubber Brayers are ideal for use with linoleum, soft block, or woodcut. The heavy-duty steel frame provides enhanced durability, and the flexibility of the 40/42 durometer ensures even ink distribution. These brayers work well with water-soluble or oil-based printing inks. Specifications: 4 in, 40/42 durometer.
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Set 2 Bunishers
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Set 2 Bunishers

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This set of two aluminum burners includes tools measuring 0.5 inches wide by 6 inches long. Made of light metal with a non-slip handle, these burnishers have rounded and curved metal tips suitable for precision work, embossing or polishing. Their comfortable grip offers optimal control during your artistic creations or craft projects. You create impeccable reliefs and neat details with ease!
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Embroidery floss - glitter - very dark pewter grey

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Add sparkle and elegance to your needlework projects with the Very Dark Pewter Gray Star Embroidery Floss. Each 8.7?yd (8?m) skein is made of 6 divisible strands composed of 73?% long-staple, double-mercercized cotton and 27?% metallic polyamide, providing a durable and easy-to-use thread. Its brilliant twinkle effect brings a subtle shimmer to your work, making it perfect for cross stitch, needlepoint, crewel, decorative embroidery, and other needlecraft projects.
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Plaster Wrap - 12x180"
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Plaster Wrap - 12x180"

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Made of pre-shrunk cotton gauze infused with plaster of Paris. Plaster cloth is one of the most used materials in sculpting. It is easily activated with water and can be wrapped, draped, or applied over armatures, wire mesh, or any solid surface Once dry, it can be easily sanded and painted to create a variety of finisnes. Store in a dry place. 30,5 x 457 cm. 12 x 180 in. 450 g11b. Keep dry.
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Embroidery floss - glitter - bright red

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Add sparkle and elegance to your needlework projects with the Bright Red Star Embroidery Floss. Each 8.7?yd (8?m) skein is made of 6 divisible strands composed of 73?% long-staple, double-mercercized cotton and 27?% metallic polyamide, providing a durable and easy-to-use thread. Its brilliant twinkle effect brings a subtle shimmer to your work, making it perfect for cross stitch, needlepoint, crewel, decorative embroidery, and other needlecraft projects.
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Linocut Ink Blue - 2.5oz

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Linocut ink provides an opaque satin finish with a high viscosity and an excellent transfer quality. 

 

Linocut ink colours are miscible with one another, are non-toxic, have a faint odour and are water soluble.

 

Care:  Easily washes off with water.

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Linocut block - 4x6in

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A revolutionary, pink, eraser-like material that makes carving a breeze! Flexible and durable, it does not crack or crumble, and is ideal for making fine-medium linework stamp designs using lino carving tools. Designs can be transferred by hand-drawing with a pencil, by firmly pressing, or with a slightly warm iron for inkjet and laser print images.
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Screen printing ink - white - 32oz

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Brilliant colours for use on paper, wood and cardboard. Cleans up easily with water. Non-flammable and contains no solvents. AP Non-Toxic conforms to ASTM D-4236. Can be screen printed or painted with a brush. Archival qualities.

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Oblique pen holder - black

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This plastic dip pen is ideal for small nibs. Interchangeable tips sold separately.

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Handicrafter yarn #4 - 340g - sonoma

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Bernat Handicrafter Cotton is known for its exceptional quality and wide range of colors. This yarn is well suited for knit, crochet, and craft projects. This natural, soft and absorbent cotton is ideal for home and kitchen décor as well as for toys. Made in Canada with USA grown cotton, this product is packaged with paper from responsible sources.

Composition: 100% cotton
Care: Machine wash in cool water (delicate setting), do not bleach, do not dry clean, do not iron, lay flat to dry
Weight: Solids: 400g / 14 oz Ombres: 340g / 12 oz
Yardage: Solids: 650 meters / 710 yards Ombres: 556 meters / 608 yards
Needle size: 4.5 mm (U.S. 7)
Crochet hook size: 5 mm (U.S. H/8)
Tension (knitting): 20 sts and 26 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm (4" x 4")
Tension (crochet): 13 sc x 14 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm (4" x 4")
Category: 4 - Medium - Worsted

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Embroidery floss - light grape - 3836

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This quality thread is perfect on all types of fabrics. Made with 100% long staple double mercerized cotton, each length of floss features six-strand divisible threads. Colours are washable and fade resistant. Ideal for embroidery, jewellery making and more. Includes 8 metres of cotton floss
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Embroidery floss - dark aquamarine - 991

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This quality thread is perfect on all types of fabrics. Made with 100% long staple double mercerized cotton, each length of floss features six-strand divisible threads. Colours are washable and fade resistant. Ideal for embroidery, jewellery making and more. Includes 8 metres of cotton floss
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Crafts: Quality Supplies for Every Handmade Practice

Crafting is about making things with your hands, with intention, skill and the right materials. DeSerres carries a wide range of craft supplies spanning fibre arts, sculpting, printmaking, calligraphy and candle making. Whether you are an experienced maker or just starting out, you will find everything you need to bring your projects to life.

Explore Our Craft Collections

Knitting and needle arts offer a hands-on practice in yarn, thread and fibre with beautiful, functional results. Sculpting, modeling and casting let you work in three dimensions with clay, plaster and resin. Screen printing and linocut are accessible printmaking techniques that produce striking, repeatable images on paper and fabric. Calligraphy and ink work develop precision and expression through lettering and mark-making. Candle and soap making combine craft with chemistry for finished results you can use and share. Browse our collections: Knitting & Needle Arts, Sculpting, Modeling & Casting, Screen Printing & Linocut, Calligraphy & Inks and Candles & Soap Making.