Graphic & Technical
Our technical supplies include mechanical pens by Rotring and Staedtler, and Copic graphic markers and refills. We also stock Rotring and Staedtler drawing boards or can supply full size drawing tables to suit your studio requirements. We have a large selection of templates, french curves, craft & Xacto knives and Swann Morton scalpel handles and blades. Also, we have a full range of flexible curves, t-squares (including metal t-squares), adjustable setsquares, rotary trimmers and guillotines. We have several sizes of self-healing cutting mats, tracing paper, butter paper, Permatrace, Mylar, graph paper and plastic sheeting. Or, if we don't have something you would like us to have in stock on a regular basis, we will source it and stock it. Special orders don't upset us!
Papers & Boards
- Modeling Pulp Board$18.95
This cream-colored, neutral pH board is ideal for architectural models. It cuts like soft butter at any angle allowing for precise detail work with ease. The edges can be sanded to hide markings and mistakes, and the surface can be sanded for texture. The surface accepts a variety of media for realistic effects. The board can be easily bent using boiling water. It works well with adhesives for adding coverings or to laminate it to additional boards. Size: 30" x 40"
minimum order on this product is 3 sheets
- Canson Marker Pro Lay-Out Pads$46.95
1 itemThis very smooth, white, 18 lb (70 gsm) layout paper is perfect for quick sketches with pencil, pen, or layout markers. It won't bleed, fade, or wrinkle.
Markers can't bleed through which makes Canson the professional's choice for rough layouts and rendering.
- Zeta Paper Pads$15.00-$26.00
2 items100 sheets in a portrait, tape-bound pad.
- DAS Tracing Pads$17.50-$35.30
2 items40 Sheets of 90gsm, acid-free tracing paper. Suitable for pen, pencil, brush & marker.
- Fabriano Tracing Pad 90gsm
- Dura Lar Matte Pad 14 x 17$93.95
This polyester film combines the best features of Mylar and acetate to provide a highly versatile film with high tensile, tear and impact strength. Dimensionally stable, it will not crack, discolor or become brittle with age. It lays flat and is acid-free, archival and heat-resistant. The film is .005" thick and has a matte translucent drawing surface on two sides. It will accept lead, ink and colored pencil, erases cleanly and is an economical alternative to acetate and drafting film. Twenty-five sheets per pad.
Pencils & Leads
- Pentel Sharp Mechanical Pencils$16.95
12 itemsA sturdy plastic body drafting pencil perfect for template work and general purpose writing. The hi-polymer HB lead is equivalent to a #2 pencil, guaranteed to scan on tests and resist breaking. The self-feeding leads never need sharpening. Pencils are available with tip sizes that vary from .5mm to .9mm. and feature a soft eraser under each cap.
- Pentel GraphGear 500 Mechanical Pencils$16.60
4 itemsThe GraphGear series offers students and professionals automatic drafting pencils for technical drawing and general writing. The 500 series has a metallic mesh grip on a slim, beveled barrel with a 4mm fixed sleeve. It is available in .3mm (bronze barrel), .5mm (black barrel), .7mm (blue barrel) and .9mm (silver barrel) points.
- Pentel Colored Leads$4.60
4 itemsColored leads noted for their strength, resilience and density. Created with a special composition that results in a very strong and flexible lead. Fine, Medium & Thick. 12 per tube
- Koh-I-Noor 5201 Clutch Lead Holder$11.95
- Staedtler Mars Technico Clutch Pencil$23.95Out of Stock
Leadholder for drawing, sketching and writing. Holds 2mm leads. Has a metal clip, push-button and grip zone a lead pointer is integrated in the push-button. Comes with HB lead.
Integrated lead pointer:
Simply remove the push-button, insert the lead into the metal opening and sharpen.
- Staedtler Noris Clutch Pencil$12.40Out of Stock
Leadholder for drawing, sketching and writing.Holds 2 mm leads. Comes with HB lead.
Pens & Ink
- Dr. Ph. Martin's Bleed Proof White
$26.70$23.76Out of StockDr. Ph. Martin's Bleedproof White is an opaque watercolor for covering dye colors, markers, and designer colors. It is not intended for mixing.
- Speedball Super Pigmented Acylic Ink 59.2ml$13.95
Acid Free, waterproof and permanent.
- Staedtler Marsmatic Drawing Ink Black 22ml$11.80
For use on paper and film
- Rotring Rapidograph Capillary Cartridges$18.401 item
- Koh-I-Noor Rapidograph Points (Nibs)$47.30-$68.206 items
- Koh-I-Noor Rapidograph 3165 Technical Pens$73.00-$90.00
7 itemsThe 3165 Series pens are made of impact and chemical-resistant components for universal use with drawing and specialty inks. They feature long streamlined holders for good balance and self-polishing stainless steel points. For use on paper and drafting cloth. Each cap has a pocket clip and an air-tight double-seal liner.
- 3.5mm Ruling Pen$9.95Out of Stock
Nibs are removable for use in any break leg compass.
- Staedtler Digital Pen$320.00
The Staedtler Digital Pen can capture any handwritten notes or drawings on a plain paper and store them in its internal flash memory. Captured notes can be uploaded to computer via its USB interface. It really helps when you are away from the computer and you need to capture any instant thoughts or important points. The Staedtler Digital Pen consists of a digital pen and a small receiving unit, which combines Ultrasound and Infared technologies with sophisticated algorithms to enable an accurate tracking and positioning system that tracks the movement of the tip of the pen on any surface and converts the movement into a vector image of the user's handwriting or imagery. The digital pen transmits handwritings and images to the receiver unit for storage.
Koh-I-Noor Universal India Ink$11.70
Universal drawing inks are waterproof and extremely versatile for use on paper, film and tracing cloth. They are free-flowing, fast drying with permanent adhesion yet are easily erasable from drafting film. 22ml filler-spout bottles.
Staedtler Pigment Liners$7.20-$43.20
22 itemsFineliner for writing, sketching and drawing.Long metal tip, ideal for use with rulers and templates.Pigmented indelible ink. Lightfast and waterproof.Erasable when used on tracing paper, no bleeding when highlighted.High-quality, sturdy metal clip.PP barrel guarantees long service life. 9 line widths available in black ink.
Templates & Curves
- Pacific Arc Flexible Curve 24"$27.80
Designed to allow the creation and drawing of virtually any curve, flexible curves make it easy to realize and create any curve you can imagine. Flexible curves have an extremely flexible solid core covered in plastic that conforms easily to any curve you create. They are mold-able and stay in place for easy tracing. Use with any pencil, lead holder or pen.
24" Flexible Curve With Inch/Metric Graduation.
- Pacific Arc French Curves Set of 3$15.20
Collegiate French Curve Set Represents the best value in student French curve sets. Curves have smooth edges with inking lifts and are packed in a reusable sleeve.
- Isometric Ellipse Template Imperial$11.50
Lettering guides/templates are a special type of template used to write uniform characters and for creating technical drawings. For decades they have been essential for lettering a drawing so text and other designs could be made quickly and uniformly.
27 Isometric Ellipses from 1/8" to 2".
- Ames' Lettering Guide$10.50
Draws guidelines for freehand lettering. Holes are spaced for three different systems. It includes direct setting for cross-hatching, grouped sets of guidelines and inch or metric measurements.
- Pickett Template Master General Purpose Inking$29.95
Contains useful symbols: circles, square, hexes, deltas, bracketts, North arrows and arrowheads. Also includes a 3" protractor, 30, 40, 60 degree angles, and inch scale on bottom edge. All with allowance for pencil point.
Made in the U.S.A.
- Pickett Circle Radius Master$34.00
Contains 62 sizes. Circle diameters range in size from 3/64" to 7 1/2". Size: 9 7/8" x 7 15/16" Manufactured with Drawing Risers that separate the template underside from the drawing surface to ensure clean, smear-free results.
Made in the U.S.A.
Rulers & Set Squares
- Angle and Circle Maker$12.50Out of Stock
This clear, round protractor rotates freely, allowing for drawing of angles like a protractor and circles like a compass. The center disc features slots for drawing angles up to 360 and holes for drawing circles from 1/8" to 4" in diameter.
Outer ring colours vary
- Derwent Scale Divider$32.95Out of Stock
- Rolling Ruler$7.90
- Stainless Steel T-Square 30"$69.95Out of Stock
- Compass Ruler 18"$45.50
This 18" compass rule set includes the shaft, anchor point, lead holder and lead all in one package. Make circles up to 36". Automatically gives radius, area and circumference. Adjust circle size with fingertip control. Calibrations are in inches on one side and metric on the other. Made from the highest quality aluminum for ultra smooth edges and a solid feel without flexibility. The anodized finish gives a satin like feel, while the photo anodized calibrations are permanent and will not clean or rub off.
- Stainless Steel Rulers$5.00-$28.2011 items
- Adjustable Set Squares$36.00-$55.603 items
- Stainless Steel Rule 18inch/45cm$11.30Out of Stock
- Blundell Harling Middy Bar Navigation Parallel Rule 400mm$76.00
- Blundell Harling Angleline Adjustable Squares$64.60-$100.703 items
Scalpels, Knives & Cutters
- Excel Replacement Blades$6.95
This light-duty blade features a sharp point and angled edge. It may be used with the K-1 knife and is also interchangeable with other industry brands of its type. Pack of 5
- Craft Knife Medium Duty$15.20
- Excel Scraper$14.95
- Excel #1 Light Duty Knife with Blades$12.30Out of Stock
- Excel #1 Light Duty Knife$9.95
- Foamwerks Cutter V-Groove$55.90Out of Stock
Cut decorative foamboard V-grooves to perfection using the FoamWerks Foamboard V-Groove Cutter. It features adjustable blade depth, quick-change blade clips, a magnetic blade slot, an on-board blade storage drawer and five blades. It works well with FoamWerks Channel Rail, Logan Adapt-A-Rule and Team System.
Cutting Mats
- Self-Healing Cutting Mats$14.50-$113.40
4 itemsLarger sizes available on indent
- Self Healing Cutting Mat Transparent 3mm$65.80
450 x 600mm
Graphic Misc.
- Rubber Cement Eraser Pick Up$6.95
Designed for erasing excess cement and cleaning up areas around glued surfaces, especially on finished paste-ups.
- Frisket Film Low Tack Adhesive Sheets$35.95Out of Stock
Use Frisket film for airbrushing, retouching, stencils, watercolors and masking. It is self-adhering, removable and will leave no residue. Each roll and pack is a matte finish, .002" weight with a low-tack adhesive, and features traditional soft peel film that s easy to cut and reapply. Frisket film is excellent for use on hot press surfaces and with most airbrush techniques. Available in all-purpose low-tack.
9 x 12" 6 x sheets
- Transfer Paper$2.50
Single Sheet3 items - LED Light Pads$86.96-$179.00
2 itemsKent Magnetic Lightpads have a unique, magnetic surface to help keep your work securely in place! The perfect tool for designers, illustrators, animators, and artists.
- Dusting Brush$11.30Out of Stock
Traditional design, superior performance. Dusting Brushes are indispensable tools for quick, convenient removal of eraser residue and drafting powders from drawing surfaces.
- Pacific Arc Spring Bow Compass Set$37.95
Traditional Spring Bow compass features a true steel hoop for longevity and reliability. Features center wheel for fine adjustments.
6" break leg compass
universal adapter
ruling pen
spare parts kit
How to buy
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Delivery Rates
Our delivery rates are:
- Prepaid A4 Satchel (nationwide): $5 per order †
- Local (Auckland): $5.50 per order *
- Local Towns (within 150kms): $7.50 per order *
- Rest of North Island: $9.30 per order *
- South Island and Great Barrier: $10.40 per order *
† Prepaid Satchel is available for some smaller items that will fit into an A4 envelope. Please do not select the satchel option if your goods are breakable, easily damaged or flammable.
* Oversized items may be charged an additional amount - once you have selected the items you need proceed to checkout to see the exact costs.Rural delivery fee $3.30 per order
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