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  The Most Comprehensive Range of Brushes Ever!   We offer a great selection of high-quality brushes all manufactured using the finest materials. You get more brush for your money with Specialist Crafts. Turn the page for our actual brush size chart. Our huge range of synthetic and natural hair brushes are all available in various ...

  Purple has long been associated with royalty, luxury and creativity. Its rich tones have inspired artists, designers and social movements alike. Yet unlike many historic pigments derived from rare minerals or insects, purple’s modern story begins with a happy accident in a chemistry lab, a discovery that would change fashion, art and ...

  Which Acrylic Paint Do You Need? What is important to you? Price? Viscosity? Colours?Avoid expensive trial and error, and spend your time on being creative and not testing product!Select the most suitable acrylic for your project using the independent analysis below.With this easy reference guide you’ll know exactly what to expect ...

  Black and pink are more than visually striking, they form the signature palette of Specialist Crafts, creating a bold and memorable identity. Black conveys authority and sophistication, while pink magenta radiates energy, creativity and passion. Together, these colours are designed to inspire imagination, support learning and ...

Same people. Same passion. Same trusted products. Now with a clearer name.  From our home in Leicester, we’ve been supplying art and design materials to schools for decades. If you’ve opened a cupboard in your classroom or unpacked a delivery from us, chances are the label you saw read: Specialist Crafts.Well, now it’s ...