Painting Supplies

Artist Brushes

We carry brushes by Scharff, Silver Brush, Loew Cornell and Robert Simmons, offering a full selection of brushes from synthetic to the finest quality Kolinsky sable. Every one of our brushes comes with our money-back guaranty (as does everything we sell). The brushes we carry have all been selected because of their suitability for bird and fish painting. They represent good value and will have a long useful life if cared for properly.
Harder & Steenbeck Airbrushes

Harder & Steenbeck are based in Germany and was founded over 75 years ago. The company has been developing and manufacturing airbrushes for the European market for over 50 years, combining fresh new designs with superior quality. A variety of double acting airbrushes for the professional as well as for the hobbyist are now available in North America.
Iwata Airbrushes

Iawata Airbrushes are considered by many to be the finest airbrushes available today, Iwata airbrushes have set a new standard in precision and reliability. We stock four different Iwata models. We would also be pleased to provide a quote on any Iwata brush that we do not stock. Every Iwata airbrush we stock has a dual-purpose, cutaway and pre-set handle for easy clean-up and precise paint flow control. They all use teflon needle packing, permitting use of automotive and other solvent based paints if desired. Their gravity-feed colour cups are redesigned to ensure easier cleanup and better paint flow. They also incorporate a single-piece auxiliary lever/needle-chucking guide for easy assembly.
Badger Airbrushes

Badger brushes are value-priced, reliable workhorses, used by artists of all skill levels. All Badger airbrushes carry a lifetime labour warranty and are fully backed by Badger’s exceptional customer service. We stock an extensive selection of airbrushes, parts and accessories.
Paasche Model AB AirBrush

The Paasche AB is designed for advanced and more experienced airbrush artists. It is unique turbine action gives unequaled detail for exceptionally fine lines and dots. The AB is the choice of the world's top professional bird carvers, and is featured in many of the advanced painting articles in Wildfowl Carving Magazine. No other brush performs like the AB - but it is not a beginner's brush. If you are just getting started in airbrushing, we recommend the Iwata HP-B Plus. Hose sold separately. Supplied with hanger, screwdriver, wrench, tweezers and storage case.
Airbrush Compressors

We carry Harder & Steenbeck's Eurotec 10A oil-less piston air compressor. The Iwata Smart-Jet and Power-Jet Lite and Pro compressors. The Badger Silent air compressor with a 1/5HP motor, this is truly a silent air compressor. Ideal for heavy users or in situations where noise could be of a concern.
Jo Sonja's Acrylics

Used by many of the world's best carvers, Jo Sonja's paints differ from regular acrylics in several ways. First, they are an acrylic gouache (pronounced "gwash"), meaning they are somewhat more opaque than other acrylics. Second, they are not shiny like other acrylics. They give a suede matte finish for lifelike plumage on bird carvings or a pleasing finish on flat surfaces. Gloss can be increased by adding gloss varnish directly to the paint. They are one of the most economical paints around. I recommend that you get a few of the mediums, especially the flow medium and retarding medium. Jo Sonja's paints will mix with other brands of acrylic paints so you can pick up a few tubes and work into them gradually.
Chroma Airbrush Colors

Chroma airbrush paints have been specifically designed for airbrush use by wildlife carvers. The colours are ideally suited for bird plumage and other earthy colours found in nature. Pre-diluted to be used directly in your airbrush (some colours may require slight dilution). The flip top bottles allow you to place a few drops directly into the reservoir of any airbrush - very convenient. Chroma airbrush paints use the same pigments, finish, and quality as Jo Sonja's colours, so Jo Sonja's and Chroma airbrush paints are fully compatible. All colours are supplied in 60ml (2 oz) bottles.
ChromaColour Wildlife Paints

ChromaColour Wildlife paints are a professional quality, highly pigmented acrylic-base paint, specifically formulated for painting wildlife subjects. ChromaColour paints contain more pigment than any other paint we have ever used, for intense colours and unsurpassed coverage. Because they use a different type of base than other acrylic paints they do not darken near as much when drying compared to other acrylics. Used exclusively by some of the world's top carvers, including world-champion Glen McMurdo. ChromaColour paints dry to a smooth matte finish and can be combined with other brands of acrylic paints (like Jo Sonja's). ChromaColour's extreme white is the most opaque white available, for incredible coverage. ChromaColour also makes several colours that are not available from Jo Sonja (like Cerulean blue, Vandyke brown, Mars black, and Ivory black). When diluted with ChromaColour's new airbrush fluid these paints perform exceptionally well in an airbrush. They cost a bit more per bottle than other paints, but with their high pigment load they go a lot further, so they are still very economical. All colours are supplied in 60ml (2 oz) bottles.
Iridescent Powders

ChromaColour Wildlife paints are a professional quality, highly pigmented acrylic-base paint, specifically formulated for painting wildlife subjects. ChromaColour paints contain more pigment than any other paint we have ever used, for intense colours and unsurpassed coverage. Because they use a different type of base than other acrylic paints they do not darken near as much when drying compared to other acrylics. Used exclusively by some of the world's top carvers, including world-champion Glen McMurdo. ChromaColour paints dry to a smooth matte finish and can be combined with other brands of acrylic paints (like Jo Sonja's). ChromaColour's extreme white is the most opaque white available, for incredible coverage. ChromaColour also makes several colours that are not available from Jo Sonja (like Cerulean blue, Vandyke brown, Mars black, and Ivory black). When diluted with ChromaColour's new airbrush fluid these paints perform exceptionally well in an airbrush. They cost a bit more per bottle than other paints, but with their high pigment load they go a lot further, so they are still very economical. All colours are supplied in 60ml (2 oz) bottles.
Keith Mueller Color Harmony & Dynamic Mixing Guide

Need Help with colour? The best tool for understanding colour & colour harmony, along with understanding how pigments work together to create colour. Complete with manual.

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Foredom Angle Grinder Kit

Foredom’s versatile new 2” angle grinder is a compact, lightweight and easy to manage attachment for working on virtually any material using 2” and smaller accessories. Kit includes a #30 handpiece and the Angle Grinder Head with short hub and 120 grit flap wheel installed; tools and drive pin to attach the grinder to any #30 handpiece.

Carving Supplies Catalogue

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