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Ivorine
S1 - see prices to right

Synthetic ivory-like painting surface for oils, watercolors, and acrylics.

• Translucent, off-white.
• Used for painting miniatures for 100+ years and proved to be a reliable surface.
• Can be mounted on acid-free foam core. Use 3-M Photo-Mount or 3-M Vac-U-Mount spray adhesive. These adhesives have been age-tested on Ivorine without adverse effects; other adhesives may chemically interact with the Ivorine.
• Store in a climate-controlled environment under a weight such as a heavy book. Do not hang in direct sunlight. Tendency to bow and warp if subjected to extreme heat.
• Suggest washing with bit of dish soap to remove any fingerprints/grease before use. Can be lightly sanded prior to painting.
• Either side can be used as painting surface.
• Sold in sheet sizes noted above. (sample available)
• S1-CAB has an adhesive backing (peel-off paper over a sticky back).
  
  
• For info on the manufacturing process of ivorine, click here.
  
  
• For general characteristics on ivorine & polymin, see below.

Polymin
ivory or white, 5-1/2 x 8" - $10
ivory or white, 8 x 11" - $19

Synthetic ivory painting surface for oils, watercolors, and acrylics.

• Translucent, ivory color (S2) and white (S3).
• Surface-treated plastic.
• Used in archival applications for 40+ years without degradation.
• Dimensionally stable, chemically resistant.
• Dull side recommended as painting surface, although either side can be used.
• Ivory color has been color matched to antique ivory.
• White is well suited for bright landscapes and seascapes.
• Thickness - .006"
  
• Sold in sheet sizes noted to left. (sample available)
  
  
• For general characteristics on ivorine & polymin, see below.

Ivorine and Polymin - General Characteristics:

• Can be cut to size with scissors.
• Ready to use with any media.
• Non-absorbent.
• Avoid fingerprints on surfaces, especially if water-based paints are used. Greasy or oil spots will prevent paint from adhering; wash with dish soap before use if necessary.
• If surface is too glossy for your particular artwork, gently rub with fine-grain sanding film (see Misc. page); also use sanding film between layers of paint for a smoother look.
• Can be framed under glass with a mat (any media), but needs a firm backing and should be fastened firmly in frame. Oils can be framed under glass since these surfaces do not need to "breathe" like canvas.

Moonlight Smooth
S4A - $4
*or 5 for $18
($2 savings)

Fiber-based paper card for watercolors and acrylics.

• Opaque, pure white, excellent smooth painting surface.
• Heavy card, 350gsm (129lb), acid free.
• Resistant to distortion due to moisture absorption, easy to cut with scissors, stable, rigid, semi-absorbent.
• Either side can be used as painting surface.
• Can also be used as rigid backing for Ivorine, Polymin, or photographs.
• Sold in 6 x 8" sheet, or 5 for $18. (sample available)

Shikishi Board
S9 - $6 (Board only)

S9F - $20 (Board with Frame)

Shikishi boards for water-based mediums and ink.

• High quality paper mounted on board, trimmed in gold.
• Often used for sumi-e, calligraphy, and signature boards.
• Size 4-3/4 x 5-3/8" - white (1 left), creme, silver, and gold
• Size 4 x 5-7/8" - white
• 1/16" thick
  

Shikishi board frames.

• Decorative frames for shikishi board display; board of your choice included.
• Also trimmed in gold like the boards.
• Various colors available; please inquire.
• 8 x 7"

Kelmscott Vellum
S5 - $32

Fine quality calfskin for oils, watercolors, and acrylics.

• Manufactured by same method for 200 years.
• Made to simulate ivory.
• Thickness - .02" (.5mm)
• 5 x 7" sheet (sample $8 - 2-1/2 x 3-1/2")

Alumina Ceramic
S11 - see prices to right

• Aluminum oxide, fairly unbreakable.
• White, opaque, rigid, cannot be cut.
  
• Sizes/thicknesses noted below.
• A form of this material is used in kiln linings, another form used on the space shuttle - hence, storing in high temperatures is no problem!
  

  2" square, .04" thick - $6

  4" square, .024" thick - $22

  4.5" square, .025" thick - $25

Lumasurface
S10 - see prices to right

• Form of fiberglass, fairly unbreakable.
• White semi-transparent, resembling translucence of ivory or thin vellum.
• Acid free, rigid.
• Thickness - about 1/16"
  
• Has been slightly sanded for better grip. If further sanding desired, use 600 sand paper.
• Paint on matte side, not shiney side which contains wax.
• Mounting unnecessary and not recommended, since glue may affect color of surface and show through. Place white opaque backing behind when framing.
• These sizes below are available; custom orders welcome--any size including larger and oval/round.
• Cannot be cut with scissors. (sample available)
  

  2 x 3" - $3	3 x 5" - $6
  3 x 3" - $4	4 x 5" - $7
  3 x 4" - $5	4 x 6" - $8

Smoothcard
S8 - $4

Adhesive-backed card.

• Opaque white.
• Lightweight card, 250gsm, acid free.
• Provides reflective backing and rigidity to art work.
• Adhesive is permanent so art work cannot be repositioned.
• Peel thin paper from the matte side of card to expose adhesive.
• Sold in 6" x 8" sheet.

Art Board - Smooth
S6 - $4/ea, or 5 for $18

Gessoed art board for oils, watercolors, acrylics, pastels, chalk, pencils, and pen/ink.

• Opaque, pure white.
• Smooth-faced, double-primed, acid free and ready to paint.
• Good for rub-out painting techniques.
• Thickness - 1/8" (3.5mm)
• Price: 4 x 6" & smaller - $4/each, or 5 for $18.
  *Can be cut to any size, as small as 2x2". Call for quote on larger sizes.
• See Frames page for frame with gessoed art board offer.

Art Board - Hand Gessoed
S12 - $1/ea, or 5 for $4
* only small pieces/lengths left,
no larger than 2-3"; can be cut to size.

Gessoed art board for oils and acrylics.

• Hand gessoed masonite - 3 coats gesso, hand-sanded between coats, finished with final coat of acrylic matte medium tinted with raw umber dry pigment.
• Less smooth than S6 above, has slight tooth.
• Thickness - 1/4" (6.35mm)
• Price: $1/ea, or 5 for $4. Only small pieces/lengths left 2-3".

Piano Keys
PKA - $5
PKT - $3

Antique ivory piano keys (sizes may vary slightly)

PKA      PKT

• Legal in U.S.
• PKA, Head Standard, 7/8 x 1-7/8"
• PKT, Tail, 1/2 x 4"

Porcelain Inserts
Glazed (one is bisque)

Oval Porcelain
S-BO218 - $2 (bisque)
S-GO134 - $3
S-GO112 - $3
S-MC6781 - $2
S-MC6682 - $2
Round Porcelain
S-GR2 - $3
S-GR134 - $2

Porcelain with Cinch Mounts
(porcelain can be removed from
mount to paint)

Round FRC-SR2
   1-7/8" w/2 cinch mounts - $12
Oval FRC-2CMV2
   1-3/8x1-1/4" w/2 cinch mounts- $14

Ivory Insert (mammoth)
S-BToval, 1x3/4" - $10

Porcelain Items
(click images to enlarge)

MC6571, Oval Bookmark, 2x1-1/2 - $8
   (also back shown w/page clip which
   needs to be glued on back)
MC4702 Scalloped edge brooch,
    1-7/8 round - $5
MC6199 Oval brooch, 2-1/2x1-5/8 - $5
MC6364 Palette brooch, 1-7/8x1-3/8 - $5
MC5546 Lg box, 2-1/4Wx1-1/4D - $6
MC4201 Sm box, 1-1/4Wx1/2D - $4
MC2513 Letter Opener, 6-1/4x~3/4 - $12

Porcelain Settings
See these metal settings on Pendants page; some come in both gold & silver.
Also, try ivorine, polymin, or another thin surface and cut to size to fit in a pendant/brooch setting.

For S-GO112 (1-1/2 x 1-1/8)
FE45650 pendant/brooch - $7
FE45680 pendant - $7
FNA150 pendant - $6
FPJC71 pendant - $9
FE45263 pendant - $8

For S-MC6781 (1 x 11/16)
and BToval (1 x 3/4)
FE45651 brooch- $10
FPJC84 pendant - $8
FE45505 pendant - $3
FE45905 pendant - $8

For S-MC6682 (5/8 x 7/16)
FE45104 pendant - $6
FE45661 pendant - $7
FE45640 pendant - $3

For S-GO134 (1-3/4 x 1-1/2)
FB22E frame

 
Settings for porcelain oval GO112

Settings for porcelain oval MC6781 & BToval ivory

Settings for porcelain oval MC6682

Bone Boxes
(cow bone)
Interesting surface for
painting or scrimshaw