september 2011 update - John Neal, Bookseller

S769.
Mechanical
White Lead
Pencil. Use
this fine line (0.9mm) white lead mechanical pencil
to draw guidelines on dark paper - then brush off
the lines! Similar to the soapstone pencil, but this
item has a sharper edge, creating a thinner line that
is easier to remove. Each pencil comes with
nine 0.9mm leads. Fons & Porter brand.
$12.99
S753. C-Thru Clear T-Square. Inexpensive
clear plastic t-square (set square). Calibrated
on one edge in inches, the other metric. Often
on teacher supply lists. 12" $2.50. 18" $4.99
S780.
Badger
Paint
Mixer.
Collene Kalb introduced us to this small hobby
paint mixer for quickly mixing settled pigments into
ink. Particularly useful for metallics such as Dr.
Martin’s Iridescent Calligraphy Ink and Spectralite.
Good for 1oz – 4oz containers. $13.10
S759. Blazer Ultrasonic
Cleaner. Use for nibs,
fountain pens, and
brushes Dried ink will
float right off nibs and
from the tiniest spaces in
fountain pen assemblies.
Michael Sull finds that
his pointed nibs last 3
times as long. No special cleaner is needed. Use tap
water alone, or if you have a particularly dirty item,
add a drop or two of dish detergent. This small,
sturdy unit uses the same powerful ultrasonic cleaning
as larger, more expensive models. $80.00
PADS
DURA-LAR PAD. Sheila Waters has developed
an ingenious way to handle loose gold using this
thin, clear film. For years, only those who took her
illumination workshop knew of this technique
firsthand. Now you can just click on this link to be
in the know!
http://www.johnnealbooks.com/downloads/SWatersMylarGilding.htm
NEW BRUSHES
Rosemary Buczek uses these brushes for fine details
in her new instructional DVD, Gilding & Painting the
Illuminated Letter (DVD49). They were a sell-out at
SCA's 2011 Known Worlde Heraldic & Scribal Symposium.
With Rosemary's help, we have listed all the
tools and materials that Rosemary uses in the DVD:
http://www.johnnealbooks.com/prod_detail_list/buczek
BR48.
Princeton
20/0
Brushes.
These are
small, precise synthetic sable brushes for precise
tasks. They are superb for fine detail in watercolor,
as well as gouache, acrylic and oil. The wooden
handles are specially finished to allow a comfortable
but firm grip and ultimate control. The finest
synthetic sable assures perfect pointing. The Liner
Brush has long fibers, the Monogram Brush shorter
ones. A sell-out at the SCA Scribal event in June.
Specify Monogram, Liner.
$8.45 each. SALE $7.45 each
BR46. Raphael Kolinsky 8404. Fine point, round
for watercolor. Sizes 0, 1.
These bushes are handmade with the finest
Kolinsky Red Sable. Multiple hair lengths ensure
tightest possible point and a full belly for a high
paint load. They have superior resiliency, spring and
snap.
Size 0. List $22.05. Sale $18.73
Size 1. List $26.60. Sale $22.63
BR47. Raphael Kolinsky 8408. Sizes 0, 1 (Pointed
round brush).
The same superior quality sable as the 8404, but an
extra-fine tapered point with a smaller belly for
quick, precise strokes. Extremely responsive tip.
Size 0. List $22.05. Sale $18.73
Size 1. List $26.60. Sale $22.63
S789. Omnigrid Ruler. 6"x12". This gridded (with
angles), clear, hard plastic ruler is highly recommended
by Cherryl Moote for papercraft and book
projects. $13.99
P57. Dura-Lar Pad (clear).
003. 9"x12". 25 sheets.
A non-yellowing, non-tearing,
polyester-based clear film that
will lie flat and has archival
qualities making it ideal for
protective overlays and book
projects. Used by Sheila Waters
to make working with loose gold easier. List $11.39.
SALE $10.23.
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