For several years he worked on methods of production, exploring colour sequences and developing the texture of his pigment mixtures. The hardest leads are graded as 9H and the softest leads 9B, the softer the lead the blacker the mark. Whilst you can purchase the Derwent Pencil Wrap as a single item, Derwent have also made up beautiful gift sets which comprise of their coloured pencils and the pencil wrap combined.

Production of the Ashford Spinning Wheels was restarted in the mid-1960’s with the growth of the small holding culture and enthusiasm for natural products in response to increasing urbanisation.Love or loath Derwent products, nobody can deny that Derwent have an outstanding history of selling colored pencils and graphite pencils.

The Zest-it Oil Paint Dilutant and Brush Cleaner is non-flammable and leaves no residue, it is a safer solvent for oil painters than White Spirit and Turpentine. The Derwent Pocket Wrap is a perfect way to make sure you've always got your pencils nearby when inspiration strikes! The Yarn Management tools include umbrella swifts, ball winders and a choice of other useful winding and skeining tools. The canvas body is trimmed by a stylish brown leather strip, double stitched, ensuring that no edges fray or snag.Fibrecrafts – The Fibrecrafts brand was set up in 1982 to source crafts supplies from around the world for the fabrics and decorative market. The business was founded in 1921 and since that time has produced a wide range of specialist high quality paints and dyes for use by artists and craftsmen around the world. Our range of fibres include British Wools, Merino wool, cotton, flax and other delicious fibres including alpaca, silk and cashmere. He took the original range of colour sets made from 117 pastels, and displayed them on his kitchen dresser at an art materials show in London.