Melbourne Etching Supplies
Specialist suppliers of fine art materials and equipment to artists across Australia and New Zealand, since 1974.
Melbourne Etching Supplies
Melbourne Etching Supplies (M.E.S) is a specialist fine art supplier based in Victoria, with stores in Fitzroy and Fairfield. For over 50 years, M.E.S has been a trusted resource for artists, printmakers, and educators — stocking an exceptional range of fine art papers, inks, tools, and materials from leading makers around the world.
Known for their expertise and the quality of their curated range, M.E.S is a beloved institution in the Australian art community.
Enjoy 20% off all Printmaking Tools, Tiles & Surfaces this August!
Offer valid 1st – 31st August, 2026. Available in-store & online at Melbourne Etching Supplies.
Available while stocks last only. This discount may not be used in conjunction with any other offers or specials. Applicable on tools, tiles and surfaces used for printmaking techniques. Some exclusions may apply (including handmade brayers, presses etc).
Printmaking Tools, Plates & Surfaces:
Shop our wide range of printmaking tools and surfaces, from etching needles, inking knives and relief cutting tools, to copper, zinc and photopolymer plates for intaglio, relief and etching techniques.
Enjoy 20% off this August, 2026. Some exclusions apply.
- HWAHONG Soft Rollers
![A collection of HWAHONG soft red rubber rollers with wooden handles, displayed in a range of sizes on a flat surface.]()
from $29.94 - Deluxe Plastic Plates
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from $1.06 - Plastic Plates
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from $1.06 - Essdee Soft Rollers (Blue Handle)
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from $22.48 - Essdee Professional Hard Rollers (Black Handle)
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from $24.82 - Essdee Hard Rollers (Red Handle)
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from $16.30
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