Melbourne Etching Supplies

Specialist suppliers of fine art materials & equipment
to artist's across Australia since 1974.

Enjoy 25% Off Sketchbooks, Blocks and Pads

Shop all Sketchbooks, Blocks and Pads at a discount this April


Valid 1st - 30th April, 2026. Discount offered may not be used in conjunction with any other discounts. Available in-store & online at Melbourne Etching Supplies. Available while stocks last only and may not be used in conjunction with any other offers or specials.

Fine Art Supplies for Australian Artists:

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NEW BRAND- Cyanotype and Van Dyke Printing Sets from Print Art Read

Make traditional blue or sepia toned prints on paper or fabric using Print Art Reads Cyanotype and Van Dyke Chemical Refills and Printing Kits. This 19th century analogue technique helps you transfer drawings or photographs with no darkroom required just sunlight!

Kamito Paper Thread

Beautiful handmade threads made of traditional Japanese washi papers and naturally dyed in a range of 6 colours. Ideal for a range of bookbinding and craft applications.

Awagami

Shop our range of Japanese papers from Awagami. A wide selection of papers from 9gsm to 250gsm to suit a variety of uses from chine collé to conservation and all methods of printmaking.

  1. Relief Cutting: Choosing the Right Tool

    Relief Cutting: Choosing the Right Tool This blog is a deep dive into different types of relief carving tools. Which tools produc...
  2. How To: Bookbinding

    At M.E.S while printmaking is our first love, bookbinding is a close second! We have provided below a brief run down of the key materials inv...
  3. How to: Choose the Perfect Watercolour Paper

    How To: Choosing The Perfect Watercolour Paper When buying watercolour papers, there are several factors that will affect the qua...
  4. Learning About Fine Art Paintbrushes:

      The paintbrush is an essential tool in any successful painting as it is an extension of the artist’s hand. Learn all about our brushes and how to...

Melbourne Etching Supplies

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