Melbourne Etching Supplies
Specialist suppliers of fine art materials & equipment
to artist's across Australia 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 Brushes!
Offer valid 1st – 31st July, 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.
NEW – Sennelier Artists Gouache
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of
Sennelier's first gouache paint developed by Gustave Sennelier in 1925 this new formula brings an ultra-matt gouache inspired by Sennelier's best selling extra fine watercolour. Available in a range of curated sets, perfect for dipping your toe into the new range.
NEW – 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!
Relief Printing:
Shop our wide range of relief printing tools, surface, inks and more. We stock everything you need to start printing linocuts, woodcuts, wood engravings and other relief techniques.
- Silk Cut Lino
![A piece of silk cut lino with a grey color and a fabric backing, placed on a flat surface.]()
from $4.93 - HWAHONG V Tools
![HWAHONG V Tools]()
$12.34 - HWAHONG U Tools
![HWAHONG U Tools]()
$12.34 - Speedball Water Based Block Printing Inks
![Speedball Water Based Block Printing Inks]()
from $17.01 - Vinyl Tiles (Green/Blue)
![Two vinyl relief tiles, one facing green side up and one facing blue side up, placed on a light ground surface.]()
from $6.27 - SoftCut Lino
![A Essdee Softcut block with a cut bird design being carved with a linoleum cutter.]()
from $6.29 - Cranfield Traditional Relief Ink
![The image shows two containers of Cranfield Traditional Relief Ink, one tube and one tin, with a palette knife and mixing tools on a artists workspace.]()
from $42.61 - Saral Transfer Rolls
![Two stacked boxes of Saral Transfer Paper with red and yellow packaging, placed against a beige background.]()
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M.E.S Journal:
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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... -
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... -
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... -
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...