Craft Focus - Apr/May (Issue 72)

56 Exhibitor highl ights EXACLAIR LIMITED M501 This year the company will be showcasing the new hardback version of Rhodia’s Goalbook together with books, calendars and sticky notes. There will be kits, papers and maché objects from Décopatch, displayed within an attention-grabbing rabbit-shaped stand. Visitors can view Exacompta’s 1928 anniversary collection and notebooks from Clairefontaine. There will also be a selection of fine art ranges, calligraphy and writing instruments on show. +44 (0)1553 696 600 exaclairlimited.com PENTEL M507 Pentel is adding a new pigment ink drawing pen to its arts range. The new Pointliner product comes with a choice of five tip sizes, from an ultra-fine 0.05mm for detailing to 0.8mm for shading large areas. Suitable for drawing, sketching, illustrating and writing, Pointliner is perfect for a range of creative and craft projects. The pen is supplied with black pigment ink which is water-resistant and lightfast. Options include a 30-piece counter display and five-piece wallet, with a recommended retail price of £2.85 per pen. “Pointliner is a versatile new pen that can be used for a wide range of creative projects and practical requirements, from sketching a portrait to precise lettering in a bullet journal,” says Wendy Vickery, marketing manager. “It’s a welcome member of our very popular, excellent quality and highly affordable range of Pentel Arts products.” +44 (0)1793 823 333 pentel.co.uk STAEDTLER (UK) LTD M541 Staedtler will be focusing on colour and creativity this year, with an unprecedented selection of products and range extensions. Design Journey is a premium collection for hobby artists and includes clever innovations like woodless pencils, pastel and brush pens and watercolour pencils. The company will also be adding a new polymer clay to its FIMO category, together with modelling kits and liquid decorating gel. Staedtler has also extended its pastel Back to School line with extra pencils and highlighters, while the popular triplus range will feature fine-liners in 60 colours and three trend sets adorned with llamas, watermelons and botanical designs. +44 (0)845 600 5930 staedtler.co.uk SPECTRUM NOIR M330 Crafter’s Companion will be showcasing its new Spectrum Noir Triblend collection. These alcohol markers feature a three-in-one design that allows enthusiasts of all abilities to blend like an expert. Each marker houses three ink chambers, delivering a separate colour through a fine bullet nib. With a perfect graduation from light to dark, the product allows users to achieve detailed levels of depth and dimension. There are 24 pens and 72 colours available, together with a matching carrycase. +44 (0)1388 663 251 crafterscompanion.co.uk