Craft Focus - August/September 2020 (Issue 80)

22 EXACLAIR ExaClair has launched ‘Jeans and Cocoa’, a sustainable and highly-innovative Clairefontaine Collection manufactured from recycled jean fibres and cocoa shells to create denim-blue and neutrally coloured notebooks, pads and filing products. Recycled jean fibres are sourced from the denim industries’ offcuts and cocoa shells are disposed of by the confectionary industry when producing chocolate. Lawrence Savage, marketing manager at ExaClair says the range is fully sustainable and ethically sourced: “The Collection supports the environment and showcases how innovative and forward-thinking manufacturing processes can be used to recycle plentiful materials to create attractive, on-trend designs that pique the interest of environmentally-conscious stationery buyers.” The range is available in A4, A5 and A6 notepads, elastic folders, lever arch files, messaging pads and magazine racks. +44 (0)1553 696 600 https://exaclairlimited.com BOSTIK For those who find it difficult to sew or just don’t have the time, Bostik Fabric Glue introduces a simpler way to stick fabrics. The new, ultra-strong clear glue is perfect for fabric crafts, repairs and alterations. It provides a long lasting and flexible bond on a variety of materials including cotton, denim and linen, and also tougher fabrics such as felt, leather and PVC. It’s ideal for applying embellishments to clothes, bags and shoes, as well as bigger repair jobs and alterations such as trouser hems, turn-ups, clothes labels and curtains. What’s more, Bostik Fabric Glue is machine-washable and safe to iron. The 20ml tube comes with a special applicator and is available in packs of six. +44 (0)1785 272 625 diy.bostik.com/en-UK ENVELOPES With the growing concerns for the environment, Envelopes felt that it was important to introduce a range of eco-friendly packaging to its customers. With this in mind, the company created a new brand - Envirolopes - which houses an ever-increasing range of envelopes and postal packaging products which are made solely from environmentally- friendly materials. The award-winning Flutelopes are a perfect alternative to plastic bubble bags. They have a protective corrugated inner layer and are produced entirely from paper and glue. This makes them completely plastic-free, fully recyclable, compostable and biodegradable. They’re the future of postal packaging, offering you great level of protection while encouraging a greener approach to packaging. As a lot of customers are now trying to only buy from companies with great sustainability credentials, Flutelopes will help you promote your ethos; from the items you sell to the way you send them. Flutelopes are available in a range of sizes and come in four colours: white, black, red and orange. Envelopes can also print them digitally in-house, helping your brand recognition and making you stand out from the crowd! +44 (0)1628 810 000 sales@envelopes.co.uk www.worldofenvelopes.comk MANUSCRIPT Manuscript’s latest addition to the Lionheart Collection is the Shimmer Dot diamond art craft kits. Perfect for children and adults alike! Produce stunning shimmering wall art by applying the 12-sided facet dot onto the design and see this diamond art canvas sparkle. Children can work with parents to create their own sparkly animal character whilst learning and improving key motor skills in the process. Adults can even work alone and create their own diamond art canvas for the perfect mindfulness activity. The Lionheart Shimmer Dot Collection is perfect for improving key motor skills, tackling boredom and keeping children and adults entertained for hours! Available in 10 characters including Arthur the Lion, Benji the Elephant, Bella the Rhino, Alfie the Orangutan, Jessie the Giraffe and Jasper the Zebra, they are suitable for ages eight years and over. manuscript@manuscriptpen.com www.calligraphy.co.uk