Craft Focus - Dec 2017/Jan 2018 (Issue 64)

Tell us about how the company began PlastiKote first came to the market in 1923 as an innovative clear coat product removing the need for wax on linoleum. That sense of innovation continued and in the early ’90s PlastiKote spray paints were launched in the UK and Ireland, primarily for the DIY and craft sectors. PlastiKote was the first consumer spray paint brand and it was with some excitement that crafters and DIYers used its products for the first time. PlastiKote spray paint was loved for its simplicity, convenience, speed, versatility and lack of waste. Nearly 25 years later, those qualities are just as important but now PlastiKote is renowned for so much more! Consumers buy Plastikote spray paint for its superb range of colours, its variety of different finishes and effects – and of course for achieving a perfect finish, fast! PlastiKote makes beautiful paint sprays. Tell us about the product range? PlastiKote spray paint has more than 275 products and is continually adding to its range. Only recently we launched two exciting new products, Chalk – a chalky, matt finish paint, and Leaf – a precious metal effect finish. We’re currently working on the launch of Garden – a new outdoor paint in a range of fabulous colours. PlastiKote offers an incredible 27 different product ranges for the hobby and craft sector – our wide spectrum of colours, finishes and effects make just about any creative project extra special. Products include Metallics, Glitters, Twist & Spray, Chalkboard, Glass Frosting, Sealers, Primers, Stone Effect, Crackle Effect, Metal Hammer Effect, Fluorescent, Glow in the Dark, Rust Effect and Fast Dry Enamel. PlastiKote is proud to offer more than 135 different colours, so there really is something for everyone’s taste and colour scheme. How can crafters use the paints? PlastiKote spray paints can be used on virtually any surface and it works beautifully on metal, stone, wood, plastic, wicker, glass – even cardboard. Crafters can use it for purely creative projects such as Christmas decorations, picture frames or for larger decorative items like furniture. With spray paint you can create special Rhys Betteridge, Commercial Manager talks to us about how PlastiKote continues to come up with creative paints for the DIY market a perfect finish 76 craft focus