Craft Focus - Dec/Jan (Issue 76)

98 To the letter Artistic ideas to boost winter profits EATSLEEPDOODLE This stunning pond life tablecloth by eatsleepdoodle is teeming with animals and plants. Children can have fun learning about the life cycle of frogs and dragonflies, identifying a range of water species as they colour. Once finished, the cloth can be washed clean, ready for next time. The set comes with fabric pens and retails at £22.95. +44 (0)1722 325 304 eatsleepdoodle.com SEARCH PRESS The possibilities of ink are endless, from nib pens and brushes to biros and markers. Jake Spicer’s You Will Be Able to Draw by the End of This Book: Ink shows readers how to sketch in line, wash and colour, and provides space to complete a series of guided exercises. The book retails at £14.99. +44 (0)1892 510 850 searchpress.com EDDING Available in a selection of on-trend pastels and metallics, edding’s gloss paint markers are a great all-rounder. There are four stroke widths in the range, and each pen provides an opaque, smudge-proof and reliable result. +44 (0)1727 846 688 edding.com SPECTRUM NOIR Spectrum Noir has launched a new set containing 36 of its Illustrator markers. The box contains a complete range of dual-tip brush pens, and each shade has a precise Japanese nib for smooth coverage and easy blending. The retail price is £74. +44 (0)1388663 251 crafterscompanion.co.uk HUNKYDORY CRAFTS Hunkydory’s Prism ultimate collection includes 48 striking colours and an informative handbook. Each pen features two tips: a brush marker for lettering, calligraphy and watercolour and a fineliner to add detail. The bundle contains four new palettes and retails at £48. +44 (0)1772 272 577 hunkydorycrafts.co.uk