Craft Focus - April/May 2020 (Issue 78)

20 JOSYROSE JosyRose manufactures sequins at its London factory. For some time, JosyRose has been focusing on ways of making its production process more sustainable. Although the company has been satisfied with its zero per cent waste production rates (the sequin hole creates chunky glitter and the film left around the punched sequins creates honeycomb/punchinella), it has since been looking at ways to make the whole process more environmentally friendly. JosyRose is now announcing a brand-new range of plant-based biodegradable sequins are now in production. The biodegradable sequins are made from a plant-based plastic, which you can compost yourself with your usual household food items, or simply dispose of in your bin. These sequins are made from true biodegradable plastic. +44 (0)20 8519 5128 josyrose.com M COURTS M Courts is a small, family run company that has been trading since 1920. These beautiful Italian buttons are now in stock. There’s also some very unusual buckles and trimmings. Plus new stretch lace in more than 50 designs. The range now includes an assorted stretch lace bag in 25m x 2m pieces. You can view more designs online +44 (0)20 8884 0999 mcourts.co.uk ENVELOPES LTD Fluteopes is the recent addition to the Envirolope range. Completely compostable and biodegradable, fully recyclable and plastic-free, they’re available in a range of different colours and sizes to suit your every need. You can also take it a step further and have your Flutelopes customized. Digital print options are available to allow you to promote your brand even further, on your postal packaging. The company’s goal is to reduce harmful products from the world of envelopes and postal packaging, promoting sustainable materials and reducing our environmental impact, and is always taking steps towards being a greener company. +44 (0)1628 810 000 worldofenvelopes.com CRAFTFOAM Made from extruded polystyrene, Craftfoam is a versatile material with a multitude of uses. The foam can be cut, shaped, moulded and modelled, forming a strong and rigid shape that can be painted or finished. Ready-made letters and numbers are also available. +44 (0)114 249 5626 craftfoam.co.uk WILD SPIDER DESIGNS The Midnight Opulence glitter set contains six 10ml pots of beautiful ultra-fine glitter contained in its own storage system. The storage tube opens at each end so you don’t have to empty them all out to get to the one at the bottom. A very striking and masculine combination of colours includes: Black Gold, Midnight Garden, Burning Embers, Moon Flowers, Midnight Blue and Christmas Night. toni@wildspiderdesigns.com wildspiderdesigns.com