Craft Focus - April/May 2021 (Issue 84)

22 SOLOCRAFTS RIOLIS has added to its ever-growing collection of Diamond Mosaic kits and is blown away by this great space scene called Other Worlds. RIOLIS kits are all full drill with both tweezers and stylus tool included allowing the consumer to use their preferred method to apply the square mosaic tiles to the adhesive canvas. The tiles are supplied in small bags and a tray and wax for the stylus are also provided. This design measures 40cm x 40cm and retails for £41.99. +44 (0)161 464 7313 sales@solocrafts.com www.solocrafts.com SPECIALIST CRAFTS These new Spectrum Artist Colour Pencils ooze quality with a wonderful soft, creamy wax-like core. The round cedar barrel is delightful to hold and the wood is from a sustainable source. Each pencil offers a generous 3.7mm core and delivers a wonderful laydown of pigment. The colours can be easily blended to produce an extensive palette. Comparable with other brand leaders of waxy pencils these Spectrum Artist Colour Pencils by Specialist Crafts will not disappoint. Marvel at their exceptional quality and price and see the difference in the artist’s performance. Available in sets of 12, 24 and 48. +44 (0)116 269 7711 rashmio@specialistcrafts.co.uk www.specialistcrafts.co.uk ENVELOPES LTD Envelopes Ltd is now stocking die cut envelopes: pre-creased flat sheets made out of 300gsm paper card, which you’re able to fold and create your envelope. They’re produced un-gummed, meaning they are not glued and require no moistener. If you’re wondering: why buy envelopes supplied as a flat sheet? They’re very versatile. Perfect for generating that handmade feel, using a craft cutting machine to create one-of-a-kind designs or even just printing on them. You can let your creativity take over! The flat sheets are pre-creased so it’s easy for you to follow the lines and fold over. To close them you can simply tuck the flap in the slot and add a sticker, some washi tape or a wax seal for example. If you want a more traditional look, you can just glue the seams. Envelopes Ltd also prints on them in-house, on either side of the flat sheet if you want a seamless design printed all over. They’re available in C6 size once folded (114mm x 162mm) and 22 colours and the company will keep on extending the range, so stay tuned. +44 (0)1628 810 999 customercare@worldofenvelopes.com https://www.worldofenvelopes.com/paper-envelopes/die-cut.html JONES Corozo material comes from nuts called Tagua nuts which mainly grow in Ecuador. It’s one of the most environmentally- friendly materials used for making buttons and the harvesting provides a living for many people in that country. The image featured shows Jones’ new stock line reference W100 which the company expects to prove popular with home knitters and dressmakers. There are eight colours in four sizes in stock. Visit the company’s Instagram @jones.buttons to find out more about this button and its origin. sales@jones-buttons.com