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Silver Traditional Supple Sealing Wax that Mails Without Breaking!
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Unbelievably, this sealing wax does not crack, chip or break - even when mailed on a postcard! The illustration background includes 2 seals that were actually sent via the United States Postal Service on postcards - fully exposed to everything the transport has to offer.
The sample behind the stick in the illustration features blue and copper seals that actually travelled through the US Mail from San Francisco to New York!
Supple wax can be cut, so it is often used on bottles. Letters and cards with supple wax seals can be sent through the mail if the letter is hand-canceled. (Although the seal might make it through the cancelling machine, it might damage the machine itself.)
Each stick measures 3-3/8 inches long by 3/8 inch thick and 3/8 inch wide. Depending on your use, each stick produces 15 to 20 seals!
You'll be surprised how closely this resembles traditional wax. Made by J.Herbin for over 300 years, sealing wax is still as exciting as it was when used officially. Supple wax is much the same, but designed for modern times.
To use supple wax, heat the end with a match or a propane torch lighter (as for your grill). The lighter is lots easier to use! Be sure to do this heating over the your project paper in the right spot, because you won't be able to move it later. Once you've melted a bit of the wax (in a puddle). Once you think you have enough wax dropped, use the stick itself to stir the puddle into the shape you desire (probably the shape of your seal).
Although not necessary with supple wax, we've found it best to moisten you sealing wax seal before actually making your mark. You can do this by blowing on the seal itself, by an ice cube, etc. Impress your seal into the wax after it has cooled a bit. Hold it still for about 5 seconds, and then peel your seal slowly away from the wax. You'll need a bit of practice to create a crisp seal that pleases you. Supple wax melts at a hotter temperature than traditional wax, so it cools more slowly as well.
Use with caution. Never leave burning or hot wax unattended. Not for children.
Made in France
21jUNE2009
Price: $3.50 per Stick
Qty:
23May2009
Vintage Moore's Sautoir Fountain Pen Blotter
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Pens & Pencils
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What a great find this is! Each 6-1/4 inch wide vintage ink blotter advertises a specialty fountain pen for the working woman of the 1920s! Imagine!
The illustration features an old time nurse (cap and all) and doctor. Both are writing on medical charts as the patient recuperates in bed. Unused old store stock in excellent condition.
The description is right on the blotter. And the nurse is obviously using one of these really neat pens:
Moore's Sautoir Fountain Pen The ladies' favorite for professional, business and social use. With silk neck ribbon and gold or silver mountings, $4.25 up. Self-filling and non-leakable.
The pen is illustrated as though it is writing the advertisement itself in script:
Moore's won't leak
The sautoir (French for necklace) pen is perfect - wouldn't that be great even today - so that no one will walk away with your favorite pen! After all, in 1920, $4.25 was quite dear. That would be $45.26 today!
Of course you can use this great little piece of history for its intended purpose - to blot your ink, or, of course it makes a great collector's item.
Printed in USA
6April2009
Price: $2.45 each
Diamond Dust Glass Glitter
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We love glass glitter - it just sparkles so! And, this affordable 6-ounce jar is extra special - check out the shaker lid! Diamond Dust is crushed glass glitter made from the finest, ultra-thin flakes of glass, giving it a twinklingly brilliant, crystal shimmer. Unlike most glass glitters, the glass granules are slightly varied in size and shape, which makes for a much brighter sparkle.
Made in USA or Imported
11February2009
Price: $5.99 per Jar
Not for fountain pens
J Herbin L'Encre Authentique - Lasts 300+ Years!
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This ink, known by the French as Encre Authentique is also known as Lawyers' Ink. This rich black ink was used by French notaries to write official acts. Available in a 30ml (1 ounce) bottle, it is best suited for nibs, glass or quill pens - NOT for fountain pens.
J. Herbin claims writing with this water-based ink will remain legible for 300 years. It contains Campeche wood tannin for exceptional preservation.
J. Herbin is the oldest name in ink production in the world. J. Herbin was established in 1670, when Louis XIV, the Sun King, was 32 years old.
12January2009
Price: $13.00 Bottle
L'Encre Subtile - Blue ink Scented with French Lavender
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Real Lavender
J. Herbin is the oldest name in current production of fountain pen inks in the world. Since we were children, we were enamoured with scented stationery and inks. Among those inks were those created by J Herbin. We are so very proud to offer this wonderful ink to you now!
This exquisitely charming ink is lightly scented and presented in an elegant semi-frosted bottle. The ink is appropriate for fountain pens since they are synthetically scented and do not contain pigments.
Fashioned with great care, scented inks are inspired by a tradition that began in Italy in the 19th century. J. Herbin and other manufacturers used to collect different scents from the perfume industry and add them to their inks. Known as Les Subtiles (The Subtle), inks were known to match fragrance and color. This wonderful blue ink subtly reminds us of the lavender fields of Provence.
Each bottle holds a generous 30 ml in a round glass bottle.
23June2008
Price: $14.75 per Bottle
L'Encre Subtile - Amber ink Scented with Fresh Orange
Fashioned with great care, scented inks are inspired by a tradition that began in Italy in the 19th century. J. Herbin and other manufacturers used to collect different scents from the perfume industry and add them to their inks. Known as Les Subtiles (The Subtle), inks were known to match fragrance and color. This wonderful amber colored ink subtly reminds us of fresh oranges.
22June2008
La perle des encres - J Herbin Olive Green Ink
J. Herbin is the oldest name in current production of fountain pen inks in the world. J. Herbin created La Perle des Encres (the pearl, or jewel, of inks) at his shop on the Rue des Fosse Saint-Germain in Paris in 1700.
Perfect for fountain pens, fountain pen rollers and glass pens, this water-based ink is non-toxic and pH neutral, lightfast. It flows smoothly and is fast drying. You'll also love to use this special ink as a wash with any of your assorted brushes.
Each bottle of 30 ml is elegantly labeled and has an integrated pen rest. These are known as D bottle pen inks. The "D" refers to the old French unit of measure, la Demi Courtine.
SilverCrow is delighted to bring this wonderful ink to you. The olivine color works nicely when using it as a wash - as well as for creating vintage-look documents. Each squared bottle of 30 ml is labeled in French.
SilverCrow Classic, updated 19June2008
Out of Stock
Price: $9.00 per Bottle
J Herbin Silver Pigmented Metallic Ink
Best suited for wide nibs, glass or quill pens, brushes and calames, J Herbin's opaque pigmented metallic inks are unrivaled!
These ornamental, water-based inks are exceptionally rich and are especially effective on dark colored paper. They boast a high pigment content - in fact, they contain actual metallic pigments - so, be sure to shake the bottle vigorously and frequently while you using them.
Each round bottle of 30 ml is labeled in a typically French manner.
Price: $14.75 per bottle
Orange Mica Glitter Flakes
Natural Mica
Black Mica
This is the really neat old-fashioned, original glitter that was used for holiday decorations of all types since the end of the 19th century. The white form of mica glitter is usually used to imitate snow or to add an iridescent glittery effect. We can only imagine what you might be able to create with ORANGE MICA!
Mix mica with paint, ink, glue, any artistic media. Sprinkle it on your holiday decorations. Grind it. Mix it with a tiny amount of any powdered pigment (including the cost-effective tempera pigment) to give it color. Experiment. Have fun!
This wonderful mica comes packaged in a convenient zipper bag in an old-timey box that measures 4-5/8 by 1-1/2 by 6 inches. So, you'll have plenty for lots of projects. For Hallowe'en other projects with a harvest theme, our Orange Mica might be just perfect!
Mica is not toxic in its natural state, but it can be an irritant, so please use caution. There is some color transference with orange mica, so be careful!
Imported
28April2008
Price $5.00 per box
BLACK Mica Glitter Flakes
This is the really neat old-fashioned, original glitter that was used for holiday decorations of all types since the end of the 19th century. The white form of mica glitter is usually used to imitate snow or to add an iridescent glittery effect. We can only imagine what you might be able to create with BLACK MICA!
This wonderful mica comes packaged in a convenient zipper bag in an old-timey box that measures 4-5/8 by 1-1/2 by 6 inches. So, you'll have plenty for lots of projects. For Hallowe'en, gothic and other projects with a black or midnight theme, our Black Mica might be just perfect!
Mica is not toxic in its natural state, but it can be an irritant, so please use caution. There is some color transference with black mica, so be careful!
24April2008
Purple Mica Glitter Flakes
Orange Mica
This is the really neat old-fashioned, original glitter that was used for holiday decorations of all types since the end of the 19th century. The white form of mica glitter is usually used to imitate snow or to add an iridescent glittery effect. We can only imagine what you might be able to create with PURPLE MICA!
This wonderful mica comes packaged in a convenient zipper bag in an old-timey box that measures 4-5/8 by 1-1/2 by 6 inches. So, you'll have plenty for lots of projects. For Hallowe'en other projects that must be purple, our Purple Mica might be just perfect!
Mica is not toxic in its natural state, but it can be an irritant, so please use caution. There is some color transference with purple mica, so be careful!
4May2008
Reckitt's Crown Blue Bluing Squares for Laundry and Art
For centuries, bluing has been used to disguise the yellowing or tell-tale grey in white cotton clothes - long before today's synthetic laundry additives! This was used in "the wash" (hand washing) - not in a modern washing machine. Colored with ultramarine, imported from France, this was a wondrous find for anyone wanting their clothes and linens to appear bright white, including royalty. It is safe to use, made of the coloring mixed with some washing soda to stabilize the square.
To use the bluing in your hand wash, is is usually placed in a muslin or other cloth bag, or simply wrapped and tied in a piece of cloth, so that the bluing doesn't directly touch the fabric of your clothing and linens.
Bluing has also replaced the original toxic bluestone in magical spells as it has the same gloriously bright blue color - and because it is safe!
Now, here's the fun part, try using this little square in your artwork. You'll have to experiment - use it to whiten, to blue, pulverize it and use as a pigment. We could go on and on - but we think it best to just to play with it in your studio.
Each square is approximately 1 by 1 by 1/2 inch. Instructions are printed on each square:
Wrap Blue in cloth. Stir while squeezing the Blue in the last rinsing water. Dip articles separately for a short time; keep them moving.
Packaged in England
01May2008
Package of 4 Squares
Price: $2.75 per Package
The Illuminated Lettering Kit
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Illuminated lettering is an art form from medieval days that retains its brilliance and beauty today. Combining calligraphy, painting and gilding, illuminated lettering is a skill that's surprisingly easy to learn.
In this kit, you have everything you need to create your own illuminated masterpieces, perfect for holidays, as birthday gifts or to decorate your home. With an easy-to-follow instruction book that includes alphabets and templates to trace and varied project ideas, along with all the materials to get you started, The Illuminated Lettering Kit will have you on your way to illuminating in no time!
Included in the package are:
bottle of black ink
calligraphy pen
5 tubes of paint (red, blue, white, yellow and gold)
paintbrush
16 sheets of calligraphy paper
20November2007
Compare at: $24.95 Our Price: $20.95 Per Kit
Bat's Blood Ink (not made of real Bat's Blood)
Dragon's Blood Ink
Of course this ink is not really made of bat's blood. In the ancient tradition of writing out magical spells, petitions, prayers and wishes, the strongest entreaties were written in blood. Bat's Blood Ink is made of fragranced red ink.
Over the centuries since Medieval times, scented red inks were gradually substituted for the original inks made of organic compounds. Our 1 ounce bottle of Bat's Blood Ink is high quality red ink, fragranced with herbal essences appropriate for revenge spells was well as harmful spells and jinxes.
The ink may be used in a fountain pen or with a metal nib pen, it is most traditional to use a feather quill when writing such petitions on parchment.
Made in USA
16February2008
One Ounce
Price: $4.50 bottle
Reproduction Sparkle Snow - Christmas Mica Glitter
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Based on a very familiar box of Sparkle Christmas Snow Glitter, made of mica, Bethany Lowe's reproduction box features 6 ounces of this wonderful stuff! We even think the box is fun for your special old-timey Christmas display!
31October2007
Price $7.50 per box
Limited Edition Poet's Calligraphy Set from J Herbin
J. Herbin was established in 1670 when Louis XIV, the Sun King, was a slight 32 years old. M. Herbin was a sailor, and from his many journeys to India he brought back to Paris formulas for manufacturing sealing wax. His special lacquer formula improved the quality of seals in adhesion and neatness, helping him to become famous throughout the kingdom. The house was established at rue des Fosses Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois. J Herbin is the oldest name in ink production in the world!
This wonderful limited edition set has been produced by J Herbin for the poet. It is presented elegantly in a clear cylinder and contains:
This wonderful set makes a very special gift for the poet in your life - especially if it is you!
9October2007
Was: $22.50 Now: $15.50 Set
Spray Paint Paper Craft
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If you love our Be About Peace Packing Tape by Spray Paint Artist Beth Myrick, then maybe you'll want to try your hand at this fun art form. You needn't be a tagger or a graffiti artist to excel at spray paint art.
Inside you'll find tons of new ideas for using spray paint in paper crafting! Better known for its practical uses like transforming old furniture into new, now you'll find that aerosol paint actually produces surprisingly elegant, sophisticated, and creative effects on paper and other assemblage art bases.
These fantastic projects come from Krylon, the largest manufacturer of spray paint in the world and a brand favored by hobbyists for its acid-free, archival quality. You'll will first learn the art of creating your own specialty papers with such simple skills as marbling, rubber-stamping, and stenciling, and then use those custom papers to produce scrapbook pages; mini-books; and embellished cards, bags, and tags.
Then, apply what you've learned and try altered art techniques to make bottles, boxes, and purses, or adorn home décor items such as trays, frames, and mirrors. It’s fun and easy!
This fun 128-page jacketed hardcover measures about 10 by 8-3/4 inches.
Printed in China
17June2007
List Price: $24.95 SilverCrow Price: $19.95 each
Tea Stain
The warm honey hue of vintage linens that once took decades to achieve can now be acquired in mere minutes with this wonderful new tea stain dye. You can transform the new and mundane into beloved heirlooms that appear to have endured over time - for crafts, linens, clothing... countless uses. One 1-1/8 ounce package will dye 1 pound dry fabric.
Although this has been designed for fabric, it can also have some wonderful effects on paper and other media.
15May2007
Price: $4.95 Package
My Railway Painting Book with Paints & Brush
Die cut in the shape of an artist's palette, this sweetly old-time coloring book comes complete with paints and a brush. Nine pages of great train-related scenes are ready to paint with the built-in watercolors - or, of course, for coloring with crayons or markers! There are also captioned color illustrations that identify the trains and railroads. It Measures about 8 by 11 inches.
2December2006
Price: $9.50 per set
Crayon Pencils - NO More Waxy Build-up!
This exciting new medium is an excellent way for children (or adults, of course!) to spend hours coloring. There is no waxy flaking with these Smart Art crayon pencils - colors lay down more smoothly and the result is much brighter than with regular crayons or pastels. The novice artist, be s/he young or old, will more easily be able to layer and combine colors. The pencil crayons are very long-lasting pencils, making them a great value as well. They work much like grease-pencils or china markers of old, just unwrap the paper from the crayon by pulling the string. Because they are non-toxic, even little kids can color with them!
6December2006
Price: $8.75 Box
Of course this ink is not really made of dragon's blood. In the ancient tradition of writing out magical spells, petitions, prayers and wishes, the strongest entreaties were written in blood. Dragon's Blood Ink is made of Dragon's Blood Resin, from the red sap of the Dragon Palm Tree.
Over the centuries since Medieval times, scented red inks were gradually substituted for the original inks. Our 1 ounce bottle of Dragon's Blood Ink is still made from the Dragon Palm resin. Traditionally it used for talismans and petitions involving power, protection, courage and spirituality. The same resin is used in other forms for natural healing remedies, as well.
1June2006
Sumi Ink Water Dropper
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Even the accoutrements of painting are beautiful in Asian painting. This elegant elegant white porcelain water dropper is hand-decorated with a traditional flow blue scene. Water Droppers (aka, Water Drippers) are used to control the amount of water dropped onto the grinding stone to make ink from sumi sticks.
SilverCrow Classic
Was: $4.25 Now: $3.60 each
This is the really neat old-fashioned, original glitter that was used for holiday decorations of all types since the end of the 19th century. You might also recognize it as the snow used in the cinema.
This wonderful mica comes packaged in a convenient wide-mouth clear plastic jar. There's a LOT of mica in there!
Mica is not toxic in its natural state, but it can be an irritant, so please use caution.
Packaged in USA
Pkg Size & Price: 1 jar - $4.50 3 jars - $12.00
Red Tael Ink for Chops & Hankos
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Have you used your Chinese Chops or Japanese Hankos so much that you've run out of the special ink that accompanies them? Or, do you just like to have a backup? This special ink arrives just as the ones come with chop stones - in a blue and white porcelain dish. Ours has a special Chinese dragon design on top.
Made in China or Taiwan
Price: $8.50 each
Chunk-O-Crayon®
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Coloring Books
One stroke creates multicolored images! A colorful, nontoxic blend of crayon particles combine to produce multicolored lines and designs. These large crayons are easy to manipulate. Each is 2-1/2 inches x 1 inch x 3/8 inch. Each crayon is different as they are randomly molded from crayon pieces, so please let SilverCrow choose one for you.
Price: $1.10 each
New - Larger Size
Gesso
Liquitex Acrylic Gesso is a permanent, non-yellowing, flexible and water-resistant gesso, once it dries.
We use this on our paper tapes, kraft papers, manila envelopes and industrial tags, to create a rough surface. Although gesso is traditionally sanded before painting, we don't. We like the surface “tooth” the un-sanded gesso creates.
Easily thinned with water and may be mixed with acrylic colors. Do not mix with turpentine.
16 ounce bottle
Price: $16.00
La perle des encres - J Herbin Bleu Myosotis Erasable Ink
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All Things French
SilverCrow is delighted to bring this wonderful ink to you. Blue Myosotis Ink is erasable. The color has the slightest nuance of periwinkle. Each squared bottle of 30 ml is labeled in French.
J Herbin GOLD Pigmented Metallic Ink
Price: $14.75 Per bottle
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