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Art/Craft Stores and supplies

Larianne · 2005-08-18 21:29:52

Just a few to help people out if looking for certain things. Please feel free to add to the list or to comment on the stores that are mentioned. What you thought about them and what you were able to get there. K & M Evans Art Supplies - it's just off Capel st. at 28 St. Mary's Abbey it's along the Luas line. This place is…

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#332 17-07-2014 8:55pm

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You might get an answer in the Dublin city forum

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#333 17-07-2014 8:57pm

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Daizee wrote: »

Hi I was wondering does anyone know of any tapestry/needlepoint shops in Dublin city center, I have tried google but am having no luck and will be in the city tomorrow.

WM Trimmings on Capel Street have claimed to have them in the past but I have never found them there. Inspiring Ideas in Blanch is the best I've seen in Dublin.

If you're in Cork at any stage, the Craft Shop in Paul Street Centre is the best I've seen.

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#334 18-07-2014 11:56am

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Thanks Guys, I will check out WM Trimmings on Capel Street just in case

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#335 22-07-2014 2:03pm

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Hi, hoping this is the right place to ask!

I'm hoping to embark on a small home crafting business but will need a supply of shadow box frames and just can't seem to find any that don't cost an arm and a leg! Up until now when I have done anything for family/friends I've used the box frames from Ikea but they're just that little bit too small and I was hoping to find something slightly bigger and available in bulk for around the same price (€4.50) if I'm going to make this a more professional thing.

If anyone could help point me in the right direction I'd be very grateful.

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#336 24-07-2014 11:40pm

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Abrean wrote: »

Hi, hoping this is the right place to ask!

I'm hoping to embark on a small home crafting business but will need a supply of shadow box frames and just can't seem to find any that don't cost an arm and a leg! Up until now when I have done anything for family/friends I've used the box frames from Ikea but they're just that little bit too small and I was hoping to find something slightly bigger and available in bulk for around the same price (€4.50) if I'm going to make this a more professional thing.

If anyone could help point me in the right direction I'd be very grateful.

hi Abrean, have a look through these... at a glance 7th and 14th from the top might be what your after. Their minimum order number is also low.

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#337 01-08-2014 11:26am

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Anyone in the south-east will know about them, but if you are in Waterford / Tramore on holiday Cahills, Main Street, Tramore have a great selection of craft and art stuff at very good prices.

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#338 05-08-2014 7:44pm

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Has anyone got a recommendation for where I could purchase stretched canvas 16 x 20 " student grade at a discount.
I've tried several shops @ Galway & online but am not really getting anything cheaper than 4.99 per canvas.
Initially I'm looking for 40 pieces and it will be a reoccurring order after that.
Appreciate any help.

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#339 11-08-2014 11:43am

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Lidl are doing canvases this week but probably not the right size for you.

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#340 07-09-2014 12:38pm

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For any knitters out there who like more luxurious blends, Alex at coolree.com has such lovely yarns. I saw him on Nationwide and bought some of the alpaca silk cashmere and its beautiful. Supporting local is always good too

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#341 20-10-2014 4:09pm

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Anyone know where's good to buy large amounts of craft felt for Halloween parent and toddler group? Large amounts of orange and black needed!

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#342 28-11-2014 12:50am

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Lots of events at the Botanic Gardens, here is the link for everything,

http://www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm

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#343 09-12-2014 12:38pm

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Hi All, I.m looking for some stage make up stuff for me teenager. She could spend hours in the bathroom and come out looking like something from a neuclear bomb site. She is looking for Ben Nye stuff, the bruise wheel, some silicone, setting powder, scar wax etc....
Expensive stuff from what I can see. Any tips would be greatfuly appreciated. It is our first official non Santa Christmas, and I want to make it as special as the Santa years.....

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#344 09-12-2014 1:37pm

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If you mean something for fancy dress, then joke shops should do water based face paints as well as clotting blood make-up and scars.

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#345 09-12-2014 1:41pm

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Great I.ll be in Waterford during the week, I.l have a look at some of them. She is looking for the serious stuff. I saw a set on the net Ben Nye professional kit, USD135, but it seems to be only available in the US. This is her big c.mas present, so I dont mind spending a bit on it.

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#346 23-01-2015 8:46pm

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This might be of interest to crafty Facebook users. A new Facebook group has opened called Craft Supplies Ireland. Buy Sell, Swap and Chat.
If you have any craft supplies or tools you want to get rid of or are looking for some, post them up in the group.
All crafts are welcome. Join up and tell your crafty friends . Thanks

https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftsuppliesireland/

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#347 18-11-2015 7:10pm

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Hello !
I'm looking for A4 or A3 led tracing boards for Christmas. There are some on Ebay, but the shipping is expensive enough, and if I buy from Hong Kong and such, I'll end up paying customs, on an item that's already pricey enough.

I've been trying to find suppliers in Ireland, but other than a Tattoo shop (whose board works with a light tube, not too keen on that) and 2 light specialists (who seem to do mostly industrial supplies), I can't seem to source any here.

Argos have a light box type thing, but the reviews are not great, and led just seems more suitable for what I want.

If any of yees have found any in Ireland, thanks for letting me know.

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#348 25-11-2015 9:40pm

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Any idea where I could get leather for making belts?

[Dog Training + Behaviour Nerd]

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#349 16-12-2015 8:11pm

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Hi hope someone else can help.
I'm doing box frames for kids with names and dates of births. But am finding it hard to get wooden numbers and letters. I only want small ones about 1inch tall 3 to 6 mm thick. Can't seem to find them. Anyone have any ideas pls? Or even something similar that would look good in frame.

Thank you

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#350 17-12-2015 9:31pm

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Does anyone know a shop where I could get a intuos creative stylus 2 pen. Ive probably left it too late to buy it online. THANKS.

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#351 07-01-2016 10:14pm

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OUTDOORLASS wrote: »

Hi All, I.m looking for some stage make up stuff for me teenager. She could spend hours in the bathroom and come out looking like something from a neuclear bomb site. She is looking for Ben Nye stuff, the bruise wheel, some silicone, setting powder, scar wax etc....
Expensive stuff from what I can see. Any tips would be greatfuly appreciated. It is our first official non Santa Christmas, and I want to make it as special as the Santa years.....

maybe using an airbrush gun could be an alternative. bodybuilders and makeup artists and even cake decorators use them. consider spraying on some water based/skin friendly body paints instead of using makeup.

just saw one on http://www.artshopireland.com

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#352 18-03-2016 11:08pm

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Pottery Supplies.
I am downsizing my crafting and have a large amount of pottery supplies available. These include kiln furniture, plate stackers, underglaze, dipping glaze, tools, painting guides, terracotta clay and hundreds of slip casting moulds in every type of style - decorative, tableware, garden, ornamental, licensed Disney moulds (very rare), Christmas, fairies, animals etc. Large slip casting table with pump (spotless).
Ceramic bisque for pottery painting also made to order and some bisque to clear. Day courses on learning how to cast, fettling, firing and painting techniques also given. Please PM if interested.

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#353 24-06-2016 1:00pm

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I supply 2ply cotton in bulk on cones and also pure Aran wool in bulk. I don't have a website but am on ravelry and if anyone is interested, drop me a pm

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#354 04-07-2016 10:37am

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Inspiring ideas Blanchardstown SC is a great place you will find almost everything you could need, staff very helpful also.....they run demonstration on the weekends also......don't leave without a coffee and sambo in their restaurant...Yum Yum

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#355 23-09-2016 10:36am

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Looking to buy a nice memory scrapbook in Dublin either today or over the weekend - Ideally a nice quality one for adults as it's part of a gift package.

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#356 03-10-2016 3:40pm

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Hey everyone I have a Thors hammer necklace and the cord it was in went kaput I'm looking for a leather cord to use it again or maybe a manly metal chain for it any ideas where I'd find something like that handy ? I'm in the laois area

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#357 07-10-2016 5:19pm

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Wondering if anyone would know where to get offcuts of insulation foam board in Dublin maybe? A building supplier near me has the 25mm type I want but only in 4 x 8 ft board which is about 4 times what I need and would be a waste...

Just asking because I know this sort of stuff gets thrown out all the time but living in Dublin I have no idea where to look! I've been to Evan's as well but the only option form there would be buy lots of expensive foamcore and stick em together, not ideal.

Cheers!

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#358 12-10-2016 4:03pm

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Hey guys, can anyone recommend a Dublin based shop to get 300+gsm card stock. Something a bit nicer than the usual stuff you get in A$ Art/Evans?

Thanks

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#359 18-03-2017 11:36am

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I didn't see this thread until now so apologies for repeating myself.

I have just got into jewellery making and http://www.Beads100.com is great value altogether, for beads and findings. Not a vast supply but can't be beaten on price and delivery speeds. Irish too

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#360 18-03-2017 8:00pm

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rubdub wrote: »

Hey guys, can anyone recommend a Dublin based shop to get 300+gsm card stock. Something a bit nicer than the usual stuff you get in A$ Art/Evans?

Thanks

I usually buy the heavier card (250gsm/300gsm) by the ream in office supply shops, or school supply shops. I recently noticed Eason's have nice hammered card and also linen card 25 in a pack.

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#361 19-03-2017 2:55pm

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Barrythe chopper wrote: »

Hey everyone I have a Thors hammer necklace and the cord it was in went kaput I'm looking for a leather cord to use it again or maybe a manly metal chain for it any ideas where I'd find something like that handy ? I'm in the laois area

You do realise that Thor's hammers were worn almost (or even entirely) exclusively (judging by grave finds) by women?

Try a cobbler's or a craft (beads etc) shop for thong/cord.

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