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Brass Finishing Tools

We supply an extensive range of high quality, hand-cut brass finishing tools, type and wheels to order. Despatch is normally 3-4 weeks from receipt of order and payment.

Due to the limitations of size reproduction and picture quality on the 'web', we can not put our Brass Type and Tool Catalogue on these pages. However, the catalogues may be ordered online from this web site by clicking here  
Brass Finishing Tools


Single Line Fillet

Limited Availability
We are pleased to offer for sale these single line, 1.5 point fillets. We have managed to obtain 10 of these lovely finishing wheels. Once they have been sold, we will be unable to obtain any more. 

Price:    £49.50 
Excluding  VAT at 17.5%
Single Line Fillet


Albumen Glaire Crystals
The traditional and well-tested adhesive for gold leaf finishing. The crystals are easily disolved in water to make up the solution. Vinegar and skimmed milk may be added.

250g bag - £7.25 each
500g bag - £12.76 each

Please select the size you require. 




JHS Ready-Made Glaire

This new product has been introduced for our customers who prefer an alternative to the Albumen Crystals. The aqueous shellac solution is based on a traditional formula first used in the early 20th Century. As there is no preparation involved, the Glaire can be used straight from the bottle. It is extremely easy to use and has the advantage of a long shelf-life. We manufacture JHS Ready-Made Glaire in our Edinburgh Tannery.

Health & Safety Sheet - To download our Health and Safety data sheet and instructions for this product, please go to the 'Downloads' section of our web site by clicking here.

150ml bottle - £6.55 each
500ml bottle - £10.64 each
5 litre bottle - £69.32 each

Please select the size you require. 
JHS Ready-Made Glaire




SB50 - Finishing Tool Cleaner
SB50 is the ideal way to clean dirt from old and tired looking finishing tools. This product will clean brass, copper and many other materials. Its deep cleansing capabilities will dissolve dirt, grime and grease and leave brass and copper bright and clean.

Health & Safety Sheet - To download our Health and Safety data sheet and instructions for this product, please go to the 'Downloads' section of our web site by clicking here.

150ml bottle - £9.72 each
500ml bottle - £27.52 each

Please select the size you require. 




Agate Burnishers

These hand crafted agate burnishers are manufactured to our own specification with an extra long wooden handle, specifically for bookbinding applications.

There are 2 shapes:
Dog-Tooth - No.25 - £49.50 each
Flat - No.28 - £49.50 each

Please select the shape you require. 

Price:    £49.50 
Excluding  VAT at 17.5%
Agate Burnishers


Dog-Tooth   
Flat   


Metallic Foil
We stock a range of foils for Finishing. Our stock metallic shades are Bright Gold, Antique Gold and Silver. The length of each roll is 400' (121m) and the foil is available on roll widths of 1" to 24", in increments of 1" (approx. widths 25mm to 600mm, in increments of 25mm). We hold in stock 1" to 6" rolls.

The prices are:
1" - £2.00/roll
2" - £4.00/roll
3" - £6.00/roll
4" - £8.00/roll
5" - £10.00/roll
6" - £12.00/roll

Please select roll width and shade. 


Metallic Foil - 1"


Price:    £2.00 
Excluding  VAT at 17.5%



Metallic Foil - 2"


Price:    £4.00 
Excluding  VAT at 17.5%



Metallic Foil - 3"


Price:    £6.00 
Excluding  VAT at 17.5%



Metallic Foil - 4"


Price:    £8.00 
Excluding  VAT at 17.5%



Metallic Foil - 5"


Price:    £10.00 
Excluding  VAT at 17.5%



Metallic Foil - 6"


Price:    £12.00 
Excluding  VAT at 17.5%



Non-Metallic Coloured Foil
We stock a range of foils for Finishing. Our stock non-metallic matt shades are Black, White, Red, Blue, Green and Yellow. The length of each roll is 500' (150m) and the foil is available on roll widths of 1" to 24", in increments of 1" (approx. widths 25mm to 600mm, in increments of 25mm). We hold in stock 1" (with other sizes obtained to order).

The prices are:
1" - £4.00/roll
2" - £8.00/roll
3" - £12.00/roll
4" - £16.00/roll
5" - £20.00/roll
6" - £24.00/roll

Please select width and shade required. 


Non-Metallic Coloured Foil - 1"


Price:    £4.00 
Excluding  VAT at 17.5%



Non-Metallic Coloured Foil - 2"


Price:    £8.00 
Excluding  VAT at 17.5%



Non-Metallic Coloured Foil - 3"


Price:    £12.00 
Excluding  VAT at 17.5%



Non-Metallic Coloured Foil - 4"


Price:    £16.00 
Excluding  VAT at 17.5%



Non-Metallic Coloured Foil - 5"


Price:    £20.00 
Excluding  VAT at 17.5%



Non-Metallic Coloured Foil - 6"


Price:    £24.00 
Excluding  VAT at 17.5%



Die Bonding Film

Price:    £35.00 
Excluding  VAT at 17.5%
Die Bonding Film is a double-sided, heat sensitive film used to secure blocking dies to the blocking machine.

Roll size 75mm x 10m 


Gilders Hair Tip

Sable Hair - 90mm width  

Price:    £16.42 
Excluding  VAT at 17.5%
Gilders Hair Tip


Gold Leaf Cushion

Covered in our very own Rough Goat - 30cm x 15cm 

Price:    £13.60 
Excluding  VAT at 17.5%
Gold Leaf Cushion


Gold Knife

Wooden Handle - chrome plated blade 

Price:    £13.09 
Excluding  VAT at 17.5%
Gold Knife


Gold Leaf - 22 carat
22 carat Gold Leaf. 25 x 80mm x 80mm leaves per book

Prices are:
For single books - £14.45/book
for 10-19 books - £13.60/book
for 20-29 books - £12.75/book
for 30-39 books - £11.90/book
for 40+books - £11.05/book

Please select the quantity you require. 




Gold Leaf - 23.5 carat
23.5 carat (double) Gold Leaf. 25 x 80mm x 80mm leaves per book

Prices are:
For single books - £15.30/book
for 10-19 books - £14.40/book
for 20-29 books - £13.50/book
for 30-39 books - £12.60/book
for 40+ books - £11.70/book

Please select the quantity you require. 




Genuine Gold Foil - 22 carat
22 carat Genuine Gold Foil, is available in a Bright or Antique Finish. The length of each roll is 200' (60m) and the foil is available on roll widths of 1" to 24", in increments of 1" (approx. widths 25mm to 600mm, in increments of 25mm). We hold in stock 1" to 3" rolls

The prices are:
1" - £76.06/roll
2" - £152.12/roll
3" - £228.18/roll;

Please select the finish and size you require. 


Genuine Gold Foil - 1"

Price:    £76.06 
Excluding  VAT at 17.5%
 


Genuine Gold Foil - 2"

Price:    £152.12 
Excluding  VAT at 17.5%
 


Genuine Gold Foil - 3"

Price:    £228.18 
Excluding  VAT at 17.5%
 


Gold Tool Stylus - 240 volt

This novel and useful tool allows you to add a personal touch to 'finishing' using gold, silver or metallic foils. The stylus is about the size of a ball-point pen and operates on 4.5 volts from its own combined mains/plug transformer. The handle of the stylus is fabricated from unbreakable nylon and the cool plastic finger-grip extends to within 25mm of the writing tip for perfect writing control. The tool can be left plugged in indefinitely, without harm and the tip will not even scorch paper.

Specification: 220-250 volts (AC) input - 4.5 volt output. 

Price:    £56.10 
Excluding  VAT at 17.5%
Gold Tool Stylus - 240 volt


Gold Rubber

Price:    £4.00 
Excluding  VAT at 17.5%
Paraffin impregnated latex gold rubber, for removing excess gold leaf. 


Red Bole
Red bole powder is used for the preparation of book block edges prior to edge-gilding.

Health & Safety Sheet - To download our Health and Safety data sheet for this product, please go to the 'Downloads' section of our web site by clicking here.

Available in 2 sizes:
50ml bottle - £5.43 per bottle
500g bag - £18.96 per bag

Please select the size you require. 




Electric Finishing Stove

Utilising a standard 2-ring hot plate, P&S Engraving have designed a very practical Finishing Stove that will provide for all your finishing requirements.

Specification:
Voltage - 230v AC - 50Hz
Large ring power consumption - 1500W - Thermostatically controlled
Small ring power consumption - 750W - Thermostatically controlled
Cast aluminium support ring, with adjustable brass/wooden legs and feet
 

Price:    £219.45 
Excluding  VAT at 17.5%
Electric Finishing Stove


Type Holders

Traditional Type Holders for Brass Type

There are 3 sizes:
2" - £38.25 each
3" - £44.63 each
4" - £53.13 each

Please select the size you require. 
Type Holders




Super-Rapid Type Holder

Self-centering Super-Rapid Type Holder for Brass Type 

Price:    £128.00 
Excluding  VAT at 17.5%
Super-Rapid Type Holder


Spare Tool Handles
We stock a range of replacement finishing tool handles.

19mm Hand Tool Handles - Birch - £2.20 each
35mm Roll Handles - £4.40 each
Type Holder Handles - 4.40 each

Please select the size you require. 



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