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MATERIALS
Our shop is open Monday - Friday 10:00 - 13:00 + 14:00-17:00 for collection only. We offer a wide range of materials that can also be used for model making at home or in combination with our digital fabrication tools. Click here to find more!
HARDWARE & MODEL SHOPS WITH ONLINE ORDERING
However, we understand that some people might not be able to come into the lab to collect materials so in the following list are shops which are open online and offer delivery:
• Modelmaking materials such as plaster, plasticine and clay - Tiranti
• Modelmaking materials - 4D Model Shop Special Plasters
• Balsa, acrylic rods and lots of other materials - Hindleys
• Art supplies - Specialist Crafts
• Stationary - Paper Chase
• Screws and fixings and other good stuff - Screwfix
• Advanced composites, such as silicones and resins - Benam
• Art supplies - CassArt
RECOMMENDED MATERIALS & TOOLS ON AMAZON
Below you can find a collecting of materials and tools which you can order directly from Amazon:
• Snap Off Knife
• Scale Ruler
• Cutting Mat
• A3 Greyboard Craft Card
VIDEOS & TUTORIALS FOR MODEL MAKING
Here you will find a list of helpful and inspiring videos and tutorials about model making:
• 30x40 Design
• Online Tutorials from the AA's media studies
• A lot of resources for model making & materials
• Architectural Drawing Course
• AD Interviews - Sou Fujimoto