Melbourne Etching Supplies

Melbourne Etching Supplies Melbourne Etching Supplies has been supplying printmakers and artists with quality products for over

Specialising in printmaking, our wide range includes materials for intaglio, screen printing, relief printing, bookbinding and lithography.

If you have visited our stores or spoke to our team on the phone, you'll know that we are a team of artists and that we ...
17/06/2026

If you have visited our stores or spoke to our team on the phone, you'll know that we are a team of artists and that we love to try the materials we offer at M.E.S.

Fiona's current favourite paper is the Awagami Select Okawara – here's why:

"The Awagami Okawara paper, at 51gsm, are an ideal weight to enjoy the benefits of working with a thin Japanese paper without it being too delicate or difficult to deal with when damp.

These papers have a lovely smooth side and take multi-plate work, relief prints and delicate embossing well while still having a touch of translucency to them.

The off-white tone works wonderfully with warm blacks and colours. I particularly like using the water tearing method of trimming these papers down to produce a lovely furry edge, extra points for bleed printing from furry edge to furry edge!"
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Included in our Paper Sale — 25% off — Awagami Kinwashi Rolls!56gsm · 97cm × 10mA decorative washi with longer visible f...
09/06/2026

Included in our Paper Sale — 25% off — Awagami Kinwashi Rolls!
56gsm · 97cm × 10m

A decorative washi with longer visible fibres than our other rolls, the Awagami Kinwashi has an organic, textured surface. Used by artists across the world for collage, chine-collé and mixed media layering – and also by designers and craftspeople for decorative purposes! 

Paper Sale Feature – Awagami Kitakata Rolls The Awagami Kitakata Warm roll has the classic buff-white tone printmakers h...
05/06/2026

Paper Sale Feature – Awagami Kitakata Rolls

The Awagami Kitakata Warm roll has the classic buff-white tone printmakers have loved for decades. It's soft, its warm, it shines when used in monochromatic work and with colour.

The Awagami Kitakata Cool roll offers the same gampi resillience and silky surface but with with a whispery green tone (see second photo) – a truly great option for layering and tonal contrast in chine collé applications.

At 36gsm, and 97cm x 10m in length, these rolls are light enough for hand printing, strong enough for mixed media, collage and book arts, and a strong choice for chine collé.

Archival, acid-free and made at the Awagami Factory in Tokushima, Japan.

The Paper Sale ends on the 30th of June, 2026. Shop online today (link in bio)!

It's time for our June Paper Sale – and this year, it's all online!Enjoy up to 50% off packs of our most-loved fine art ...
31/05/2026

It's time for our June Paper Sale – and this year, it's all online!

Enjoy up to 50% off packs of our most-loved fine art papers, including printmaking, drawing, watercolour, Japanese papers, Khadi and more. The Paper Sale is on now and orders can be made up until midnight on June 30th. Discounts are valid while stocks last. Orders are filled first in, first out – so we strongly recommend ordering early to avoid missing out. 

This year, ordering is easier than ever. Simply add your chosen Paper Sale items to your cart and check out as you normally would in our online store – no emails, no waiting!

Find a link the Paper Sale in our bio — or visit www.mes.net.au

Our most anticipated event of the year returns on Monday 1st of June – and this year, for the very first time, you can s...
29/05/2026

Our most anticipated event of the year returns on Monday 1st of June – and this year, for the very first time, you can shop the entire Paper Sale online. This has been a big transition for us, and we are so excited to share what we have been working on with you all. 

We know that choosing the right paper, or surface, is one of the important decisions an artist can make and we want to make that process as easy as possible. That's why we've worked hard to ensure each paper in our range is accompanied by detailed product information – covering everything from weight, texture and surface finish, to sizing and technical specifications – alongside new photographs that give you a true sense of each sheet and it's unique qualities.

We hope you enjoy this new iteration of the Paper Sale and we are so looking forward to sharing it with you soon!

The M.E.S June Paper sale begins on Monday 1st June and runs through to the 30th of June. 

Keep an eye on your inbox for the moment the sale goes live – you won't want to miss it! Sign up to your mailing list (link in bio) to be the first to get it!

You don't need a lot of tools to make a beautiful book, in fact, you can get started with things that you might already ...
19/05/2026

You don't need a lot of tools to make a beautiful book, in fact, you can get started with things that you might already have at home or in the studio. Saying that, there are a couple of tools that will definitely help! 

A bone folder is the one tool no bookbinder should be without – use it to score, fold, and burnish without marking or tearing your papers or book covers. Pair it with a sharp NT Cutter Knife and a solid steel ruler for precise, clean cuts every time.

Enjoy 20% off our entire bookbinding range, online & in-store, until the 31st of May 2026!

This is the Khadi Bound Book, hand bound with handmade artisan paper in India.Each sheet is pressed from 100% long-fiber...
18/05/2026

This is the Khadi Bound Book, hand bound with handmade artisan paper in India.

Each sheet is pressed from 100% long-fibered cotton rag, wrapped in a Bhutanese tsasho cover.

Every page has that beautiful tooth, weight, and texture that makes you want to pick up a brush.

40 pages of 210gsm HP surface. Section stitched. One deckle edge. Gelatine sized. Acid free.

Ready for watercolour, gouache, ink, graphite – all mixed media types!

The Charbonnel oil-based lithography inks are crafted specifically for the unique demands of lithographic printing, givi...
15/05/2026

The Charbonnel oil-based lithography inks are crafted specifically for the unique demands of lithographic printing, giving you the best possible translation from stone to paper.

We stock all three Charbonnel Black Lithography inks (in 200ml tins):

Black Crayon (Light Black):
The softest of the three. Ideal for delicate tonal work, subtle shading, and prints where you want a lighter, more nuanced quality. Perfect for artists exploring gentle gradations and fine detail.

Black Drawing (Medium Black):
The versatile all-rounder. A balanced, mid-intensity black that works beautifully for detailed illustrative work and expressive mark-making alike. A great starting point if you're new to litho inks.

Black Velvet (Deep Black):
The boldest of the range. Rich, intense, and commanding — Black Velvet delivers maximum depth and drama. Ideal when you want your prints to make a real statement.

Each ink's greasy, oil-based texture is highly resistant to water, which is what makes them such a reliable choice for lithography. Charbonnel inks feature pigments chosen for their low acidity and exceptional lightfastness — quality that has been trusted by printmakers for over 160 years.

Explore all options online or in-store at Melbourne Etching Supplies.

Have you seen our updated Bookbinding Book Cloth & Buckram ranges in store? ✨We recently added new colours to our book c...
12/05/2026

Have you seen our updated Bookbinding Book Cloth & Buckram ranges in store? ✨

We recently added new colours to our book cloth and buckram ranges, and now they are available in a handy cardboard storage box which will keep them neat and protected.

All options are cut from the roll in 50cm lengths

Explore the full range online at www.mes.net.au or explore the range in person at either M.E.S Fairfield or M.E.S Fitzroy!

Plus, all book cloth and buckram is included in our current special — 20% off! It's a great time to try out some new colours.

Kamito Paper Threads are made of traditional Japanese washi papers, made but cutting the paper into thin pieces which ar...
11/05/2026

Kamito Paper Threads are made of traditional Japanese washi papers, made but cutting the paper into thin pieces which are then twisted into thread. The paper thread is naturally dyed with plant or vegetable dyes.

These artisan bookbinding threads are included in our Bookbinding Special –
enjoy 20% off all bookbinding supplies at M.E.S until the end of the month.

We carry an extensive range of bookbinding materials, from the basics right through to the good stuff – bone folders, awls, bookbinding cloth, buckram, adhesives, threads, boards, tapes and more.

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409 Gore Street
Fitzroy, VIC
3065

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Monday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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