Melbourne Etching Supplies
Specialist suppliers of fine art materials & equipment
to artist's across Australia since 1974.
Melbourne Etching Supplies
Melbourne Etching Supplies (M.E.S) is a specialist fine art supplier based in Victoria, with stores in Fitzroy and Fairfield. For over 50 years, M.E.S has been a trusted resource for artists, printmakers, and educators — stocking an exceptional range of fine art papers, inks, tools, and materials from leading makers around the world.
Known for their expertise and the quality of their curated range, M.E.S is a beloved institution in the Australian art community.
Enjoy 20% off all Brushes!
Offer valid 1st – 31st July, 2026. Available in-store & online at Melbourne Etching Supplies.
Available while stocks last only. This discount may not be used in conjunction with any other offers or specials.
Nakajima Professional Rollers
Introducing our newest addition to the MES printmaking range: the handmade Nakajima Professional Japanese Rollers, crafted specifically for the printmaker!
Each roller is made from a premium blend of 'NBR' – a high-performance synthetic rubber from one of Japan’s leading rubber manufacturers, combined with a specialised lithographic resin. The result are rollers with exceptional oil, abrasion, and pressure resistance.
Relief Inks:
Shop our wide range of relief printing inks from traditional oil based inks, to safe wash and watersoluble ranges there is something to suit evry studio or project.
- Cranfield Caligo Safe Wash Relief Inks
![A person's hand reaching for a tube of Cranfield Caligo Relief Ink, with other tubes and a varnish brush on a surface, suggesting an artistic environment.]()
from $43.67 - Cranfield Traditional Relief Ink
![The image shows two containers of Cranfield Traditional Relief Ink, one tube and one tin, with a palette knife and mixing tools on a artists workspace.]()
from $42.61 - Speedball Water Based Block Printing Inks
![Speedball Water Based Block Printing Inks]()
from $17.01 - Akua Intaglio Inks
![Multiple containers of Akua Intaglio inks, with one being opened, showing the buttery texture of the ink. Containers are labeled with the brand and product name, and are shown on a table alongside printmaking tools.]()
from $33.37 - Speedball Fabric Block Printing Inks
![Hand holding a Speedball Fabric Block Printing tube with blue ink on a glass slab with a roller and wooden table in the background.]()
from $35.44 - Schmincke Aqua Linoprint
![Two Schmincke tubes of copper ink in 2 different sizes on a textured white surface surrounded by rollers, lino cutting tools and a relief plate with an owl carved into it.]()
from $21.73
M.E.S Journal:
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Relief Cutting: Choosing the Right Tool
Relief Cutting: Choosing the Right Tool This blog is a deep dive into different types of relief carving tools. Which tools produc... -
How To: Bookbinding
At M.E.S while printmaking is our first love, bookbinding is a close second! We have provided below a brief run down of the key materials inv... -
How to: Choose the Perfect Watercolour Paper
How To: Choosing The Perfect Watercolour Paper When buying watercolour papers, there are several factors that will affect the qua... -
Learning About Fine Art Paintbrushes:
The paintbrush is an essential tool in any successful painting as it is an extension of the artist’s hand. Learn all about our brushes and how to...