Really quick and excellent customer service. A paint colour arrived that wasn’t quite what I was expecting and they were so helpful and sent another colour free of charge via next day delivery so I ca... See more
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Wide selection of products and reasonable prices. We had a small delay in receiving our order when Royal Mail lost our parcel en route - not Specialist Craft's fault, but they helped to resolve the... See more
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I was given the Artist range oil painting brushes by a colleague and I was impressed by their quality and the stability of the paint on the brush. They feel very controlled and smooth when painting, a... See more
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My initial order was lost by the courier (no fault of Specialist Crafts). Replacement orders were rapidly organised and I was updated by email of their progress. Everyone I spoke to in customer servic... See more
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- #21 of 30 best companies in Art supply shop
- #43 of 60 best companies in Craft shop
- #16 of 29 best companies in Educational Supply Shop
- #9 of 16 best companies in School Supply Shop
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We are a leading supplier of Art, Design and Technology resources to educational establishments, students and artists worldwide. Our extensive range includes over 28,000 products, including our own brand, offering high-quality art materials at sensible prices. Our in-house experts continuously try, test, and develop the range, staying ahead of the trends to ensure you have access to the latest products and techniques. Here at Specialist Crafts, we have over 100 years of experience supplying the highest-quality materials at excellent value for money and providing exceptional customer service from our distribution centres in the UK, Ireland, and Dubai.
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Hamilton House, Mountain Road, LE4 9HQ, Leicester, United Kingdom
- 0116 269 7711
- orders@specialistcrafts.co.uk
- specialistcrafts.co.uk
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Good quality product
Quick delivery. Item as described and well packaged.
Tracing paper is great quality. I find some can be difficult to see through to layer below, however this is perfect for that, image below is very clear to see.
30 March 2026
Reply from Specialist Crafts
Thank you for your kind review!
We’re delighted to hear that you’re pleased with the quality of our tracing paper as we take great pride in ensuring all our products meet a high standard.
Thanks again
Reply from Specialist Crafts
Thank you for your kind review Helen. We are pleased you find our ordering process easy and our delivery is swift.
A crafters haven!
Website easy to navigate. Great range of products at excellent prices. So please to have found this online shop!
2 April 2026
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Thank you for your kind review! We are pleased you are enjoying our products!
Reply from Specialist Crafts
Thank you for your kind review. We are very pleased that you are happy with our products and delivery.
Pallet really not wrapped every well…
Pallet really not wrapped every well lots of clay bags damaged have telephone company to complain. Not happy
I telephone the company and spoke with Maria who was wonderful at understanding and sorting this problem out for me . She has emailed this morning to say replacements will be on there way. Very good customer service. Thank you.
1 April 2026
Reply from Specialist Crafts
Thank you for your review Rebecca, and I am sorry to hear that this happened. I believe my colleague has already been in touch with you with regards to your delivery, which has fallen well below our usual standards.
I understand that you have now received the replacement clay that we sent, and that this arrived in excellent condition. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if we can do anything further for you.
Great range and prices
Great range and prices. Always delivered quickly. Good tracking. And great customer service.
1 April 2026
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Thank you for your review- we are delighted that you are happy with our service.
Great quality products
Great quality products. Delivered safely in good time. Reasonably affordable as well
1 April 2026
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Thank you for your kind review. We are pleased that you are happy with the quality of our products, and our delivery.
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Thank you for your review Amber, we are very pleased you find our service helpful with a quick turnaround.
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Thank you for your kind review Nicola. We are pleased you find ordering easy and that our delivery is prompt.
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Fran. We are happy you are pleased with our service!
Fast turn around time
Fast turn around time, well packaged, simple ordering process, fantastic product range. However the website does not make it very clear that free delivery for orders over £40 is the order cost ex. VAT not including VAT. However Specialist Crafts offers such a wide range of well priced and good quality products this minor issue will not stop me using them again for art supplies.
27 March 2026
Reply from Specialist Crafts
Thank you for your kind review, and we are pleased you find our ordering process simple and enjoy our extensive product range. We also appreciate your feedback with regards to our free delivery and we will take this on board.
Quick and efficient service but very…
Quick and efficient service. The webpage is user friendly and easy to place orders with a purchase order. I had a problem recently requesting copy invoices which has now been rectified, thank you Astra.
26 March 2026
Reply from Specialist Crafts
Thank you for your kind review Frances, but I am sorry you have experienced issues regarding copies of invoices. I will contact you.
clear website, great products
clear website, easy to navigate, great products, easy to order, quick delivery, easy to track
26 March 2026
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Thank you for your kind review!
Easy to find and order what i needed on…
Easy to find and order what i needed on the website.
Arrived well packaged and quickly.
26 March 2026
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Thank you for your kind review. We are pleased your order arrived quickly and was well-packaged.
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Thank you for your kind review Helen. We're glad that you are happy with our service.
Terrific service when error in shipment…
Terrific service when error in shipment was rectified free of charge
25 March 2026
Reply from Specialist Crafts
Thank you for your kind review. We are glad your shipment issue was resolved.
Purchased Jelotong wood for carving as…
Purchased Jelotong wood for carving as it is supposed to carve as easily as Basswood whereas in reality it’s like trying to carve a brick and seems to harden the more it is worked. Won’t buy again.
11 March 2026
Reply from Specialist Crafts
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Cyril. We are sorry for the issue raised and have already passed your comments to the supplier. Jelutong wood is a hardwood (due to having a fine texture and low density) and should be suitable for carving by hand or machine. We will come back to you with more information shortly.
Definitely recommend
When I got an order wrong they immediately corrected it.
Can not fault the quick helpful and friendly response.
Would use them again and definitely recommend!
30 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Specialist Crafts
Thank you for your kind review Janet. We are glad your issue was resolved in a helpful and friendly manner.
Excellent experience
I had an excellent experience with Specialist Craft. The delivery was extremely quick, and communication throughout the process was clear and kept me fully informed. I particularly appreciated that my items were dispatched separately to avoid any delays to the overall order, this level of consideration really stood out. I would highly recommend Specialist Craft, we have been ordering from them for years and we will definitely be using them again.
26 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Specialist Crafts
Thank you for your kind review Vicky. We are glad your delivery was quick and that you were kept fully informed throughout.
The goods are always promptly sent and…
The goods are always promptly sent and I have minimal issues.
12 March 2026
Reply from Specialist Crafts
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Leanna.
We are glad materials arrive promptly and you have minimal issues
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