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ShopRCA is for use by Royal College of Art students and staff only

Metal, Plastic & Wood

  • a close up of a bundle of square balsa strips
    from £1.30

    Balsa Square Strip

    Balsa wood is one of the most versatile woods available for crafters and modellers. It offers the ideal balance between strength and flexibility an...

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  • Softwood timber in various sizes
    from £4.00

    20x45mm Softwood PAR Timber

    Softwood Timber is a basic structural timber used for plinth building, painting stretchers, small furniture and structural construction. Softwood i...

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  • from £6.25

    Frosted Acrylic Sheet

    Premium quality cast acrylic sheets, great for laser cutting. These sheets have a semi-transparent frosted effect. Acrylic plastic is a form of po...

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  • A selection of softwood timber in different sizes
    from £4.55

    45x45mm Softwood PAR Timber

    Softwood Timber is a basic structural timber used for plinth building, painting stretchers, small furniture and structural construction. Softwood i...

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  • a close up of a brass sheet
    from £6.25

    Brass Sheets

    With its bright yellow-gold colour, brass has a lustre that make it a good metal for decorative applications. It's also one of the most popular met...

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  • from £8.70

    Mirror Acrylic Sheet 3mm (Not for Laser Cutting)

      Mirror effect acrylic sheets. Suitable for interior use. Not suitable for laser cutting. Acrylic plastic is a form of poly(methyl methacrylate) (...

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  • pile of acetate plastic sheets
    from £3.55

    Acetate (Non-Printable) Pack of 10 Sheets

      Acetate Sheets 0.2mm thick Clear polyester acetate sheet with a variety of uses including printing, overlays, stencils, graphics and as an inter...

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  • a close up of black acrylic sheet
    from £4.70

    Black Acrylic Sheet

    Premium quality black opaque cast acrylic sheets, great for laser cutting. Acrylic plastic is a form of poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA). The sheet...

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  • from £1.90

    Clear Acrylic Square Rod

    These clear acrylic square rods are great for model making and other 3D projects. They are light weight and have high impact strength. Acrylic is ...

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  • from £4.65

    White Acrylic Sheet

    Premium quality white opaque cast acrylic sheets, great for laser cutting. Acrylic plastic is a form of poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA). The shee...

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  • from £3.00

    Mild Steel Flat Bar (Grade S275)

    PLEASE NOTE: Lengths of steel over 2m long can only be sent between campuses on Wednesdays. If this means we cannot fulfil your order for your chos...

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  • Softwood timber in various sizes
    £2.95

    20x20mm Softwood PAR Timber

    Softwood Timber is a basic structural timber used for plinth building, painting stretchers, small furniture and structural construction. Softwood i...

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  • stack of clear frosted polypropylene sheets
    £1.10

    A4 Polypropylene

    A4 polypropylene plastic sheet, 800 micron thick (0.8mm) A4 size / 297 x 210mm Can be easily cut, scored and bent Used for packaging, construction...

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  • Sold out
    from £2.80

    Long Wooden Dowels (2.4m)

    Round dowels, 2400mm in length. These dowels are Ramin, a light hardwood. Available in a range of diameters.

  • from £15.75

    ECOBoard 1220 x 608mm

    Healthy & Ecological Alternative for MDF, Plywood, OSB & Chipboard ECOBoard is made using natural fibres from agricultural waste materials....

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  • a selection of softwood timber in different sizes
    from £6.90

    90x45mm Softwood PAR Timber

    Softwood Timber is a basic structural timber used for plinth building, painting stretchers, small furniture and structural construction. Softwood i...

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  • a close up of brass rods
    from £3.10

    Brass Rod

    With its bright yellow-gold colour, brass has a lustre that make it a good metal for decorative applications. It can be easily machined, and has ve...

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  • a selection of softwood timber in different sizes
    from £4.90

    70x45mm Softwood PAR Timber

    Softwood Timber is a basic structural timber used for plinth building, painting stretchers, small furniture and structural construction. Softwood i...

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  • from £5.35

    Mild Steel Angle

    Mild Steel Angle used for welding furniture frames and engineering applications. Mild Steel Angle has an L shaped profile. This Angle has equal len...

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  • Corner of a 10mm thick clear acrylic sheet
    from £13.90

    10mm Clear Acrylic Sheet

    Premium quality clear cast acrylic sheets, great for laser cutting. Acrylic sheets are often seen as a cheap alternative to glass. Acrylic plastic ...

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  • Birch "aeroply" plywood
    from £4.00

    0.8mm Birch Ply ('Aeroply')

    Very thin and lightweight Birch Plywood, ideal for modelling projects. Often referred to as Aeroply. Only 0.8mm thick, available in 2 sizes.

  • from £9.30

    Spruce Plywood 1220 x 608mm

    These spruce plywood panels have a strong, rigid yet lightweight construction. The cross-banded construction method ensures durability and strength...

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  • from £6.50

    OSB Oriented Strand Board 1220 x 608mm

    OSB (Oriented Strand Board) is an economic choice for sheet material. It is strong and often used in displays. However, due to the textured nature ...

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  • Aluminium rods in various sizes
    Sold out
    from £2.65

    Aluminium Rod - DISCONTINUED

    DISCONTINUED Aluminium rods (also called Round Bar), available in a range of diameters and lengths. Aluminium is lightweight and highly malleable, ...

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