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

Metal, Plastic & Wood

  • from £2.35

    MDF 600x400mm (Suitable Size for Laser Cutting)

    Laser-grade Medite MDF. Sizes and thickness are nominal Downloads Medite Premier (thicknesses 3.2mm and over): FSC Certificate (pdf) Technical Data...

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  • from £0.30

    Round Hardwood Dowel 600mm

    Hardwood round dowels, 600mm in length. Available in a range of sizes.

  • from £4.00

    MDF Sheets 1220 x 608mm

    MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard) panels are designed and manufactured for a variety of purposes for both interior and exterior applications. Most co...

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  • from £0.45

    Square Hardwood Dowel 600mm

    Square Hardwood Dowels, 600mm in length. Available in a range of sizes.

  • 3mm thick clear acrylic sheet
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    from £2.50

    3mm 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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  • from £2.40

    Mild Steel Rods

    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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  • 2mm Clear Acrylic Sheet
    from £3.00

    2mm Clear Acrylic Sheet

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

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  • from £5.25

    Mild Steel Sheet

    Mild steel is renowned for its durability and strength. Mild Steel can be easily cut, drilled or machined when using the correct equipment, all the...

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  • Pile of acetate sheets
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    from £3.95

    Acetate (Printable) Pack of 10 Sheets

    Transcopy Acetate Sheet (colour copier & laser print compatible) Brilliant printing with black or colour dry toner inks High resolution printi...

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  • from £4.50

    Mild Steel Round Tube

    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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  • from £0.65

    Copper Coated Mild Drawn Steel Rod (Inter Annealed)

    These copper coated mild steel rods are used for welding steel or alternatively spot welding structural models. Inter annealed - annealing is a hea...

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  • 5mm thick clear acrylic sheet
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    from £7.55

    5mm 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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  • Black polypropylene plastic sheet
    £4.10

    A2+ Polypropylene Sheet (65 x 55cm)

    A2+ Polypropylene plastic sheets, 800 micron thickness (0.8mm) Actual size 650 x 550mm Can be easily cut, scored and bent Used for packaging, cons...

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  • pieces of balsa wood sheets
    from £3.60

    Balsa Sheet

    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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  • a close up of a birch plywood sheet
    from £19.50

    Birch Plywood 1220 x 608mm

    Birch Plywood (BB/BB FSC) is a high quality wooden panel, offering consistent strength, fine grain texture and ease of finishing. It is used widely...

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    Construction Plywood 1220 x 608mm

    Red Faced Eucalyptus Core Hardwood Plywood The plywood has great strength, and resistance to loss of bond strength over time. It can be used long-t...

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  • from £3.70

    Mild Steel Box Section

    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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  • from £0.75

    Clear Acrylic Round Rod

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

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  • from £7.25

    Laser Grade Birch Plywood

    Laserable Plywood (E1 glued). Sizes and thicknesses are nominal. Please note this is a natural product and it can be affected by heat or humidity. ...

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  • from £4.50

    Poplar Plywood - Laser Grade

    Laserable Poplar Plywood (E1 glued). Light colour timber with imperceptible grain. Lighter weight than birch plywood. Please note this is a natural...

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  • from £1.95

    Clear Acrylic Tube

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

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  • a close up of an aluminium sheet
    from £8.00

    Aluminium Sheet

    Aluminium is lightweight and highly malleable, it has low to moderate strength and excellent corrosion resistance. Aluminium is not suited to high ...

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  • 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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  • from £0.55

    Printable Acetate Sheets (Single Sheet)

    Transcopy acetate sheets, colour copier & laser print compatible. Brilliant printing with black or colour dry toner inks. High resolu...

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  • from £6.55

    Copper Sheet

    Grade: Phosphorus Deoxidised (C106) Copper sheets, available in various thicknesses. Copper is a malleable, ductile medium-strength metal that can ...

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  • Softwood timber in various sizes
    £5.10

    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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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 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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  • 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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  • 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 £1.75

    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 £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
    from £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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  • 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.

  • a close up of brass rods
    from £2.95

    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 £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 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 £12.55

    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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  • 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
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    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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  • Aluminium rods in various sizes
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    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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  • 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.

  • Thin birch "Aeroply" plywood
    £10.45

    1.5mm Birch Ply ('Aeroply')

    Thin birch plywood, which is very lightweight and ideal for modelling and furniture projects. Often referred to as 'Aeroply'. 1.5mm thick We are u...

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  • a board of white faced melamine MDF
    £15.00

    Melamine MDF 1220x608mm DISCONTINUED

    Melamine faced MDF is an interior board free from natural defects with a smooth surface for precision finishes. These sheets have a clean, attracti...

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