Has he tried stores in Singapore or Hong Kong?Â

Here's one of the best reviewed (but there are others, probably some catering more to his needs):
review:Â Â http://www.yelp.com/biz/art-friend-singapore-5?page_src=related_bizes

website:Â Â www.artfriend.com.sg

paper pads:Â https://artfriendonline.com/ProductDetails/FamilyDetails/DR_P7035Â Â A2 is 16 x 23 inches.

Couldn't find "scratchboard," maybe it's called something else?

Claims $20 shipping worldwide, but I can find any particulars.Â

The Australian might have to make inquiries by phone or email to get what he wants and find out about shipping, etc. Â But it's an option.

BAB

On Fri, Mar 18, 2016 at 3:13 PM, gretchen halpert <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Hi Karen,

Thank you for the links. The problem the student has is that the pads that we pay between $5 and $9, depending on size, are $63 in the stores there, the same as on fishpond. The clayboard is a bit easier to swallow.

I don't think he's going to do any better, though I'm going to keep looking. I remember Geoff Thompson having the same issues with scratchboard.

Thanks again for looking. Hope to see you in Santa Cruz.

Gretchen

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