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Information on how to edition your own prints

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The Edition Number and Other Printer's Marks

On the left hand lower corner of the impression is where you should place your edition number. These are two numbers that are divided by a slash and look like a fraction. The number below the slash is the size of the edition or how many prints are in the series and the upper number is the number assigned. So for example, if you have 25 identical prints and ready for numbering, you would number them 1/25 and the next 2/25 and so on.

Outside of numbering an edition, there are different marks that printmakers use to distinguish certain prints as being unique from the numbered edition:

A/P., P.A.,or E.A. (Artist Proof, Prueba de Artista or Epreuve d'artist) - If the artist is creating an edition for a dealer, the artist is able to keep a few prints for personal use from the edition. These are part of the edition and are kept to the same standard but are labeled A/P for Artist Proof, or more traditionally E.A. which is the French equivalent. The standard is to only have 10% of your edition be made up of these kinds of prints.

P/P, P.I. or E.I. (Printer's Proof, Prueba de Impresor or Epreuve d'imprimeur) - These are proofs that the printmaker keeps, usually only one.

B.A.T. (Bon à Tirer) or R.T.P (Ready To Print) - A print signed with this mark (French for "good to pull") means that this is the first print in the edition that meets the standards of the artist or printmaker and is used to measure the quality of the rest. These prints usually are the property of the studio that produced them.

T/P (Trial Proof) - These prints are made during the process of adjusting and developing the image. Even though technically they are unfinished prints, in the art market they are worth much more than the regularly editioned work because they reveal the process of the artist in creating the finished work.

S/P (State Proof) - This mark designates the print as a working proof and as being further worked on after the edition was created. Sometimes etchings will be assigned this mark as the printmaker experiments with acid exposure to the plate creating darker lines or variations in the design.

H.C. (Hors Commerce) - French for "For Commercial Use", these prints are sometimes unsigned by the artist and used to promote the edition and are supposedly not to be sold.

C/P (Cancellation Print) - After the edition has been printed, some artists and printmakers alter the original plate, block or stone so that it cannot be reprinted again. Usually a line is drawn on the matrix across and then a print made as proof that the original has been changed and no more prints from it can be made.

M.P or M.T. (Monoprint or Monotype) - This is reserved for unique prints most commonly using serigraphic process or flat plates of non-porous material where the artist and/or printmaker draw a design and only one print can be pulled from it.

U/P (Unique Print), U/S (Unique State), V/E (Variable Edition) - Prints labeled with these marks have some kind of unique feature that can't be reproduced again. These kind of prints as well as, monoprints and monotypes may be labeled as 1/1 (edition of 1).

Imp. - Abbreviation for the Latin word "impressit", this mark may be found after the signature if the artist printed their own work.

H.M.P, H.P.M or H.M.M. (Hand Modified Print, Hand Painted Print or Hand Modified Multiple) - Sometimes artists add features to a print by hand after the edition is created. These are most commonly found in serigraph prints.

E.V. (Edition Varied) - Editions made on different paper or with printed with a different color ink are sometimes labeled with this mark. Some artists and printmakers choose to number these prints with Roman numerals instead of Arabic numerals Eg. I/X - X/X.

This by all means is not the definitive guide. There are other marks and labels that are used in countries with different standards. Feel free to share any that you don't see on the list by commenting below.

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Printmaking 101 Series: A Guide to Editioning and Signing Fine Art Prints

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On the left hand lower corner of the impression is where you should place your edition number. These are two numbers that are divided by a slash and look like a fraction. The number below the slash is the size of the edition or how many prints are in the series and the upper number is the number assigned.

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Tips on making more personalised packaging

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Leading illustrators who specialise in producing art for packaging tell us their favourite approaches and techniques.

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Etsy
They take a percentage though

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List book fairs, you can see which ones are for art this year

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A calendar of some of the other events in the UK where you can find Small Publishers Fair publishers and others. Links are to the event, organiser's website or similar.

Updated 12 April 2022
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February
DIY Art Market, Sat 12 Feb 2022, Truman's Social Club, London, E17 6AL

March
Oxford Fine Press Book Fair Sat 5 and Sun 6 March 2022, in the Examination Schools, 75-81 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BG (biennial)
Stroud Wayzgoose, Sat 12 and Sun 13 March 2022, 11am to 5pm, Stroud Brewery, Kingfisher Business Park, Stroud, GL5 2BY
States of Independence Saturday 26 March 2022, Leicester Centre for Creative Writing, DeMonfort University

April
BABE - Bristol Artists Book Event Sat 23 and Sun 24 April 2022, Bower Ashton Campus, Bristol BS3 2JT, (biennial)
Miss Read Fri 29 April to Sun 1 May 2022, Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin (annual)
Book Arts Day (Society of Book Binders, London and South Region), Saturday 30 April, 11am to 3pm, Kentish Town Congregational Church Halls, London NW1 8PH

May
CMYK Festival of Print and Illustration Fri 6 and Sat 7 May 2022, Hereford College of Arts, HR1 1EB (annual)
Ink Paper and Print Fri 13 and Sat 14 May 2022, St Barnabas Church Complex, Cambridge (annual)
Offprint London, Fri 13 to Sun 15 May 2022, Tate Modern, Bankside, London
Artists' Book Market and Edinburgh Zine Festival Sat 14 and Sun 15 May 2022, Fruitmarket, Edinburgh
Turn the Page Artists Book Fair Fri 27 and Sat 28 May 2022, The Forum, Norwich (annual)
City of Literature Publishing Fair, Sunday 29 May, 10am to 4pm, National Centre for Writing, Norwich (new)

June
Shipley Wayzgoose Saturday 11 June 2022, Yorkshire
F ree Verse: The Poetry Book and Magazine Fair "probably in the summer" for 2022, London (annual)

September
Ink, Paper and Print: llustration and Print Fair autumn 2022 tbc, Towner Gallery, Eastbourne, (annual)

October
Bound Art Book Fair 2nd / 3rd week of October 2022, Whitworth Gallery, Manchester (annual)
Small Publishers Fair Fri 28 and Sat 29 October 2022, Conway Hall, London (annual)

November
Edinburgh's Radical Book Fair November 2022 tbc, Lighthouse Book Shop
BIFmas Market November 2022 tbc, Wagner Hall, Brighton
Dublin Art Book Fair, November 2022 tbc, Temple Bar Gallery and Studios

December
Bloomsbury Jamboree December 2022 tbc, Artworkers Guild, London (annual)

The following have yet to confirm plans
London Art Book Fair, Whitechapel Gallery
Nottingham Print and Publishing Fair - postponed indefinitely but may return
Print, Perform, Present - The Tetley, Leeds, was to have been new for 2019
"There are no definite plans for Print Perform Present in 2022 but some other big events of a similar nature are in the process of being organised and will be announced in the near future." The Tetley
Sheffield Artists Book Fair

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McDonald's announced its packaging will be 100% renewable and recycled by 2025 .

Millennials are pushing brands to be more socially and environmentally responsible.

British marketplaces are being built around eliminating single-use plastics.

It's clear that the term 'eco-friendly packaging' is clearly more than a buzzword.

In fact, implementing eco packaging in your brand's operations is no longer an option - it's a necessity.
Click here to explore Packhelp's range of certified eco-friendly packaging
Need more proof that sustainable packaging is now the norm?

A recent study found that:

37% of U.S. consumers prioritize sustainability when making buying decisions.

51 % of supply chain professionals expect the circular economy to expand in popularity in the next two years, as a result of the pandemic

30% of consumers are willing to pay a premium for products that deliver on sustainability claims

Many of us were brought up with the phrase 'reduce, reuse, recycle' in our vocabulary. Today, it's essential to your business that you reflect these same values. Not only to help the environment, but also increase brand loyalty amongst eco-conscious consumers.

In this article, you'll see:

What is packaging sustainability and sustainable design?

Examples of eco-friendly packaging solutions

Material technology's influence on sustainable packaging solutions

Material science and packaging engineering developing at an incredible speed. As a result, more eco friendly packaging options are on the market that can take care of a wide range of products.

More brands are switching to eco-friendly packaging - cosmetics marketing, ethical fashion and apparel, even cannabis branding works closely with packaging sustainability.

There have also been many breakthroughs in plant-based packaging and biodegradable plastic packaging. This also means that it's getting easier for your brand to reduce its carbon footprint.

Plus, with the public more and more aware of the waste caused by bad packaging, wasteful brands are being named and shamed.

Check out Packhelp's online store here!

So let's dive into the world of eco-friendly packaging, and see it's benefits for your brand. But before we go too deep, what does packaging sustainability actually mean?

What is sustainable packaging?

Simply put, it is packaging that, over time, reduces its environmental footprint.

This can happen in a number of ways:

Ingredients: Using raw 100% recycled or raw materials

Production process: By minimising the production process, supply chain and carbon footprint

Reusability: Creating a circular economy around the packaging, extending its lifecycle and usability.

It's simple to say that eco packaging is entirely about the environment. It also should take into consideration economic and social factors.

For example, may seem like a viable option. plant-based packaging But quite often that means clearing endangered rainforests to grow crops .

E co packaging needs to consider the economic factor. It needs to be priced competitively over traditional oil-based/single-use packaging options.

So yes, the definitions can get a bit messy at times!

Labelling something 'eco-friendly' doesn't mean that it's sustainable. Similarly, labelling something as sustainable doesn't mean that it's ethical.

But here's what's most important if your brand is considering a change:
Do you own research.
Definitions aren't always black and white. It pays to ask your packaging manufacturer a number of questions .

The Sustainable Packaging Coalition is a great resource. Here, you can see the certifications of certain brands and products. It's also a great way to further your knowledge of recyclable packaging in general.

Want to know about what Packhelp's doing to further packaging sustainability? Click here to learn more

There are also other bodies, like the Forest Stewardship Council. They ensure that any wood-based products (like cardboard) from sustainably-sourced forests.

Eco-friendly packaging, coupled with sustainable package design, is a potent combination. These characteristics can be a great way to set your brand above your competitors.

What is sustainable design in packaging?
Sustainable design is designing product packaging with the main purpose of doing as little harm to the environment as possible.
This can be achieved by using recycled material. You can also do this by designing your packaging with another purpose in mind.

For example, this shopping bag from H&M that transforms into a clothes hanger.

Not only are these bags made from less material than H&M's traditional plastic bag, but the paper is 80% recycled.

Need a paper bag for your brand made from 80% recycled cardboard? Start designing your own expandable kraft mailers now!

H&M knows its audience is people between 18 and 35. They know that these people care about the environment.

H&M know their customers appreciate brands with eco-friendly and reusable packaging solutions.

Therefore, sustainable design with reusability in mind increases brand loyalty amongst their audience.

Here's another example.

We've recently analyzed the supply chain of IKEA, and how the global leader started to invest in biodegradable types of packaging made from mycelium fungus. The change has been a pioneering example of leaving styrofoam behind - the common resource used to secure products in cardboard packaging.
Our Packaging engineer Artur Oboleński shared his thoughts on the cutting-edge technology. Read it here. While it might seem like that, sustainablity in packaging isn't just about materials.
Simply using less material, regardless of what that material is, can work wonders, too.

Value engineering is the process of redesigning packaging from the ground up with the aim of saving money - and believe it or not, most money can be saved by using less packaging. That was the case of Raylo - a London-based start-up which optimized its packaging by using less materials.
The results?
Raylo achieved an 11% decrease in packaging costs, as well as a 25% reduction in weight.
See how Raylo lowered their packaging costs
Packhelp's team of packaging engineers scrutinise over your current packaging options and ensure that your solution is designed to use the least amount of material as possible.

Read below to see some examples of eco-friendly packaging design.

Environmentally friendly packaging examples

The switch to eco-friendly packaging requires some research. You need to see how it can best complement your packaging design.

Look at the examples below to see several examples of brands that have done exactly that.

Slopes and town is a Dutch brand. They sell belts, socks and other accessories. Both their product and packaging bases itself on environmentally friendly materials .

"The box design (size, shape, material) drives reusability and brings out other elements of the Slopes & Town brand to the consumer",

says founder, Irina.

Featured product: Two-piece kraft product box that fits Royal Mail standard sizing.

Interested in custom packaging that meets Royal Mail's large letter and small package sizes?Click here to see the range of Royal Mail Packaging!

Sheyn is a Vienna-based jewellery studio that focuses on simple yet elegant design. The brand's founders were eager to explore the possibility of 3D printing, and that's how they arrived at their incredible range of jewellery. By using the innovative technology, their production is fully sustainable too.

Sheyn have used a kraft mailer box made of 80% recycled material. This takes their unique design onto their packaging. In turn, their customer has a memorable unboxing experience based around eco-friendly packaging.

Tip: Some of Packhelp's products can be instantly quoted. Even for wholesale quantities of packaging, you will immediately see the pricing of Eco Mailer Boxes, and other types of packaging. See the price for the quantity of Mailer Boxes you need here.

This UK-based brand incorporated sustainability in every aspect of its sportswear business - down to the last thread in their clothing.

Each garment is shipped in a branded mailing bag. Unlike most bags used by a vast majority of e-commerce brands, Origin X Performance's packaging is fully sustainable. These bags are made from natural, biodegradable ingredients, and are just as durable as recyclable plastics and plastic alternatives.
Featured product: Bio Poly Mailers
Monday's Child is a British company, selling young girl's clothing for special occasions .

The packaging that Monday's Child uses tackles sustainability from the other side. The box doubles as a doll's house for its young users.
Featured product: Full-colour mailer box
By adding extra value to the packaging, a customer gets more value for money. Reusing the box also extends the life of the packaging.

Biotika is a Polish manufacturer of soy candles and scented waxes. The brand stems from the love of nature and goes above and beyond to leave a smaller footprint as possible.

Plain textured cardboard boxes with a minimalist design. Simplicity lets the products do the talking. Neutral and organic colours add to the brand's image, plus the recycled cardboard packaging itself !
Featured product: Eco shipping boxes
READ MORE: Biotika, now a growing D2C brand, has recently collaborated with Packhelp on a project of packaging portfolio optimization. Take a look at the story here.

UAU Project is an art installation showing off the delicacies and beauty of 3D printed art.

Why packaging sustainability is important

There's no need to go into detail about why sustainability in packaging is important. If you're reading this article, you know it's crucial.

If you still need convincing, take a look at these tweet directed at Amazon's packaging:

But the push toward packaging sustainability isn't just from the end consumer.

Large corporations like Unilever Australia have recently put pressure on the Australian government. Unilever has demanded the government do more in the plastic pollution battle.
That's because it is.
And if corporations of this size can put the heat on governments, it means:

Consumers want to associate with brands that are environmentally focused

Large corporations are spearheading the initiative to help their public image

Smaller and medium brands will be forced to implement sustainability in their packaging

Eco-friendly packaging materials

As a company, Snact is all about the reduction of waste. For starters, the product that they sell is made from banana peel - the perfectly edible part of the food that's nearly always thrown out.

Throw your wrapper into the garden and watch it decompose.

It worth noting, that single-use packaging isn't the bad guy here. Single-use packaging that's oil-based and ends up in landfill is the culprit.

Single-use plastics like algae-based Agar , from red algae. This is a occurring substance that's available in . This packaging to pasta, cereals and other dry foods.

Plant-based packaging solutions

Consumer behaviour & packaging sustainabilty

8 tips to move to eco-friendly packaging

If you're a brand that's considering a switch to eco packaging, here are a few tips to make sure you get the most from the process.

1- Don't change everything at once

Whether you're selling 1 product or several thousand, it's best not to commit totally to packaging sustainability before you've tested the concept. You can do that by sampling packaging options.

2 - Order product samples

As just mentioned, it's risky to commit to a new packaging solution before testing it. Consider ordering a sample pack to inspect the quality of the packaging for yourself. Once you're convinced that this is a practical option, then order in bigger quantities.

3 - Consider a redesign

Implementing new packaging can be a double-edged sword if done at the same time as launching a new redesign of the brand.

A new logo, a new colour pallet and design assets can truly be complemented by sustainable product packaging.

4 - Adjust your pricing

Price is obviously a factor that needs to be considered. You may be surprised to know that packaging made from 80% recycled material can be had for as little as €0.26 per piece.

Once you've settled on an eco-friendly packaging option, it's important to calculate if you can absorb the cost of packaging or whether you need to increase prices accordingly.

5 - Order small volumes

Part of testing how your brand (and customer) takes to your new packaging, is to do so in small volumes. Order as little as 30 pieces and judge the reaction of your team and customers. When everything is assured, scale up your order size!

6 - FIFO

FIFO stands for 'First in, first out' and it's a method you might like to apply to your packaging. Before using your new packaging design, make sure that you've used up all your old packaging first.

7 - Consider eco-ing your product

Once your customers have taken well to your new packaging solution, consider bringing the concept of sustainability to your product itself. An eco-friendly product in an environmentally friendly box is a double-edged marketing sword!

8 - Flaunt your eco packaging

A brand that aligns itself for the good of the environment is something that the world wants to hear about. It's a moral that can make your brand stand out and be seen over your competition.

Work your sustainability into your marketing campaigns and make sure that people know that you're out there to help the environment.

Sustainable packaging companies

As a young packaging company, Packhelp knows only sustainability and working alongside the environment.

We have a responsibility to care for the environment and help our customers do the same.

Being a fresh and disruptive brand to the stagnant and old-fashioned packaging industry, we've learnt many things.

None more important than this:

Most small to medium brands want to sell their product in packaging that doesn't damage the environment.

That's why every single cardboard product in our range is made from a minimum of 80% recycled cardboard. This means that when you order custom packaging from us, you're getting a material that was a book, cereal box or a bank statement in another life.

If you're looking to get started with sustainably-made packaging, check out so we can help create your Packhelp's range of customised packaging options , or unique packaging idea.
Start designing now!
Conclusion

In this article, you saw the current state of environmentally friendly packaging and how your small brand can start using it. You can now see how a brand can use sustainable packaging to build a better relationship with eco-minded customers.

With a global shift toward fighting climate change, the way we approach packaging is set to grow and change. Rather than being an alternative option, eco-friendly packaging is only going to become more important.

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Sustainable Packaging In 2021 And Beyond [Examples & Ideas] | Packhelp

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Sustainable packaging is no longer an elegant option for small to medium brands. With large corporations leading the eco-friendly packaging movement, it's a matter of keeping up or getting left behind. Discover the latest developments in sustainable packaging design and how to use it for your brand. Read now.

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Selling artworks in places less known, bringing both business to them and local artists.

E.g. Matchbox Café Northampton

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Postal tubes

What are postal tubes?

Our postal tubes are excellent options for packaging artwork, posters or any other items that can be rolled into a neat and compact cylinder. These cylinders can then be mailed and shipped or perhaps used as a storage solution.
We have a variety of sizes to choose from to serve a range of project requirements. This method of packing is extremely effective for minimising the size of your parcel as well as strengthening the security of the parcel contents. In utilizing our postal tubes, you can see a reduction in your postal costs and an increase in storage space efficiency. Available in either a traditional natural brown or a sleek black hue, these containers serve stylish simplicity and premium protection at a highly competitive price. Our jet-black option is perfect for delivering modern, stylised packaging, or you can highlight the environmental qualities of the postal cylinder with our neutral, authentic kraft shade.

What is kraft paper?

Kraft paper is a durable and flexible addition to the world of parcel shipping. Both varieties of our postal tube are created from kraft paper which uses a self-sustaining process of manufacture almost entirely reliant on recovered and reused resources. As a result, the tubes are 100% recyclable. Although, with the exceptional strength of kraft in comparison to other paper products, customers and business owners alike can reuse them time and time again, whether as a storage solution or as packaging. Become an advocate for sustainability, enhance the green credentials of your business and enjoy the hard wearing durability of kraft with this wonderfully simple, yet versatile concept.

How much protection do they offer?

Your precious paper products require reliable protection against creasing or rips which could otherwise occur during transit and these cylindrical tubes are the perfect solution. By accessing our size guide, you can select a tube that encases your item tightly, preventing movement within the package and ensuring that the goods arrive in the exact condition in which you packed them. Rest assured that the kraft construction is strong and tear-resistant, safeguarding against any damages. All our cylinders are supplied with white polyethylene end caps to further secure the contents and provide a safe passage without the need for any additional tape.

It is worth noting that these caps will marginally reduce the overall usable length of the postal tubes. Therefore, we have included the lengths of each end cap in the table below which should be subtracted from the lengths provided for the tubes in order to calculate the length that can be filled.
View our range of postal tubes online today for a stress free, reliable solution to packaging your products. If you have any questions unanswered by the information on our postal tubes page you can contact a dedicated member of our team by telephone or email. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have or rectify any issues.

Paper size guide

Paper size

Dimensions (mm)

Dimensions (inches)

Click here for our recycling guide

Video: Postal tubes demonstration
Demonstrating the various uses for different-sized postal tubes.

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Our postal tubes are excellent options for packaging artwork, posters or any other items that can be rolled into a neat and compact cylinder. These cylinders can then be mailed and shipped or perhaps used as a storage solution. We have a variety of sizes to choose from to serve a range of project requirements.

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Eco friendly packaging are reinforced as well so will keep art prints secure

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A 100% recyclable sleek card mailer.

Trunkk™ by name, Trunkk™ by nature, this really does have the strength of an Elephant.

Single seal or Double seal available on request.

Don't hesitate to get in touch! 020 7251 5336

PRODUCT CODE: CM180235

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A 100% recyclable sleek card mailer. Trunkk™ by name, Trunkk™ by nature, this really does have the strength of an Elephant. Single seal or Double seal available on request. Don't hesitate to get in touch! 020 7251 5336 PRODUCT CODE: CM180235

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Vintage Guru is a local store in Northampton, can promote and sell prints in a section of their store along side other small local business/artists.

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Northampton #vintageshop #emporium Hazelwood House, St. Giles Street, Northampton, NN1 1JW, NN1 1 Northampton, UK

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Says about selling prints in the description, and it’s local

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The Selling Gallery

Our new Selling Gallery features a wide variety of art for sale, with a strong focus on the work of local artists and creators.

You can browse and buy, choosing from dozens of pieces of original and limited edition pieces, from paintings and prints, to sculpture and jewellery.

The range changes frequently as new collections are added and our portfolio of artists and makers expands.

Opening times

The Selling Gallery is open during Northampton Museum & Art Gallery opening hours.

Interested in submitting your art to the Selling Gallery?

If you are interested in having your work considered for inclusion in the selling gallery portfolio, then please get in touch with us via our online form
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We want to be open and accessible to all visitors to ensure the widest number of people can enjoy our buildings, collections, exhibitions and events.
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http://www.thepoundshop.org

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http://elcaf.co.uk

ELCAF link for you all