Kadmium Arts & Design Supplies Ultimo Sydney
507 Wattle St, Ultimo NSW 2007
Phone: 0292122669
info@kadmium.com.au
Sydney Store
About Kadmium Art + Design Supplies — Ultimo (Sydney)
Kadmium Art + Design Supplies is Sydney’s creative hub for artists, designers, and architectural students.
At our Ultimo store, we combine specialty art, design and architectural modelling supplies, premium imported stationery, and unique gift ideas — all supported by friendly, expert staff and hands-on advice.
We’re also proud to stock Australia’s largest range of Caran d’Ache art supplies, making Kadmium the go-to destination for Swiss-made pencils, pastels, pens and more.
What We Stock (at a glance)
Art materials:
acrylics, oils, watercolours, gouache, inks, mediums, gessoes, varnishes
Drawing:
graphite, charcoal, pastels, markers, technical pens, alcohol markers
Surfaces:
canvas & linen, boards, pads, sketchbooks, watercolour papers, specialty papers
Studio & presentation:
easels, portfolios, folios, cutting tools, adhesives, tapes, fixatives
Architectural modelling:
woods, plastics, metals, model foliage, figures, adhesives, tools
Caran d’Ache:
the widest choice of pencils, pastels, pens, sets and accessories in Australia
If you’re unsure what will work best for your project, ask us — we’re happy to recommend options, compare brands, and suggest techniques.
You can check out our website for our full range of Art Supplies and order click and collect from our sydney art store.
Visit Us in Store
Kadmium Art + Design Supplies
507 Wattle Street, Ultimo NSW 2007
(near Sydney University, a short walk from Broadway/UTS and Central precincts)
Phone: 02 92122669
Email: info@kadmium.com.au
507 Wattle Street, Ultimo NSW 2007
How to get to us:
By train/light rail: Walk or connect from Central Station or the L1 Dulwich Hill light rail (Convention/Ultimo stops).
By bus: Frequent services along Broadway and Harris Street; short walk to Wattle Street.
By car: Metered and limited street parking available in surrounding streets. Plan ahead at peak times.
Tip: Search “Kadmium 507 Wattle Street Ultimo” in your maps app for fast directions.
Why Sydney Creatives Choose Kadmium
Architectural Modelling Supplies
From studio projects to competition boards, we carry the materials architecture students and professionals rely on:
Model boards & substrates: museum board, mount board, foamcore, greyboard, chipboard
Structural & surface materials: balsa and basswood, styrene/ABS sheets, acrylic & polycarbonate, cork, metals
Detailing & finishes: textured sheets, veneers, architectural figures, trees, scenery, sands & gravels
Tools & adhesives: scalpels and blades, precision knives, cutting mats, set squares, rulers, pins, glues, epoxies, spray adhesives
Presentation: portfolios, folios, sleeves, fixatives, archival tapes
Our team understands scale, tolerances, and finish — bring your brief and we’ll help you choose the right materials for buildability, weight, and presentation.
Australia’s Largest Range of Caran d’Ache
Explore the most comprehensive Caran d’Ache selection in the country:
Coloured Pencils: Luminance 6901, Pablo, Museum Aquarelle, Supracolor Soft, Prismalo
Pastels: Neocolor I (wax), Neocolor II (water-soluble), soft pastels & accessories
Writing & Inks: Swiss-made pens, mechanical pencils, refills, cartridges, bottled inks
Sets & gifts: Studio and professional kits, metal tins, boxed sets, curated bundles
Try before you buy with informed guidance on lightfastness, layering, water-solubility, paper pairings, and technique.
