A.S.Handover Ltd

A.S.Handover Ltd Welcome to A.S. Handover

Established 75 years ago, we take pride in hand making professional quality brushes at our workshops in Hertfordshire

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Established over 60 years ago, we take pride in hand making professional quality brushes at our workshops in London and in Welwyn Garden City. We also specialise in supplies for gilders, signwriters, pinstripers, specialist decorators, artists and a wide range of other craftsmen working in stained glass, graining, marbling, stencilling, theatrical make-up, picture restor

ation, scenic painting, coach painting and a host of other skills. To supplement our own production we also stock a comprehensive range of decorating tools and brushes, scumble glazes, signwriting enamels, varnishes, french polishes, universal strainers, pigments and artists’ oil colours, water colours and acrylics. We are one of the UK’s foremost suppliers of gold leaf and gilding supplies with extensive stocks of genuine gold leaf (in several shades and carats), white gold, moongold, palladium, silver and copper as well as imitation gold and imitation silver. Our wide range of products is used by the country’s finest craftsmen in museums, film studios, stately homes and the Houses of Parliament. Our loyal customers range from independent decorators through to the royal household at Buckingham Palace.

27/05/2026
Back in stock! A Sign Painter’s Sketchbook by Noel B. Weber.A rare look inside the sketchbooks of one of the world’s mos...
26/05/2026

Back in stock! A Sign Painter’s Sketchbook by Noel B. Weber.

A rare look inside the sketchbooks of one of the world’s most celebrated sign painters and lettering artists, featuring original pencil sketches, typographic studies, and timeless hand-drawn inspiration.

Essential for anyone interested in lettering, typography, and traditional sign painting.

https://www.handover.co.uk/a-signpainters-sketch-book-noel-b-weber/

Interview – Craig Morton, Handover brushmaker 🖌️ We’re excited to share our latest blog post: a guest interview with Cra...
26/04/2026

Interview – Craig Morton, Handover brushmaker 🖌️

We’re excited to share our latest blog post: a guest interview with Craig Morton, exploring the craft, detail, and dedication behind brushmaking.

Originally published by in their latest newsletter promoting British crafts, this piece offers a glimpse into a heritage craft on the endangered list - one that remains central to what we do.

Now live on our blog – link in bio.

New! ✨ Handover Gilders Studio Cushion ✨The Handover Studio Cushion is made for use in the studio, with a fully flat bas...
24/04/2026

New! ✨ Handover Gilders Studio Cushion ✨

The Handover Studio Cushion is made for use in the studio, with a fully flat base so it sits securely on your work surface rather than needing to be held.
Covered in fine black leather, it provides the slightly cushioned surface needed to control and cut leaf cleanly with a gilders knife. 

Unlike our handheld cushions, this version is designed specifically for studio setups where stability matters more than portability. It stays put on the table, allowing for more controlled, repeatable cuts – especially useful when working on larger projects or over longer periods.

Shop for it on our website, link in bio!

Handover Gift Cards have landed - just in time for Christmas!Whether you’re buying for someone new to the trade or an ex...
17/12/2025

Handover Gift Cards have landed - just in time for Christmas!

Whether you’re buying for someone new to the trade or an experienced signwriter, gilder, or specialist decorator, a Handover Digital Gift Card is the perfect choice. It gives them the freedom to choose exactly what they need, when they need it.

Our gift cards are digital only and can be delivered straight to the recipient’s inbox, making them ideal for last-minute gifts.

They can be redeemed online only and are available in a range of denominations to suit every occasion, from £5 to £500 ✨

🖌️New!Our Acrylic Signwriting Kit is designed to help signwriters try acrylic paints as an alternative to traditional oi...
16/12/2025

🖌️New!

Our Acrylic Signwriting Kit is designed to help signwriters try acrylic paints as an alternative to traditional oil-based enamels, or for new signwriters who want a smaller selection to practise with. The kit includes Alphakrylik Signwriting Acrylics in Dark Green and Orange Sherbet, offering smooth application, strong opacity, quick drying times, and reliable colour consistency – ideal for anyone interested in working with water-based materials or working indoors.

Also included is the Handover Series K Chisel Edge Synthetic Sable Brush (Size 4), a dependable, easy-to-control brush well suited to lettering with acrylics. To support practice and layout planning, the kit comes with a A3 Block Alphabet Poster, a useful reference for building confidence with letterforms and spacing.

This kit is suitable for beginners, hobbyists, and experienced signwriters who want a simple way to explore acrylic signwriting - or a perfect Christmas present!

Holiday opening hours - Our offices and warehouse will be closing on the 24th December until 2nd January. We would like ...
16/12/2025

Holiday opening hours - Our offices and warehouse will be closing on the 24th December until 2nd January. We would like to wish all of our customers a very Merry Christmas and thank you for your continued support. Love, Team Handover x

New book!Transform any piece of furniture, room, or project with stunning paint effects and decorative finishes.In this ...
07/12/2025

New book!

Transform any piece of furniture, room, or project with stunning paint effects and decorative finishes.

In this practical guide, Stewart McDonald .mcdonalddec shares the essential faux finishing techniques that turn ordinary surfaces into standout works. With clear, step-by-step instruction, you’ll learn both traditional and modern methods.

Inside you’ll find:
• Broken colour finishes
• Graining
• Marbling
• Gilding
• Trompe l’oeil

Ideal for beginners, DIY creators, artists, and professionals looking to elevate their finishing skills.

A concise, inspiring guide filled with expert tips to help you create extraordinary results.

Link to shop in bio >

✨New!✨Woodgraining Scumble Starter KitEverything you need for authentic faux wood finishes.Achieve beautiful, realistic ...
06/12/2025

✨New!✨Woodgraining Scumble Starter Kit

Everything you need for authentic faux wood finishes.
Achieve beautiful, realistic woodgrain on any interior or exterior panel with this pro-quality kit featuring glazes, colourants, and specialist tools from Handover.

What’s in the kit:
Polyvine Acrylic Scumble Glaze – 500ml
Polyvine Universal Acrylic Colourant – Mahogany
Polyvine Universal Acrylic Colourant – Dark Oak
Polyvine Universal Acrylic Colourant – Burnt Sienna
Handover Professional Synthetic Decorators Brush
Handover Series K Round Synthetic Sable Brush
Handover Thin Flat Badger Hair Brush
Handover Lily Bristle Varnish Brush
Handover 3″ Graining Rocker & Handle

Perfect for:
Decorators, upcyclers, furniture painters and DIYers ready to master classic faux timber effects.

Read our blog on how to create a realistic wood grain > link in bio!

Service Announcement!We will be carrying out a full stock take on Friday 14th November, which means no orders will be sh...
07/11/2025

Service Announcement!

We will be carrying out a full stock take on Friday 14th November, which means no orders will be shipped out and no collections will be available on that day ONLY.

Normal service will resume the following week on Monday 17th November.

Any orders placed on Friday will be shipped on Monday.

Please call +442072415877 or email [email protected] for more details.

Address

Welwyn Garden City

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+442072415877

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