A.S.Handover Ltd

12/06/2026

Alphakrylik is being discontinued - and we need your help!
Would you want to see an acrylic signwriting paint in our Handover range? And if so, what matters to you?
• Indoor use, outdoor use, or both?
• High opacity or buildable coverage?
• Fast drying, or more open for brush work?
• Would you like the same colour range as our oil-based enamel, or different?
• Any particular surface of substrate you would like it to work well on?
• Anything Alphakrylik did well - or didn’t?

Please comment with any answers or thoughts - if the need is there, we will work to develop our own range or find another range if one is out there!

27/05/2026

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/

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.

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!

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 ✨

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!

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

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 >

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!