Makers Cabinet Brass & Steel Aperture Drawing Compass - Iris
A solid brass drawing tool with a moving stainless steel aperture, made for creating single, concentric, and shaded circles with remarkable precision.
Complimentary U.S. Shipping $100+ | International $350+
Drawing single, concentric, or shaded circles becomes effortless with the Iris and its unique moving aperture — a visual and tactile marvel in use.
The included walnut centering tool helps position your circle around a specific point and also serves as a display stand for the Iris when not in use.
Crafted from solid brass with stainless spring-steel leaves, the Iris is both a functional drawing instrument and a lifelong object of beauty, made to be used, admired, and passed down.
- Made of solid brass with carefully selected stainless-spring steel leaves (for rigidity and corrosion resistance).
- Adjusts to create and measure circles of Ø3-70mm
- Dark walnut centering tool has a rubber base, which doubles as a mat to secure the Iris to your surface.
- Pairs beautifully with other Makers Cabinet tools.
Dimensions: 5.3″ x 5.3″ x 0.7″ (13.4 x 13.4 x 1.7 cm)
- 1 Iris
- 1 Dark walnut centering base
We ship using USPS and UPS, depending on the destination and the products ordered. All shipments include tracking and up to $200 of insurance.
Complimentary Shipping Thresholds:
- USPS Ground Advantage (U.S.): Complimentary on orders over $100.00.
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UPS International: Complimentary on orders over $350.00.
- Please note: Duties, taxes, and import fees may apply at delivery and are the responsibility of the recipient.
Shipping Times:
- Most items ship within one business day (Monday to Friday, excluding holidays).
- Orders placed by 2 PM Pacific Time often ship the same day.
Additional Notes:
- Fine art pieces valued over $500 ship separately via complimentary UPS Expedited insured service with adult signature required. Split shipments will be dispatched simultaneously.
- While we offer insurance on your shipments, once a package is marked “delivered,” insurance no longer covers theft or loss. Please deliver to secure locations or ensuring someone is available to receive your package.
- Shipping costs are non-refundable.
International Orders:
- For international orders, customs duties and import taxes are determined by your destination country and collected by the carrier upon delivery — they are the responsibility of the recipient.
- Customers remain responsible for ensuring the items ordered are legal to import and possess in their country. Items rejected or seized by customs due to import restrictions are not the responsibility of Last Manner.
- We do not ship knives internationally.
- We ship UPS only.
For our full shipping policy, please see shipping policies.
Returns are accepted within 30 days of receipt of your order, provided the merchandise is in its new, unused condition and includes the original packaging. Items that show signs of use, arrive without the original packaging, or received after the 30-day period will not be accepted.
Exceptions:
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Lighters: We cannot accept returns for lighters that have been filled with fluid.
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Brass/Copper/Bronze Products: Items that have had their vacuum seal opened or have been handled and exposed to oxidation are considered used and are not eligible for return.
- Art, Vintage & Gift Cards: Photographs, posters, gift cards, vintage artwork, vintage items, and "Bygone Goods" products are final sale.
Refunds to the original payment method will incur a flat $5 restocking fee, which will be deducted from your refund. Returns for store credit or exchanges are not subject to this fee.
For our full return policy, please see return policies.
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After meeting in Central Saint Martins while studying Product Design; Odin Ardagh, Benjamin Weininger and Noah Bier founded Makers Cabinet in 2017 as a response to the disposable and wasteful nature of the stationery market. It began with a simple idea, re-imagining how pencils are sharpened. Since then, they have created original and exciting heirloom quality tools, elevating the drawing and writing experience to an art form.