If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, we may receive an affiliate commission. Want to transfer your your drawings onto another surface or use a found photograph or printed image in an artwork? Try using graphite transfer paper. Transfer paper is a great tool for speeding up […] Continue reading
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, we may receive an affiliate commission. It seems as though there’s an ever-growing need for signage these days, and people all around the country have been digging deep into their elementary school poster board memory to make the biggest, brightest, […] Continue reading
Silver’s elemental symbol, Ag, stems from the Latin argentum, itself derived from a proto-Indo-European word meaning “shiny” or “white,” and the desirability of its dazzling coolness endures. Silver leaf sheets are pounded metal that has become thinner than paper. Due to its delicacy and, when made of pure silver, its brittle nature, it can be […] Continue reading
These volumes that would make excellent additions to any painting lover’s bookshelf. Continue reading
Although Amazon Prime Day continues through the wee hours of tomorrow morning, we are signing off now with a few last recommendations for deals on art and studio supplies. Continue reading
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, we may receive an affiliate commission. Every year, Amazon’s Prime Day offers thousands of deals on the site’s products, from electronics to books and art supplies. The shopping day usually happens in July, but this year it has been pushed […] Continue reading
Sterling silver, which is composed of 92.5% silver, is a good option for do-it-yourself jewelry. In wire form, this alloy is easy to work with, is relatively affordable, and has an elegant, high-end finish. But it can be complicated to find the right wire for your projects, as products not only come in different gauges […] Continue reading
Acrylic paints can really destroy natural-hair brushes. And, as it turns out, many materials used with said natural-hair brushes, like oils and turpentine, actually repel acrylic paint themselves. For a durable and reliable brush to use with your every acrylic painting need, consider a synthetic brush instead. Acrylic brushes are often more resistant to wear […] Continue reading
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, we may receive an affiliate commission. In some inevitable moments, every artist, writer, or creator of any form will find themselves staring at an empty canvas, page, or desktop, hitting a complete creative block. You either lack inspiration for what […] Continue reading
Every year, Amazon’s Prime Day offers thousands of deals on the site’s products, from electronics to books and art supplies. The shopping day usually happens in July, but this year it has been pushed back due to the pandemic; the 48-hour event is likely to be scheduled in mid-October. Some reports set the date at […] Continue reading
Shetland wool is warm, thick, and comfortable to the touch. It isn’t as luxurious and soft as merino or cashmere, but it doesn’t have prickly guard hairs, the hairs that itch. Lofty and light, this wool allows you to makes textile art or sweaters that aren’t too heavy. Shetland fibers are strong and weather well: […] Continue reading
A puppet making kit provides a perfect group or solitary activity for creative expression and imaginative play. Wonderful for young kids and great for rainy days, puppet kits include a range of materials to create fully customizable characters. Our picks below will help you find the best kit to fulfill your children’s puppet making dreams. Continue reading
If you’re prone to working with different materials, you’ll need some good-quality mixed media paper to capture your vision. These papers are engineered to be diverse surfaces that often can accept both wet and dry media. Of course, your go-to product will depend on your preferred medium, as some papers have better water resistance than […] Continue reading
UPDATED (ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JUNE 8, 2020 4:06 PM) If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, we may receive an affiliate commission. Tape dispensers are an integral tool in any classroom, office, or craft room. They’re available in a wide range of styles and materials to fit anyone’s […] Continue reading
When you’re getting up close and personal with your tabletop art, a drafting chair is essential. It will allow you to reach the perfect height, with varied backs, armrests, ergonomic seating, and more to choose from. Some adjust with more precision than others, while many prioritize comfort over changeability. As you know, an artist might […] Continue reading
Knitting books are great resources for both beginning and advanced knitters. For the novice they offer pragmatic how-to’s, and for the seasoned veteran they’re excellent sources of inspiration. Some books are geared toward learning basic skills; others are impressive collections of stitches, patterns, and charts. Your knitting needles will fly as you create beautiful garments […] Continue reading
For many, easels are an essential part of the painting process. Artists have used them for millennia: One of the first recorded uses of an easel dates back 2,000 years to the Romans; medieval monks used them to display precious illuminated manuscripts. Easels gained popularity during the Renaissance as artists created fewer paintings directly on […] Continue reading
Who’s up on the latest fashion trends, cuts the best figure, and puts together the best looks? A paper doll. A generations-old toy, dress-up paper dolls owe their origins to 18th century France, where they had movable limbs and were akin to puppets. A London company produced the first commercially available paper doll in 1810, […] Continue reading
Flat files are essential for artists, architects, engineers, and anyone else who creates work on paper. Sheets of paper are easily damaged, and flat files protect them from wrinkles, folds, tears, dirt, and smudges. They are available in a wide range of sizes, from smaller cabinets which store 9” x 12” and 12” x 18” […] Continue reading
It can be difficult to find the perfect candle. Once you’ve found an ideal scent, the container might be too big or too small or perhaps decorated in a way that doesn’t match your esthetic. Why not make your own? You can easily create and customize your dream candles with a candle-making kit, most of […] Continue reading
