Creating fabric art with Rit Dye is an easy and rewarding way to experiment with colour on cloth. With a wide range of shades and user-friendly formulas, Rit Dye remains a favourite among artists, makers, and crafters. This guide covers the key steps, tips, and techniques for using Rit Dye in fabric art projects. One…
There are some watercolours that simply add colour to your page, and then there are Daniel Smith watercolours, paints that feel as if they have a little bit of earth, history, science and magic mixed into every tube. At The Deckle Edge, we have expanded our Daniel Smith watercolour 15ml tube range, and it is…
I have always loved art, but recently I have discovered this whole other creative world where people express themselves through pens, markers, brush pens, fineliners, rollerballs, gel pens, fountain pens and every kind of writing tool in between. And honestly, it is a lot more exciting than just “writing nicely”. A pen can tell a…
Originally outlined by Dr. Alfred Barrios and published in The National Enquirer in 1980, the 24 characteristics of a genius have inspired generations of thinkers, doers, and creators. According to Dr. Barrios, these traits aren’t just reserved for the Einsteins or DaVincis of the world, they can be learned and developed by anyone. “Most people…
Pastel can give you the kind of bold colour and soft glow that looks impossible in other mediums, but it only behaves well when you set up the right surface and handle it with a light touch. What makes pastel different from pencils or paint? Pastel is basically pure pigment with a small amount of…
Spray paint is one of the fastest ways to get bold colour and smooth coverage, but the finish only looks clean when you control prep, distance, and drying time. What makes spray paint different from brushing on paint? Spray paint lays down a fine mist, so you get even coverage without brush marks, and you…
A ruler is one of the most underrated art tools, because it saves time, cleans up your work instantly, and helps you build drawings that feel intentional instead of accidental. Why do artists still use a ruler when freehand is “more expressive”? Freehand is great for gesture and life, but a ruler gives you control…
Fabric paints are brilliant when you want bold colour and clean detail on clothing, tote bags, and craft projects, but they are not the same thing as fabric dyes or leather paint. What are fabric paints, and when should you use them? Fabric paints sit on or slightly into the fibres, so they’re ideal when…
Arts journal practice is one of the simplest ways to stay consistent with your art, especially when your phone keeps trying to steal your attention. What is an arts journal, and how is it different from a sketchbook? An arts journal is part sketchbook, part creative planner, part “safe place to experiment”. A sketchbook is…
Back to school stationery is the easiest thing to underestimate until the night before school starts and you realise you are missing the one item your child actually needs tomorrow. What should back to school stationery cover for creative students, not just “normal” classes? Creative students need the usual writing basics, plus a few art-specific…
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