In partnership with Kaweco and The Deckle Edge, Leesette Turner hosted a beautiful calligraphy workshop in-store with us. Leesette is a well celebrated artist and calligraphy coach. Their philosophy is to have fun using letters as a form of abstract self-expression; where we pursue expression and not necessarily the perfection. This workshop left attendees equipped…
Get ready to step into the world of sneaker customization with Linden, an artist with a passion for bringing his unique style to your feet! Join us as we follow Linden on his latest project – customizing a pair of Vans sneakers using Angelus leather paints for the Deckle Edge art store in Cape Town…
My name is Chloe (nickname ‘Cleo’), and I am an artist, designer, and workshop instructor. I would like to tell you a little bit about my art-making and my upcoming collaboration with The Deckle Edge. I have spent countless days collecting and storing plants or algae to use in my prints – a habit that would,…
The movie and film industry has played a large part in Cape Town’s artists community. Art school graduates often become props masters, set builders and creative directors for production houses. We really enjoy seeing their creations in movies, T.V productions and even YouTube series, especially when we can see the goodies we recommended being used!…
We currently have some printmaking and inking goodies on sale until 31 October 2022 – Click here to check out the sale! What is printmaking? Printmaking is an umbrella term used to describe many different methods of making prints in the art world. In the visual arts there are four main branches of printmaking that…
One of the world’s biggest drawing challenges is just around the corner and for those of us that have tried taking on the challenge before know it isn’t an easy task. Here is a quick guide to help you get through this epic 31 day adventure into the world of ink with Inktober. #Inktober was…
DIY: Making your own floral inks Whether you are looking to preserve the memory of a beautiful bouquet or make a gift for a loved one, floral inks add a perfect homemade touch to anyone’s writing stationery. This fun and easy project is perfect for the summer months when your garden’s truly come to life….
Working on a lightbox is super useful if you’d like to trace an image such as a rough sketch before adding the final line work. No need to worry about untidy pencil lines underneath! The illuminated surface is translucent, allowing the light to pass through and making your tracing work so much easier and more…
Creating artworks with alcohol ink on Yupo paper is a huge trend at the moment, so we thought we’d share with you how simple and fun it is to do! Yupo paper is a synthetic (tree-free) and 100% recyclable paper that is waterproof, non-porous, smooth and tear-resistant. Its synthetic quality is what sets it apart…
Paper quilling (also known as paper filigree) is an art that has been around for hundreds of years. It involves rolling thin strips of paper and then molding them into various shapes. You will need to cut narrow strips of paper in your preferred colours – a weight of around 80 to 90 gsm works…
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