Brand new to The Deckle Edge is a wonderful range of inks by Diamine. These inks are imported from Diamine in the UK who have been manufacturing inks since 1864 (that’s over 150 years)! Fountain Pen Ink: Their non-toxic fountain pen inks are water-soluble and dye-based and can be used in a variety of ways. Firstly, they are fantastic for…
Brush lettering is a huge trend at the moment and is much easier to do than one might think – in fact, we think anyone can do it! There are a few simple tips and tricks that you can use to get started, and once you have mastered those, the possibilities are endless. Create beautiful wedding…
Did you know Posca markers are excellent for drawing on glass? We had so much fun this week planning our new storefront window display which was done using just a single white Posca marker! We got local artist and member of the Deckle family, Emily Jane Long, to illustrate various art materials, graphic supplies and paper…
Erasers may seem like a pretty standard thing to have in any stationery collection, but there are actually many different types of erasers – each with their own unique qualities. In this blog post we’ll be telling you about a few different sorts of erasers and the best way to use them! …
Fixative is an important part of ensuring the longevity of artwork for those who love to work in pencil, charcoal and pastels. Spray fixatives are the easiest and most convenient way of setting your work to ensure that it doesn’t smudge, or contaminate other works of art. As most of us know, working in soft…
Parker Quink Ink is full of surprises – not only is it a classic ink used for dip pens and fountain pens, it is also a beautiful medium to use for illustration and painting. It is a non-waterproof ink and as a result can be used in many interesting ways that are different to how waterproof…
Posca markers are acrylic paint-based marker pens that can be used on all sorts of surfaces and for a variety of projects. The paint is non-toxic, opaque, lightfast, water-resistant when dry and doesn’t bleed through paper. They can be used to create bright, vibrant designs on almost anything – paper, cardboard, wood, fabric, plastic, glass,…
Following on from last week’s blog post about colouring pencils for adult colouring books, this post focuses on different markers that you can use for colouring as well as adding detail. It is important to remember when using ink-based markers that there is a chance that the ink can seep through your paper! To avoid…
There are so many wonderful colouring books out there at the moment with a huge range of designs and styles. There are also so many exciting options for colouring them in! We have put together a selection of our most popular colouring pencils to give you some ideas. These can be used on their own or together…
What is charcoal? Simply put, charcoal is a dark carbon substance made from burning wood. Although certain woods are favoured for making artists’ charcoal, it’s not much different from the coals you may find in your fireplace. Charcoal is one of the oldest drawing materials in human history and can be seen in cave drawings…
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