Experiment with intense colour and innovative products The Derwent Inktense range of pencils, blocks and paint pans is unique. There are so many ways to use these versatile products, and we love them all! Inktense is a pigment-based colour that’s extremely soluble in water, so it’s tempting to compare it to watercolour pencils and paint…
Sumi-e, also known as Japanese ink painting, is a traditional East Asian painting technique that originated in China and was later adopted and refined by Japanese artists. It is characterized by its minimalist, monochromatic style, where artists use simple brush strokes and black ink to create expressive and often highly symbolic artworks. Here are some…
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…
At The Deckle Edge we stock a huge range of Schmincke products, from paints, inks, pastels and pigments to mediums, varnishes and fixatives. We absolutely love Schmincke, which is why we directly import the range from Germany so local artists can enjoy their products! Schmincke was founded in 1881 and throughout the years, Schmincke has expanded…
It’s time for the latest in our series about fabulous artists, designers, creatives and hobbyists who are turning their passions into profitable side hustles! What’s the hustle? Plants are the new pets and pets are the new children. So it seems only right that your furry child gets custom art made of them. A masterpiece for…
At The Deckle Edge, we love pens. Our pen range includes fineliners, rollerballs, ballpoints, fountain pens, brush pens, gel pens and technical pens – and we adore them all – but the humble yet mighty BiC Crystal Ballpoint Pen deserves a special mention. Until the end of May 2021, you can enter the ‘Art Master…
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….
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…
Schmincke’s Aero Color range offers liquid acrylic inks that are highly pigmented and lightfast. These inks can be applied using brushes, dip pens & technical pens, the Schmincke Aero Color liners (empty markers which can be filled with ink) or with an airbrush. Aero Color inks have been formulated to work especially well in airbrushes…
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