Watercolourists rejoice! World Watercolour Month is now officially every July! But do you know what World Watercolour Month is? We all know the popular INKTOBER art challenge where thousands of pro and beginner artists participate by doing one ink drawing a day the entire month. Founded in 2016 by Charlie O’Shields, World Watercolour Month is […]
Pilot Pintor Markers are here! They are so versatile that they could fit in the workrooms of artists and crafters alike. Pintor markers are ideal for drawing, colouring, decorating, marking, writing, calligraphy, and so much more. They are paint based markers that are pigment rich, opaque and water based, will cover almost any surface and […]
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. […]
We have an awesome guest blogger on the Deckle Blog this week, showing us how to make slime! Maya Claronino is 11 years old, loves crafts of all kinds and is a master at making slime! She’s made an easy-to-follow video tutorial (featuring her cat Jagger) to show us step by step how she makes […]
Scraperboard, or scratch board, is a drawing medium that is traditionally a black-coated board with a white layer beneath. We also stock some beautiful specialty scraperboards with gold, copper or silver substrates – as well as a rainbow version! A wide variety of drawing techniques can be used on scraperboard to give various effects such as cross […]
This week we are looking at Sharpie Fabric markers, which are awesome to use on all sorts of fabric – from t-shirts and hats to tote bags and shoes. Bring your creativity to life on wearable items that are one of a kind! These markers are specially formulated to give you bright and bold colours […]
Linocut printing (or lino printing) is a printmaking technique that dates back to the early 1900s. Back then linoleum floor sheets were used to create the printing plate, but nowadays there are more user-friendly options available. Lino printing is a fun technique that is easy enough for even a novice to use! There are so many […]
Liquitex Pouring Medium is one of our most popular products. There is definitely a trend on the rise for creating artworks with a ‘poured’ painting effect. With so many different ways that paint can be poured, flooded, mixed, dripped and marbled on a canvas, this is a really fun technique that can produce awesome results. We […]
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 […]
It’s a new year with a new colour: Green! Pantone’s colour of the year for 2017 is a fresh shade of yellow-green dubbed “Greenery”. We are loving this colour – not only is it bright, zesty and fun, it also inspires ideas around nature and “going green” – an important theme for 2017! You can […]
