Rwandan born artist Eric Karangwa started with humble beginnings as a car guard but made his name well known in the local art community after breaking into the Cape Town art scene with his exquisite landscape paintings. His first exhibition was in the Constantia Village shopping center. It was a sudden affair and everyone pitched…
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…
The Society of South African Artists (SASA) hosts their Art in the Park event twice a year in the first and last quarter of the year, usually in March and November. They invite all the societies within Cape Town’s art communities to partake in this event that is comprised of 75 to 100 eclectic artists….
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…
What is polymer clay? Polymer clay is a hugely popular and versatile type of modelling clay. It comes in a wide range of beautiful colours, and can be hardened in a normal home oven to produce a long-lasting and durable piece of art. Once set, it is strong, waterproof and washable. Polymer clay can be…
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…
Bostik Crazy Clay – “the world’s softest, lightest clay” is air-drying, crack-free and safe for kids (non-toxic). It can be stretched, shaped, mixed and it even bounces. It’s great for both kids and adults to use and doesn’t stain hands. You can create basic shapes such as balls and cubes or more detailed sculptures –…
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…
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