In this blog post we’ll be showing you step by step how to create an embossed design for a mini notebook cover. You can, however, use craft metal to create embossed designs and patterns for just about anything – fridge magnets, labels for jars, embellishments for greeting cards, decorative boxes and more. Follow along here to…
Matt Daniel sculpting clay has been created and developed by sculptor Matthew Sanna of Dragonfly Studios. It is a wax-based clay that retains its elasticity and never dries out – meaning you can use it over and over again. It comes in a neutral colour and is perfect for modelling, sculpting, shaping, carving and mold…
Bullet journaling is a fun and creative way to create a tailor-made format for keeping yourself organised. From daily tasks, to-do lists, and monthly planners to goals, habit trackers and dreams for the future, the bullet journal is for anyone and everyone. A bullet journal (or BuJo for short) is basically a diary, planner and…
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…
In this blog post, we talk a little about da Vinci watercolour brushes and the differences between some of the various types. The da Vinci brush company has been producing hand-made brushes for three generations and boasts the largest selection of artist’s brushes in the world. With their headquarters in Nuremberg, Germany they pride themselves…
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…
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…
Varnish is an important ingredient for ensuring that your artwork stays looking its best for as long as possible. It also serves to protect your artwork from various harmful elements such as dust, dirt, oil as well as UV radiation. For those of you wondering if you should varnish your artworks, and how best to…
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