Cold wax painting techniques are quickly becoming a favourite for artists who enjoy creative applications of thick impasto strokes and brilliant texture. Cold wax paints are made from mixing solvents, pigments and wax to create a beautifully unique painting experience. The Deckle Edge is the first in South Africa to now stock these beautiful ready-to-use…
Zest-it has dedicated the past 25 years to producing traditional artists’ solvents, mediums and paint. The Deckle Edge stocks an assortment of safer-to-use goodies for artists wanting to be kinder on the environment and themselves. Have a look at all Zest-it goodies we now have on offer and get safer solutions for your studio. Solvents…
Glue Types and Tips Everybody needs glue from time to time, whether for a creative project or a quick repair around the house. It’s an essential of daily life – and it’s been that way for thousands of years since humans started experimenting with gums and tars. Did you know our South African ancestors 70,000…
What is printmaking? Printmaking is an umbrella term used to describe many different methods of making prints in the art world. In the visual arts there are four main branches of printmaking that we commonly use, namely, Relief Printing, Intaglio Printing, Lithography and Serigraphy . It all sounds very technical and can be a bit…
What is an art society? An art society is a group of creative people who come together to explore and celebrate art! Members share knowledge, learn new skills and meet like-minded people. What are the benefits? You’ll get 10% discount at The Deckle Edge! (T&Cs apply) Just bring along proof of current membership. To shop…
Dala All-in-One Powder Fabric Dye is an affordable, easy, no-mess no-fuss fabric dye. It’s super simple to use and the 25 colours are so vibrant. Prepare to find yourself looking around the house for more things to dye! It works perfectly for natural fibres such as cotton, wool, hemp, rayon, linen, bamboo and more. Just…
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…
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? This week we’re looking at sneaker customisation. More and more, sneaker enthusiasts want to express themselves with unique pieces that reflect their own personality and style. We’re featuring…
Stay safe, keep creating. The past year has posed changes and challenges and we are in awe watching artists and designers respond with brilliant solutions. Our creative communities have always been resilient and adaptable. We’re not surprised that so many of you have risen to the occasion and turned your creativity into beautiful small businesses…
Sign up for our emails to get early access to special sale events, and exclusive first looks at our newest arrivals.
*By entering your email address, you agree to receive Deckle Edge offers, promotions, and other commercial messages. You can view our Privacy Policy here and unsubscribe at any time.
