Copic markers are world-famous alcohol markers that have been iconic favourites among creative professionals for decades. What makes them so massively popular? There are 3 types of Copic markers – the Copic Classic, Copic Ciao and the Copic Sketch – and then of course the super-handy Copic Ink Refills. The ink is alcohol-based and goes…
Brand new to The Deckle Edge is a wonderful range of inks by Diamine. These inks are imported from Diamine in the UK who have been manufacturing inks since 1864 (that’s over 150 years)! Fountain Pen Ink: Their non-toxic fountain pen inks are water-soluble and dye-based and can be used in a variety of ways. Firstly, they are fantastic for…
Prevent your art paper from warping when wet Stretching art paper is a useful technique to learn, and relatively simple too! It really comes in handy when you’re wanting to create an artwork using very wet media or lots of water. The wonderful thing about stretched paper is that when it dries, it dries flat and tight…
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…
With so many different palettes available it can be confusing to know which one is right for you – especially if you are a beginner! Well we’re here to simplify things for you (as well as give you a few tips and tricks along the way!). Let’s break things down into categories: ceramic, plastic, wood…
Pigments are small particles of coloured material and can be found in paints as well as other art materials such as pastels, inks and coloured pencils. Pigment is what gives these products colour and generally speaking the quality of the pigment defines the quality of the product. Paints are created by mixing pigment with a binder such as…
Gold leaf is an amazing way to add shiny gold details to just about anything! While genuine gold leaf can be costly and scary to use (mostly just because of the price), imitation gold leaf is relatively inexpensive and simple to use. It can be put on to almost anything from canvas and wood panels to…
Did you know Posca markers are excellent for drawing on glass? We had so much fun this week planning our new storefront window display which was done using just a single white Posca marker! We got local artist and member of the Deckle family, Emily Jane Long, to illustrate various art materials, graphic supplies and paper…
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…
The festive season is upon us and we’re feeling crafty. There is something extra special about handmade gifts, wrapping and cards – and here at The Deckle Edge we’re all about creating DIY goodies! Today we will be showing you how to create your very own DIY festive crackers. You can decorate them any which…
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