Impasto is a wonderful technique used in painting to create 3D texture on the painting surface. This can be done in both oils and acrylics although sometimes you may need to add an impasto medium to help you get the desired texture if your paints are too thin in consistency. For this post we have tried…
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 makes the Faber-Castell PITT Artist Pens unique is that they contain India ink. This means that the pigments are strong and the ink is extremely lightfast. Lightfastness is indicated on the barrel of the pen using asterisks: *** = maximum (100+ years), ** = very good (25+ years), * = good (5+ years). The lightfastness…
Zellen paper glaze is an awesome product that can be used on paper crafts, watercolour, acrylic paints and more to create various effects. It is an acid-free, thick, glossy varnish that can be used to create 3D effects or simply to create a gloss layer over artworks or craft projects. For those of you wondering –…
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…
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…
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