There are a few oil painting spirits that have similar names. It can be quite confusing to know which ones to use when so we have written up a simple breakdown to clarify the basics. Please note that special care must always be taken when using these products, as they are all toxic. To ensure…
Watercolour paint is a popular medium for many artists as it is easy and convenient to work with. The paints usually come in either hard pans or tubes of liquid paint – both types have their pros and cons. Pans or half-pans of watercolour paint are dried “cakes” of paint that sit in small plastic…
What is charcoal? Simply put, charcoal is a dark carbon substance made from burning wood. Although certain woods are favoured for making artists’ charcoal, it’s not much different from the coals you may find in your fireplace. Charcoal is one of the oldest drawing materials in human history and can be seen in cave drawings…
Here at The Deckle Edge we stock a range of water-mixable oil paints by Winsor and Newton called Artisan. They are just like normal oil paints except they can be mixed with water! This is beneficial as it means you don’t have to use harsh solvents while painting and allows for a safer painting environment….
What is gesso? Gesso (pronounced ‘jesso’) is basically a paint mixture used to prepare a surface for painting – often for oil or acrylics. It usually comprises of a binder mixed with chalk or gypsum and sometimes it has a pigment added to it too (usually Titanium White). Water- and oil-based gesso mixtures are available…
Learn all about graphite and its diverse capabilities With modern technology ever growing, so has the world of graphite! You now get graphite that is tinted to have subtle hues of colour, water-soluble graphite that you can use like watercolour, solid graphite sticks and even powders for the artists’ that like to work expressively or…
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