Not everyone chooses to varnish their painting. The benefits of applying a coat of varnish to an acrylic painting are: to improve the appearance of, and unify the finish of the work; to make it easier to clean; to provide a barrier to dust, pollutants, and physical damage. This post will help you avoid some […]
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Tips for Acrylic Painters and Mural Artists for Estimating Paint Coverage. As an artist, you know that calculating how much paint you need for a project is crucial for budgeting and achieving the desired results. Painting large canvases or murals requires a lot of colour, time, and effort, so you don’t want to run out […]
Qor Watercolour Grounds New Grounds Equal Surface Diversity and Customization. QoR Watercolour Grounds bring a totally new wave of expression to watercolors. Watercolor Ground transforms nearly any surface into an absorbent, bright white painting surface similar to hot-press papers. Cold Press Ground and Light Dimensional Ground transform surfaces with texture, ranging from toothy cold-press style […]
Use Grafix’s expanded the line of Craft Plastic to create 3D elements, embellishments, stencils and as a mixed media surface that will coordinate with any artistic project. This product line now has a variety of finishes and thicknesses for a range of applications. NEW Opaque .010” film that is strong, smooth, waterproof surface, wipeable, heat […]
Here is a video showing bad and good techniques for gilding with silver leaf. Gilding supplies Gesso Acrylic paint Gold leaf size (oil-based or water-based adhesive) Imitation leaf (booklet is 25 sheets of 5”x5”) Soft hair brush for applying gesso and size Squirrel hair brush for burnishing gold leaf Scissors Tips for gilding – Method […]
Encaustic painting material is composed of natural beeswax and pigment; damar resin is most often added, sometimes other waxes or oil paint, too. Molten encaustic, applied to a surface, is fused by applying even heat to create a lustrous, enamel effect. The waxy, semi-translucent natural colour of beeswax imparts an exquisite visual property. Encaustic can […]
Jacquard YouCan Refillable Spray Can Jacquard’s YouCAN is the first ever refillable air powered spray can that looks and feels just like a regular aerosol can. It can be filled with ANY liquid and used over and over again! Simply fill the can with the medium of your choosing, pressurize with a bike pump or […]
Pinata Color Overtones Exciter Pack Jacquard Pinata Alcohol Inks are beautiful, highly saturated, acid-free, transparent* colors. They are alcohol-based, indelible and moisture resistant when dry. That means you can work freely on almost any clean surface. Use a brush to apply to glass, leather, wood, paper, plastic, metal, metal foil and vinyl. You can use […]
Welcome to the world of acrylics. Every medium has its strengths and weaknesses and we strive to unlock some of the mysteries of acrylic painting and help you maximize the use of the medium. 10 Frequently Asked Questions About Acrylics 1. Why choose acrylics? The best reason to choose any painting medium is that you […]
