Tag: art supplies
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Host Your Own Shibori Party!
Sometimes, you just need to do something creative—and why not share that with a group of friends, neighbors or colleagues? Make a day of it with this Shibori party tea towel workshop. Luckily for me, my day-to-day is working in the Art Materials Industry. I have taught courses and led demos on a huge range […]
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Tips for Buying Gifts for Artists
Beautiful art materials are timeless gifts. Do you struggle when buying gifts for artists? Do you have an artist or maker on your list? Inspire their creativity with beautiful and practical materials. Did your Mom or Dad do art when they were younger but put brushes aside to work or raise a family? Perhaps now is […]
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DIY Gifts – Ideas You Can Make
There’s nothing like receiving thoughtful DIY gifts that are made with love and creativity. DIY Gifts – Think Like an Elf and Make It Yourself Every year at The Paint Spot we draw names to exchange a handmade gift for our annual company Christmas party. It’s appropriate for The Paint Spot. After all, we are […]
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Watercolour Projects – 10 ideas for Beginners and School Teachers
We have gathered videos and printable PDFs of some of our favourite watercolour projects. Basic supplies are also linked for sale. In the first video below the lesson plan is how to paint a fried egg with watercolours. Next up is a demonstration of how to paint a sleeping cat, followed by an exploration on […]
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What Makes Schmincke Soft Pastels So Good?
Working with Schmincke finest extra soft pastels leads you back to the origin of colour and is a real painting experience rather than simple drawing. Why are Schmincke Pastels so soft and beautiful? It is the unique manufacturing process that makes the pastel so soft and non-crumbly. Watch the video to see how they are […]
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Body and Face Painting: with Caran d’Ache
Here are some tips for face painting, passed on to us by people who have painted thousands of children’s faces. Although Caran d’Ache water-soluble wax pastels do not have official cosmetic approval, they are accepted by the hobby and toy industry, which means kids can get them on their skin and even eat them without […]
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POSCA Paint Markers
Since 1983, POSCA water-based paint markers have been used by professionals, beginners, and children for artistic creation, creative crafts, hobbies, decorations, urban art, educational activities, and fine arts. The markers work on almost any surface – paper, wood, textiles, cardboard, metals, ceramics, glass, plastics, and more. POSCA’s aim is to create an artists’ community and […]
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54 Things You Can Make with Handmade Papers
The Paint Spot carries many handmade papers. Japanese Paper Place and St Armand are our favourites. Paper Mulberry (Saa) Modern artists, craftspeople, and hobbyists have vastly expanded the range of applications for mulberry paper, called Saa in Thailand and chiyogami in Japan. The most common uses are probably as cover papers for bookbinders, and as […]