Tag: The Paint Spot
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Mussini® Oils by Schmincke – The History and Beauty
MUSSINI® represents the finest resin oil paint, based on the old masters’ formulations guarded by Cesare Mussini. Schmincke optimized the formulation using modern techniques, and raw materials, making them both traditional and modern. The character and the quality of MUSSINI® are unique throughout the world and meet the requirements of demanding artists. Cesare Mussini Cesare […]
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Making Your Own Paint – Tips
Have you considered following in the footsteps of the old masters and making your own paint? It’s certainly one way to become more intimately involved with your artwork. We offer some tips, tricks, and products to help you along your journey. Making your own paint with pigments and binders from Schmincke Many artists, even today, […]
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SolarFast Sun-Powered Printing
Easily create sun-powered photographic art prints and one-of-a-kind T-shirts with SolarFast by harnessing the power of the sun! The SolarFast Starter Kit comes with everything you need to get started, except the sun. Fabric painting: Printmaking starter kit Whether making prints from drawings, photographs, folds, or objects, on paper, fabric, canvas, or clothing, the starter kit […]
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Sun Printing Botanicals on Fabric with Dye
We offer two options for sun printing with dye on fabric and creating gorgeous pieces using easily-found botanicals and other whimsical materials. Fabric Painting: Sun printing with dye! Materials: Dye-Na-Flow Fabric Paint in a colour of your choice or SetaColor Transparent fabric paint in a colour of your choice Any smooth fabric. Try prepared Silk Hoops of […]
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DIY Indigo Shibori Dyeing
Follow the post and watch the video to learn how to approach a successful DIY indigo Shibori dyeing project. Pre-reduced indigo instructions Read through all instructions before beginning. Extremely easy to use, pre-reduced indigo makes setting up an indigo vat almost effortless. This specially formulated indigo is already 60% reduced so it allows you to […]
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Drawing Project Ideas for Schools
A few years ago The Paint Spot hosted workshops called Teacher Tuesdays. From 8 to 12 junior high and senior high teachers attended. We shared product knowledge and tossed out a few art project ideas for the teachers to experience. Getting the feedback was important – the art therapy was greatly appreciated. Out of these sessions, […]
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How to Price Your Artwork
Things to think about before you price your artwork for art walks & other festivals There are many questions to consider when pricing a work of art, therefore, determining the price of your masterpiece can be tricky. Pricing your artwork can be daunting and even emotional for many artists. Time, talent, materials, education, research, marketing, […]
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Varnish a Watercolour
Imagine if you could varnish a watercolour like an acrylic or oil painting and frame it without a mat or glass. The appeal is great — no more glare, no more cracked or broken glass, lighter to transport, and easier to store. The good news: There are now a number of new products to help […]
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Watercolour Paint: An Introduction
The best reason to choose any painting medium is that you have an affinity for it: you have seen it at work, admire it, and want to use it. 1. Why choose watercolour paint? Watercolour is the one to choose if you want easily mixed, easily applied colour, simplicity of preparation and luminous results. If […]
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Watercolour Brushes – How to Choose
Most brushes comprise of a handle, usually wooden; a ferrule, usually metal; and hair: natural animal hair, synthetic ‘hair’, or a blend of the two. Watercolour brushes are designed to suit watercolour, not oil or acrylic paint. Brushes vary hugely in price, size, shape, and material. Brush quality varies, too, so it is wise to […]