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SoHo Paper Mini Pad Collection Set of 5, 2.5 x 3.75in PadsSave Up to57%Off list…* Cover: 128gsm cardstock * Backing: 1.5mm grey board with matte lamination * Available in sizes 6x6", 6x12", 8x8", 9x12", 12x16", and 16x20" * Perfect For: * Acrylic paint * Acrylic mixed media work * Finished paintings * Spontaneous creativity * Travel * Plein air painting * Urban sketching Create art wherever you are on canvas textured paper! The SoHo Acrylic Canvas Paper Pads are the perfect companion for any acrylic painter. The coated paper has an imprinted texture that mimics canvas. You don't need to worry about surface prep or gesso because the canvas paper is ready for acrylic paint! The lightweight pad format enables you to create spontaneous pieces wherever you are. Each glue-bound pad contains twenty sheets of 110 lb. (180gsm) canvas textured paper ready for practice sketches or finished paintings. A very beefy sheet with a beautiful surface texture that mimics the texture of the finest linen canvas perfect for any acrylic artist! Key Features: * 110 lb. (180gsm) canvas paper * Acid-free * 20 sheets per pad, glue-bound * Cover: 128gsm cardstock * Backing: 1.5mm grey board with matte lamination * Available in sizes 6x6", 6x12", 8x8", 9x12", 12x16", and 16x20" * Perfect For: * Acrylic paint * Acrylic mixed media work * Finished paintings * Spontaneous creativity * Travel * Plein air painting * Urban sketching See More
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R&F Encaustic Handmade Paint 333 ml Block - Ivory BlackSave Up to20%Off listBlack Encaustic- perhaps the most beautiful and versatile of all paints! R&F Encaustics are handmade wax-based paints that have unique properties you won't find anywhere else! In the simplest of terms, encaustics are a type of wax-based paint. If you've never tried this fascinating media, let us tempt you with a vast array of powerful colors and unique properties to extend your talents! R&F Encaustics are made here in the USA with traditional milling machines, a very controlled and slow process. There are no additives or dryers in these paints, so the color is intense and brilliant, allowing each pigment's characteristics to shine. Only the best pigments and materials go into R&F products, making these encaustics the very best you can get! Key Features: * Intense and brilliant colors * Composed of beeswax, resin, and pigment * Encaustic paint will not yellow or darken * Encaustic paintings do not have to be varnished * Wax can always be reworked * Best pigments and materials * 104 ml Blocks measure 3-3/8" × 1-1/2" × 1-1/4" * Made in the USA Perfect For: * Use with heated tools or palette * Encaustic painting * Mixed media techniques * Experimenting with custom paint mixes * Artists of all skill levels * Classrooms and workshops * Creating layered collage Unique Colors 2023 Holiday Limited Edition Set of 6: contains Warm Pink, Nickel Yellow, Ancient Gold, Phthalo Green Pale, Turkey Umber Pale, and Provence Red. Opaque Colors Set of 6: contains Cadmium Yellow Medium, Cadmium Red Medium, Chromium Oxide Green, Cobalt Blue, Titanium White, and Ivory Black. The paints are packed in a 6x6" cradled Encausticbord. Translucent Colors Set of 6: This set includes six 40ml blocks of the translucent colors Alizarin Orange, Alizarin Crimson, Egyptian Violet, Indian Yellow, Ultramarine Blue, and Viridian. The paints are packed in a 6x6" cradled Encausticbord. Introductory Colors Set of 6: Get started with this set of 40 ml cakes in classic colors. It includes Cadmium Green Pale, King's Blue, Naples Yellow, Neutral White, Turkey Red, and Turkey Umber Greenish. Painter's Dozen Set of 12: The set of 12 includes Titanium White, Burnt Sienna, Unbleached Titanium, Chrome Oxide Green, Indigo, Ultramarine Blue Pale, Turkey Umber Pale, Manganese Violet, Alizarin Orange, Olive Yellow, Cobalt Blue, and Ancient Gold. See More
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FW Mixed Media Marker Nib 3-6mm Round Tip Nibs 3 PackSave Up to22%Off list…Mixed Media Paint Markers enable an artist to create a selection of custom colors that can be used across a variety of surfaces. The hard nibs on these markers make them perfect for use on surfaces like concrete, stone, and canvas. FW Mixed Media Markers are available in nine different sets varying… Paint Markers - Create new marker colors Empty FW Mixed Media Paint Markers enable an artist to create a selection of custom colors that can be used across a variety of surfaces. The hard nibs on these markers make them perfect for use on surfaces like concrete, stone, and canvas. FW Mixed Media Markers are available in nine different sets varying from large to small barrel sizes and can be outfitted with a variety of different nibs fit for technical drawing, street art, and illustration. Ideal for FW Acrylic Ink, once filled the empty markers can be used to formulate new colors by mixing and dilution. Volume measurements on each empty marker barrel allow for precise color mixing. The Markers can also be filled with calligraphy inks or watered down watercolor. Empty markers can be washed for re-use. For best results, shake well and pump gently. Markers should be stored horizontally. Not intended for use with FW Pearlescent Inks. Key Features: * Variety of nib widths and types * Small and large barrel sizes * Volume measurements on each empty marker * Empty markers can be washed for re-use * Formulate new marker colors * Extend the life of your markers with replacement nibs. Perfect For: * Mixed Media * Technical drawing, street art, and illustration * Concrete, stone, and canvas * FW acrylic water-resistant artists Inks * Ink and liquid watercolor See More
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Winsor & Newton Designers Gouache 14ml Tube - Light PurpleSave Up to40%Off listViolet High quality, gouache paints that produce varying degrees of transparency & opacity Winsor & Newton Designers Gouache are brilliant, smooth and extremely opaque water-based colors. Opaque matt colour, perfect for creating bold, vibrant artworks. Popular with designers, illustrators and commercial artists. These luxurious paints may be used with airbrushes or in conjunction with other water-based media, such as acrylic and transparent watercolors, to produce varying degrees of transparency, opacity and texture made in England. This line of gouache is unique in that the range gets its high degree of opacity from pigment load alone, not from added opacifiers. This fine quality gouache levels to an even matte surface, while the opacity is perfect for adding "spot color" and highlights to transparent watercolor paintings. Mainly used by designers, illustrators and commercial artists to create vibrant illustrations in solid color, gouache is also widely used in fine art as an opaque watercolor. Made in England. Key Features:* 89 Brilliant, smooth and extremely opaque water-based colors* Sets: Primary Set of 6, Intro Set of 10 * High degree of opacity* Fine quality gouache levels to an even matte surface* Produce varying degrees of transparency, opacity and texture* High level of pigmentation and the Gum Arabic binder Designers Gouache dries to a matte finish* Reduces reflection when photographing gouache art work* Exceptional value for the price* Made in England Perfect For:* Used with airbrushes or in conjunction with other water-based media* Opacity is perfect for adding "spot color" and highlights to transparent watercolor paintings* Use in fine art as an opaque watercolor Winsor & Newton Designers Gouache Sets Designers Gouache Primary Set of 6 - This wonderful Primary Set includes one 14 ml tube of Primary Yellow, Primary Red, Primary Blue, Forest Green, Ivory Black, and Zinc White Designers Gouache Intro Set of 10 - This broad Intro Set includes one 14 ml tube of Primary Yellow, Permanent Yellow Deep, Spectrum Red, Primary Red, Ultramarine Blue, Primary Blue, Brilliant Green, Yellow Ochre, Ivory Black, and Zinc White See More
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Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolor - Winsor Blue Green Shade, 14ml TubeSave Up to40%Off listGreen Only the purest pigments to ensure quality and permanence Artist Henry Newton and chemist William Winsor introduced moist watercolors to the world in 1835. Professional Watercolor Paints are still made by offering artists the most comprehensive balanced choice of pigments with the greatest possible lightfastness. Advances in pigment technology and production have improved the watercolor range. Each color within this wide range has been formulated so that artists can use the color palette that best suits their work. Besides, many of the watercolor recipes have not changed in over 180 years, proving they cannot be improved! Key Features: * Range of 108 colors * 79 Single pigment colors * 5ml, 14ml, and 37ml tubes * Carefully formulated and milled colors * Colors have a unique brilliance and clarity * The greatest possible permanence * Lightfast and permanent * Unrivaled transparency * Best pigment dispersion * Perfect For: * Professional Watercolorists * Painting breathtaking washes with ease * Beautifully clean color mixing * Permanent, professional works of art * Stands nicely on watercolor paper * Free flowing, vivid watercolor painting See More
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Winsor & Newton Drawing Inks Henry Collection Set of 8, 14mlSave Up to37%Off listAssorted Colors Brilliant Shellac-Based Drawing Inks for Sketching, Calligraphy & Brushwork Winsor & Newton's Drawing Inks are made from soluble dyes and shellac solution to create a superb drawing ink. Winsor & Newton's Drawing Inks perform beautifully whether used with a pen, painted with a brush or sprayed through an airbrush. They are widely popular with artists, designers, calligraphers and illustrators because of their color brilliance and are easily diluted. The dyes help to create rich, vibrant colors that look amazing on paper. Mix the inks or dilute them with distilled water to create a range of different tones. Fast-drying and water-resistant Winsor & Newton Drawing Inks can be applied with a brush, dip pen, or airbrush. Key Features: * 14ml Bottles and Sets * High-quality shellac-based ink * Fast-drying and water resistant* Bright, vibrant dye colors* Intermixable* Dilute with water* Widely used by illustrators, artists, and designers Perfect For: * Calligraphy* Writing and drawing* Technical applications* Brush and ink sketching in colour* Smooth paper and illustration board* Making an impact with bright colors* Most absorbent papers and surfaces* Application with a brush, dip pen, or airbrush* Artists of any skill level Please Note: - Dye-based colored inks are exceptionally brilliant, but their colors are fugitive and will fade over time. Avoid bright light when displaying them, and use UV-protective glass. The pigmented White, Silver, Gold, and Indian Black inks are lightfast See More
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Stonehenge Artist Mini Oil Paper Pad 2-1/2"x3-3/4", White (10 Sheets)Save Up to30%Off listWhite Introducing the new gold standard in oil paper: Stonehenge Oil With Stonehenge Oil Paper, you can paint anywhere in the world, and you don't have to prep the paper. That's right, Stonehenge Oil Paper is ready to use straight out of the pack! Stonehenge excels where other oil papers fall short. You can achieve smooth color gradations and build layers of texture without the threat of ghosting or bleed-through. The durable 100% cotton paper welcomes layers and layers of brushwork and retains every detail. Once the painting is complete, you can mount the paper under glass or on a wooden panel. Key Features: * 100% Cotton oil paper * Acid-free and pH neutral * 140lb (320gsm) weight * No deckled edges * Available in sheet packs, pads, or a roll * No gesso prep required * Mount under glass or without Perfect For: * Oil paint, oil pastel, and acrylic * Oil paint sticks * Colored pencil and graphite * Plein air painting * Layers and layers of brushwork * Smooth color gradations and transitions * Building layers of texture See More
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Yupo Mini White 144lb Heavy Multi-Media 2.5x3.75 Pad 10 SheetsSave Up to45%Off listWhite A slick, smooth, non-absorbent substrate that dramatically changes the way you paint, print or draw Yupo is the first and most popular synthetic art paper on the market. The world's first erasable watercolor paper! The non-absorbent, ultra-smooth surface allows paints like watercolor and acrylics to sit right on top of the paper, making for beautiful, watery effects unachievable on any other paper. It also holds pen and ink lines with razor sharp precision, and markers work beautifully on Yupo's unique surface as well. With its durable, non-tearing construction it can withstand multiple erasures and you can even run it under a faucet to erase watercolors! The non-absorbent nature of Yupo also means it will not buckle, no matter how much water you put on it, and it makes colors more vibrant and brilliant than on standard papers as all of the color sits on the surface. It's a synthetic paper, machine-made in the USA of 100% polypropylene. What is YUPO Watercolor Paper? It is waterproof, stain resistant, extremely strong and durable non-absorbent substrate that dramatically changes the way you paint. Available in medium and heavy weight white varieties and now new translucent YUPO! Explore the versatility of synthetic paper with Yupo, the world's first erasable watercolor paper! You Can use YUPO Watercolor Paper For:Acrylic Painting, Alcohol Inks, Debossing, Monotype, Offset, Oil Pastel, Pencil/Graphite, Silkscreen, Sumi-e Ink, Watercolor Available in white with either medium 74lb or heavy 144lb weight, and translucent with a 104lb weight Key Features:* Available in white with either medium 74lb or heavy 144lb weight, and translucent with a 104lb weight* Erasable synthetic paper* Non-absorbent surface resists tearing and buckling* Machine-made in the USA of 100% polypropylene* Waterproof, stain resistant, and extremely strong and durable* Durable, non-tearing construction* pH-neutral, flawlessly smooth, and recyclable* Pads are tape bound on the short side Perfect For:* Acrylic Painting, Alcohol Inks, Debossing, Monotype, Offset, Oil Pastel, Pencil/Graphite, Silkscreen, Sumi-e Ink, Watercolor* Watercolors and acrylics* Resists tearing and buckling and remains perfectly flat* Eliminating the need for soaking, stretching, or taping* Making colors more vibrant and brilliant than on standard papers YUPO Medium Paper: 200 gsm / 74lb - Acid Free, Neutral pH, Smooth Surface- A true innovation in fine art substrates. This synthetic, tree-free paper is everlasting and non-absorbent. It resists buckling with wet media and can be wiped clean. Pigments will retain true clarity and brightness. A new way for techniques to flourish. Applications: Acrylic Painting, Alcohol Inks, Markers, Monotype, Offset, Oil, Pastel, Pencil/Graphite, Silkscreen, Watercolor YUPO Heavy Paper: 390 gsm / 144lb - Acid Free, Neutral pH, Smooth Surface- A radically novel breed of paper. Tree-free, bright white and stainproof, it allows artists to create shapes, patterns and nuances that are impossible to achieve on conventional papers. Non-absorbent and slick, a revelation for artisans. Applications: Acrylic Painting, Alcohol Inks, Markers, Monotype, Offset, Oil Pastel, Pencil/Graphite, Silkscreen, Watercolor YUPO Translucent Paper: 153 gsm / 104lb - Acid Free, Neutral pH, Smooth Surface- With a translucent finish, these slick sheets are an excellent beginning point for a variety of mediums. Remaining true to all YUPO® revolutionary qualities, this substrate allows artists to rethink coloring from a fresh perspective. Applications: Acrylic Painting, Alcohol Inks, Markers, Monotype, Oil Pastel, Pencil/Graphite, Silkscreen, Watercolor * Yupo 10-Packs - Available in white with either medium 74lb or heavy 144lb weight, and translucent with a 104lb weight. Sold in packs of 10 sheets.* Yupo Assorted Pack - Includes five 20 x 26" sheets of 74lb medium weight and five 20 x 26" sheets of 144lb heavy weight white Yupo brand paper.* Yupo Pads - Available in 2 sizes with white or translucent paper. 10 sheets per pad.* Yupo Rolls - A 60" x 10 yard roll & 30" x 10 yard roll of Yupo's popular medium 74lb white synthetic paper, perfect for large-scale pieces! See More
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SoHo Paper Mini Pad Collection Set of 5, 2.5 x 3.75in PadsSave Up to63%Off listDraw with markers wherever you are! SoHo Marker Pads are perfect for rough drawings and final works of art. The sturdy 1.5mm grey backing board with matte lamination allows you to travel and draw wherever you are. Each glue-bound pad contains fifty sheets of 90gsm marker paper ready for practice… Draw with markers wherever you are! SoHo Marker Pads are perfect for rough drawings and final works of art. The sturdy 1.5mm grey backing board with matte lamination allows you to travel and draw wherever you are. Each glue-bound pad contains fifty sheets of 90gsm marker paper ready for practice sketches or finished drawings. Key Features: * 24 lb. (90gsm) marker paper * Surface: Smooth / Heavyweight * Acid-Free * Bleed resistant * Accepts multiple layers of color and blending * 50 sheets glue-bound * Cover: 128gsm cardstock * Backing: 1.5mm grey board with matte lamination * Available in sizes 9x12", 11x14" & 14"x17" * Perfect For: * Alcohol-based, water-based, acrylic-based, and solvent-based markers * All types of pen and ink work * Mechanical pencils * Color blending and gradations * Drawing clean lines * Creating finished works of art with markers * Spontaneous creativity * Travel * Urban sketching See More
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SoHo Paper Mini Pad Collection Set of 5, 2.5 x 3.75in PadsSave Up to57%Off listTranslucent vellum paper ideal for tracing! SoHo Vellum Trace Pads are glue-bound pads of 50 sheets designed for clean sheet removal. The beautifully translucent 25 lb. (50gsm) paper is ideal for tracing existing drawings. Almost any drawing tool can be used on the paper surface, including graphite… Translucent vellum paper ideal for tracing! SoHo Vellum Trace Pads are glue-bound pads of 50 sheets designed for clean sheet removal. The beautifully translucent 25 lb. (50gsm) paper is ideal for tracing existing drawings. Almost any drawing tool can be used on the paper surface, including graphite pencils, colored pencils, markers, pens, and inks. SoHo Vellum Trace paper supports the most delicate details and holds up to lots of erasing. The lightweight tracing pads are perfect for designers, architects, and students because the vellum paper is durable and versatile. Key Features: * 50 sheets glue-bound * Translucent white 25 lb. (50gsm) vellum paper * Acid-free * Cover: 300gsm coated card stock * Backer board: 2mm grey board * Available in sizes 9x12", 11x14", 14x17", and 19x24" * Perfect For: * Drawing media and tracing needs * Graphite, colored pencil, marker, pen, and ink * Erasing with out worry * Designers, architects, and students * Capturing details * Everyday studio use See More
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SoHo Paper Mini Pad Collection Set of 5, 2.5 x 3.75in PadsSave Up to72%Off listSpiral-bound Hard Cover Sketch Pads Perfect For Dry Media When inspiration strikes, you want to jot down your idea in a sketchbook. That's why SoHo Sketch Pads are a wise sidekick for every artist to have on hand. Each spiral-bound pad has 100 sheets of 75 lb. paper and a durable 1.5mm cover, so… Spiral-bound Hard Cover Sketch Pads Perfect For Dry Media When inspiration strikes, you want to jot down your idea in a sketchbook. That's why SoHo Sketch Pads are a wise sidekick for every artist to have on hand. Each spiral-bound pad has 100 sheets of 75 lb. paper and a durable 1.5mm cover, so it's easy to flip through the pad and lay it open flat while working. The medium-weight, fine-tooth paper is perfect for dry media like graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, Conté, and more. Whether you are an art student, seasoned artist, or just enjoy doodling, these SoHo Sketch Pads are perfect for all dry mediums and styles! Great Sketchbook for Field And Travel! Key Features: * 100 sheets, spiral-bound * Soft White, 75 lb. (110gsm) paper * Covers: 128gsm 1.5mm coated board * Medium weight * Fine-tooth surface * Acid-free * Pages lay open flat while working * Available in sizes 5.5x8.5", 9x12", and 11x14" * Perfect For: * All dry media * Graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, Conté, and more * Urban sketching * Travel or Plein air work * Journaling your thoughts and ideas * Seasoned artists & art students * Carrying in a purse or backpack * Everyday studio use See More
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SoHo Paper Mini Pad Collection Set of 5, 2.5 x 3.75in PadsSave Up to57%Off listPerfect for highly detailed drawings and illustrations Our SoHo Bristol pad is a staple for any artist or art student. The smooth 100 lb. acid-free paper is perfect for graphite, colored pencil, charcoal, inks, marker, mixed media, and collage. Each glue-bound pad contains twenty sheets of 100 lb.… Perfect for highly detailed drawings and illustrations Our SoHo Bristol pad is a staple for any artist or art student. The smooth 100 lb. acid-free paper is perfect for graphite, colored pencil, charcoal, inks, marker, mixed media, and collage. Each glue-bound pad contains twenty sheets of 100 lb. (270gsm) bristol smooth paper ready for practice or finished drawings. Key Features: * 100 lb. (270gsm) smooth bristol paper * Acid-free dual-sided paper * 20 sheets glue-bound * Cover: 128gsm cardstock * Backing: 1.5mm grey board with matte lamination * Available in sizes 9x12", 11x14", 14x17", and 19x24" * Perfect For: * Creating fine detail drawings * Wet and dry media * Heavy markers * Ink and graphite * Finished illustrations * Spontaneous creativity * Travel See More
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R&F Handmade Paints - Encaustic Medium, 333ml BlockSave Up to20%Off list…traditional gesso mix of rabbit skin glue and chalk. Specially formulated for encaustic painting, with a lower proportion of acrylic binder to solids, making it a more absorbent and receptive surface for wax-based paints. A quick and easy brushable white gesso. Specially formulated white ground for… Fine handmade mediums for encaustic painting! The ancient art of encaustic painting is brought into the 21st century with this excellent collection of handmade encaustic grounds, mediums, and raw materials from R&F! Enhance your encaustic paintings or make your own mediums to your specifications with this selection of fantastic ingredients. * Encaustic Gesso - This water-based ground is a modern version of the traditional gesso mix of rabbit skin glue and chalk. Specially formulated for encaustic painting, with a lower proportion of acrylic binder to solids, making it a more absorbent and receptive surface for wax-based paints. A quick and easy brushable white gesso. Specially formulated white ground for encaustics. * Encaustic Medium - Perhaps the most essential encaustic supply, Encaustic Medium is a blend of beeswax and damar resin, and is used to increase transparency and extend encaustic paints. It is important to use Encaustic Medium with your paints, as using only beeswax will reduce stability and produce a bloom on the painting that is only removable with heat. Available in either block or pellet form. Increases transparency and extends encaustic paints. * Impasto Modeling Wax - This heavy body wax medium is made from a mix of microcrystalline wax and beeswax. It is excellent for thick structural application, casting, carving, layering, and modeling. As Impasto Wax has a higher melting point than Encaustic Medium, you can apply standard encaustics over it without easily blunting sculptural shapes. Use for thick encaustic paint application and sculptural styles. * Damar Resin Crystals - A hard, clear resin from deciduous trees, Damar Resin Crystals are used to create encaustic mediums and paints. When mixed with beeswax, damar resin creates an encaustic binder that is stronger and more durable than beeswax alone, and also serves to raise the melting point of the wax. Damar is also used to create traditional oil painting mediums and varnishes. * White Beeswax (Pellets) - This natural beeswax has been whitened by mechanical filtration, instead of standard chemical bleaching, which can lead to negative pigment reactions and break wax down. Use White Beeswax as an ingredient in creating encaustic mediums and paints, along with Damar Resin, or as an initial priming layer for paper or board. Note that beeswax used alone in encaustics (without damar) is not as stable and is apt to bloom (become foggy). Use with damar resin to create encaustic paints and mediums. * Soy Wax (Pellets) - Made from partially hydrogenated soybean oil, Soy Wax is an environmentally friendly choice for cleaning encaustic brushes and tools. Unlike paraffin wax, which is made from petroleum products, Soy Wax is non-toxic, biodegradable, and made from an easily renewable resource. Use melted Soy Wax to remove color from painting materials, then wash tools or brushes in soapy water. Eco-friendly cleaning wax. See More
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R&F Handmade Paints - Encaustic Medium, 333ml BlockSave Up to20%Off list…and extends encaustic paints. Impasto Modeling Wax - Use for thick encaustic paint application and sculptural styles. Damar Resin Crystals - Ingredient in making encaustic paints and mediums. White Beeswax (Pellets) - Use with damar resin to create encaustic paints and mediums. Soy Wax (Pellets)… Fine handmade mediums for encaustic painting! The ancient art of encaustic painting is brought into the 21st century with this excellent collection of handmade encaustic grounds, mediums, and raw materials from R&F! Enhance your encaustic paintings or make your own mediums to your specifications with this selection of fantastic ingredients. Encaustic Gesso - Specially formulated white ground for encaustics. Encaustic Gesso - Specially formulated white ground for encaustics. Encaustic Medium - Increases transparency and extends encaustic paints. Impasto Modeling Wax - Use for thick encaustic paint application and sculptural styles. Damar Resin Crystals - Ingredient in making encaustic paints and mediums. White Beeswax (Pellets) - Use with damar resin to create encaustic paints and mediums. Soy Wax (Pellets) - Eco-friendly cleaning wax. See More
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