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Edding 1455 Calligraphy Marker, Flexible - 1-5mm Nib (Set of 3)Save Up to29%Off listAssorted Colors Calligraphy made easy! Elegant calligraphy handwriting isn't just for cards and paper anymore. The flexible Edding 1455 Calligraphy Marker nib allows you to create beautiful calligraphy on almost any surface. Turn a simple piece of wood into a personalized welcome sign, decorate your sketchbook cover, or create something directly on your wall. The flexible nib glides softly on most surfaces and makes the act of writing fun. Pigmented ink flows from the nib in a wide ribbon of color but does not bleed through most papers. Smudge-proof once dry, the ink is waterproof and lightfast on almost all surfaces. Key Features: * Flexible calligraphy nib * 1-5 mm line thickness * Pigmented water-based ink * Quick-drying * Extremely lightfast * Permanent and waterproof * Smudge-proof * Made in Germany Perfect For: * Calligraphy * Rough or porous surfaces * Paper and canvas * Wood and Terracotta * Calligraphy beginners and learners * Uncomplicated, spontaneous creativity See More
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Soho Urban Artist Willow Jumbo Charcoal StickSave Up to56%Off listBlack Quality, Natural Charcoals For Drawing & Sketching! SoHo Urban Artist Charcoals are made with quality materials to provide the best drawing experience. SoHo Natural Vine Charcoal is perfect for making quick expressive marks and gestural drawings. It's easy to erase marks and make corrections because vine charcoal is free of binding agents that make erasing difficult. In contrast, SoHo Willow Charcoal is very soft. You can easily blend willow charcoal on paper with your fingertips, a blending stump, a soft brush, or a chamois cloth. Great for drawing and sketching, quick marks and gestural sketching. Key Features: * Natural Vine and willow charcoal * Various stick sizes * Available in different hardnesses * Vine: Easy to erase marks, free of binding agents * Willow: Very soft, easily blend able Perfect For: * Drawing and sketching * Quick marks and gestural sketching * Live figure drawing * Still life drawings and value studies Please note: Due to the natural properties of vine and willow sticks, sizes may vary slightly. SoHo Drawing Sets Include Exclusive Extras! Click on the item number to view the contents of each set. See More
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Creative Mark Pro-Bar 1-1/2" Deep Heavy Duty Wood Stretcher Bars 34" (Box of 6)Save Up to69%Off list…for strength Perfect For: * Building heavy-duty frames at substantial savings * Artists who stretch canvas * Easy to use * Artists who paint large scale * Artists who demand quality * Gallery edge paintings that don’t require framing * Easier stretching with rounded back edges * Extra Heavy Duty White Pine Wood Stretcher Bars! 1.5” deep x 2” wide Only about 15% of artists use heavy-duty stretcher bars when building their canvases, due to the prohibitive cost of quality constructed bars in their price range. With this in mind, Creative Mark set about to provide sturdy kiln-dried White Pine stretchers to artists so that they can build heavy-duty frames at substantial savings. Creative Mark Pro-Bar, Heavy Duty Wood Stretcher Bars, are sturdy with a depth of 1-1/2” x 2” wide, providing maximum durability with tongue and groove corners for easy assembly. Bars are finger-jointed for strength, creating straight stretcher bars with incredible durability and warp-resistance. Stretcher profiles have a deep front beaded edge, to prevent any ghosting of the stretcher on the canvas when working. On the back, the edges are gently rounded, making it easier to stretch and staple the canvas while also creating a clean paintable style canvas edge. Creative Mark Pro-Bar, Heavy Duty Wood Stretcher Bars, are made of sturdy White Pine with a depth of 1-1/2” x 2” wide, providing maximum durability Heavy Duty Pro Bar Stretchers go up to a massive 96 in length, perfect for the painter who works large scale. You can use Heavy Duty Pro-Bar Cross Braces to brace larger works. The cross braces can be attached easily with flat head screws. Please note: A minimum purchase of 2 assorted boxes is required. Strips and Cross Braces may be assorted. Sold in boxes of 6. Key Features: * Genuine White Pine Wood, Kiln-Dried * 1.5” deep x 2” wide * Tongue and groove design, tight fitting corners * Beaded lip prevents ghosting impressions * 1/2” depth edges * Lightweight for shipping and storage * Bars are finger-jointed for strength Perfect For: * Building heavy-duty frames at substantial savings * Artists who stretch canvas * Easy to use * Artists who paint large scale * Artists who demand quality * Gallery edge paintings that don’t require framing * Easier stretching with rounded back edges * See More
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Creative Mark 34" Solid Pine Wood Stretcher Strips (Pack of 40)Save Up to64%Off list…precision cut, they are smoothly sanded and finished. They also feature a uniform beaded edge, so the canvas is slightly offset, to provide a good painting feel. Sold in pairs of 2 stretcher strips (bars), which are shrink-wrapped for shipping, to seal out moisture. The ends measure 1-5/8" wide by… Solid Pine Wood, Reliable Strength & Easy To Assemble! 3/4" deep by 1-5/8" Wide Creative Mark Stretcher Strips are made of solid, high-quality, kiln-dried, pine wood - Not particle board! These strips feature the traditional slotted and rounded corners, which offer easy assembly by interlocking two strips to form a canvas corner. With their carefully applied precision cut, they are smoothly sanded and finished. They also feature a uniform beaded edge, so the canvas is slightly offset, to provide a good painting feel. Sold in pairs of 2 stretcher strips (bars), which are shrink-wrapped for shipping, to seal out moisture. The ends measure 1-5/8" wide by 3/4" deep. These stretcher strips are the perfect solution for custom sized canvases! Key Features: * Crafted from solid pine wood! * Each strip is sanded to a smooth, professional finish * Slotted and rounded corners * Straightforward assembly * Sold in pairs * Also: Pack of 100 (50 pairs) and Pack of 40 (20 pairs) * Ends measure 1-5/8 x 3/4" Perfect For: * Stretching professional canvases * Creating custom sized canvases * Discerning artists * Students, teachers, classrooms, and studios! Artist Review and Testimonial These stretcher strips are more than adequate for my needs. Creative Mark strips are easy to join. Later we stretched a number of artworks. All standards of a professional presentation were met. If you're looking for quality as well as price be sure to order them in the convenient packages of two! See More
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ProFile Cross Brace Box of 12 34"Save Up to77%Off list…the guesswork out of professional bracing! Perfect For: * Creating a canvas frame * Building large scale canvases * Custom sized work * Oil and acrylic painters * Taking the guesswork out of building a stretcher frame! Please note: A minimum purchase of 24 assorted individual cross braces or 2… Unique Bracing System For Extra-Deep Stretcher Bars! These sturdy extra deep cross braces are designed for use with the Pro-File Extra Deep Stretcher Strips! Made from sturdy kiln-dried pine wood the cross braces create a robust and flush cross without requiring a dado cut. The bars do not have a notch in the center; as a result, they retain their integrity and are far less prone to snapping in the middle. The stretcher strips themselves are slotted at regular intervals, meaning that when braced, the braces lie securely and overlap naturally. As each strip is pre-slotted in the ideal location (with between one and six slots), all the math has already been done, and it's taken all the guesswork out of professional bracing! With the new Pro-File Extra Deep Stretcher Strips and Cross Braces System, it's easy to create a durable, warp-resistant, elegant canvas frame! Key Features: * Sturdy kiln-dried pine wood * For use with Pro-File Extra Deep Stretcher Bars * Braces measure 0.7" deep by 1.57" wide * No dado cut means stronger bars! * Stretchers are pre-slotted, so braces fit right in and overlap properly * Lengths ranging from 12" to 108" * Take the guesswork out of professional bracing! Perfect For: * Creating a canvas frame * Building large scale canvases * Custom sized work * Oil and acrylic painters * Taking the guesswork out of building a stretcher frame! Please note: A minimum purchase of 24 assorted individual cross braces or 2 assorted boxes is required. See More
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Da Vinci Top Acryl Synthetic Brush - Filbert, Size 35 Long Handle, 7485Save Up to30%Off list…points * Holds a large amount of paint * Vegan-friendly brushes Perfect For: * Acrylic paint * Traditional or water-soluble oils * Students, amateurs, professionals * Fine control with heavy acrylics * Move paint with ease on the canvas * Quality and longevity * Impasto painting * Mural painters The Ultimate In Synthetic Brushes! da Vinci Top Acryl Synthetic Brushes are made of five different diameters of synthetic fiber that mimic the qualities of natural Chungking bristles. Each brush can hold an enormous amount of paint because the resistant synthetic fibers of various widths and lengths, guarantee a high degree of absorbency as well as high elasticity. The unique interlocking heat treatment that shapes da Vinci Top Acryl brushes prevents the brush from losing its shape over time. da Vinci bristles are extra stiff and have a precise snap that is excellent for use with heavy-bodied acrylics and thick applications of oil paint. You can use Top Acryl Synthetic Brushes on outdoor mural surfaces or fine-art canvases. Key Features: * 5 diameters synthetic filament hair * Characteristics of natural hair * Long handles * Glazing to heavy impasto techniques * Crisp brush edges & fine points * Holds a large amount of paint * Vegan-friendly brushes Perfect For: * Acrylic paint * Traditional or water-soluble oils * Students, amateurs, professionals * Fine control with heavy acrylics * Move paint with ease on the canvas * Quality and longevity * Impasto painting * Mural painters See More
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Mimik Kolinsky Synthetic Sable Short Handle Brush, Sword Liner Size 3/4"Save Up to78%Off list…holding ability * Animal friendly * Perfect For: * All oil color and acrylic media * Easel painting * Fine detail and precision lay down of color * Professionals, art enthusiasts, and students Synthetic Kolinsky Sable Sets * For brush sizes and technical details: Click on the Yellow Icon… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils Elite Professional Brushes - State of the art synthetic for oil & acrylic media The perfect imitation of natural Kolinsky hair, this state of the art synthetic fiber performs just like the very finest Kolinsky while still being animal friendly! Three coats of durable lacquer protect the beautiful wood handles, and nickel-plated brass ferrules hold the Mimik bristles in place. Available in both long and short handles, you have the freedom to pick the brush style that works best for you. These elite brushes are handmade in Germany! The state-of-the-art synthetic hair makes painting a pleasure! Key Features: * Superb professional brushes handmade in Germany * The Synthetic hair looks and performs like Kolinsky hair * Best quality brush ferrules made of nickel-plated silver with protective varnish * The wood handle has a beautiful mahogany finish that is protected by three coats of lacquer * Shape perfectly to a fine edge or split-proof-point * Soft feel, incredible resiliency, and excellent color holding ability * Animal friendly * Perfect For: * All oil color and acrylic media * Easel painting * Fine detail and precision lay down of color * Professionals, art enthusiasts, and students Synthetic Kolinsky Sable Sets * For brush sizes and technical details: Click on the Yellow Icon for each brush. Best Kolinsky Substitute Synthetic Brush Guaranteed to be the best Kolinsky hair substitute you have ever used or your money back! Mimik Kolinsky brushes are considered the best in the world today, and now Oil and Acrylic artists can enjoy the wonderful working characteristics, soft feel, and resiliency. See More
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Creative Mark Bonn Bristle Blend 3/4" MottlerSave Up to62%Off list…even rough and irregular ones!* Handmade in Germany* Perfect For:* Acrylic or oil paint* Varnish or gesso application* Students, amateurs, professionals * Fine control with heavy acrylics* Moving paint with ease on the canvas* Painting on rough and irregular surfaces* Large scale works and murals*… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils Mottler Brushes for Large Scale Works or Varnish & Gesso Applications The Bonn Bristle Blend Mottler brushes are designed to be an extension of your hand, giving you superior control for dependable results time after time. The Bonn brushes use an exclusive blend of the finest bristle hair and synthetic filament hair. The hair is shaped into a bundle by hand and tied. The flat ferrules flatten the bundle to form a perfectly even broad stroke and are then glued into the ferrule. The nickel-plated ferrule of the brush tightly holds the brush head to the handle and is affixed additionally with stainless steel staples. The tightly secured bristle bundle and ferrule reduce bristle hair shedding on painting surfaces. The Bonn hair blend is very durable and holds up to all surfaces, even rough and irregular ones! Each Bonn Bristle Blend Mottler is handmade in Germany by highly trained artist brush makers. Bonn Bristle Mottlers are both large scale painting brushes, precision priming brushes for oil or acrylic painting! Key Features:* Natural flagged ends hold and release color evenly through the stroke* Natural and synthetic bristle blend* Hand-shaped and tied mottler* Provides superior brush response and controlled strokes* Flat paddle-style hardwood forest green varnished handles* Nickel-plated ferrules and stainless steel staple bonding prevent loose hair* Unique hair blend is extremely durable* The tight bristle bundle reduces hair shedding* Holds up to all surfaces, even rough and irregular ones!* Handmade in Germany* Perfect For:* Acrylic or oil paint* Varnish or gesso application* Students, amateurs, professionals * Fine control with heavy acrylics* Moving paint with ease on the canvas* Painting on rough and irregular surfaces* Large scale works and murals* Artists of all skill levels See More
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Creative Inspirations Dura-Handle, Brush Long Handle, Flat 3/4" (12 Pack)Save Up to78%Off list…Watercolors Acrylics Oils While wood handles are traditionally the preferred style for artists the world over there is a growing need to have handles that do not crack or chip when soaked in water or solvents. This is particularly true in classroom, public, private or social settings. Creative… Longer Lasting Resin Short & Long Handle Taklon Hair Brushes - Won't Chip or Crack Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils While wood handles are traditionally the preferred style for artists the world over there is a growing need to have handles that do not crack or chip when soaked in water or solvents. This is particularly true in classroom, public, private or social settings. Creative Inspirations Dura-Handle™ brushes are available with both long or short handles and are made to last longer than the traditional brushes that artists use in their private studios. The synthetic filament hair shapes to a square edge or super fine point. Brushes exhibit a wonderful brush response for superb control. The brush head is fashioned into a professional, high quality seamless nickel plated brass ferrule. The Dura-Handle™ has a balanced feel as it is solid resin and not cheap plastic. These brushes may be relied upon longer than conventional brushes but with a high end feel and performance. Use for all traditional media including oils, acrylics and watercolors. Elegant Design+ : Solid resin handles (not cheap plastic), Champagne and Wine Color Handles w/ Nickel Plated Brass Ferrules Key Features: * Dura-Handle™ solid resin handles* High Performance Taklon Synthetic Hair* Seamless Nickel Plated Brass Ferrules * Dura-Handle™ solid resin handles (not cheap plastic) * Handles will not chip or crack when soaked in water * Lasts longer than wood, cleans easily. * Can be reused after cleaned * Available in long and short handle brushes Perfect For: * Classes, workshops, businesses * Students, teachers, and professionals * Use with oils, acrylics and watercolors * Heavy-handed Artists * Discerning Artists * Painting parties and businesses, schools and classrooms * Multiple session use See More
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Creative Mark Black Natural Goat Hair Mop Brush Oval 3/4"Save Up to59%Off listBlack The preferred brush for a wide range of techniques! Creative Mark Natural Goat Hair Mop Brushes are a must-have for any painter! You can use the super absorbent natural goat hair for various techniques, from watercolor washes to dry blending oil paints. The white goat hair remains soft even when wet, making it ideal for watercolor application. With our black goat hair mop, you can add marvelous dry brush textural effects. When wet, the black goat hair stiffens slightly, allowing you to soften edges and create color transitions in oils or even acrylics. Our bushy rounds are terrific for washes, and the oval mop shape offers additional control for blending and softening. Goat hair brushes are best for blending paints on a variety of surfaces and great for watercolors. Key Features: * Natural goat hair mop brushes * White goat hair stays soft when wet * Black goat hair stiffens slightly when wet * Mop brushes in oval and round shapes * Short handle * Perfect For: * Watercolors, oils, or acrylics * Backgrounds and sky washes * Creating texture when blending color * Dry brush techniques * Gentle transitions and color shifts Natural White Goat Hair Mop Brush Set of 4: Round sizes #10, #14, #20, and Oval Mop size 1" Natural Goat Hair Mixed Mop Set of 3: White Goat Hair Round sizes #10, #14, and Black Goat Hair Oval Mop size 1" Natural Goat Hair Super Mop Set of 6: White Goat Hair Round sizes #12, #16, and Oval Mop size 3/4" and Black Goat Hair Round sizes #14, #20, and Oval Mop size 1/2" See More
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Princeton Aqua-Elite Series 4850 Short Handle Oval Wash 3/4inSave Up to51%Off listPrinceton Aqua-Elite™ - Short Handle Synthetic Kolinsky Sable, 4850 Series Kolinsky Sable brushes have long been recognized as the standard of excellence, a comparative benchmark of how other natural and synthetic watercolor brushes perform. Aqua-Elite™ is a new synthetic-hair brush that is almost… Princeton Aqua-Elite™ - Short Handle Synthetic Kolinsky Sable, 4850 Series Kolinsky Sable brushes have long been recognized as the standard of excellence, a comparative benchmark of how other natural and synthetic watercolor brushes perform. Aqua-Elite™ is a new synthetic-hair brush that is almost indistinguishable from natural Kolinsky. It is a challenge to see the difference. Aside from the more affordable price, it is the performance of this new synthetic hair technology that makes Princeton Aqua-Elite™ the new standard for discerning artists. (Formerly known as Princeton Elite™) Key Features:* Maximum color holding capacity* Finest point and tapered edge* Comfortable handle* Perfect For:* Watercolor application* Professional artists* Distributing incredible amounts of controlled watercolor in a single stroke See More
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Mimik High Performance Synthetic Squirrel Brush, Flat Size 3/4"Save Up to83%Off listStiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils Animal-Friendly, Synthetic Hair Brushes Finding a quality synthetic watercolor brush has been tough for a long time. That's why we partnered with a leading brush maker to craft a brush with all the benefits of natural hair and none of the drawbacks! Our… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils Animal-Friendly, Synthetic Hair Brushes Finding a quality synthetic watercolor brush has been tough for a long time. That's why we partnered with a leading brush maker to craft a brush with all the benefits of natural hair and none of the drawbacks! Our animal-friendly Mimik Squirrel brushes make a great substitute for natural squirrel and sable. The innovative synthetic blend imitates squirrel hair in its ability to hold copious amounts of color for large washes while also offering the control, response, and sharp edge of a Kolinsky sable brush. Each brush has a short blue-grey stained wood handle and a matte nickel-plated brass ferrule. Best of all, no animals are harmed or endangered to make Mimik Squirrel brushes. Finally, a watercolor brush that mimics natural squirrel and sable without endangering animals! Key Features: * Innovative high quality synthetic hair * Mimics squirrel and Kolinsky sable * Holds copious amounts of color for large washes and color lay down * Superb control, response, and sharp edge so loved in Kolinsky sable brushes * Short blue-grey wooden handles * Nickel-plated brass ferrules * Popular shapes and sizes * Perfect For: * Watercolors, gouache, and acrylics * Superb brush response * Animal-friendly artists * High color load * Superb control, response, and sharp edge See More
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Mimik Synthetic Goat Brush, Mottler Size 3/4"Save Up to62%Off listWhite Animal-Friendly Mottlers Outperform Natural Goat Hair! Mimik Goat Mottler Brushes contain a groundbreaking synthetic fiber that mimics natural goat hair. The filaments are incredibly soft, thin, and absorbent, just like a goat's fur. The ultra-fine synthetic filaments adjust to any surface texture, ensuring consistent, even application with minimal brush marks. Use the mottler shape to apply large washes of color, blend paint, apply a glaze, or varnish your work. Although natural goat brushes are used primarily for watercolor, this synthetic version can even be used with oil and acrylic! Key Features: * Mimics natural goat hair * Extremely soft and thin synthetic filaments * Absorbent filaments soak up and hold watercolor well * More break and tear-resistant than natural goat hair * Animal-friendly and cruelty-free brushes * Short durable handles made of FSC-certified beech wood * Rust-proof nickel plated ferrules * Handmade in Germany * Exquisite craftsmanship ensures that hairs won’t come out while painting Perfect For: * Oil, acrylic, and watercolor * Silk painting with dye * Painting large washes of color * Blending and softening edges * Applying soft glazes of color * Wet-on-wet oil painting techniques * Varnishing a painting with minimal brush strokes See More
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Creative Mark Heavy Duty Pro Cross Bars Box of 6 34"Save Up to74%Off list…braces when building their canvases, due to the prohibitive cost of quality constructed bars in their price range. With this in mind, Creative Mark set about to provide sturdy kiln-dried White Pine crossbars to artists so that they can build heavy-duty frames at substantial savings. Creative Mark… Extra Heavy Duty White Pine Wood Cross Braces! Only about 15% of artists use heavy-duty cross braces when building their canvases, due to the prohibitive cost of quality constructed bars in their price range. With this in mind, Creative Mark set about to provide sturdy kiln-dried White Pine crossbars to artists so that they can build heavy-duty frames at substantial savings. Creative Mark Pro-Bar Cross Braces are sturdy and provide maximum strength. These cross braces are not cut like regular braces; they have no notch in the center, meaning they retain their integrity and are far less prone to snapping in the middle. You can easily fit Heavy Duty Wood Pro-Bar Cross Braces into the back of your frame with flat head screws. Key Features: * Heavy-duty White Pine construction * Substantial savings * No notch in the center * Perfect For: * Artists who stretch canvases * Large scale canvases * Value-conscious artists who demand quality Please note: A minimum purchase of 2 assorted boxes is required. See More
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Pro Lite Artist Stretcher Bar Single Bar 34"Save Up to70%Off list…a uniform beaded edge, so the canvas is slightly offset, to ensure that there will be no "ghost" impressions on the canvas. For re-stretching a painting, the bead is on both sides; therefore, you can turn the frame around and staple into raw wood on the back if you ever need to re-stretch. Pro-Lite… Genuine Pine Wood Stretcher Bars, 3/4" Deep, 1.75" Wide Pro-Lite Bars measure 1-3/4" in width and are a genuine 3/4" deep, while most brand leaders are only 1-5/8" wide and 5/8" deep. This 1/8" difference creates a sturdier frame. Although some stretcher bars do not use consistent types of wood, (some are Pine, some are Poplar, and some could be Bass), Pro-Lite bars are always made of Pine, so you know you are getting consistent quality. The stretcher bars feature the traditional tongue and groove corner ends that you can quickly assemble by interlocking two strips to form a canvas corner. They also feature a uniform beaded edge, so the canvas is slightly offset, to ensure that there will be no "ghost" impressions on the canvas. For re-stretching a painting, the bead is on both sides; therefore, you can turn the frame around and staple into raw wood on the back if you ever need to re-stretch. Pro-Lite Artist Stretcher Bars are the perfect solution for custom sized canvases! Key Features: * Made From Genuine Pine Wood * 1-3/4" Wide and 3/4" Deep * Tongue and groove design * Beaded edge on both sides * Quickly assemble by interlocking two strips * Lightweight for shipping and storage * Minimum purchase of 12 bars of assorted sizes Perfect For: * Stretching canvas at home * Easy to use * Professional Artists * Artists of all skill levels * Custom Canvas up to 50 × 50" Please note: A minimum purchase of 12 assorted bars is required. Special Bulk Pricing for Boxes of 25 or 50! See More
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Fabriano Studio Watercolor Paper, 19.5"x27.5" - Cold Press (25 Sheets)Save Up to53%Off listWhite Now Available In Easy-To-Frame Sizes! Fabriano Studio Watercolor Paper is made of 25% cotton and lignin free cellulose and is available in a lovely cold pressed or hot pressed surface. The paper is sized internally and externally, providing a paper surface that will hold up to vigorous painting while guaranteeing optimal absorbance. The paper is made up of 100% of E.C.F. pulp (Elemental Chlorine Free), from responsibly managed forests that are respectful of environmental standards. It is a fantastic sheet for artists at all skill levels seeking high-quality paper at a modest price. Fabriano Studio Watercolor Paper is perfect for watercolor, gouache, tempera, acrylic, ink, charcoal, and drawing. Key Features:* 25% Cotton* Archival quality* Acid-free* Internal and external sizing* 100% elemental chlorine free pulp* Exceptional value and quality* Available in different sizes and bindings* Perfect For:* Watercolorists* Drawing and sketching* Fine artists and students* Artists at all skill levels* Watercolor and gouache* Tempera, acrylic, ink* Charcoal and graphite See More
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