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Wilson Bickford Canvas PanelsSave Up to55%Off listArchival, warp-resistant canvas panels ideal for students and professionals alike! All too often, both amateur and experienced artists are forced to throw away artwork because it was painted on a poor substrate. Whether that substrate was chosen for economic or practical reasons, it is still a shame… Archival, warp-resistant canvas panels ideal for students and professionals alike! All too often, both amateur and experienced artists are forced to throw away artwork because it was painted on a poor substrate. Whether that substrate was chosen for economic or practical reasons, it is still a shame to lose the work. Professional artist and art teacher Wilson Bickford seeks to solve that problem by offering the perfect panel choice for both students and advanced artists! Bickford Signature Canvas Panels are acid free, archival, warp-resistant — and reasonably priced! Made from a base of sturdy, 3mm thick MDF board, they will not bend or bow under reasonable use. The heavy 11.2oz canvas surface is pre-primed with acid free titanium white acrylic primer, and has a lovely fine-weave texture perfect for any painting technique in oils, alkyds, and acrylics. Don't let your valuable artwork suffer from inferior substrate deterioration: new Bickford Signature Canvas Panels will stand the test of time! * Solid base of 3mm thick MDF board * Heavy 11.2oz 100% cotton canvas surface * Triple-primed with an isolating layer and 2 coats of acid free gesso * Warp-resistant construction under normal use * Medium-tooth texture ideal for all painting techniques * Available individually or in bulk cartons * Superb for paintings in acrylics, alkyds, and oils! See More
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SoHo Urban Artist Aluminum Table EaselSave Up to82%Off list…required Perfect For:* Artwork/Painting* Travel and On The Go* Tabletop* Classes* Workshops* Display* Businesses* Meetings* Conferences* Events SoHo Aluminum Table Easel Artist Review"A much better quality easel for the money.. avoid cheap imitations! Bought a bunch of these to use for large art… The Soho Urban Artist Lightweight Table Top Studio Easel - Also great for travel and display! Ever think you are a camel carrying heavy gear all the time? Well here is an item designed to lighten your load! The new SoHo Aluminum Table Studio Easel weighs only 20 ounces! (1.25 lbs). No assembly required - simply remove it from the box and unfold the "wings" and the third leg and you are good to go. Available in singles or Bulk Save Box of 10 This black anodized aluminum easel folds down to a mere 16" x 4" x 1-3/4" and comes with a handy carrying case. Although it is small in size it has special 10" long wings (20" combined wingspan) to support canvases up to 24 × 30" in size without wobbling. The back leg allows angle adjustments to virtually any degree from 45º to 90º. New and improved "easy turn" knobs to adjust legs! Besides being a very nice table easel, it also is excellent for displaying artwork and because it is so compact you can bring many of them to shows without adding lots of weight. No assembly required. Simply remove it from the box and unfold the "wings" and the third leg and you are good to go. Key Features:* Available in singles or Bulk Save Box of 10* Durable black, anodized aluminum* Supports canvases up to 24" x 30"* Wingspan: 10" long* 20" combined wingspan* NEW and improved easy turn knobs to loosen and tighten legs* Back leg allows angle adjustments from 45º to 90º* Comes with carrying case & carry strap* Folds down to a mere 16" x 4" x 1-3/4"* Weighs only 20 ounces (1.25 lbs.)* No assembly required Perfect For:* Artwork/Painting* Travel and On The Go* Tabletop* Classes* Workshops* Display* Businesses* Meetings* Conferences* Events SoHo Aluminum Table Easel Artist Review"A much better quality easel for the money.. avoid cheap imitations! Bought a bunch of these to use for large art class. They are perfect! Not too big, but can hold a 16 x 20 canvas when wings are opened. I looked around at other places, but they were too expensive for me and then I found these at a great price and the quality is great. I love how they fold up and can store easily. See More
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Wilson Bickford Wet on Wet Painting DVDsSave Up to33%Off list…piece of art start to finish, but also teaches you practical and important painting techniques which will get you well on your way to becoming a fine artist. Each DVD is recommended for beginners.* "Floral" - 137 minutes This Floral painting DVD works in combination with the Wilson Bickford line of… Learn Fast and Fun Painting with Wilson Bickford! Wilson Bickford, artist and art educator, has perfected the art of the "wet-on-wet" painting technique. This extremely popular painting style, for its ease of learning and fantastic results, has helped create new fine artists since its beginning. In these DVDs, Bickford gives the viewer the ability to not only create a beautiful piece of art start to finish, but also teaches you practical and important painting techniques which will get you well on your way to becoming a fine artist. Each DVD is recommended for beginners.* "Floral" - 137 minutes This Floral painting DVD works in combination with the Wilson Bickford line of fine artist materials. Follow along with Wilson as he takes you from blank canvas to masterpiece in under an hour! Learn 3 different floral paintings!* "Fun and Fast Painting" - 125 minutes. Have you ever wanted to learn to paint with oils, but are not quite sure where to begin? Your excuses for not picking up that paintbrush are finally over! Join in the fun with the complete first season of Fun and Fast Painting with Wilson Bickford, just an everyday man with a passion for art! You'll learn everything you need to get started painting using wet-on-wet techniques. From landscapes to florals, gather up the whole family and follow along with Wilson using the Fun and Fast Complete Painting Kit , and create artwork you'll be proud to hang in your home. * "Mountains" - 147 minutes This learn-at-home DVD works in combination with the Wilson Bickford line of fine artist materials. Follow along with Wilson as he takes you from blank canvas to masterpiece in under an hour! Learn 3 different mountain landscape paintings!* "Oil Painting: A Four Color Landscape" - 43 minutes | Get Supply List* "Oil Painting: Lakeside Birches" - 50 minutes| Get Supply List * "Oil Painting: Shallow Falls" - 44 minutes| Get Supply List * "Seascape" - 131 minutes This learn-at-home DVD works in combination with the Wilson Bickford line of fine artist materials. Follow along with Wilson as he takes you from blank canvas to masterpiece in under an hour! Learn 3 different seascape paintings!* "Watercolor Painting: New England Winter"- 49 minutes| Get Supply List Wilson Bickford brings you his signature painting style now for watercolor! Extremely easy to learn and extremely fun, follow along as Bickford teaches you how to paint a "New England Winter." Get started painting today! Recommended for all skill levels. See More
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Avanti 2 Steel Studio Easels & ShelfSave Up to50%Off listRock solid and beautiful classic easels The Avanti 2 easels are a rock solid and beautiful classic easela that will stand up to constant use and are the ones we recommend for institutional purchasing. Made of chromium plated and varnished black steel with 1-1/8" diameter chrome post uprights that… Rock solid and beautiful classic easels The Avanti 2 easels are a rock solid and beautiful classic easela that will stand up to constant use and are the ones we recommend for institutional purchasing. Made of chromium plated and varnished black steel with 1-1/8" diameter chrome post uprights that anchor into 19-1/2"D x 21-1/2"W steel bases with foot levelers. Easy action knobs allow you to adjust and lock in the top and bottom canvas holders and the back angle adjustment legs. With center extension post allowing a compact height of only 61" high and fully extended height of 87". Accepts canvases up to 63" high and any reasonable width. Weighs a robust 29.7lbs for rigidity. Outfit with optional rotating 19-5/8" × 12" palette shelf (as shown) which fits into base at a 25-3/4" height Key Features:* Made of chromium plated and varnished black steel* 1-1/8" diameter chrome post uprights* 19-1/2"D x 21-1/2"W steel base* Foot levelers for locking* Adjustable, lock in place top and bottom canvas holders* Back angle adjustment legs* Center extension post* Compact height of only 61" high* Fully extended height of 87"* Accepts canvases up to 63" high* Weighs a robust 29.7lbs* Optional rotating palette shelves   Page contains multiple Weber Avanti 2 Steel Studio Easels & Shelf Combos to choose from See More
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Beginner Oil Painting Sets and KitsSave Up to68%Off list…* Oil paint sets perfect for beginners* Kits range from basic to all-inclusive* Some sets also include mediums, canvas, and more* Learn oil painting easily or step up to professional-grade!* It makes a great gift! Perfect For:* Ideal for working professionals on a budget* First-time artists*… Deluxe oil painting art sets for beginning oil painters! Just starting out? Oil paints are a classic medium, popular for centuries. Some artists may be intimidated to take up this luminous paint, so we've put together sets to help get started or to continue the journey into oils. These lavish oil painting sets encompass everything from basics for beginners to the ultimate complete oil painting studio and everything in between! No matter your skill level or experience, you are sure to find the perfect art painting set to get you started or expand your knowledge in oil paints right here. Key Features: * Oil paint sets perfect for beginners* Kits range from basic to all-inclusive* Some sets also include mediums, canvas, and more* Learn oil painting easily or step up to professional-grade!* It makes a great gift! Perfect For:* Ideal for working professionals on a budget* First-time artists* Oil painting* Gift giving! See each set's contents by clicking on the paper icon in Item Notes next to the product listing. See More
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Silver Brush Black Velvet Voyage® Brushes & SetsSave Up to35%Off list…pocket-sized brushes collapse and fit inside the handle for secure storage. To begin using the brush, simply remove the gold cap, exposing the brush and ferrule, and then insert the gold cap into the black handle. The perfect travel brush for any artist that works with inks, gouaches, watercolors,… The Watercolor Brush That Closes For Travel! Silver Brush Black Velvet Voyage travel brushes, designed from their popular Black Velvet Watercolor Brushes! The exclusive blend of black synthetic filament with natural squirrel hair makes Black Velvet Voyage travel brushes the most unique and responsive watercolor brush, able to absorb fluid media easily with the absorbency of natural squirrel, but lay it down with the tighter control of a synthetic. When not in use, these handy, pocket-sized brushes collapse and fit inside the handle for secure storage. To begin using the brush, simply remove the gold cap, exposing the brush and ferrule, and then insert the gold cap into the black handle. The perfect travel brush for any artist that works with inks, gouaches, watercolors, fluid acrylics, or dyes! The Voyage Travel Brush set features Voyage travel brushes in size 2, 6, 8 and as an exclusive for Jerry’s we have added a FREE Golden Natural™ Designer Round size 10 with a long point. Key Features: * Available in 4 sizes: 2, 4, 6, 8 * A balanced blend of natural squirrel hair and black synthetic hair * Releases color in a slow, controlled manner * Brush collapses for storage, fits right in a pocket! Perfect For: * Artists of all skill levels * Plein air and watercolor application * Safely traveling with watercolor brushes * Workshops or classes Jerry's Exclusive Set: Voyage 4pc Travel Set w/ Free Golden Natural BrushSize #2 Black Velvet® Voyage Plein Aire Travel Brush, Size #6 Black Velvet® Voyage Plein Aire Travel Brush, Size #8 Black Velvet® Voyage Plein Aire Travel Brush, FREE Size 3/8" Angular Golden Natural® Natural Hair and Taklon Blend Brush Watercolor Plein Air Travel Set Highly rated items for plein air: Set includes 1 Silverbrush Black Velvet Voyage Brush (sz. 6), 1 set of LUKAS Aquarell Studio Watercolors (12 tubes of 12ml), 1 5x7" Reflexions Aqua Journal, 1 Eldajon Watercolor Palette and 1 Creative Mark Mesh Zipper Bag (12x16") Every item in the set fits flawlessly into the Mesh Zipper Bag See More
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Wilson Bickford Signature Series Brushes and ToolsSave Up to50%Off list…onmouseout="tooltip.hide();">Fans - Great for blending and nature effects. * Mop Brush – This soft, natural hair brush is the perfect choice for delicate blending and can also be used for unique foliage effects.');" onmouseout="tooltip.hide();">Mop - For soft blends and foliage. * Long Handle… A versatile assortment of brushes and painting tools hand-selected by master artist Wilson Bickford! Choosing the perfect paint brush for a specific task can be somewhat daunting, but now professional artist and art instructor Wilson Bickford has taken the uncertainty out of the equation! This new line of Signature Series brushes has been hand-selected and developed by Wilson to perfectly complement his wet-on-wet painting techniques, with each specially-designed tool serving a number of purposes. From large bristle brushes for blocking in backgrounds, to the most delicate liners for detail work, Wilson has a brush or painting tool certain to overcome any artistic obstacle. Now you too can learn alongside master artist Wilson Bickford — with his very own line of Signature Series Brushes! * Scenery Brushes – These 1" or 2" wide, angled brushes are made from flag-tipped, stiff natural hog bristle and are specifically designed to hold a lot of color. Their split-hair nature makes Scenery brushes ideal for applying basecoats, rendering foliage techniques, and blending large areas of a painting. The beveled bristles offer a comfortable hand angle and yield unique application possibilities.');" onmouseout="tooltip.hide();">Scenery - Large, angled bristle brushes. * Texture Brushes – Made from coarse, stiff natural bristle, 1" or 1 1/2" wide, these flat brushes are excellent for adding texture and depth to large painting areas, as well as creating foliage effects such as grass, trees, and bushes.');" onmouseout="tooltip.hide();">Texture - Large flat bristle brushes. * Fan Brushes – Available in 2 sizes, these long-handled fan brushes feature premium white hog bristle ideal for blending or creating delicate foliage, water, and cloud effects. The most versatile tool in the Bickford Signature line!');" onmouseout="tooltip.hide();">Fans - Great for blending and nature effects. * Mop Brush – This soft, natural hair brush is the perfect choice for delicate blending and can also be used for unique foliage effects.');" onmouseout="tooltip.hide();">Mop - For soft blends and foliage. * Long Handle Brushes – Traditional shapes of #10 Large Flat, #4 Filbert, and #6 Round long-handled brushes in smooth synthetic hair, great for expressive strokes. These brushes are excellent for rendering florals, buildings, trees, and more, and are perfect for "cutting in" areas of a canvas.');" onmouseout="tooltip.hide();">Long Handle - Traditional brush shapes and length for multiple uses. * Small Flat Brush – Soft, natural hair Flat brush with a short handle ideal for delicate, detailed blending. A great choice for blocking in smaller areas of work where precise control is needed.');" onmouseout="tooltip.hide();">Small Flat - Soft brush for detail blending. * Rake Brush – This short-handled, synthetic hair brush is indispensible for creating textures in grass, hair, barn board, or fur. One of Wilson’s personal favorites for detail work!');" onmouseout="tooltip.hide();">Rake - Perfect for texture in hair, grass, fur and more. * Specialty Liner Brushes – Designed specifically for detail and lining work, these brushes are available in a soft natural hair in a #2 Detail Liner or a #2 Long Script Liner, as well as a #2 smooth Synthetic Liner. Different areas of detail require different tools for the job. No single Liner can do it all, so Wilson developed this grouping to meet all his demands.');" onmouseout="tooltip.hide();">Specialty Liners - Ideal for detail and lining work. * Painting Knives – Excellent for both mixing paint and applying it to the canvas, these diamond-shaped, offset painting knives come in either Small (1 3/4" long x 5/8" wide blade) or Large (3 1/8" long x 7/8" wide blade.) These tools will give you complete control, whether you’re simply adding accents, or creating an entire impasto knife painting.');" onmouseout="tooltip.hide();">Painting Knives - For both mixing and applying paint. * Wipe-Off Tool – This versatile tool is an absolute necessity! Made from smooth, flexible silicone rubber, this double-ended tool features both a chisel tip and a pointed round tip, perfect for scraping, scoring, and lifting paint in a controlled and detailed manner. It’s a wonderful "mistake remover" and is great for reclaiming previously painted areas where you wish to make changes.');" onmouseout="tooltip.hide();">Wipe-Off Tool - Texturizer and paint "eraser." * "I am very pleased to present my Signature Line of brushes and tools. Much thought went into the final designs, as I have literally tried every brush imaginable over the past 20-plus years. Sorting out what 'worked' and what 'didn't,' I sought to obtain the best possible array, which will meet every painting situation I encounter. Each brush and tool has a primary purpose, but as you'll see in my video lessons, several are multi-functional and can be used for many tasks. "From the comfortable bevel of my Scenery Brushes, to the coarseness of my unique Texture Brushes and my trio of Specialty Script Liner Brushes, every aspect of each item's performance has been considered. These brushes inspire me to greater artistic heights and I'm confident they will bring out the artist in YOU!" —Wilson Bickford, Professional Artist and Art Instructor See More Wilson Bickford Signature Series Art Supplies See More
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Mijello Mission Gold Perfect Pan Watercolors & SetsSave Up to50%Off list…with plenty of room for easy color mixing! Key Features:* Highly-pigmented, light fast colors—same great quality as Mission Gold!* Saturated colors stain thickly with just one touch* Palette made with bulletproof glass for high impact resistance* Palette designed for easy color mixing*… The same vibrant colors of Mission Gold in pans The Mission Gold Perfect Pans features the same intensely pigmented, lightfast colors of Mission Gold watercolors in an impact-resistant palette designed for easy, secure pan attachment and detachment. These pan colors are 60% larger than most pan sets, with plenty of room for easy color mixing! Key Features:* Highly-pigmented, light fast colors—same great quality as Mission Gold!* Saturated colors stain thickly with just one touch* Palette made with bulletproof glass for high impact resistance* Palette designed for easy color mixing* Pans attach and detach easily and remain secure during painting* Pans are 60% larger than most half pans and are available in open stock Perfect For:* Beginning to advanced watercolorists* Artists on the go* Students and professional artists See More
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Chromalux 3 Way BulbSave Up to9%Off listThe ultimate light for artists, you get the perfect colors day or night! * Chromed brass socket to prevent corrosion * Natural balanced light * Exterior frosting Provides 3 levels of light intensity (50, 100, 150w) ideal for use in most table and desk lamps. The ultimate light for artists, you get the perfect colors day or night! * Chromed brass socket to prevent corrosion * Natural balanced light * Exterior frosting Provides 3 levels of light intensity (50, 100, 150w) ideal for use in most table and desk lamps. See More
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Halogen Reflector BulbsSave Up to49%Off list…lighting for perfect color accuracy. * Bright white appearance, simulating natural daylight * Heavy duty construction for long life* Highly energy efficiency for increased lumen output * High color temperature (4200°K) for enhanced whiteness These energy efficient lamps provide 30-40% more light for… Halogen display lighting for perfect color accuracy. * Bright white appearance, simulating natural daylight * Heavy duty construction for long life* Highly energy efficiency for increased lumen output * High color temperature (4200°K) for enhanced whiteness These energy efficient lamps provide 30-40% more light for the same wattage. Their light is bright white creating a new standard for daylight simulation. With these bulbs you'll get enhanced whiteness, stronger color contrasts and improved ability to discern between minimal color variations. Lasting 3,500 hours they are a must for artists in their studio, art galleries, museums and in the home or office.  See More
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Lumiram Comfort View Floor Lamp BulbSave Up to10%Off list…This 27w full-spectrum light bulb is perfect for showing true, vivid colors. This energy-efficient Chromalux bulb has a CRI of 91 and will last up to 10,000 hours. Key Features: * 27 Watt full-spectrum light bulb * Energy efficient - lasts up to 10,000 hours Perfect For: * Showing true, vivid… Closest you can come to sunlight indoors This 27w full-spectrum light bulb is perfect for showing true, vivid colors. This energy-efficient Chromalux bulb has a CRI of 91 and will last up to 10,000 hours. Key Features: * 27 Watt full-spectrum light bulb * Energy efficient - lasts up to 10,000 hours Perfect For: * Showing true, vivid colors* Bringing sunlight indoors See More
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Chromalux Mr 16 BulbsSave Up to9%Off listM16 White Beam bulbs are made with pure Neodymium Glass. They are designed to cut down much of the yellow emission spectrum, resulting in brighter more vibrant colors, as well as increased black and white contrasts. These Halogen lamps last 5,000 hours and feature a Titanium coated reflector and… M16 White Beam bulbs are made with pure Neodymium Glass. They are designed to cut down much of the yellow emission spectrum, resulting in brighter more vibrant colors, as well as increased black and white contrasts. These Halogen lamps last 5,000 hours and feature a Titanium coated reflector and practically no heat. 50 watt bulbs available in 20° beam spread and 38° beam spread. See More
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Chromalux Reflector Bulbs - FrostedSave Up to9%Off list…the light is purified, allowing the values of violet, blue, green, and red components to be strengthened, without producing an imbalance of one color over another. Due to its chromatic balance and color discriminating qualities, Chromalux full spectrum light bulbs produce glare free light that… With real silver built-in reflector to increase efficiency Chromalux light bulbs are made of special composition glass that is not colored or coated, but instead contains neodymium, a rare earth element used in lasers. This earth element is able to absorb yellow and other dulling components of the spectrum. As a result, the light is purified, allowing the values of violet, blue, green, and red components to be strengthened, without producing an imbalance of one color over another. Due to its chromatic balance and color discriminating qualities, Chromalux full spectrum light bulbs produce glare free light that helps you concentrate longer with increased visual acuity and greater comfort. Chromalux full spectrum light bulbs reduce eye stress and create a pleasing, colorful, and relaxing environment that enhances people's sense of well being. See More
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Lumichrome Fluorescent BulbsSave Up to12%Off list…light bulbs. With a color temperature of 5000ºK, the light of a Lumichrome® 1XC bulb can be compared to outdoor lighting at noon time, the time of day where blue and red components of the spectrum are present in equal amounts. These bulbs should be used in all areas or work spaces for… With a color rendering index of 96 (Natural outdoor is 100) the Lumichrome® fluorescent bulbs represent the perfect addition to the Chromalux "color correct" incandescent light bulbs. With a color temperature of 5000ºK, the light of a Lumichrome® 1XC bulb can be compared to outdoor lighting at noon time, the time of day where blue and red components of the spectrum are present in equal amounts. These bulbs should be used in all areas or work spaces for accurate, balanced and energy efficient overall illumination. Lumichrome® fluorescent bulbs are being successfully used by artists, museums and art galleries worldwide. Attention: The Lumichrome® 1XC bulbs (both 40w and 20w) are T12 bulbs, are 1½ inch in diameter and will fit standard fluorescent fixtures. Please consult an electrician for further information. See More
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Chromalux Standard BulbSave Up to12%Off list…components of the spectrum. This results in purified light, strengthening the values of violet, blue, green, and red without producing an imbalance of one color over another. Due to this balance, Chromalux full spectrum light bulbs yield glare-free light that helps with concentration and increases… Illuminating space with health in mind! Made of special composition glass, Chromalux light bulbs are not colored or coated but contain neodymium, a rare earth element used in lasers. This earth element can absorb yellow and other dulling components of the spectrum. This results in purified light, strengthening the values of violet, blue, green, and red without producing an imbalance of one color over another. Due to this balance, Chromalux full spectrum light bulbs yield glare-free light that helps with concentration and increases visual acuity with greater comfort. Chromalux full spectrum light bulbs reduce eye stress and create a pleasing, colorful, relaxing environment that enhances well-being. Key Features:* Pure neodymium glass reduces excessive yellow glare * Silver inner reflector increases lumen output * Chromed brass socket to prevent corrosion* Heavy-duty filament construction lasting 5000 hours Perfect For:* Concentration * Increases visual acuity with greater comfort* Reduces eye stress * Creates a pleasing, colorful, relaxing environment See More
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Ecolume Compact Fluorescent BulbsSave Up to21%Off list…* Very pleasant natural light * CRIs between 91 and 96 * Light does not distort colors or textures * Not to be used with dimmers Perfect For: * Saving on your energy bill * Household bulb use * Standard lamps and fixtures * Reducing energy consumption * Studio lighting * Professionals, students,… Highly economical full-color compact fluorescent light bulbs! Now you can get the best light possible and save money too! That's because Ecolume® uses only twenty percent of the power of traditional bulbs and lasts 10,000 hours. That's 13 times longer than the average household bulb and 1/5th the power use. Using the Ecolume® full spectrum fluorescent technology helps save considerably on energy consumption which means a reduction of global pollution and preservation of natural resources for future generations. The Ecolume® Compact Fluorescent Lamp emits a very pleasant natural light, which makes it very desirable for kitchens, bathrooms, table lamps, basements, garages, and especially hard to reach areas. Ecolume® lasts an average of 10,000 hours, and it fits standard lamps and fixtures. Key Features: * Low energy consumption * Available in three wattages * Long average life: 10,000 hours * Triple integral and spiral designs available * Very pleasant natural light * CRIs between 91 and 96 * Light does not distort colors or textures * Not to be used with dimmers Perfect For: * Saving on your energy bill * Household bulb use * Standard lamps and fixtures * Reducing energy consumption * Studio lighting * Professionals, students, and teachers Please click on the yellow circle tech note icon to view more information about each blub See More
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