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Museo Stretched Belgian Linen Canvas, Alu-Frame, 36" x 40", 1" Deep, 2 PackSave Up to46%Off listWhite Museum-Grade Aluminum Stretcher & Claessens Belgian Universal Primed Linen Claessens Belgian Stretched Linen Canvas With MUSEO Aluminum Bars - Professional Museum Grade Stretched Canvas MUSEO ALU Frame Professional museum-grade canvases feature the finest Claessens 11.64 oz. triple universal primed belgian linen stretched on MUSEO ALU Frame Stretcher Bars. Aluminum stretcher frame is non-corrosive, super strong, & lighter in weight than similar dimension wood bars. They will not warp, even in humid climates, & feature a warp & bend free guarantee! MUSEO ALU Frame stretched canvas features 1¾" wide aluminum insert attached to a high quality warp-resistant spruce wood and professionally stretched Classens 100% Belgian linen. The stretching is performed with enough overlap to re-stretch if ever desired. The total stretcher profile measures 1¾" high × 2.6" wide. Key Features:* Warp & Bend Free Guarantee!* Features professionally stretched Claessens universal acrylic primed belgian linen – perfect for acrylics, oils, alkyds, etc.* One of a kind...Museum-grade aluminum & spruce stretcher bars boast 1 3/4" gallery depth* Archival support, Claessens 100% Belgian linen* Used by museums and galleries worldwide* Provides maximum stability for canvas painters* 11.64 oz. triple-coated universal acid free primed linen* Lightweight yet strong aluminum frame greatly reduces artwork weight for large canvases* Disassembles easily to fit rolled canvas & stretchers in separate tubes for shipping* Reduces shipping costs to clients & galleries* Enhanced Features:* Warp and Bend Free* Museums and Galleries* Disassembled for transport* Stretcher frame is non-corrosive* More Dimensionally stable than wood * Easy to Adjust Tension* Good for artists creating large-format and/or heavy works* Hand-stretched around and back-stapled* No corner keys required* Disassemble & reassemble the stretcher frame in matter of minutes The lightweight aluminum stretcher bars weigh less than heavy-duty wood frames.The MUSEO frame is easily disassembled for transport, allowing the rolled canvas & stretchers to be shipped in separate tubes for a sizeable reduction in shipping costs. Corner connectors & crossbars are removed easily without harming the stretcher bars, using an Allen key. Disassembling & reassembling the stretcher frame takes a matter of only minutes. Included hardware: (see product images for even more details) Spanner: Used to tighten canvas. The Spanner is attached next to the corner connector. Simply loosen the corner connector & tighten by pushing it towards the corner & then tighten the corner connector (repeat this for all four sides). Allen Key: Required to disassemble and reassemble canvas frame, & also needed to tighten the Spanner. Hangers: Attach easily to the grooves of the aluminum section of the bars. Depending on the weight or size of the canvas, you will receive either the screw eyelets or the heavy duty hangers. Video: See videos in video tab to learn more about this amazing product! See More
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Sennelier Artist Dry Pigments Phthalocyanine Blue 100 gramsSave Up to37%Off listBlue An Endless Combination of Colors! These pure, concentrated pigments are used in the actual production of legendary Sennelier Artist paints and pastels. All dry pigments come packed in 175 ml jars and are sold by weight. Please note that pigments usually do not fill the top of the jar when you receive them. This is because some pigments tend to settle more than others after filling. Sennelier Dry Pigment Color Chart > See More
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Old Holland Raw Materials Balsam Resin 100gSave Up to40%Off list…Anorganic pigments include Umbers, Cadmiums and mineral pigments Perfect For: * Artists who prefer to create their own paints * Artists working in oils * Restoration work * Painting on canvas pigments can be divided into three groups: Group 1: Organic pigments Of natural origin, animal or vegetable… Prepare custom paints and base liquids with these pure, light-fast pigments and high quality raw materials! For the artists who prefer to create their own paints, Old Holland Classic Pigments and Raw Materials offers a carefully selected range of 98 light-fast dry pigments. Old Hollands organic, anorganic and synthetic organic pigments have outstanding color strength, clarity and intensity. Six different raw materials, from dammar resin to hide glue, allow artists and restorers to create their own base liquids. Old Holland uses these pigments to make all its paints. The pigments have an outstanding colour strength, clarity and brilliance Key Features: * Wide range of light-fast pure pigments * 98 light-fast dry pigments * Excellent color strength, clarity and brilliance * Organic pigments include Carmine, Indian Yellow and Madder Lacquer * Anorganic pigments include Umbers, Cadmiums and mineral pigments Perfect For: * Artists who prefer to create their own paints * Artists working in oils * Restoration work * Painting on canvas pigments can be divided into three groups: Group 1: Organic pigments Of natural origin, animal or vegetable (living), usually carbon compounds. Some examples: Carmine (from the Cochineal insect), Gummigutta, Gamboge (from the gum resin of the Garcinia Tree), Indian Yellow (from the urine of cows that eat mango leaves), Mummy (from the remains of Egyptian mummies), Madder Lacquer (from the root of the common Madder plant). Group 2: Anorganic pigments: Chemical compounds from chemical elements other than carbons (non-living). Some examples divided into three subgroups:Earth pigments: Ochres, Umbers, Green Earth, Caput Mortuum, Venetian Red. Mineral pigments: Malachite, Vermillion, Lapis Lazuli. Synthetic inorganic pigments (do not occur in nature but are manufactured): Prussian Blue, Ceruleum Blue, Lead White, Cadmiums. Group 3: Synthetic organic pigmentsComplex carbon compounds which do not occur in nature, but are created in the laboratory. Some examples: Phtalocyanine Blues and Greens, Quinacridones, Isoindolinones, Dioxazine, Azo Pigments. See More
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Masterson Sta-Wet Painter's Pal Solvent Cups (Pack of 10)Save Up to15%Off list…special permeable palette paper provide the paint with a constant source of moisture. Your paints will not dry out. The airtight container can be used to store oil paints as well. When used to store oil paints, a palette conducive to oils is recommended. New Wave Artist Palettes, sponge packs, and… Masterson Patented Sta-Wet System No more wasted paint! The Sta-Wet palette system was developed by Masterson over 25 years ago and is unmatched in its level of functionality. Masterson’s Sta-Wet system keeps acrylics and other water-based paints moist on the open palette for hours. Once the lid is closed, the paints will stay in workable condition for days, even weeks. A wet sponge and special permeable palette paper provide the paint with a constant source of moisture. Your paints will not dry out. The airtight container can be used to store oil paints as well. When used to store oil paints, a palette conducive to oils is recommended. New Wave Artist Palettes, sponge packs, and acrylic film packs produced by New Wave Art, are compatible and sold separately. Key Features: * Patented Sta-Wet palettes * The secure seal keeps out air * Paints will not dry out * Accessories sold separately Perfect For: * Professional Artists * Students* Acrylic and oil paint Sta-Wet Painter's Pal Palette: The revolutionary palette is more than just an airtight 9 × 12" palette system; it's a complete easy-to-carry palette box. It Takes 9 × 12" acrylic palette paper film or any 9 × 12" disposable palette pad. The special acrylic film is placed over a damp sponge to create a humid environment for your paint. * Each Sta-Wet Painter’s Pal contains: * Five sheets of "Sta-Wet" acrylic palette paper * Cellulose Sponge * Palette Tray and Lid * Injection molded palette Tray and Lid * Five Paint Cups & Detachable Lids * One Solvent Cup with Attached Lid * Storage area beneath the Removable Cup Holder Tray * Complete instructions for preparation and use * Dimensions: 12" x 13" x 1-1/2" * Palette Size: 9" x 12" * Made in the USA of tough yet lightweight plastic * Additional paper, sponges & cups sold separately Solvent Cups Store turpentine, mediums, and solvents in these sturdy lidded containers. Ten 0.5 oz cups per package. Cups measure 1-1/2 "Dia × 3/4 "D. * Each Sta-Wet Premier Palette contains: * Five sheets of "Sta-Wet" acrylic palette paper * Cellulose Sponge * Palette Tray and Lid * Complete instructions for preparation and use * Palette measures 12" x 16" x 1-3/4" * Additional paper and sponges sold separately See More
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Lian Zhen's Black Sumi Ink, 100 GramsSave Up to52%Off list…adding an authentic touch to any piece. Traditional Chinese Painting Brushes: This set of 4 brushes features various hair types, perfect for creating everything from delicate lines to bold strokes. They are ideal for Chinese painting, Sumi-e, watercolor, and calligraphy. The set includes Round sizes… Explore the Rich Heritage of Chinese Art Delve into the artistry of Lian Quan Zhen, a master watercolorist whose work bridges the rich traditions of Eastern art with contemporary techniques. This exclusive collection features the essential tools Lian Quan Zhen uses in his work, offering watercolorists, printmakers, and mixed-media artists the opportunity to explore their creativity with high-quality, authentic materials. Traditional Rice Paper: Perfect for watercolor and printmaking, this acid-free rice paper offers a delicate off-white surface that beautifully absorbs color. The paper is sold in a rolled package of 5 sheets, each measuring 27-1/4" x 54-1/2". Sparkle Rice Paper: Add a touch of magic to your art with this unique rice paper featuring micro mica sparkles. The subtle shimmer enhances the depth and texture of your work, making it ideal for projects that require a little sparkle. The paper is sold in a rolled package of 5 sheets, each measuring 27-1/4" x 54-1/2". Black Sumi-e Ink: This permanent black ink, used by master painters across China, is a staple in Lian Quan Zhen's studio. Its rich, deep tones are perfect for creating bold outlines and intricate details in his eastern-inspired paintings. Chop and Red Paste Ink Signature Box Set: Use this beautifully crafted set to sign your artwork with a traditional Chinese chop mark. The carvable soapstone chop, paired with lightfast red ink paste, ensures that your signature remains bold and lasting, adding an authentic touch to any piece. Traditional Chinese Painting Brushes: This set of 4 brushes features various hair types, perfect for creating everything from delicate lines to bold strokes. They are ideal for Chinese painting, Sumi-e, watercolor, and calligraphy. The set includes Round sizes #00, #8, #10, and #12. Whether you are working on delicate watercolor pieces or bold printmaking projects, Lian Quan Zhen's products offer superior performance and connect you to the rich heritage of Chinese art. Key Features: * Rice Paper: Acid-free, off-white, perfect for watercolor * Sparkle Paper: Shimmering mica enhances the artwork * Sumi-e Ink: Deep black, waterproof, permanent finish * Chop Set: Carvable soapstone and traditional red ink * Recommended brush set of 4: Round sizes #00, #8, #10, and #12 Perfect For: * Watercolorists, printmakers, and mixed-media artists * Artists looking for high-quality traditional materials * Sumi-e Ink painting and calligraphy * Personalizing your artwork with a signature * Artists of all skill levels seeking quality tools Lian Quan Zhen Lian Quan Zhen is a sought-after watercolorist and teacher in the US and abroad. After immigrating to the US in 1985, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California at Berkeley in 1992 and a Master of Architecture Degree from MIT in 1996. Lian Quan Zhen's work has an international following and has been shown in the US, Hong Kong, and China. His paintings hang in numerous institutional and private collections. See More
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Jacquard Lumiere Fabric Color - Mini Exciter Set of 8, .5ozSave Up to37%Off listAssorted Colors Dazzling metallic colors for fabric, paper, leather, wood, and more! These gorgeous metallic paints spread smoothly and stay flexible on fabric and leather! The line contains traditional metallic colors as well as pearlescent and hi-lite colors. The hi-lite colors are practically transparent on light colors and show up beautifully on darker tones and these stunning light-bodied paints brush on smoothly and are formulated to last. The newest addition to the Lumiere line is our Wine Country Palette. It consists of seven autumn colors in rich, sophisticated tones. Whether you want a little sparkle or a lot of dazzle, there is a Lumiere color for you! They won’t crack, peel or chip, even on flexible surfaces like fabric, leather, vinyl or rubber. Soft to the touch and washfast on fabric, Lumiere paints also exhibit unparalleled adhesive properties, even on non-porous surfaces like ceramic and metal. Lumiere colors are lightfast and weather-resistant, and their high pigmentation provides excellent coverage, even on dark grounds. Key Features: * Stunning light-bodied paints * Metallic and pearlescent acrylic * Soft to the touch and washfast * Lightfast and weather-resistant * Brushes on smoothly * High pigmentation provides excellent coverage * Won’t crack, peel, or chip on flexible surfaces Perfect For: * Fabric, leather, vinyl, and rubber * Ceramic and metal * Fine arts, crafts, or textile applications * Paper, photos, wood, plastic, and styrofoam See More
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Dr. Ph. Martin's Bombay India Ink Plastic Bottle Set #2, 1/2ozSave Up to29%Off listAssorted Colors Lightfast, permanent, waterproof, non-clogging India Ink! Dr. Ph Martins Bombay India Inks offer powerful color in a convenient dropper-stopper glass bottle and are perfect for creating permanent background washes on a wide variety of surfaces. The non-clogging inks can be diluted with water and used with brushes in traditional watercolor techniques or in dip pens, technical drawing pens, and airbrushes. All Dr. Ph Martins Bombay India Inks come in convenient dropper style glass bottles that are perfect for studio use. Colors can be used straight from the bottle or mixed together to create custom colors. The color intensity can be lowered without reducing the permanency of each color by adding water to the ink. All colors are brilliant and transparent, except black and white, which are opaque and have excellent covering power. These highly pigmented India inks not only remain lightfast and permanent but are also totally waterproof when dry. Key Features:* Highly pigmented India inks* Lightfast and permanent* Waterproof when dry* Acid-Free Archival Grade* Adheres to nearly all surfaces* Non-clogging when used in pens* Dropper-stopper glass bottle Perfect For:* Watercolor techniques* Illustration* Dip pens or technical drawing pens* Airbrushes* Background washes* Mixed media* Everyday studio use! See More
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Lian Zhen's Black Sumi Ink, 100 GramsSave Up to32%Off listThis 100 gram (3.3oz) bottle of black permanent ink is used my many master painters in China. This 100 gram (3.3oz) bottle of black permanent ink is used my many master painters in China. See More
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Jacquard Basic Dye Color Set of 8, 1/2oz JarsSave Up to22%Off listAssorted Colors The perfect solution for hard-to-dye materials! Jacquard Basic Dyes are bright, vivid, easy to use dye powders perfect for dyeing hard-to-dye substrates. Initially developed for acrylic fibers like faux fur, wigs, and yarn Jacquard Basic Dyes are also great for dyeing wood, reeds, straw, paper, leather, and hemp! You can use the dye to color potpourri, wigs, buttons, furniture, and more. You can even create your own custom alcohol ink colors by adding some of the dye powder to Piñata Claro Extender. Basic Dyes can be used to dye fibers such as silk and wool; however, they tend to have poor light and wash-fastness on fabric. Basic Dyes offer some of the most vibrant and intense colors available for any fiber and are easy to use. The set includes eight 0.50 oz jars of Basic Dye powder in the following colors: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple, Brown, and Black. Key Features: * Bright vivid dye * Developed for dyeing acrylic fibers * Eight 0.50 oz jars of dye * Easy to use Perfect For: * Dip-dye or brush on application * Acrylic fibers, wood, reeds, straw, hemp, paper, and leather * Faux fur, wigs, and yarn * Cosplay artists * Making custom alcohol ink colors See More
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Jacquard Pinata Alcohol Ink Set of 4 .5oz Masterpiece Panels 3Save Up to30%Off listAssorted Colors Try the best of Jacquard's Piñata inks! Piñata Colors are beautiful alcohol-based, acid-free, transparent inks. The Piñata Exciter Packs feature an assortment of popular Piñata colors, including three primary colors, three secondary colors, black, white and metallic gold—making each exciter pack an excellent starter pack for mixing! Piñata colors have an alcohol base which makes them permanent and moisture resistant when dry and allows you to use them on almost any surface as long as it's clean and oil-free. Can be used for rubber stamping, fiber art, scrapbooking, calligraphy, staining, airbrushing and more! Key Features: * 9 colors, including 3 true primaries, 3 secondary colors, black and white, and gold * Acid-free, alcohol-based transparent inks * Works well on glass, metal, leather, fabric, wood and most surfaces that are clean and oil-free! * Perfect For: * Mixed media applications, faux finishing, wood and leather staining, airbrush applications, and more! * Crafters * Mixed media artists * Artists seeking an extremely saturated transparent ink Jacquard Pinata Alcohol Ink Set of 4 1/2oz Inks &Three 5x7" Masterpiece alcohol ink art panels - The Pinata Masterpiece Set of Four combines four Jacquard Pinata alcohol ink colors - coral, golden yellow, teal, and copper with three 5x7 inch Masterpiece alcohol ink art panels. The ready to paint double-sided panels are 1/8 inch thick and made with a lightly textured non-porous vinyl. The unique vinyl surface extends the working time for the Pinata inks by limiting spread across the surface. Each panel is slightly reflective and shines through the vibrant inks to give a pearlescent shimmer to the finished work. Colors included: Coral, Golden Yellow, Teal and Copper See More
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Jacquard Acid Dye - Brilliant Blue, .5 ozSave Up to10%Off listBlue Ideal for dyeing protein fibers such as wool, nylon, and silk! Jacquard Acid Dyes deliver the most vivid colors possible! Ideal for dyeing natural and artificial protein fibers such as wool, alpaca, silk, and nylon, acid dyes use citric acid and hot water to fix color permanently. Acid Dyes are perfect for yarn and garment dyeing (immersion method) or stamping and screen printing applications (steam set). You can mix the concentrated dye powders to create practically any color in the spectrum! Immersion-dyed fibers are exceptionally brilliant and won't bleed or fade with washing. Don't be scared by the name—the only acid required is the white vinegar or citric acid used in the dye bath. Acid dyes are forgiving and responsive to different techniques and methods. The more you experiment, the more you will discover! Key Features: * Concentrated powdered hot water dyes * Extremely brilliant and colorfast * Will not bleed or fade with washing * Produce uniform color during immersion dyeing Perfect For: * Dyeing wool, mohair, cashmere * Alpaca, silk, feathers, and nylon * Uniform immersion dyeing * Yarn, fiber, and fabric dyeing * Direct painting or printing applications * Steam setting Instructions and Color Mixing Chart See More
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Winsor & Newton Oil Pastel Introduction Set of 15Save Up to40%Off listAssorted Colors Easy to apply and seamless to blend color As experts in color for nearly 200 years, all our materials are made to the highest standard using quality art pigments. Each pastel stick is carefully wrapped by hand in translucent paper and labeled. The wrapper protects your fingers, and you can easily peel it away when you need more color. Winsor & Newton Oil Pastels are highly pigmented and beautifully rich. These spectacular oil pastels allow you to explore expressive mark-making and layering. Due to their soft, creamy consistency, the oil pastels are easy to apply and seamless to blend. Winsor & Newton’s soft pastels come in sets of 15 and 30 chromatically balanced colors. Perfect for artists wanting to work with a flexible, expressive medium. Each pastel set comes in a convenient metal tin case that keeps the pastels clean and safe for use on the go. Our oil pastels are perfectly matched to use with Winsor & Newton pastel paper pads or canvases. We recommend using Winsor & Newton professional fixative spray to preserve and enjoy your work. Key Features: * Sets of 15 and 30 in a convenient metal case * Outstanding lightfastness * Smooth creamy texture * Intense concentrated pigments * A broad range of colors for landscape, portrait, and still life Perfect For: * Serious pastel artists and students * Application over dried acrylic work * Expressive mark-making * Creating subtle layers and blends of color * Blending with your fingers or a blending stump * Use with textured pastel paper * Winsor & Newton pastel paper pads or canvases See More
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Jacquard Pinata Alcohol Ink - Pink, 1/2ozSave Up to25%Off listRed highly saturated, acid-free, transparent, alcohol-based ink! Jacquard Piñata Colors alcohol-based inks are vibrant, color-saturated, acid-free, transparent inks. The alcohol base is permanent and moisture resistant when dry. You can use them on almost any surface as long as it's clean and oil-free. Highly versatile, Piñata alcohol inks are perfect for a variety of applications, including rubber stamping, fine art, fiber art, and scrapbooking. You can also use Piñata in calligraphy, faux finishing techniques, and airbrush applications, as well as wood and leather staining. Piñata Clean-Up Solution contains moisturizers to keep brushes soft and pliable. Regular rubbing alcohol is terrific for ordinary brush and sponge clean up. Use the Clean-Up Solution for the final rinse to keep brushes soft and ready-to-use the next time! Piñata also offers Claro Extender, which can be mixed with Piñata Alcohol Ink to extend working time. When dropped or brushed on top of dry Piñata, Claro Extender will make the ink spread and create a marbleized effect. Key Features: * Alcohol-based * Vibrant acid-free inks * Permanent * Moisture resistant when dry * Transparent * Use on almost any oil-free surface * Claro Extender extends working time Perfect For: * Glass, leather, metal * Wood and plastic * Canvas Paper: coated & uncoated * Foiled papers, mat board * Leaf & gilded surfaces * Rubber stamping & fine art * Fiber art & scrapbooking See More
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Jacquard Pearl Ex Powder Pigment - Flamingo Pink .5ozSave Up to41%Off listRed Use with oils, acrylics, watercolors, fabric paint and more! Pearl-Ex pigment colors can be mixed into any media and applied to any surface! And the variety of finishes Pearl Ex can produce is nearly endless—from metallic sheens to pearlescent shimmers to all manner of faux finishes. Pearl Ex creates a metallic look without being a metal. The particles are flat platelets with two surfaces, therefore it lays down beautifully like a thin coating of metal. The different particle sizes produce different looks from a fine, smooth, pearly luster to a highly metallic sheen. It is a safe, non-toxic, inert powdered pigment with a neutral pH. It is extremely color fast and stable. These colors will not tarnish or fade and is therefore ideal for archival applications. Add Pearl-Ex pigments to any viscous medium such as acrylic, gouache, oils, varnish, wax, paper pulp and clay. Great for faux finishing, mixed media art and more. Pearl Ex powdered pigment colors can be mixed into any media and applied to any surface Key Features:* Can be mixed into any media* Applied to any surface* Creates a metallic look without being a metal* Lays down beautifully like a thin coating of metal* Produce different looks from a fine, smooth, pearly luster to a highly metallic sheen* Safe, non-toxic, inert powdered pigment with a neutral pH* Extremely color fast and stable* Archival, colors will not tarnish or fade* Available in: .75oz/22ml jars 32 Color set - 32, 0.1 oz (3 g) bottles - 3 gram jars of each color of Pearl Ex Pigments Series 1 Set of 12 - Micro Pearl, Macro Pearl, Super Russet, Super Copper, Brilliant Gold, Sparkle Gold, Silver, Super Bronze, Sunset Gold, Interference Violet, Interference Gold, and Duo Red-Blue. Series 2 Set of 12 - Includes: Aztec Gold Antique Copper Antique Silver Duo Green-Yellow, Bright Yellow, Flamingo Pink, Spring Green, Turquoise, True Blue, Misty Lavender, Blue Russet, and Sparkling Copper. Series 3 Set of 12 - Includes: Carbon Black, Pumpkin Orange, Salmon Pink, Pink Gold, Reflex Violet, Grey Lavender, Mink, Sky Blue, Pearl White, Antique Bronze, and Duo Blue-Green. NOTE: Click on Yellow Icon Next To Products For Full Color Contents Pearl-Ex Powdered Pigment Details: Pearl Ex Powdered Pigments may be used any time a metallic or pearlescent effect is desired: mix them into acrylics, oils, printing inks, encaustics, alcohol inks, epoxy, glues, casting resins, clay, varnishes...the list goes on! Try it mixed with Gum Arabic for a DIY metallic calligraphy ink or watercolor, in the Pearl Ex Varnish for working on non-porous surfaces Fabric/Fiber/Surfaces polymer clay, encaustics, paper, shrink plastic, leather, glass, canvas, wood, and more! Mix with a binder to use on natural and synthetic fibers See More
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Jacquard Airbrush Color Exciter Transparent (Set of 9), 1/2oz BottlesSave Up to14%Off listAssorted Colors Paints specifically formulated for airbrushing Jacquard Airbrush Exciter Packs are water-based, artist quality, airbrush color paints specifically formulated for airbrushing. Available in Metallic, Opaque and Transparent. Airbrush Exciter Packs contain ½ oz bottles of each color in either Metallic, Opaque or Transparent styles, plus a ½ oz bottle of clear varnish. See More
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