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Da Vinci Fit Synthetic 100mm Mottler Brush, Series 5073Save Up to30%Off list…these brushes are excellent for mural painting and varnishing. Key Features: * Synthetic bristle * Interlocked for shape retention * Matt green handle * Rust-proof ferrule * Superior paint carrying capacity * Made in Germany Perfect For: * Acrylic paint * Varnish or gesso application * Students,… Very elastic synthetic Bristles Have A Long Lifespan! The da Vinci Fit Synthetic Mottler brushes are made of very elastic short synthetic fibers. The dark grey synthetic-bristle is excellent for spreading gesso or varnish. For controlled background applications of color use the mottler to maneuver heavy-bodied paints with ease. The Fit for school and hobby brush has a green matte paintbrush-style handle and a rust-proof ferrule. Each brush can hold an enormous amount of color because the resistant synthetic fibers of various widths, guarantee a high degree of absorbency as well as high elasticity. Each brush is handmade in Germany using only the finest synthetic bristle. Painstakingly constructed to ensure durability these brushes are excellent for mural painting and varnishing. Key Features: * Synthetic bristle * Interlocked for shape retention * Matt green handle * Rust-proof ferrule * Superior paint carrying capacity * Made in Germany Perfect For: * Acrylic paint * Varnish or gesso application * Students, amateurs, professionals * Fine control with heavy acrylics * Moving paint with ease on the canvas See More
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Da Vinci Series 2475 80mm Mottler BrushSave Up to30%Off list…excellent for mural painting and varnishing. Key Features: * Double-boiled hog bristle * Interlocked for shape retention * Flags at the bristle tip * Long Hardwood Handles * Nickel-plated ferrules * Superior paint carrying capacity * Made in Germany Perfect For: * Oil and acrylic paint * Varnish or… Double-boiled Hog bristles have a long lifespan! The da Vinci Artist Bristle Mottlers are made of Chungking hog. The white hog-bristle is excellent for spreading gesso or varnish. For controlled background applications of color use the mottler to maneuver heavy-bodied paints with ease. The brush has a varnished wooden paintbrush-style handle and a nickel-plated ferrule. Each brush is handmade in Germany using only the finest hog bristle, interlocked for shape retention and flagged for superior paint holding capacity. Painstakingly constructed to guarantee durability these brushes are excellent for mural painting and varnishing. Key Features: * Double-boiled hog bristle * Interlocked for shape retention * Flags at the bristle tip * Long Hardwood Handles * Nickel-plated ferrules * Superior paint carrying capacity * Made in Germany Perfect For: * Oil and acrylic paint * Varnish or gesso application * Students, amateurs, professionals * Fine control with heavy acrylics * Moving paint with ease on the canvas See More
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BEST Heavy-duty Cross Brace 25"
Starting At: 3.38
An innovative approach to using Cross Braces! An innovative approach to using Cross Braces! Made of kiln-dried pine, designed to fit all sizes of BEST Cross Braces, our sturdy Cross Brace Bracket is the ideal way to support a stretched canvas. We recommend using Cross Braces for any canvas over 36".… An innovative approach to using Cross Braces! An innovative approach to using Cross Braces! Made of kiln-dried pine, designed to fit all sizes of BEST Cross Braces, our sturdy Cross Brace Bracket is the ideal way to support a stretched canvas. We recommend using Cross Braces for any canvas over 36". Comes with a Cross Brace Bracket for each cross brace end. Cross Brace Brackets are needed to secure Cross Braces to Stretcher Bars. Key Features: * State of the art design works with all sizes of Stretcher Bars * Slotted design allows for the finest adjustment of canvas tension * Available in select lengths up to 147" * Sizes over 144" are considered custom orders * Easy to use * Comes with a Cross Brace Bracket for each end of Cross Brace * Brackets are needed to secure cross braces to Stretcher Bars Basic Cross Brace Layout Plan: * Stretcher Bar Cross Brace Layout > * Click here to download Jack Richeson Framing Guide> Select sizes available in 1" increments from 8" to 147". For custom orders, including fractional sizes, call our Order Dept. 800-827-8478 ext. 218. Sizes larger than 144" would be considered a custom order and would incur an additional cost. Please note: Cross Braces are SOLD ONLY with Stretcher Bar orders. The Cross Brace Bracket Kit (item #V06976) is also SOLD ONLY with Stretcher Bar orders. Richeson/BEST Stretcher Bars are sent directly from the manufacturer, please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. In the event you need your order rushed, please call 800-827-8478 ext.218. Select drop ship items requiring a Truck Shipment: Items marked below with a "Truck Icon" are oversized and will incur a $150 Drop Ship Fee added at checkout. NOTE - You can order as much as you want as you will incur a 1x oversize fee regardless of the order amount on the "truck shipped" items. Please check your order immediately upon receiving it! If the bars that you receive are damaged or defective, please email [email protected] within one week of delivery to request replacement bars. See More -
Jack Richeson BEST Aluminum Heavy Duty Stretcher Bar 25IN
Starting At: 14.49
…1" increments from 11" to 160" * No "ghost" impressions on the canvas * Rounded back edges * Finger spliced pine reinforced with aluminum * Even painting surface. * Measures 1" deep × 25⁄8" wide (See line drawing in images) Basic Cross Brace Layout Plan: * Stretcher Bar Cross Brace Layout >… Quality Heavy-duty Stretcher Bars enforced with Aluminum The BEST Aluminum Heavy-duty Stretcher Bar provides superior strength and stability. These stretcher bars are BEST’s original Heavy-duty Stretcher Bars with added aluminum for maximum strength. These bars feature a larger stapling area and BEST’s signature rounded profile—allowing the canvas to drape over the front and eliminating “ghosting." The Heavy-duty bar is made of pine that has been finger spliced. Finger splicing is a method of bonding pieces of lumber together to form a very long, straight bar. Since the spliced joints are actually stronger than the natural wood, we can now get longer, stronger and straighter bars than ever before. First designed for the construction industry, this high tech method yields better bars than ever before. Perfect for gallery wraps. (see Full Description For ALL Details) All Stretcher Bars are undersized by ⅛" to allow for fitting in a standard stock frame. If you require exact dimensions this will be considered a custom order. Please call our Order Department 800-827-8478 ext. 218. Select sizes available in 1" increments from 11" to 160". For custom orders, including fractional sizes call our Order Dept. 800-827-8478 ext. 218. Sizes larger than 144" would be considered a custom order and would incur an additional cost. Key Features: * Superior strength and stability * Quality Heavy-duty Stretcher Bars enforced with Aluminum * Feature a larger stapling area* Select sizes available in 1" increments from 11" to 160" * No "ghost" impressions on the canvas * Rounded back edges * Finger spliced pine reinforced with aluminum * Even painting surface. * Measures 1" deep × 25⁄8" wide (See line drawing in images) Basic Cross Brace Layout Plan: * Stretcher Bar Cross Brace Layout > Select drop ship items requiring a Truck Shipment: Items marked below with a "Truck Icon" are oversized and will incur a $150 Drop Ship Fee added at checkout. NOTE - You can order as much as you want as you will incur a 1x oversize fee regardless of order amount on the "truck shipped" items. BEST Stretcher Bars are sent directly from the manufacturer. Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for delivery of these items. In the event you need your order rushed, please call 800-827-8478 ext. 218. While we cannot promise earlier fulfillment we will do our best to accommodate. Please check your order immediately upon receiving it! If the bars that you receive are damaged or defective, please email [email protected] within one week of delivery to request replacement bars. See More -
BEST Heavy-duty Stretcher Bar 25"
Starting At: 2.96
…impressions on the canvas. The rounded back edge reduces surface friction and allows for a smoother, tighter draw on the canvas for a more even painting surface. Measures 1-1/2" deep x 2" wide. (See line drawing in images) All Stretcher Bars are undersized by 1/8" to allow for fitting in a standard… Heavier, sturdier & great stretcher bars for larger works The BEST Heavy-duty Stretcher Bar is made of pine that has been finger spliced. Finger splicing is a method of bonding pieces of lumber together to form a very long, straight bar. Since the spliced joints are actually stronger than the natural wood, we can now get longer, stronger, and straighter bars than ever before. First designed for the construction industry, this high tech method yields better bars than ever before. Perfect for gallery wraps. All of BEST's Stretcher Bars are designed so that the canvas is always a full 1/2" (except lightweight) from the stretcher bar to ensure that there will be no "ghost" impressions on the canvas. The rounded back edge reduces surface friction and allows for a smoother, tighter draw on the canvas for a more even painting surface. Measures 1-1/2" deep x 2" wide. (See line drawing in images) All Stretcher Bars are undersized by 1/8" to allow for fitting in a standard stock frame. If you require exact dimensions, this will be considered a custom order. Please call our Order Department 800-827-8478 ext. 218. Key Features:* Made of finger spliced pine* Spliced joints are stronger than the natural wood* Longer, stronger, and straighter bars* Better bars than ever before* Perfect for large scale works & gallery wraps* Select sizes available in 1" increments* No "ghost" impressions on the canvas* Rounded back edges* A smoother, tighter draw on the canvas* Even painting surface* Measures 1-1/2" deep x 2" wide (See line drawing in images) Basic Cross Brace Layout Plan:* Stretcher Bar Cross Brace Layout > * Click Here-> BEST Heavy-duty Cross Braces Cross Brace Recommendations: See the Stretcher Bar Cross Brace Layout on the cross bracing needs for the frame you wish to build. Select sizes are available in 1" increments. Larger and fractional sizes will be considered a custom order and would incur an additional cost. Please note: Cross Braces may require a notching process. Notching is also considered a custom order. Please select the Best Heavy-duty Cross Braces link above to order cross braces. For questions and custom orders, please call our Order Dept. at 800-827-8478 ext. 218. Wood Stretcher Keys are not automatically shipped with Stretcher Bar orders. You must order stretcher keys separately. Select drop ship items requiring a Truck Shipment: Items marked with a "Truck Icon" are oversized and will incur an additional Drop Ship Fee added at checkout. NOTE - You will incur only one oversize fee regardless of the amount you order of "truck shipped" items, so order as much as you like. BEST Stretcher Bars are sent directly from the manufacturer. Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for delivery of these items. In the event you need your order rushed, please call 800-827-8478 ext. 218. While we cannot promise earlier fulfillment, we will do our best to accommodate. Please check your order immediately upon receiving it! If the bars that you receive are damaged or defective, please email [email protected] within one week of delivery to request replacement bars. See More -
BEST Aluminum Pro Bar 25"
Starting At: 11.33
…* Made with kiln dried pine * Pine bar provides a solid surface for stapling * Pro Bars should be used with paintings exceeding 47" Perfect For: * Professional artists * Artists who paint large scale * Stretching canvas or linen * Museum and gallery exhibits * Stretching a heavy-duty canvas at… Museum quality Stretcher Bars for the professional! BEST Pro Bars never twist, bend, or warp from moisture or dryness because they are made of wood and aluminum. The aluminum and wood bars offer a strong, more rigid support and are ideal for painting on a large scale without the bulk and weight of heavy-duty stretcher strips. Pro Bars are easy to assemble and custom cut to the size you need. See line drawing in images for measurements. Select sizes available in 1" increments from 11" to 204". For custom orders, including fractional sizes, call our Order Dept. 800-827-8478 ext. 218. Sizes larger than 144" would be considered a custom order and would incur an additional cost. All Stretcher Bars are undersized by ⅛" to allow for fitting in a standard stock frame. If you require exact dimensions this will be considered a custom order. Please call our Order Department 800-827-8478 ext. 218. Please note: A minimum purchase of 12 assorted bars is required. Key Features: * Wooden stretcher bars with recycled aluminum brackets * Aluminum provides a structural frame of total strength and stability * Will not bend, twist or warp * Select sizes available in 1" increments from 11" to 204" * Made with kiln dried pine * Pine bar provides a solid surface for stapling * Pro Bars should be used with paintings exceeding 47" Perfect For: * Professional artists * Artists who paint large scale * Stretching canvas or linen * Museum and gallery exhibits * Stretching a heavy-duty canvas at substantial savings * Stretcher Bar Cross Brace Layout > *If you order cross braces, you will receive an email from our drop ship specialist inquiring about if you require notching and your notching directions. Each notch has a fee of $2.10. Please Note - Assembly requires Aluminum Corners, item# 67884 Select drop ship items requiring a Truck Shipment: Items marked below with a "Truck Icon" are oversized and will incur a $150 Drop Ship Fee added at checkout. NOTE - You can order as much as you want as you will incur a 1x oversize fee regardless of order amount on the "truck shipped" items. BEST Stretcher Bars are sent directly from the manufacturer. Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for delivery of these items. In the event you need your order rushed, please call 800-827-8478 ext. 218. While we cannot promise earlier fulfillment we will do our best to accommodate. Please check your order immediately upon receiving it! If the bars that you receive are damaged or defective, please email [email protected] within one week of delivery to request replacement bars. See More -
MUSEO 25IN ALU-Cross Support Brace SectionSave Up to40%Off listMuseum Quality Aluminum Stretcher Bars - Canvas Framing System MUSEO ALU-Frame Museum Quality Aluminum Stretcher Bars is a museum-quality canvas framing system is designed exclusively for professional artists creating large-format and/or heavy art works while trying to meet strict gallery &… Museum Quality Aluminum Stretcher Bars - Canvas Framing System MUSEO ALU-Frame Museum Quality Aluminum Stretcher Bars is a museum-quality canvas framing system is designed exclusively for professional artists creating large-format and/or heavy art works while trying to meet strict gallery & museum stretcher recommendations. The stretcher bars feature a reinforced structure comprised of wear-resistant, lightweight aluminum and sturdy Norwegian Spruce to provide a smooth, clean stretching bead, allowing ample room to back staple or nail your selected canvas or linen (with no edge ghosting). The system not only allows for tightening if needed with the Spanner hardware, but easily breaks down so that artwork can be rolled & tubed, with stretchers placed in a separate tube for ease of shipping. Lighter in weight than heavy duty wood stretcher bars, the Museo ALU Frame Stretchers provide a crisp, true-to-square system that is truly revolutionary in construction & what options it affords artists, especially those who ship larger work to galleries, collectors, & clients. Cross bars can be added at any time without disassembling, and the system is so strong that no cross braces are needed on sizes up to 48" x 96"! The revolutionary extender allows for making virtually any stretcher bar size, which combined with cross bracing, becomes completely dimensionally stable. Easily modify work that is already stretched with this system, to ensure compliance with different museum and gallery per-requisites regarding bracing distances. These stretcher bars are made to order. Please allow 1-3 weeks for delivery. Key Features:* Warp-free, lighter weight and more stable than wood stretcher bars* Features wear-resistant, durable aluminum and sturdy Norwegian Spruce* Easily breaks down so that artwork can be rolled & tubed for shipping* Lightweight aluminum frame greatly reduces shipping weight for large canvases Perfect For:* Professional artists* Larger, heavy art works* Canvas or linen* Museum & gallery exhibits Note: See Videos In Video Tab and Tech Notes Below (Click On Yellow "T" Icon) Stretcher bars are offered in pre-cut sizes. Assembly Hardware required--sold separately. Click Here for the MUSEO Cross Brace Diagrams > ® MUSEO is a registered trademark.™ ALU-Frame is a trademark See More
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Jack Richeson BEST Pro Cross Brace 25 "
Starting At: 3.98
Wooden Cross Braces for the professional! Since a painting may hang on the wall for many years, sometimes causing the lumber to bow; it is important to protect your stretcher frame with the addition of a cross brace. Many artists require extra strength and stability in their stretcher bars and… Wooden Cross Braces for the professional! Since a painting may hang on the wall for many years, sometimes causing the lumber to bow; it is important to protect your stretcher frame with the addition of a cross brace. Many artists require extra strength and stability in their stretcher bars and that's why BEST Artist Products manufactures professional quality aluminum cross braces. Key Features: * Provide extra strength and stability * Work with BEST Aluminum Pro-Bars * Select sizes available in 1" increments from 8" to 174" * High quality cross braces * BEST recommends cross braces for any length exceeding 36″ * Use BEST Cross Brace Brackets (item #V06976) to attach your brace to your frame Basic Cross Brace Layout Plan: * Stretcher Bar Cross Brace Layout > * Drop Ship Notching for Cross Braces *If you order cross braces, you will receive an email from our drop ship specialist inquiring about if you require notching and your notching directions. Each notch has a fee of $2.10. Select sizes available in 1" increments from 8" to 174". For custom orders, including fractional sizes, call our Order Dept. 800-827-8478 ext. 218. Sizes larger than 144" would be considered a custom order and would incur an additional cost Select drop ship items requiring a Truck Shipment: Items marked below with a "Truck Icon" are oversized and will incur a $150 Drop Ship Fee added at checkout. NOTE - You can order as much as you want as you will incur a 1x oversize fee regardless of order amount on the "truck shipped" items. BEST Stretcher Bars are sent directly from the manufacturer. Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for delivery of these items. In the event you need your order rushed, please call 800-827-8478 ext. 218. While we cannot promise earlier fulfillment we will do our best to accommodate. Please check your order immediately upon receiving it! If the bars that you receive are damaged or defective, please email [email protected] within one week of delivery to request replacement bars. See More -
BEST Artists' Stretcher Bar Medium Duty 25"
Starting At: 2.96
…* Made of kiln-dried white pine * Perfect for small paintings * Select sizes available in 1" increments from 8" to 72" * No "ghost" impressions on the canvas * Rounded back edges * A smoother, tighter draw on the canvas * Even painting surface* Measures 1 ¼" deep × 1 ½" wide. (See line drawing… Great for small paintings! The BEST Medium-duty Stretcher Bar is made from white pine. There is a greater supply of pine in the thinner and shorter length, so we use high-quality white pine for these bars. The lightweight bars are extremely useful in small paintings. These bars can save you money and make framing easier; perfect for beginners, college students, and small works of art. All of BEST's Stretcher Bars are designed so that the canvas is always a full ½" (except lightweight) from the stretcher bar to ensure that there will be no "ghost" impressions on the canvas. The rounded back edge reduces surface friction and allows for a smoother, tighter draw on the canvas for a more even painting surface. All feature a slotted back for easy installation of cross braces. Bars are made of pure kiln-dried white pine. Measure 1 ¼" deep × 1 ½" wide. (See line drawing in images) All Stretcher Bars are undersized by ⅛" to allow for fitting in a standard stock frame. If you require exact dimensions, this will be considered a custom order. Please call our Order Department 800-827-8478 ext. 218. Key Features: * Made of kiln-dried white pine * Perfect for small paintings * Select sizes available in 1" increments from 8" to 72" * No "ghost" impressions on the canvas * Rounded back edges * A smoother, tighter draw on the canvas * Even painting surface* Measures 1 ¼" deep × 1 ½" wide. (See line drawing in images) Basic Cross Brace Layout Plan: * Stretcher Bar Cross Brace Layout > * Click Here-> BEST Medium-duty Cross Braces Cross Brace Recommendations: See the Stretcher Bar Cross Brace Layout to determine appropriate cross bracing for the frame you wish to build. Please note – Cross Bracing may require “Notching”. Notching is an additional Fee. If notching is required, the order is “Custom.” Please call 800-827-8478 ext. 218. To order cross braces – please click on the link to Best Medium-duty Cross Brace. Select sizes available in 1" increments from 8" to 72". For custom orders, including fractional sizes, call our Order Dept. 800-827-8478 ext. 218 Wood Stretcher Keys are not automatically shipped with Stretcher Bar orders. You must order from the list below. BEST Stretcher Bars are sent directly from the manufacturer. Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for delivery of these items. In the event you need your order rushed, please call 800-827-8478 ext. 218. While we cannot promise earlier fulfillment, we will do our best to accommodate. Please check your order immediately upon receiving it! If the bars that you receive are damaged or defective, please email [email protected] within one week of delivery to request replacement bars. See More -
BEST Medium Duty Cross Brace 25"
Starting At: 3.68
An innovative approach to using cross braces! An innovative approach to using cross braces! Made of kiln-dried pine, designed to fit all sizes of Richeson/BEST Cross Braces, our sturdy cross brace bracket is the ideal way to support a stretched canvas. We recommend using cross braces for any canvas… An innovative approach to using cross braces! An innovative approach to using cross braces! Made of kiln-dried pine, designed to fit all sizes of Richeson/BEST Cross Braces, our sturdy cross brace bracket is the ideal way to support a stretched canvas. We recommend using cross braces for any canvas over 36". Key Features: * State of the art design works with all sizes of stretcher bars * Slotted design allows for finest adjustment of canvas tension * Available in select lengths up to 72" * Easy to use Basic Cross Brace Layout Plan: * Stretcher Bar Cross Brace Layout > * Click here to download Jack Richeson Framing Guide> Select sizes available in 1" increments from 8" to 72". For custom orders, including fractional sizes, please call our Order Dept. 800-827-8478 ext. 218. Please note: Cross Braces are SOLD ONLY with Stretcher Bar orders. The Cross Brace Bracket Kit (item #V06976) is also SOLD ONLY with Stretcher Bar orders. Richeson/BEST Stretcher Bars are sent directly from the manufacturer, please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. In the event you need your order rushed, please call 800-827-8478 ext.218. Select drop ship items requiring a Truck Shipment: Items marked below with a "Truck Icon" are oversized and will incur a $150 Drop Ship Fee added at checkout. NOTE - You can order as much as you want as you will incur a 1x oversize fee regardless of order amount on the "truck shipped" items. Please check your order immediately upon receiving it! If the bars that you receive are damaged or defective, please email [email protected] within one week of delivery to request replacement bars. Please note that even though the cross-braces fit snuggly against the stretcher bars, they must be attached to the frame with cross-brace brackets. Two FREE brackets are included with every cross-brace purchase. See More -
BEST Light-duty Stretcher Bar 25"
Starting At: 1.65
…* Made of kiln-dried white pine * Perfect for small paintings * Select sizes available in 1" increments from 8" to 60" * No "ghost" impressions on the canvas * Rounded back edges * A smoother, tighter draw on the canvas * Even painting surface * Measures 13⁄16" deep × 1 ½" wide,… Great for small paintings! The BEST Light-duty Stretcher Bar is made from white pine. There is a greater supply of pine in the thinner and shorter length, so we use high-quality white pine for these bars. The lightweight bars are extremely useful in small paintings. Note - The lightweight bars are not for use on large paintings. These bars can save you money and make framing easier; perfect for beginners, college students, and small works of art. All of BEST's Stretcher Bars are designed so that the canvas is always a full ½" (except light weight) from the stretcher bar to ensure that there will be no "ghost" impressions on the canvas. The rounded back edge reduces surface friction and allows for a smoother, tighter draw on the canvas for a more even painting surface. All feature a slotted back for easy installation of cross braces. Bars are made of pure kiln-dried white pine. Measures 13⁄16" deep × 1 ½" wide All Stretcher Bars are undersized by ⅛" to allow for fitting in a standard stock frame. If you require exact dimensions, this will be considered a custom order. Please call our Order Department 800-827-8478 ext. 218. Key Features: * Made of kiln-dried white pine * Perfect for small paintings * Select sizes available in 1" increments from 8" to 60" * No "ghost" impressions on the canvas * Rounded back edges * A smoother, tighter draw on the canvas * Even painting surface * Measures 13⁄16" deep × 1 ½" wide, with a 5⁄16" lip (See line drawing in images) Basic Cross Brace Layout Plan: * Stretcher Bar Cross Brace Layout > Please note: A minimum purchase of 96 assorted bars is required. Cross Brace Recommendations: See the Stretcher Bar Cross Brace Layout to determine appropriate cross bracing for the frame you wish to build. Please note – Cross Bracing may require “Notching.” Notching is an additional fee. If Notching is required, the order is “Custom”. Please call 800-827-8478 ext. 218. Select sizes available in 1" increments from 8" to 60". For custom orders, including fractional sizes, call our Order Dept. 800-827-8478 ext. 218 Wood Stretcher Keys are not automatically shipped with Stretcher Bar orders. You must order from the list below. BEST Stretcher Bars are sent directly from the manufacturer. Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for delivery of these items. In the event you need your order rushed, please call 800-827-8478 ext. 218. While we cannot promise earlier fulfillment we will do our best to accommodate. Please check your order immediately upon receiving it! If the bars that you receive are damaged or defective, please email [email protected] within one week of delivery to request replacement bars. See More -
Creative Mark Pro-Bar 1-1/2" Deep Heavy Duty Wood Stretcher Bars 25" (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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Gallery Pro Medium Duty Stretcher Bar-25" (Box of 20)Save Up to71%Off listFlush frame and rigid support that is sturdy! 1-1/2" Deep by 1-1/2" Wide These all wood, kiln-dried solid pine stretcher bars combine rigid support at an economical price! The stretcher bars feature the traditional tongue and groove corner ends that you can quickly assemble by interlocking two… Flush frame and rigid support that is sturdy! 1-1/2" Deep by 1-1/2" Wide These all wood, kiln-dried solid pine stretcher bars combine rigid support at an economical price! 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. The profile measures 1-1/2" wide by 1-1/2" deep. Unlike other stretcher bar systems, these create an ideal flush frame that is sturdy. Gallery Pro Medium Duty Stretcher Bars are the perfect solution for custom sized canvases! Key Features: * 1½" × 1½" profile * Tongue and groove design * Kiln-dried solid pine * Quickly assemble by interlocking two strips * All wood solid pine stretcher Perfect For: * Stretching canvas at home * Easy to use * Professional Artists * Artists of all skill levels * Custom Canvas up to 72 × 72" See More
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Creative Mark 25" Solid Pine Wood Stretcher Strips (Pack of 40)Save Up to84%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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Gallery Pro Cross Brace Box of 20 - Type B 25"Save Up to73%Off listCross Braces, Medium Duty! 1½" Deep By 1½" Wide Gallery Pro Medium Duty Cross Braces are available in three types: No-Notch, Type T and Type B. All types are 1½" × 1½" in profile. No-Notch - Cross Braces have NO dado-cut centers. All sizes of No-Notch can be used in brace… Cross Braces, Medium Duty! 1½" Deep By 1½" Wide Gallery Pro Medium Duty Cross Braces are available in three types: No-Notch, Type T and Type B. All types are 1½" × 1½" in profile. No-Notch - Cross Braces have NO dado-cut centers. All sizes of No-Notch can be used in brace applications that do not need to cross another brace. Intended for use on the short side of the stretcher bar frame. Available in sizes 8" to 23". Type T Cross Braces are notched on the Top side for use in T-Brace applications and are intended to be used along with a Type B Cross Brace. Available in sizes 24" to 72". Type B Cross Braces are notched on the Bottom side and are for use in T-Brace applications along with a Type T Cross Brace. Type B brace bars are also available in sizes 24" to 72". When preparing a T-Brace application, you must use one "Type T" brace bar and one "Type B" brace bar to line up their dado-cut centers. Extra savings is available when purchasing a single sized Box of 20. In addition you will need eight (8) wedges to tighten the canvas for each frame. Four (4) wood screws will be needed to secure cross braces. For your convenience plastic wedges and wood screws are sold in boxes of 100 (See Gallery Pro Plastic Wedges and Wood Screws link below). Key Features:* 1½" × 1½" profile bar* Tongue and groove design* Three types of Cross Braces available* Available in sizes up to 72" Perfect For:* Professional Artists* Custom stretching at home* Easy to use * Canvas up to 72" See More
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ProFile Cross Brace Single Bar 25"Save Up to77%Off listUnique 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… 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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Art Bites Canvas 2" x 4" Textured Board (Pack of 5)Save Up to67%Off listWhite Art-Anywhere, Anytime-for Anything! With Art Bites Canvas Textured Boards, exploring your own creativity has never been easier! Art Bites are made from strong 2.3mm stock board mounted with textured canvas paper that works universally for any kind of media. Art Bites are made for smaller works of art or combine them for fantastic collages or mosaics. When inspiration hits, Art Bites are ready for any media and can be quickly transformed from canvas board to Masterpiece! They can also be used for all kinds of creative projects including paintings, letter tiles, magnets, wall hangings, and even pendants. Whether you like to create your art work with oil, acrylic, watercolor, marker, colored pencil, charcoal, printmaking, or even collage, Art Bites are the perfect surface for the project of your choice. Key Features:* 2.3mm stock board mounted with textured canvas paper* Can be assembled together to make a collage or for a mosaic * Versatile canvas boards for a variety of projects including painting, sketching, stamping, block printing, collage, glitter and more* Sold in packs of 5 and 100* Small enough to take the pressure off of creating a masterpiece and can be used for simple, fun projects* First choice for artist's quick studies* Perfect For:* Paints, colored pencils, markers, dry media, printmaking and more* Making small but beautiful works of art* Paintings, watercolor sketches, pastels other pieces of art* Collages or mosaics * Block printing* Unique projects such as letter tiles, decorative magnets, pendants, wall hangings * Artists of all skill levels See More
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NYC Gigante Long Handle #25 Domed Sash Round Bristle BrushSave Up to74%Off list…sorts of decorative paints* Endless possibilities* All artists painting large scale* Complimenting all your other high end bristle brushes* Long handle makes them a favorite of artists* Covering a lot of area* Excellent control of your paint* FLAT MOTTLERS: Priming to painting to varnishing* OVAL… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils Premium brushes designed for all artists painting large scale - Handmade in Germany Handmade by skilled artisans in Germany the Gigante range of high quality hog bristle brushes compliments all your other high end bristle brushes. The basic assumption of the line is that most artists use regular size bristle brushes for most of their needs and that would include painting on a grand scale. They are not made just to be big but are made to work flawlessly. The long handle makes them a favorite of artists in the world all over. you will love and enjoy to paint with these premium high quality brushes! Use for acrylic and oil colors, Acryla Gouache as well as all sorts of decorative paints. High End Bristle Brushes Handmade by skilled artisans in Germany - Designed for all artists painting large scale Key Features:* Handmade by skilled artisans in Germany* High quality hog bristle brushes* Available in 4 shapes* Angular, oval, flat mottlers & Domed sash round* Made to work flawlessly* Long handle professional brushes* Varnished beech wood handles* Nickel plated ferrule, a rust proof tin coating* Exceptional quality for the price* Note: Click on Yellow Icon Next to each product for more details* Perfect For:* Use for acrylic and oil colors, Acryla Gouache as well as all sorts of decorative paints* Endless possibilities* All artists painting large scale* Complimenting all your other high end bristle brushes* Long handle makes them a favorite of artists* Covering a lot of area* Excellent control of your paint* FLAT MOTTLERS: Priming to painting to varnishing* OVAL MOTTLERS: Cutting in backgrounds, general painting, varnishing and large scale glazing There are four shapes to the Premium Gigante Brush line: ANGULAR MOTTLERS Sometimes artists look at this brush as if it is a specialty brush but it is not. It is used by some of the most famous artists of our time and a real tool for professional house and industrial painting. As you glance at the brush you will see one end has a hair length of 1.57" it then angles to 2" on the 2" wide brush and to 2.17" on the 3" wide brush. The shape allows artists and painters to curve their strokes. This is especially useful for cutting in basic shapes and to run the brush along a circular area. These brushes hold a lot of color and the tip of the brush is most useful for reaching smaller areas without having to switch brushes. You can cover a lot of area with this brush like all flat brushes. 2" brush is 13" long and the 3" is 13.6" long. The handle is made of varnished beech wood and the ferrule is nickel plated with a rust proof tin coating. OVAL MOTTLERS You'll immediately appreciate the natural flagged ends of these brushes that provide an excellent control of your paint. The oval shape is like an artists' filbert brush. Its intention is to allow for clean controlled strokes without flaring of the hair through the stroke. You can use this brush for cutting in backgrounds, general painting, varnishing and large scale glazing. FLAT MOTTLERS This brush is a workhorse of epic proportions and is one of the most beloved of all brushes used by artists that work large in scale. It has superior quality bristle hair with natural flagged ends to grip and release color with superb precision. It can be used flat or on its sides for various needs. The endless uses of this brush can't all be listed however it is ideal for almost all stages of a painting from priming to painting to varnishing. Use it with all your favorite media. Available in 2" wide with 2" long hair and a 12.7" length or 3" wide with 2" hair length and a 13.4" length. The handle is made of varnished beech wood and the ferrule is nickel plated with a rust proof tin coating. DOMED SASH ROUND BRUSHES The bushy round shape of the brush make it perfect for loading and creating long continuous soft edged linear strokes. The natural flagged ends and fullness of the hair allows it to cover large areas with ease. The brush works in unison with the other three shapes in this series and is a vital tool for a myriad of uses. This brush style has a history dating back to birth of artist brushes and has been the go to brush ever since. These brushes feature a long length which is instrumental to working large. It will be a brush you won't want to stop using. Available in 3 diameters: 20mm (.787") with a hair length of 43mm (1.7") and a total length with handle of 10.8", 25mm (1") with a hair length of 48mm (1.9") and a total length with handle of 11.2" and 30mm (1.18") with a hair length of 53mm (2.1") and a total length with handle of 11.8". With special nickel, encapsulated ferrule and long varnished beech wood handles. Clean and Care Recommendation: These brushes are made to be professional tools. For cleaning oil colors from brushes, we recommend Chelsea Classical Studios Lavender or Citrus brush cleaners. They not only will thoroughly clean the paint out of your brush but also will condition them to work flawlessly each time See More
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Ultra Mini Stretched Canvas 2x4", Box of 100Save Up to78%Off listWhite Great Art Can Come In Small Packages!! Ultra Mini Stretched Canvases are perfect for quick studies, miniatures, gifts, and even large scale mosaic collages. The 7oz acrylic-primed canvas is neatly stretched on the Ultra Mini 3/8" deep frames so you can paint the edges for frameless display presentation. Well built and practical, the canvases are primed with acrylic gesso and are the perfect surface for oils, acrylics, tempera, or collage elements. Each mini canvas is archival and acid-free, ensuring stability for your smallest creations! Here's your chance to create art that can be hung anywhere in the home or office! This miniature canvas sizes are also great for producing work to sell or give away as presents. The high-quality ultra mini artist stretched canvases are available in five sizes and boxes of 100. Key Features: * 7oz weight unbleached 100% cotton canvas * Canvas: 3/8" deep * Double-primed with acid-free acrylic primer * Medium-tooth surface * Four paintable edges for a frameless presentation * Archival and acid-free * Boxes of 100 canvases * Perfect For: * Acrylics, oil colors, or tempera * Artists who paint small scale * Acrylic image transfers * Value-conscious artists who demand quality * Mini paintings that don't require framing * Miniature portraits * Making mosaic multi-media collages * Gifts * Artists of all levels * Teachers and students See More
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SoHo Urban Artist Linen #38 Unprimed Roll 14.1 oz, 66.9" x 30 ydSave Up to53%Off listNatural Quality canvas worthy of your finest masterpiece! Are you tired of painting on standard cotton duck canvas but find better fabrics too expensive? SoHo Urban Artist has the answer with their new line of professional quality, unprimed artists' canvas in a wide range of fibers and textures — all at an affordable price! Only the highest quality natural fibers are used to weave the canvas. Because the canvas is raw, you have the opportunity to select the special gesso or primer that you want to use as your base. If you want the canvas to be ultra-smooth, you can sand the gesso in between coats or apply more texture if that is the effect you want. Linen, jute, and hemp are superior fibers that, when properly cared for, will survive for centuries — and so will your art! These premium raw unprimed canvases are available in generous 30-yard rolls, 6-yard folded blankets, and convenient 1-yard samples to make it easy to find your favorite. Find the perfect painting surface with SoHo Urban Artist Professional Unprimed Canvas! Key Features: * Professional quality linen, jute, and hemp * Multiple surface textures offered * Raw canvas ready to prime * Prime to suit your painting needs! Perfect For: * Professional painters of all types * Custom priming and stretching your own canvas * Creating a textured or smooth canvas * Portrait artists and detail painters * Archival art that will last! #42 Linen – 66.9" wide; 12.7 oz. - Slightly heavier than 12 oz cotton but not as bulky. It has a beautiful, tight weave that is perfect for detailed realistic techniques and more abstract applications. For portrait artists, three coats of priming sanded between layers would yield a very pleasing surface. #38 Linen – 66.9" wide; 14.1 oz. - This linen is about 10% heavier than the #42. It has a medium weave and texture and falls into our all-purpose range. You can use this linen for portraiture, but we generally do not recommend it for this purpose. This linen is ideal for all other realistic, representative, and modern expressions. #133 Linen – 82.67" wide; 15.17 oz. - This hearty linen has a robust weave and uniform surface. Perfect for expressive works and abstract pieces. #31 Linen – 90.55" wide; 17.99 oz. - The heaviest linen with a medium texture and weave. It is intended for large-sized works, but you can use it for any size piece. It weighs in at 17.99 oz. or 510 gms, which is heavier than any commercially produced pre-stretched linen canvas product on the market. #24 Jute – 74.8" wide; 24.51 oz. - Jute is a delightful departure from the smoothness associated with hemp and linens as it is delectably coarse, soft, and shiny with a beautiful golden color. The fiber lengths are incredibly long, so the strength of the jute is unrivaled. It has a large, coarse weave and is wonderful for glue-sizing, leaving the natural color of the canvas, or for traditional priming with oil or acrylic-based primers. #25 Hemp – 86.6" wide; 25.4 oz. - Hemp is for any artist looking for a heavyweight, durable fabric that is strong and soft. A robust, tight weave characterizes this fabric. The archival nature of hemp rivals that of the finest linen, but it is economical enough to use on the largest of paintings. See More
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Creative Mark Muscle Long Handle Brush, Round #25Save Up to77%Off list…angular, oval, and round * Perfect For: * Anything from fluid acrylics to heavy impasto oils or acrylics * Oil and acrylic paints as well as acrylic gouache and decorative paints * Covering large areas * Painting on all surfaces from smooth to very rough such as brick * Painting outdoors * Murals Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils Brushes that pack a punch! The Muscle Brushes are a line that stays true to their name. These brushes are perfect for painting large areas on a variety of surfaces. The very fine, high-quality synthetic filament allows the artist to work on smooth surfaces to very rough surfaces like brick with excellent shape retention. They come in a variety of shapes to accommodate many different painting styles. You can use the Muscle Brushes with anything from fluid acrylics to heavy impasto oils or acrylics. Key Features: * High-Quality 0.16mm PBT tapered filament * Nickel-plated ferrule * Long varnished beechwood handles * Handmade by skilled artisans in Germany * Excellent shape retention * Work on smooth surfaces to very rough surface * Available in 4 shapes: flat, angular, oval, and round * Perfect For: * Anything from fluid acrylics to heavy impasto oils or acrylics * Oil and acrylic paints as well as acrylic gouache and decorative paints * Covering large areas * Painting on all surfaces from smooth to very rough such as brick * Painting outdoors * Murals See More
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Goldfaber Dual Aqua Marker, Warm GreySave Up to34%Off listGrey Countless techniques, Fine or flat drawing, dry or wet! Faber-Castell Goldfaber Aqua Dual Markers open up all sorts of design possibilities because the dye-based ink is fully water-soluble. The ink of the creative markers is odorless, acid-free and pH-neutral. Each marker has a soft, flexible brush nib for painterly brush strokes and a metal-encased fineliner tip (0.4 mm) for details and contours. The paint is in the marker! To start creating mesmerizing watercolor artwork, you simply add pigment to the paper and then add water with a brush. Goldfaber Aqua Dual Markers are perfect for calligraphy, detailed watercolor painting, dry brushing, sketching, coloring, and more! Goldfaber Markers are an ecologically responsible product. Each pen barrel and cap is made from post-consumer recycled plastic. In addition, all the sets come in cardboard packaging made from recycled paper. Key Features: * Each pen has 2 nibs; a brush tip and a fine nib * Dye-based ink is fully water-soluble * Acid-free, odorless, and pH neutral * Streak-free smooth color laydown when used wet or dry * Ink won't bleed through most papers * The cap and barrel are made from 100% recycled material * Cardboard packaging is made from recycled paper Perfect For: * Dry and wet drawing techniques * Detailed watercolor painting * Sketching, illustrating, and coloring * Calligraphy lettering and more * Comic and mandala artists * Achieving swaths of color and thin and thick lines * Drawing fine details and lettering * Creating with confidence * Ages 13 and up Wallet Set of 24: Contents Include: #107 Cadmium Yellow, #109 Dark Chrome Yellow, #122 Brilliant Red, #121 Pale Geranium Lake, #128 Light Purple Pink, #284 Purple, #137 Blue Violet, #449 Azure Blue, #356 Light Cobalt Green, #171 Light Green, #283 Burnt Siena, #115 Dark Cadmium Orange, #104 Light Yellow Glaze, #196 Lavender Light, #137 Blue Violet, #277 Titanium Violet Light, #116 Apricot, #281 Sand, #164 Water Blue, #228 Magenta Bright, #272 Warm Grey III, #183 Light Yellow Ochre, #163 Emerald Green, #110 Phthalo Blue and #199 Black. Wallet Set of 18: Contents Include: #107 Cadmium Yellow, #109 Dark Chrome Yellow, #122 Brilliant Red, #121 Pale Geranium Lake, #128 Light Purple Pink, #284 Purple, #137 Blue Violet, #449 Azure Blue, #356 Light Cobalt Green, #171 Light Green, #283 Burnt Siena, #115 Dark Cadmium Orange, #228 Magenta Bright, #272 Warm Grey III, #183 Light Yellow Ochre, #163 Emerald Green, #110 Phthalo Blue and #199 Black. Wallet Set of 12: Contents Include: #107 Cadmium Yellow, #109 Dark Chrome Yellow, #122 Brilliant Red, #121 Pale Geranium Lake, #128 Light Purple Pink, #284 Purple, #137 Blue Violet, #449 Azure Blue, #356 Light Cobalt Green, #171 Light Green, #283 Burnt Siena and #199 Black. Wallet Set of 6: Contents Include: #107 Cadmium Yellow, #122 Brilliant Red, #128 Light Purple Pink, #449 Azure Blue, #171 Light Green, and #199 Black. Tuscany - Wallet Set of 6 - Contents Include: #267 Pine Green, #283 Burnt Siena, #446 Sky Blue Pastel, #269 Green Ochre, #186 Terracotta, and #190 Venetian Red. Portrait - Wallet Set of 6 - Contents Include: #281 Sand, #116 Apricot, #114 Pale Pink, #195 Vintage Pink, #283 Burnt Siena and #186 Terracotta. Lettering - Wallet Set of 6 - Contents Include: #185 Naples Yellow, #114 Pale Pink, #125 Middle Purple Pink, #446 Sky Blue Pastel, #174 Chromium Green Opaque, and #199 Black. Shades of Grey - Wallet Set of 6 - Contents Include: #279 Purple Grey, #282 Hyacinth, #277 Titanium Violet Light, #230 Cold Grey I, #233 Cold Grey IV, and #199 Black. Graffiti - Wallet Set of 6 - Contents Include: #228 Magenta Bright, #229 Pink, #208 Middle Chrome Yellow, #163 Emerald Green, #137 Blue Violet, and #199 Black. Flowers - Wallet Set of 6 - Contents Include: #126 Permanent Carmine, #229 Pink, #197 Lavender Dark, #119 Light Magenta, #208 Middle Chrome Yellow, and #174 Chromium Green Opaque. Fantasy - Wallet Set of 6 -Contents Include: #249 Mauve, #113 Orange Glaze, #104 Light Yellow Glaze, #151 Helioblue Reddish, #279 Purple Grey, and #199 Black. Candy Shop - Wallet Set of 6 - Contents Include: #107 Cadmium Yellow, #121 Pale Geranium Lake, #128 Light Purple Pink, #249 Mauve, #154 Light Cobalt Turquoise, and #112 Leaf Green. See More
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