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GOLDEN Acrylic MSA Archival Varnish Spray, Semi-Gloss 10ozSave Up to40%Off list…acrylic, oil, alkyd, egg tempera, watercolor, and casein. As a topcoat for acrylics, it provides a harder, lower tack surface that is much less susceptible to dirt and is more mar resistant. GOLDEN MSA - available in Matte, Satin, and Gloss finishes. A mineral spirit based acrylic resin… Varnishes for acrylic, oil, alkyd, egg tempera, watercolor, and casein GOLDEN MSA (Mineral Spirit Acrylic) Varnish with UVLS (Ultra Violet Light Stabilizers) dry to a tough, yet flexible protective finish and contain ultraviolet light filters and stabilizers (UVLS). The UVLS system provides increased resistance to the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation, making the product suitable for exterior as well as interior application. MSA Varnish can be used over a wide variety of paints, including acrylic, oil, alkyd, egg tempera, watercolor, and casein. As a topcoat for acrylics, it provides a harder, lower tack surface that is much less susceptible to dirt and is more mar resistant. GOLDEN MSA - available in Matte, Satin, and Gloss finishes. A mineral spirit based acrylic resin system that forms a tougher, less permeable film than waterborne acrylic varnishes. Can be applied to acrylic, oil, and alkyd painted surfaces. Reduces dirt penetration and surface marring, offering an extremely level film with less foam and fewer pinholes. Removable with mineral spirits after drying; recommended for interior or exterior use. Not for use by children. Thins with MSA Varnish Solvent. MSA Varnish Solvent - the ideal solvent for thinning GOLDEN MSA Varnishes, which must be thinned before use. MSA Solvent assures clear, clean, even application. Can be used to remove MSA Varnish at a later time for restoration purposes. * Protects against dirt and dust* Provides moisture resistance* MSA UVLS: Ultraviolet Light Stabilizers (UVLS)* MSA Varnish can be used over a wide variety of paints, including acrylic, oil, alkyd, egg tempera, watercolor, and casein* As a topcoat for acrylics For restoration purposes, the varnish may be removed with MSA Solvent, full strength commercial mineral spirits ( i. e. : paint thinner or white spirits ), or distilled or rectified turpentine. MSA Varnish (Gloss) dries to a highly reflective finish. MSA Varnish (Satin) offers moderate reflection, similar to most matte varnishes. MSA Varnish (Matte) finish is exceptionally flat. The different finishes can be intermixed to achieve the desired sheen. Note that the matte and satin MSA varnishes will lighten dark value colors, which is typical of reduced sheen varnishes. Please note: Upon arrival, labeling may be different than pictured due to a packaging change by the manufacturer. See More
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Yasutomo Acid-Free Nori Paste 10oz JarSave Up to19%Off list…mini jars, and 10 oz tubs. Key Features:* Acid-free* Dries clear and incredibly strong* Dries slowly, allowing for readjustments* Easy to wash off hands and clothes* Pleasant smell Perfect For:* Bunka embroidery* Woodblock printing* Using as a watercolor medium* Can be mixed with PVA glue Perfect paste for the perfect project! Japanese Nori Paste is a starch-based adhesive perfect for crafting. Nori Paste is a must-have for all paper projects, from bookbinding to scrapbooking, collage to archival storage. Thin Nori Paste with water to the right consistency for your project. It will adhere to glass, metal, plastic, wood, paper, and fabric. Nori Paste will not wrinkle or soak through the paper or fabric and is safe to use with even the most delicate artist papers. Non-toxic Nori Paste is available in 1.84 oz mini jars, and 10 oz tubs. Key Features:* Acid-free* Dries clear and incredibly strong* Dries slowly, allowing for readjustments* Easy to wash off hands and clothes* Pleasant smell Perfect For:* Bunka embroidery* Woodblock printing* Using as a watercolor medium* Can be mixed with PVA glue See More
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Alumilite Acrylic Mixing Cups (Pack of 25) 10 ozSave Up to49%Off list…or plaster pieces painted with any acrylic and finished with Envirotex have a kiln fired look* Use it to create a hard lustrous finish for table tops, plaques, clocks, figurines etc* Instructions are included* Kits include resin and catalyst Use over acrylics or throughly dried oil paintings for… Creates a one of a kind, crystal clear, super hard, lustrous finish Envirotex Lite is a water clear reactive polymer compound that cures to a thick, glossy coating in about 8 hours at 70°F, and reaches full strength and toughness in about 36 hours. This durable, resilient material requires no polishing to produce a high gloss. One coat is all that is usually required for a deep attractive finish, however, two or more coats maybe applied one over the other by simply wiping the surface with a clean cloth and alcohol prior to re-coating. Key Features:* EnviroTex Lite: 8oz Kit, 32oz Kit & Gallon Kit* Use over acrylics or thoroughly dried oil paintings for a one of a kind, crystal clear, super hard, lustrous finish* Hardens to a high-gloss finish, and cures completely in 36 hours* The solvent-free formula is 100% solids and has no unpleasant odors* Waterproof as well as heat- and alcohol-resistant* Use Envirotex to coat, wood, rock, Sculpey, jewelry and more* Pottery or plaster pieces painted with any acrylic and finished with Envirotex have a kiln fired look* Use it to create a hard lustrous finish for table tops, plaques, clocks, figurines etc* Instructions are included* Kits include resin and catalyst Use over acrylics or throughly dried oil paintings for a one of a kind, crystal clear, super hard, lustrous finish. Use Envirotex to coat, wood, rock, Sculpey, jewelry and more. Pottery or plaster pieces painted with any acrylic and finished with Envirotex have a kiln fired look Envirotex Lite Kits - Pour On High Gloss Finish * Gallon Kit 02128: (1/2 gallon resin, 1/2 gallon Hardener), Coverage: 32 square foot* 32oz Kit 0232: (16oz resin, 16oz Hardener), Coverage: 8 square foot* 8oz Kit 02008: (4oz resin, 4oz Hardener), Coverage: 2 square foot* Envirotex Lite is used as a table tops, bar tops, resin art, wood, rock, sculpey clay, acrylic pour, jewelry and more. Envirotex Lite® is alcohol and heat resistant. Envirotex Lite® creates a hard lustrous finish for table tops, plaques, clocks, figurines etc. A Gallon Kit consists of 1/2 gallon of Resin and 1/2 gallon of Hardener, making a total of one gallon. See More
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Spectrafix Finalfix Advanced Fixative 10 oz Aerosol SpraySave Up to15%Off list…FinalFix should not be used as a final layer on top of acrylics or oil paint. You can use FianalFix on acrylics and oil paint as long as you apply a final layer of acrylic or oil varnish. FinalFix absorbs moisture in the air, unlike acrylics and oils; as a result, it may separate from the paint if… No more framing under glass! FinalFix adds a lovely matte finish to your pastel and charcoal drawings. The non-yellowing archival formula is all-natural with no fumes and is completely workable. Spray a layer of FinalFix after SpectraFix Degas fixative or throughout your painting process. The spray is scuff-resistant. You can even clean the surface with a damp cloth once dry. FinalFix should not be used as a final layer on top of acrylics or oil paint. You can use FianalFix on acrylics and oil paint as long as you apply a final layer of acrylic or oil varnish. FinalFix absorbs moisture in the air, unlike acrylics and oils; as a result, it may separate from the paint if a final layer of varnish is not applied. Key Features: * Provides a lovely matte finish * All natural with no fumes * Workable and archival * Non-yellowing formula * Can combine with all media Perfect For: * Pastel and charcoal * A variety of media * Use throughout the painting process See More
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Enkaustikos Encaustic Mediums Impasto Wax 10 ozSave Up to20%Off list…or bleaching agents Wax Medium – Perfect for use as a base coat, topcoat, glaze medium or extender. Made from a blend of USP white beeswax and dakar resin. Also available in natural yellow. XD Wax Medium – The addition of extra damar resin makes this medium provide a harder, shiny and… A variety of mediums and sundries for your encaustic painting applications! Enkaustikos offers a variety of wax mediums and encaustic sundries to complement their extensive line of encaustic paints. Bleached Beeswax – Purified beeswax featuring a chemically-achieved bright white color Carnauba Wax – A Pale yellow wax used to raise the melting point of encaustics or beeswax, creating more durable paint Damar Resin – Increases the shine, hardness, translucency and melting point of beeswax Impasto Wax – Builds texture and dimension when used with encaustics to produce sculptural effects Luster Wax – This white, translucent synthetic wax can be used with encaustic paint or beeswax to add shine or hardness and to increase the melting point Microcrystaline Wax – Produces a more flexible encaustic paint—ideal for building layers and texture Rabbit Skin Glue – Works great as a ground for encaustic work and is used to make a traditional gesso Slick Wax – A solvent-free blend of synthetic waxes used for cleaning brushes, tools and palettes Soy Wax – An environmentally-friendly alternative wax for cleaning brushes, tools and palettes USP Refined White Beeswax – Purified, USP-grade beeswax—free of additives or bleaching agents USP Refined Yellow Beeswax – Purified, USP-grade yellow beeswax—free of additives or bleaching agents Wax Medium – Perfect for use as a base coat, topcoat, glaze medium or extender. Made from a blend of USP white beeswax and dakar resin. Also available in natural yellow. XD Wax Medium – The addition of extra damar resin makes this medium provide a harder, shiny and transparent finish—making it ideal for glazes, topcoats and as a paint extender See More
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Creative Mark Collapsible Water Cup 10ozSave Up to49%Off list…For: * Artists on the go * Travel and plein air painting * Mural painters working on site * Quick storage and transport * Rinsing watercolor and acrylic paint from brushes * Everyday use in the studio or classroom Water Cup Features: * The scalloped rim acts as a brush rest * Built-in… Leak-Proof Space-Saving Design! The Creative Mark Collapsible Water Cup and the Bucket are perfect for traveling artists or those with limited space. Both the cup and the bucket are made of premium, leak-proof materials, and feature collapsible sides. The Water Cup has a stylish scalloped rim that acts as a brush rest and stops brushes from rolling away. While the bucket has a handle that can hold up to 5 brushes upright as you work. They both include a built-in agitator to scrub dirty paintbrushes when it's time to clean up. Key Features: * Collapsible water cup and bucket * Durable leak-proof construction * Space-saving design for easy transport * Easy to wash by hand * Built-in agitator for scrubbing bristles Perfect For: * Artists on the go * Travel and plein air painting * Mural painters working on site * Quick storage and transport * Rinsing watercolor and acrylic paint from brushes * Everyday use in the studio or classroom Water Cup Features: * The scalloped rim acts as a brush rest * Built-in scrubbing ridges * 10 oz. (295 ml) maximum capacity * Max height 3-1/8" x 3-3/4" diameter * Collapsed height 1-1/4" Water Bucket Features: * Carrying handle doubles as a brush holder * Built-in agitator for scrubbing bristles * Clip to your backpack or easel for travel * Generous 1.5 liter (50.72 oz.) capacity * Max height 5-7/8" x 7-5/8" diameter * Collapsed height 1-3/4" Please note: The cup and the bucket should not be used with solvents See More
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Spectrafix Degas Fixative 10oz Aerosol SpraySave Up to19%Off list…oil pastel, colored pencil, graphite, charcoal, and chalk. You can even use the fixative to layer other media into Encaustic. Use it under Oil or Acrylic paints to stop underdrawings from smudging. Casein bonds forever with the covering layer of paint. Like egg tempera, artists have used casein for… SpectraFix Fixative Is The Natural Choice! Degas SpectraFix Non-toxic Fixative contains casein, water, and alcohol. The formula is an update on a recipe used by French Impressionist Edgar Degas. It seals and protects your artwork while leaving colors brilliant! Degas Fixative is perfect for chemically sensitive people. You can spray it indoors and keep on working because the fixative does not release toxic fumes or odors. The spray dries to a hard, water-resistant, matte finish; and provides the traction you need to apply extra layers of dry media. There are no toxic fumes or odors You may spray the fixative on all papers (except LaCarte), primed and unprimed canvas, wood panels, unglazed ceramic, stone, leather, and glass. SpectraFix it the ideal fixative for soft pastel, Pan Pastel and oil pastel, colored pencil, graphite, charcoal, and chalk. You can even use the fixative to layer other media into Encaustic. Use it under Oil or Acrylic paints to stop underdrawings from smudging. Casein bonds forever with the covering layer of paint. Like egg tempera, artists have used casein for centuries to protect underpaintings. Easily refill one of our Aerosol Spray Bottles to spray a fine mist on your work! Please note: Not for use as a final topcoat over acrylic or oil paint. Key Features: * Seals and protects artwork * Rapid drying pastel fixative * Contains casein, water, and alcohol * Protects fragile dry media * Prevents underpainting from smudging * No toxic fumes * 100% Archival * Non-yellowing * It does not dull colors * You can paint over it Perfect For: * Spraying indoors * Working with deep layers * Soft pastel, pan pastel and oil pastel * Colored pencil, graphite, charcoal, and chalk * Protecting watercolor paintings * All pastel papers (except LaCarte) * Primed and unprimed canvas * Wood panels, unglazed ceramic, stone, leather, and glass * Classrooms Dries quickly to an invisible matte finish and allows deep layering as well as providing extra traction on thickly layered, slippery media such as color pencil or oil pastel. Combines well with almost all media, and dries to a hard, water-resistant finish. Should not be used as a final top coat over acrylic or oil paint. Use with Soft Pastel, Pan Pastel and Oil Pastel, Colored Pencil, Graphite, Charcoal, Chalk or in combination with Watercolor, Gouache, Casein, Ink or to layer other media into Encaustic. Perfect for crafts, it holds a wide variety of media without dulling their sheen or brilliance. Use under Oil or Acrylic paints to prevent underdrawings from smudging. Casein actually bonds permanently with the covering layer of oil paint, and similar to egg tempera, has been used for centuries for grisaille or colorful underpainting which can then be glazed with oil. Remember, it is not recommended as a final top coating for acrylic or oils See More
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Nitram Fine Art Charcoal - Bâtons Moyens Pack of 5, 8mmSave Up to30%Off listRich, Black Charcoal For Drawing! Nitram has long been the expert in making rich black charcoal for discerning artists. The charcoal comes in sticks, batons, powders, liquids, and watercolor pans. These different types of charcoal allow you to create expressive drawings and paintings. Nitram… Rich, Black Charcoal For Drawing! Nitram has long been the expert in making rich black charcoal for discerning artists. The charcoal comes in sticks, batons, powders, liquids, and watercolor pans. These different types of charcoal allow you to create expressive drawings and paintings. Nitram charcoal is less likely to break. The wood used to make it is carefully processed to preserve the cell structure. This unique production method keeps the charcoal strong and resistant to breakage. It doesn't crumble or skip when used expressively or under pressure. The baton mignoettes holder is a great way to hold and use Nitram charcoal. Nitram's Sharpening Bloc is for artists that like their drawing tools sharpened. Use it to give your charcoal sticks a fine point! Key Features: * Several sizes and formats are available * Available in different hardnesses * Charcoal is resistant to breaking * Draw with or without a charcoal holder * Sharpener available with refill pads Perfect For: * Drawing and sketching * Painting with charcoal * Creating brilliantly dark lines * Shading and drawing shadows See More
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Liquitex Acrylic Gel Medium - Matte, 1/2 gallonSave Up to46%Off list…Gel Medium- is made of a 100% acrylic polymer emulsion and creates a durable, flexible film resistant to abrasion once dry. When added to acrylic paint, the satin gel increases texture and extends volume with a satin finish. You can also use the gel medium as a strong adhesive. Silkscreen Medium-… Add texture, enhance color, increase transparency! Liquitex Acrylic Mediums are made from 100% acrylic polymer emulsion and produce strong films when dry. When added to acrylic paint, they modify the paint handling characteristics, appearance, or volume to produce an infinite variety of effects. Liquitex Gel Mediums can add texture, enhance color, and increase transparency within your work. Gels also add "open time" as they tend to dry slower than thinner paint films. These mediums also modify acrylic paints in a variety of ways and, since they contain acrylic resins, tend to improve adhesion and durability. Modeling Pastes are thick acrylic gel blended with marble dust for a strong durable, opaque texture. Key Features: * 100% acrylic polymer emulsion * Add texture, enhance color * Increase transparency * Variety of effects * Perfect For: * Modifying paint handling characteristics * Extending heavy body paint * Impasto, relief, or sculptural effects. * Adhesion and durability Flexible Modeling Paste - Matte, opaque preparation of marble dust and polymer emulsion. Use on a flexible surface for heavy textures and 3D forms. Gloss Gel - This heavy body gloss medium and extender makes acrylic colors more transparent. Heavy Gel(Gloss)- Gives acrylic colors a high degree of drag and density. Great for impasto techniques and glazes. Light Modeling Paste - Putty-like compound that can be shaped while wet or carved when dry. Will not crack or chip. Non-toxic. Matte Gel - Reduces gloss of acrylic colors. Also used as a matte collage adhesive. Super Heavy Gel (Gloss) - Add to acrylic colors to form a sculptural, high-peak consistency. Dries clear with very low shrinkage. Great for collage and mixed media. Super Heavy Gel (Matte)- A super thick gel that retains high peaks and crisp brush and knife strokes with little shrinkage. Modeling Paste - Putty-like compound that can be shaped while wet and carved when dry. Slow-Dri Blending Gel - This fluid medium will increase the open working time of your acrylics by up to 40%. Dries clear to a flexible, non-yellowing and water-resistant film that will not change the viscosity of your color. Ultra Matte Gel - Use to extend paint up to double amounts without changing color. Dries to a matte finish while maintaining color opacity. AP non-toxic. Liquitex Satin Gel Medium- is made of a 100% acrylic polymer emulsion and creates a durable, flexible film resistant to abrasion once dry. When added to acrylic paint, the satin gel increases texture and extends volume with a satin finish. You can also use the gel medium as a strong adhesive. Silkscreen Medium- You can transform acrylic paint into slow-drying silkscreen ink with Liquitex Silkscreen Medium. The medium changes the thickness of water-based acrylic paints by increasing fluidity so you can use them for silkscreening and mono-printing. This acrylic medium increases paint volume and drying time but doesn't affect paint color or opacity. Extended drying time lets you position ink to create the exact printed fabric designs you want. See More
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Liquitex Acrylic Fluid Mediums - Matte, 64ozSave Up to46%Off list…uniformly matte. Satin Medium: Mix into colors so that they dry uniformly satin. You can thin and extend acrylic paint with Satin Medium or use the medium as a collaging adhesive. Slow-Dri Blending Medium: This fluid medium will increase the open working time of your acrylics by up to 40%. Increases… Lower the viscosity of heavier body paints >Liquitex Fluid Mediums are fluid and reduce the viscosity of heavier paints and gels, tend to self-level, and do not retain brushstrokes. Rather than using water, Liquitex Fluid Mediums modify acrylic paints in a variety of ways and contain acrylic resins to maintain or enhance adhesion and durability. With Liquitex Acrylic Fluid Mediums, you can give your paint a gloss or matte finish while thinning and extending its volume. Glazing Medium: Increases transparency, lowers viscosity, and enhances gloss. Perfect for creating brilliant, jewel-like glazes. The medium dries to a water-resistant, non-yellowing film. Gloss Medium: All-purpose medium for imparting gloss. Matte Medium: Mix into colors so that they dry uniformly matte. Satin Medium: Mix into colors so that they dry uniformly satin. You can thin and extend acrylic paint with Satin Medium or use the medium as a collaging adhesive. Slow-Dri Blending Medium: This fluid medium will increase the open working time of your acrylics by up to 40%. Increases transparency when shading, blending, and mixing colors. Blending medium dries to a clear, flexible, non-yellowing, water-resistant film. Palette Wetting Spray: Slows drying time of acrylic color on palette or canvas and improves color blending. Spray and re-spray as needed to prevent acrylic paint from skinning over. Key Features: * Thin viscosity of heavier body paints, giving increased flow * Increases the color depth and transparency * Extends your color further without affecting acrylic stability * Maintain paint adhesion, durability, and archival quality * Archival and permanent * Intermixable with all Liquitex materials * Perfect For: * Acrylic painting * Minimizing paint waste * Collaging & mixed media * Photo transfers * Classroom, home, and studio * Teachers and students * All acrylic-friendly surfaces See More
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Liquitex Acrylic Gesso Surface Prep White Gesso 1/2 gallonSave Up to45%Off listWhite Create the perfect absorbency, texture and archival ground Liquitex Gesso is an acrylic-based gesso that provides excellent "tooth" and adhesion to a wide variety of supports and surfaces such as canvas, wood, paper, and metal. Liquitex professional gessoes usually take just one coat and are the perfect surface preparation for oil or acrylic paint. You can thin the gesso with up to 25% water depending on your thickness preferences. Compatible with Liquitex High Viscosity and Medium Viscosity Acrylics, you can create a custom-colored ground. With Liquitex Gesso, you can prime your substrates with an archival ground and create the perfect level of absorbency and texture at the same time. Key Features: * Primes surfaces and adds a high level of tooth * Stiffens canvases * Optimum absorbency for paint application * Professional archival base * Will last generations * Fully mixable with all Liquitex products * Use undiluted or thin with up to 25% water * If using as a base for oils, apply 2-4 coats and sand between applications Perfect For: * Acrylic and oil painters * Creating a surface for preliminary charcoal or pencil drawings * Dry ground for oils * Custom colored grounds * A uniform painting surface * Artwork in acrylics, oils & alkyds * Professional artists Clear Gesso - Use for masking under-paintings and unique grounds in presentation for over-paintings. Ideal high tooth surface for pastel, oil pastel, graphite, and charcoal. Flexible and non-yellowing when dry Super Heavy Gesso - An innovative Titanium White gesso that holds structural shape until dry.  It has all the attributes of traditional acrylic gesso and is ideal for thick and sculptural applications. AP non-toxic. White Gesso - A white priming ground to be used on a variety of absorbent surfaces where acrylic colors, polymers, oil colors, tempera or casein will be applied. Dries within minutes to a brilliant white. Tint with acrylic colors before application for toned grounds. Black Gesso - This Colored Gesso usually covers in one coat and is flexible, non-cracking, and non-yellowing. It provides the right amount of tooth and adhesion to a variety of surfaces. Use it alone or dilute with up to 25% water. Neutral Gray Gesso - This colored gesso contains a blend of pigments that produce a matte grey opaque finish, which allows you to build depth from a neutral grey base. Usually covers in one coat and is flexible, non-yellowing, and non-cracking. Use it alone or dilute with up to 25% water. Liquitex Colored Gesso is hue balanced and can be tinted with Soft or Heavy Body Acrylics. See More
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Liquitex Basics Acrylic Gesso, 1/2 GallonSave Up to45%Off listWhite Opaque, Matte, White Acrylic Gesso! Liquitex Basics Acrylic Gesso is made of an excellent student-quality formula that is ideal when you're starting out on a budget or when you're experimenting. This white priming ground can be used on a variety of absorbent surfaces where acrylic colors, polymers, oil colors, tempera or casein will be applied. Dries within minutes to a brilliant white. Can be tinted with acrylic colors before application for brilliant colored grounds. Key Features: * Opaque, matte finish * Titanium White Acrylic Gesso * Improves adhesion & durability of canvas * Non-yellowing * Dries within minutes Perfect For: * Traditional or colored ground * Artists, crafters, students * Acrylic, oil, tempera, or casein * People on a budget * Application on a variety of absorbent surfaces See More
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Liquitex Acrylic Gloss Varnish, 1/2 Gallon BucketSave Up to46%Off list…Gloss Varnish - This water-resistant varnish delivers permanent, highly durable protection that is flexible and no-yellowing when dry. A 100% acrylic polymer varnish that is water soluble and can be thinned. High Gloss Varnish - This permanent water-based varnish produces a high gloss finish… Liquitex offers a variety of varnishes that have been specifically designed to achieve optimal clarity. Varnishes are applied over dry paint films and have several purposes. The first and most important function is to protect the painting surface from dust and environmental pollution. Secondly, varnishes can be used to change or unify a painting's surface sheen. Liquitex varnishes come in several different sheens, which can all be intermixed for a customized sheen. Our varnishes are permanent and can be applied to both flexible and rigid supports. Gloss Varnish - This water-resistant varnish delivers permanent, highly durable protection that is flexible and no-yellowing when dry. A 100% acrylic polymer varnish that is water soluble and can be thinned. High Gloss Varnish - This permanent water-based varnish produces a high gloss finish that is clear, sandable, and non-tacky. It increases depth and color intensity; AP non-toxic. Matte Varnish - Enhances color while adding a non-glare, low-sheen finish. Satin Varnish - Apply over dry paint to protect the surface and add a satin finish. A non-yellowing varnish medium with excellent leveling properties. Translucent when wet, dries clear. Key Features: * Non-Yellowing* Water-based varnishes* Non-removable* Permanent and durable* Excellent leveling properties* Low odor Perfect For: * Interior and exterior use* Use with spray paint* Use with a heavy body and soft body paints* Multimedia use See More
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Liquitex Acrylic Pouring Medium - Gloss, 64ozSave Up to46%Off list…finish is desired. Slightly thicker than the original formula Iridescent and Matte Pouring Medium still produces pools, puddles, drips, and beautiful effects when mixed with Acrylic Inks or Soft Body Acrylics. Key Features: * Gloss, iridescent, or matte * 8oz, 16oz, 32oz bottle, or gallon * Fluid… Flowing applications of color without crazing or cracking Liquitex Pouring Medium creates even puddles, poured sheets, and flowing applications of color without crazing or cracking. The paint film dries without holding bubbles and retains its high gloss and wet appearance when dry. Iridescent Pouring Medium has the same high gloss finish, but with an iridescent shimmer. Matte Pouring Medium does not produce a high gloss sheen and is perfect for photography. After the artwork is photographed, the painting can be varnished with a gloss varnish if a high gloss finish is desired. Slightly thicker than the original formula Iridescent and Matte Pouring Medium still produces pools, puddles, drips, and beautiful effects when mixed with Acrylic Inks or Soft Body Acrylics. Key Features: * Gloss, iridescent, or matte * 8oz, 16oz, 32oz bottle, or gallon * Fluid texture and transparent opacity * Creates even “puddles” and flowing applications of color * Does not craze, crack, or hold bubbles once dry * Flexible, non-yellowing, and water-resistant when dry * Will not add transparency when mixed with color * Gloss and iridescent retains high gloss wet appearance once dry * Perfect For: * Liquitex Soft Body Acrylic Color * Acrylic Painters * Pouring painting techniques * Faux finishers * Dirty Pour paintings * High flow acrylic paint * Canvas and wood panels * Professionals and students * Teachers * An endless array of techniques Liquitex Pouring Mediums - How To Use Pouring Medium - Tips, Techniques & Projects Click Here for the Liquitex Pouring Medium Tips & Projects See More
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RAS Tempera Medium for Kids Gloss Varnish 64 oz. BottleSave Up to61%Off listEnhance & Protect Your Child's Artwork With These Non-Toxic Varnishes Tempera paint is the perfect medium for young artists, but it can be easily damaged once dry. Now you can protect precious tempera paintings with new Tempera Varnish from RAS! These non-toxic, water-soluble varnishes are easy… Enhance & Protect Your Child's Artwork With These Non-Toxic Varnishes Tempera paint is the perfect medium for young artists, but it can be easily damaged once dry. Now you can protect precious tempera paintings with new Tempera Varnish from RAS! These non-toxic, water-soluble varnishes are easy to apply and easy to clean up with just soap and water and will prevent dirt, dust, moisture, or environmental pollutants from damaging the surface of your child's art. Display your children's paintings proudly with protective RAS Tempera Varnish! Attach the paint pump (sold separately) to the varnish bottle to easily dispense varnish to students. Key Features: * Non-toxic water-based varnish * Sealant for tempera paintings * Cleans up easily with soap and water * Available in Gloss, Satin, and Matte finishes * Sold in 16 oz. and 64 oz. bottles and Gallon jugs * Pump dispenser sold separately Perfect For: * Protecting your child's paintings from environmental damage! * Varnishing tempera paintings * Dispensing varnish with less mess * Students, teachers, and parents * Use in the classroom See More
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DecoArt Acrylic Paint Pouring Medium, 64ozSave Up to20%Off list…Pouring Medium and Top Coat! DecoArt Pouring Medium is a fluid additive uniquely formulated to improve paint flow, without decreasing adhesive properties, altering color, or slowing drying time. The waterbased flexible skin won't crack or yellow over time. Mix DecoArt Pouring Medium with acrylic… Waterbased Pouring Medium and Top Coat! DecoArt Pouring Medium is a fluid additive uniquely formulated to improve paint flow, without decreasing adhesive properties, altering color, or slowing drying time. The waterbased flexible skin won't crack or yellow over time. Mix DecoArt Pouring Medium with acrylic paints to create stunning effects on wood or canvas panels. Ratios of medium to paint can be adjusted for a variety of effects. Use DecoArt Clear Pouring Topcoat to create a smooth, glossy finish for your poured acrylic paintings. DecoArt topcoat is a lacquer-like, crystal clear, high-gloss finish. This one-step formula eliminates the need to mix harsh chemicals and flows into a self-leveling, crystal clear coat that will not yellow, leaving your artwork with its original vibrancy! Key Features: * Waterbased, no unpleasant fumes * Non-yellowing * Will not alter color or slow drying time * Lacquer-like, crystal clear, high-gloss finish. * Create stunning effects. * One-step formula Perfect For: * Dirty Pour paintings * High flow acrylic paint * Canvas and wood panels * Preserving artworks original vibrancy * Professionals and students * Teachers See More
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Holbein Artist Acrylic 2L White Gesso (LL) X-CoarseSave Up to35%Off listWhite Professional quality gesso at an affordable price With Holbein Acrylic Gesso, you can prime your canvas with a Black, Clear, or White gesso. If you prefer a colored ground, you can mix acrylic paint with the white or clear gesso to create a custom ground. Holbein Gesso has fool-proof sealing properties and provides the right amount of tooth for raw canvas. Their white gesso is available in smooth, medium, coarse, and extra coarse textures so you can further customize your surface. Holbein's space-saving poly bags are better for the environment because they use less plastic than standard rigid bottles and result in less post-consumer waste. It's easy to pour the acrylic gesso out of the spout, and the bags don't take up lots of space in the studio. Holbein gesso adheres well to most surfaces, including paper, cloth, canvas, wood, stone, and primed metal. Overpaint it with acrylics, oils, or pastels. Try Holbein's professional Gesso today! Key Features: * Acrylic gesso dries to an ultra-matte finish * Thick, creamy, smooth consistency * Preparatory ground for raw canvas * Excellent sealing properties * Smooth, medium, coarse, and extra coarse texture * Environmentally friendly space-saving poly bags * Easy to pour spout * Made in Japan Perfect For: * Ground for acrylics, oils, or pastels * Most surfaces * Paper, cloth, canvas, wood, stone, and primed metal * Use as a painting texture medium * Creating a solid matte background * Adding texture to a painting * Impasto techniques Holbein White Gesso is available in the following textures: * Smooth (S): Smooth texture that is almost like an eggshell. * Medium (M): A regular matte surface. * Coarse (L): Fine sand texture. * Extra Coarse (LL): Rough sand texture. See More
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Weber Odorless Turpenoid 2 Liter, 67oz JugSave Up to43%Off list…brush cleaner and conditioner Turpenoid Gel - Fast drying gel medium designed for use with oil and alkyd paints. Turpenoid Gel is clear and semi-soft, making it ideal for impasto techniques while also ensuring the paint layer dries completely. Gel will increase color translucence and decrease… The most popular artists' oil paint thinners and cleaners! Odorless Turpenoid - An odorless substitute for traditional turpentine that retains the same painting properties and drying time as the original. Odorless Turpenoid works well for thinning oil or alkyd colors, creating mediums and cleaning brushes, and is perfect for artists working in small (but well-ventilated) spaces or for those who are allergic to or are affected by the strong odor of conventional turpentines and solvents.* Odorless formula should not aggravate allergies* Excellent paint thinner and brush cleaner* Flammable; store carefully Turpenoid Natural - A certified AP non-toxic and environmentally friendly brush cleaner and conditioner, Turpenoid Natural is made from citrus essences and other natural products. It is not flammable, does not emit harmful vapors, and will not irritate skin or eyes, making it an excellent oil paint thinner for artists seeking safer painting alternatives for themselves or their children. Turpenoid Natural can also work well as an oil or alkyd medium, though it should not be used for washes, glazes, or to "wet" a canvas prior to painting.* Natural, non-toxic and eco-friendly* Safe for artists of all ages* Excellent brush cleaner and conditioner Turpenoid Gel - Fast drying gel medium designed for use with oil and alkyd paints. Turpenoid Gel is clear and semi-soft, making it ideal for impasto techniques while also ensuring the paint layer dries completely. Gel will increase color translucence and decrease drying time of oil paints, rinses out with plain water, and dries to a stable and flexible film.* Fast drying medium body gel for oils and alkyds* Excellent for impasto techniques* Dries to a stable, flexible film Turpenoid Slow Dry - (Formally called Turpenoid Light) Similar to Original Odorless Turpenoid, a mild solvent, but with a much higher 200°F/93 °C degrees Flash Point, and more open work time when combined with other mediums. Turpenoid Slow Dry is a great medium for thinning artist oil colors, plus cleaning artist brushes, painting knives, and palettes. Turpenoid Slow Dry is a highly refined mixture of odorless mineral spirits. It is used for thinning artist oil colors, for modifying oil painting mediums. Safer Studio. It meets California Air Resources Board (CARB) exemption for consumer products. Very slow and complete evaporation, allowing more open time when combining with other mediums.* 200 degree °F flash point* Complete evaporation* Odorless See More
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Posca Acrylic Paint Marker 0.8 mm Broad Tip Fluorescent RedSave Up to33%Off listFluorescent Water-Soluble, Non-Toxic, and Lightfast Acrylic Paint Markers POSCA markers contain highly pigmented water-based acrylic paints. The paint is highly opaque, quick-drying, lightfast, and non-toxic. POSCA Paint Markers are blendable when wet and can be diluted with water to create a gradient effect on almost any surface. Thanks to its fast-drying time, you can layer colors on top of each other. The pen has a valve mechanism that allows for a tight paint seal. Before each use, you can shake the ball inside the barrel to prime the marker. Thanks to its fast-drying time, you can layer dark colors over light colors or even bright colors over dark colors. The ball inside the barrel of the POSCA markers ensures that when shaken, the paint is evenly mixed. The valve mechanism provides a tight paint seal that prevents the paint from drying out. After use, you can rinse the pen tips under water. Permanent on porous surfaces and erasable on most smooth non-porous materials, your creations can be protected with a fixative varnish. Use POSCA Paint Markers on a variety of surfaces, including wood, fabrics, glass, ceramic, plastic, metals, stones, papers, cardboard, and canvas. Key Features: * Water-soluble Paint Markers * Non-toxic, alcohol-free, lightfast acrylic * Valve mechanism provides tight paint seal * Ball in barrel primes marker * The medium tip is reversible * Quick-drying matte opaque colors * Stable pigments * Permanent on porous surfaces * Erasable on most non-porous materials * Perfect For: * Multiple art projects * Blending and layering colors * Creating infinite gradations of color * Use on a variety of different surfaces * Indoor and outdoor use * Bright compositions * Drawing smooth, consistent lines * Wood, fabrics, glass, ceramic, plastic * Metals, stones, papers, cardboard, and canvas Glass, Plastic, and Metal: Clean the surface with a cloth and ensure it is dry before starting work. Make artwork permanent by applying two coats of water-based spray varnish. Hold the can about 30 cm from the surface and spray in slow circular movements. The varnish can be matte or gloss depending on the look you want. (Not suitable for food use) Fabric: Machine-wash the fabric you plan to draw on to remove any industrial coatings or dirt. To prepare natural or artificial leather, wipe with a damp sponge and leave to dry. Once your creation is finished and dry, you can iron it from the reverse side without using steam. Set the temperature of the iron to the material setting for the fabric you are ironing. You can place a sheet of tracing paper between the iron and the fabric for extra protection. If the fabric used is not suitable for ironing, you can fix your creation with a hairdryer. Hold it 30 cm from the surface and make small circular movements. Ceramic: With treated ceramics, fix your creation for non-food use using a water-based spray varnish, spraying from about 30 cm in small circular movements. With rough ceramics, fire your creation in the oven. Heat the ceramic in the oven slowly to 220°, then turn off the oven and allow it to cool completely before taking it out. Fix the paint on porcelain in the same way, but to a temperature of 160° and for no more than 45 minutes. To give your creation the longest possible life (for non-food use), you can apply a water-based varnish or adhesive varnish. Afterward, you can only hand wash the ceramic in cold water. See More
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Derwent Inktense Pencil - AmberSave Up to16%Off listRed Water-Soluble Colored Pencil to ink in just one wash! Inktense Pencils are Derwents best watercolor pencils ever! You can use Inktense Pencils dry but mix them with water, and WOW! The color turns into vibrant ink. Once it's dry, the color is fixed, and you can work over the top of it because it is permanent. Derwent Inktense Pencils are great for using on fabric such as silk and cotton! Key Features:* Water-Soluble, Professional Quality Pencils* Colored Pencils are pre-sharpened* Use them dry or mix with water* Color is permanent once dry* Inktense Pencil Sets & Pencils* Sets of: 12, 24, 36, 72* Wood Box Set of 72* Round 8 mm barrel* Wide 4 mm core Perfect For:* Watercolorists* Pen and ink effects* Coloring book enthusiasts* Mixed media visual journals* Drawing on silk, cotton, paper, ceramic, and wood* Creating permanent fabric designs See More
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Da Vinci Cosmotop Mix B Series 5830 Sable/Squirrel sz. 8 Flat WashSave Up to30%Off listPerfect Natural hair combination! da Vinci Cosmotop Mix B Sable Brushes for watercolor and gouache are a blend of Kolinsky Red Sable, Russian Blue Squirrel, Russian Fitch, and a small amount of synthetic hair. The bristle holds all of the benefits of natural watercolor hair, including the sharpness… Perfect Natural hair combination! da Vinci Cosmotop Mix B Sable Brushes for watercolor and gouache are a blend of Kolinsky Red Sable, Russian Blue Squirrel, Russian Fitch, and a small amount of synthetic hair. The bristle holds all of the benefits of natural watercolor hair, including the sharpness of sable, the stiffness of fitch, and the water retention of squirrel hair. Each brush has a nickel-plated seamless ferrule that is rust-resistant. Before leaving the brush workshop, each brush is examined to make sure that the brush-head is flawless, and that the ferrule is firmly attached to the handle. da Vinci Cosmotop Brushes are available in popular shapes and sizes including Round, Flat Wash, Quill Wash, and Filbert! Key Features: * Natural hair blend * Red Sable, Russian Blue Squirrel, and Russian Fitch * A small amount of synthetic hair * Rust-resistant seamless ferrule * Extra-sharp point for control * Unsurpassed water-holding capacity * Made in Germany Perfect For: * Watercolor and gouache * Linework and design * Area work and washes * Travel and en plein air painting * Students, teachers, professionals * Superb brush response and control See More
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Derwent Charcoal Pencils - Light (Set of 12)Save Up to10%Off list…a pencil Charcoal is carbonised wood and is one of the oldest and most traditional of drawing tools. Derwent offers three different charcoal mediums so whatever your drawing style there will be a product for your suit. Charcoal is also naturally water-soluble so it allows you to create interesting… The freedom of charcoal with the control of a pencil Charcoal is carbonised wood and is one of the oldest and most traditional of drawing tools. Derwent offers three different charcoal mediums so whatever your drawing style there will be a product for your suit. Charcoal is also naturally water-soluble so it allows you to create interesting line and wash effects. If you are looking for the traditional effect of charcoal with a little more control and a little less mess, then choose a Charcoal Pencil. Charcoal particles are mixed with the finest clays and encased in wood to produce a rich, smoothly textured pencil with all the beauty and character of traditional charcoal in a convenient, easy use form. Key Features: * 3 grades * Round 8 mm barrel * Wide 4 mm core * Naturally water-soluble Perfect For: * Professional artists and students * Detailed illustration * Bold drawings * Portraiture See More
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Krink Mini Sprayer 2L CapacitySave Up to25%Off listMaster your mural with 3 hand-powered tools! Krink sprayers help mural artists paint a wall or canvas without time-consuming brushwork or expensive airbrush equipment. The Compact Sprayer attaches to most 1-liter plastic bottles which are great containers for custom ink. The compact unit only… Master your mural with 3 hand-powered tools! Krink sprayers help mural artists paint a wall or canvas without time-consuming brushwork or expensive airbrush equipment. The Compact Sprayer attaches to most 1-liter plastic bottles which are great containers for custom ink. The compact unit only measures 11.5" x 1.5" x 1.6" in, so you can fit it in your backpack and take it anywhere. Once you're done painting, just detach the unit and cap the soda bottle for storage. The Mini Sprayer has an empty 2L ink bottle and an adjustable nozzle perfect for smaller projects. Krink's big 5L spray system comes with a stainless steel wand and an adjustable brass nozzle that you can use for large-scale murals. Harnessing the power of a Krink sprayer takes some time, but once you understand the process, you will be able to create jaw-dropping marks on a large scale. Key Features: * Compact sprayer: 11.5" x 1.5" x 1.6" in * Bottle not included * Fit's to most 1-liter plastic bottles * Mini sprayer: 2L capacity, 10" x 5" x 14" in * Sprayer: 5L capacity, 7" x 7" x 22" in * Black plastic tank with white logo * Tanks come empty * Adjustable nozzle on 2L and 5L * Stainless steel wand on 5L * Assembly required Perfect For: * Murals, street art, and graffiti * Painting on a large scale * Custom ink * Canvas painting * Large backgrounds * Drawing unique marks on a large scale * Traveling artists See More
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Pebeo 4Artist Marker White Broad Chisel Nib 8 mmSave Up to32%Off listBlack Discover Your Own Ways of Painting with Oil-based Marker pens! Pébéo 4Artist oil-based paint markers offer highly pigmented, glossy, opaque mixable colors in a pen for precision drawing with oil colors. The range is available in 18 colors with excellent lightfastness and a gloss finish. The soft nibs allow for more fluid application compared with other paint markers. The colors adapt for work on canvas, paper, cardboard, wood, metal, plastic, glass, ceramic, porcelain, and plaster. Please note: You must prime the 4Artist oil-based paint marker before use. With the top on, shake the marker firmly to get the ball inside moving. Then, on a sheet of paper, press on the tip several times to soak it with paint. Key Features: * Multi technical oil based * Faster drying with glossy finish (5 to 15 minutes depending on the porosity of the surface and the thickness deposited) * Extremely versatile * Exceptional metallic colors * Excellent UV resistance * 2, 4, 8, and 15 mm nibs available * Vivid, opaque oil-based markers * Quick drying Perfect For: * Covering large areas * Can be used to sign oil paintings and giclees before varnishing * Graphic design and calligraphy * Mixed media applications * integrates perfectly with mixed media * Works well on canvas, paper, cardboard, wood, metal, plastic, glass, ceramic, porcelain and plaster Pebeo 4Artist Oil Based Paint Marker with 8mm chisel tip is a broad, vivid marker that is great for fine and graphic art, crafts and mixed media. Works on a variety of surfaces like canvas, paper, metal, glass, wood, plastic and cardboard. Colors are permanent and light-fast when dry. Pebeo 4Artist Oil Based Paint Markers 2mm are vivid, opaque oil-based markers that dry quickly and feature brightly colored caps so you can spot the one your are looking for quickly. 2 mm round tip works well for fine details and 4 mm round tip is best for design, finishing touches and writing. Colors can also be layered. Works well on canvas, paper, cardboard, wood, metal, plastic, glass, ceramic, porcelain and plaster. Pebeo 4Artist Oil Based Paint Marker 15mm BROAD NIB is available in 5 highly pigmented, glossy finish colors which offer excellent lightfastness across the entire color range. Ideal for applying on smooth, non-porous surfaces, the colors are quick-drying and can also be diluted, even after several weeks, to obtain shades, glazes, gradients and fading effects. Its unique formula brings traditional oil painting techniques to a whole new level. It is now possible to paint with oils while enjoying the properties of a paint marker (accuracy of line, colour overlays …). See More
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LUKAS Studio Oil Color - Titanium White, 2L BucketSave Up to74%Off listWhite High-quality, artists' oil paint at a great value! Working with over 145 years of tradition and advancement, LUKAS has created a high quality yet economical oil paint for the discerning artist! LUKAS Studio Artist Oils are made with the same high-quality pigments and exclusive blend of linseed oil, sunflower oil, and beeswax as their master line of 1862 oil paints. All toxic, caustic, and expensive pigments have been eliminated from the line, leaving you with a well-balanced but affordable spectrum of brilliant colors. Loaded with pigment, LUKAS Studio Artist Oil Paints have exceptional covering power, and the high-quality linseed oil, sunflower oil, and beeswax binder make for even drying and a strong paint film. Dry to the touch in 2 to 4 days and available in 37ml and generous 200ml tubes mean that you can work large and quickly while not breaking the bank! With a range of 48 vibrant colors all at the same price, LUKAS Studio Artist Oils are higher quality artist oil paint at an affordable cost. Create beautiful works of art! Great quality artist oil paints and amazing consistency at amazing prices! Key Features:* Heavy pigment load* Excellent lightfastness* 48 colors 37ml & 200ml tubes* Dry to the touch in 2 to 4 days* Exclusive blend of linseed oil, sunflower oil, and beeswax* Great quality, affordable paints* Perfect For:* Well-balanced range of color* Smooth, buttery consistency* High-quality pigments* Strong paint film* Paint at an affordable cost* Excellent feel with the brush, or palette knife* Painting more, worry about cost less!* All artists looking for great quality "As a test, I laid down my current stock of colors from W & N next to the same Lukas colors and noticed right away there was a difference in both consistency and color intensity. Every one of the Lukas colors was more pure and covered the canvas paper better. one of the colors I ordered was the cobalt violet. This is not a color I've seen anywhere else and I have to say, it's lovely. I much prefer it to dioxazine purple." See More
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Derwent Water-Soluble Sketching Pencils - HB (Light) (Set of 12)Save Up to17%Off listUse Wet Or Dry To Create Expressive Drawings The Water-Soluble Sketching Pencil creates all the dramatic effects you could wish for and more. Used dry, the soft, wide core is perfect for loose, free sketches and bold line drawings but add water, and you'll bring a totally new dimension to your work.… Use Wet Or Dry To Create Expressive Drawings The Water-Soluble Sketching Pencil creates all the dramatic effects you could wish for and more. Used dry, the soft, wide core is perfect for loose, free sketches and bold line drawings but add water, and you'll bring a totally new dimension to your work. Watch the graphite gently dissolve into subtle tones, adding a softness and charm to any drawing style. Key Features: * Water-Soluble sketching pencils * Sold individually or by the dozen * 3 Wash strengths: 4B, 8B, or HB * Round 8mm barrel * Wide 4mm core Perfect For: * Professional artists and students * Use dry or with water * Bold expressive drawings * Mixed media applications! See More
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Derwent Sketching Collection Tin Set of 24Save Up to40%Off list…Soft, 2 Medium, 1 Hard), 4 Charcoal Blocks (1 Light, 2 Medium, 1 Dark)m 3 Watersoluble Sketching Pencils (4B, HB and 8B), 2 Graphic Pencils (3B and HB), 2 Drawing Pencils (Brown, Ochre, Terracotta), 3 Tinted Charcoal Pencils (Peat, Burnt Earth, White), 3 Charcoal Pencils (Light, Medium, Dark), Metal… Quick, bold strokes for freestyle sketching A wonderful choice for freestyle sketches and bold line drawings, allowing complete and spontaneous freedom of expression. The soft, wide graphite core of the Derwent Sketching Pencils sweeps smoothly across the paper for a fast, even lay down of tone but is equally suitable for more detailed work. Derwent Sketching is available in three versatile degrees which blend together beautifully, creating subtle variations in tone and mood. Sold individually or by the dozen. Derwent Sketching Key Features: 3 degrees: HB, 2B, and 4B, Round 8 mm barrel, Wide 4 mm graphite core, Freestyle sketching, Detailed drawing Key Features: * 3 degrees: HB, 2B, and 4B * Round 8 mm barrel * Wide 4 mm graphite core Perfect For: * Freestyle sketching * Detailed drawing * Professional artists and students Sketching Collection Set of 24 - Watersoluble Sketching and Graphic pencils, Derwent Natural Graphite and Compressed Charcoal Blocks. This set is ideal for an introduction to drawing and sketching. Comes with: 1 Watersoluble Graphitone Stick (2B), 4 Graphite Blocks (1 Soft, 2 Medium, 1 Hard), 4 Charcoal Blocks (1 Light, 2 Medium, 1 Dark)m 3 Watersoluble Sketching Pencils (4B, HB and 8B), 2 Graphic Pencils (3B and HB), 2 Drawing Pencils (Brown, Ochre, Terracotta), 3 Tinted Charcoal Pencils (Peat, Burnt Earth, White), 3 Charcoal Pencils (Light, Medium, Dark), Metal pencil sharpener, Kneadable eraser, Tin storage case See More
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