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R&F Handmade Paints - Encaustic Medium (Pellets), 2lb BagSave Up to20%Off list…paintings or make your own mediums to your specifications with this selection of fantastic ingredients. Encaustic Gesso - Specially formulated white ground for encaustics. Encaustic Gesso - Specially formulated white ground for encaustics. Encaustic Medium - Increases transparency and extends… Fine handmade mediums for encaustic painting! The ancient art of encaustic painting is brought into the 21st century with this excellent collection of handmade encaustic grounds, mediums, and raw materials from R&F! Enhance your encaustic paintings or make your own mediums to your specifications with this selection of fantastic ingredients. Encaustic Gesso - Specially formulated white ground for encaustics. Encaustic Gesso - Specially formulated white ground for encaustics. Encaustic Medium - Increases transparency and extends encaustic paints. Impasto Modeling Wax - Use for thick encaustic paint application and sculptural styles. Damar Resin Crystals - Ingredient in making encaustic paints and mediums. White Beeswax (Pellets) - Use with damar resin to create encaustic paints and mediums. Soy Wax (Pellets) - Eco-friendly cleaning wax. See More
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R&F Handmade Paints - Encaustic Medium (Pellets), 2lb BagSave Up to20%Off list…paintings or make your own mediums to your specifications with this selection of fantastic ingredients. * Encaustic Gesso - This water-based ground is a modern version of the traditional gesso mix of rabbit skin glue and chalk. Specially formulated for encaustic painting, with a lower proportion of… Fine handmade mediums for encaustic painting! The ancient art of encaustic painting is brought into the 21st century with this excellent collection of handmade encaustic grounds, mediums, and raw materials from R&F! Enhance your encaustic paintings or make your own mediums to your specifications with this selection of fantastic ingredients. * Encaustic Gesso - This water-based ground is a modern version of the traditional gesso mix of rabbit skin glue and chalk. Specially formulated for encaustic painting, with a lower proportion of acrylic binder to solids, making it a more absorbent and receptive surface for wax-based paints. A quick and easy brushable white gesso. Specially formulated white ground for encaustics. * Encaustic Medium - Perhaps the most essential encaustic supply, Encaustic Medium is a blend of beeswax and damar resin, and is used to increase transparency and extend encaustic paints. It is important to use Encaustic Medium with your paints, as using only beeswax will reduce stability and produce a bloom on the painting that is only removable with heat. Available in either block or pellet form. Increases transparency and extends encaustic paints. * Impasto Modeling Wax - This heavy body wax medium is made from a mix of microcrystalline wax and beeswax. It is excellent for thick structural application, casting, carving, layering, and modeling. As Impasto Wax has a higher melting point than Encaustic Medium, you can apply standard encaustics over it without easily blunting sculptural shapes. Use for thick encaustic paint application and sculptural styles. * Damar Resin Crystals - A hard, clear resin from deciduous trees, Damar Resin Crystals are used to create encaustic mediums and paints. When mixed with beeswax, damar resin creates an encaustic binder that is stronger and more durable than beeswax alone, and also serves to raise the melting point of the wax. Damar is also used to create traditional oil painting mediums and varnishes. * White Beeswax (Pellets) - This natural beeswax has been whitened by mechanical filtration, instead of standard chemical bleaching, which can lead to negative pigment reactions and break wax down. Use White Beeswax as an ingredient in creating encaustic mediums and paints, along with Damar Resin, or as an initial priming layer for paper or board. Note that beeswax used alone in encaustics (without damar) is not as stable and is apt to bloom (become foggy). Use with damar resin to create encaustic paints and mediums. * Soy Wax (Pellets) - Made from partially hydrogenated soybean oil, Soy Wax is an environmentally friendly choice for cleaning encaustic brushes and tools. Unlike paraffin wax, which is made from petroleum products, Soy Wax is non-toxic, biodegradable, and made from an easily renewable resource. Use melted Soy Wax to remove color from painting materials, then wash tools or brushes in soapy water. Eco-friendly cleaning wax. See More
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M Graham Oil Color 1.25Oz/37Ml Chrome Tin YellowSave Up to40%Off listYellow M. Graham Oils - The only oil paint with Walnut Oil In the tradition of the masters, M. Graham artists’ oil paint is made with pure walnut oil for its brilliance, clarity, texture, and resistance to fading and yellowing. Working in small batches, we craft oil colors true to the roots of Renaissance painting: delicately free-flowing, solvent-free, and with no fillers or additives. Founded by artists, M. Graham Oils use only the finest vehicle, Walnut Oil to make some of the finest oil paints on the market! Walnut oil provides a "unique refractive index" and will not yellow over time, which allows for incredible paint brilliance. Walnut oil's unique body allows for an increased amount of pigment suspension in comparison with other oils, giving their paint higher color saturation and tinting strength, as a result. Manufactured with only the finest example of each available pigment source, their paints contain no fillers, extenders, or adulterants, which have negative effects on color and how the eye perceives it. Hand-crafted in small batches, attention is paid to adapting manufacturing processes to specific pigment "personalities" and requirements. Use of proper milling pressure for each pigment helps to achieve optimum pigment load and dispersion. Artists run the Quality Control Department at M. Graham, assuring the quality of everything they manufacture. A green company, their products and manufacturing is solvent-free. Green-minded artists can finally enjoy painting with high-end, professional quality oils, from an environmentally conscious company! Key Features:* Manufactured exclusively using pure walnut oil* Only finest, purest pigment source used in their paints* No fillers, extenders, solvents or adulterants added * Colors made in small, hand-crafted batches* Constantly tested against the competition for greater tinting strength and pigment load* Quality Control done by actual artists to ensure exceptional quality* Company founded BY Artists, FOR Artists! Perfect For:* Amateur to professional artists* Artists seeking pure, brilliant oils for their palette* Artists who want products made by artists, for artists!* Environmentally concerned, "Green" artists* Health-conscious artists* Artists seeking high color saturation and tinting strength* Oil painters concerned with paintings yellowing over time* Producing brilliant paintings!* Artists desiring superior, constantly tested oil paints Set of 5 with Mediums: Includes 37 ml tubes of Azo Yellow, Naphthol Red, Ultramarine Blue, Phthalocyanine Green, and Titanium White, plus free 59 ml samples of two M. Graham solvent free mediums: Walnut Oil Medium and Walnut Alkyd Medium. See More
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Da Vinci Series 2475 30mm Mottler BrushSave Up to30%Off list…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 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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Da Vinci Top Acryl Series 5040 Synthetic 30mm (1.25in) MottlerSave Up to30%Off list…absorbency as well as high elasticity. The mottler shape is excellent for washes in watercolor and fluid acrylic. Mottlers are perfect for applying gesso or that final coat of varnish. You can use Top Acryl Synthetic Brushes on outdoor mural surfaces or fine-art canvases. Before leaving the brush… Excellent absorbency and a high degree of elasticity! Five different diameters of synthetic fiber make up the da Vinci Top Acryl Mottler brushes. Each da Vinci Top Acryl Mottler brush can hold an enormous amount of paint because the resistant synthetic fibers of various widths and lengths, guarantee a high degree of absorbency as well as high elasticity. The mottler shape is excellent for washes in watercolor and fluid acrylic. Mottlers are perfect for applying gesso or that final coat of varnish. You can use Top Acryl Synthetic Brushes on outdoor mural surfaces or fine-art canvases. 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. The family-owned da Vinci brush company has designed quality brushes for three generations in Germany. Utilizing the latest innovations, they produce brushes of unsurpassed quality, elegance, and durability. Key Features:* Five diameters synthetic filament hair* Characteristics of natural hair* Black-red polished handles* Crisp brush edges* Vegan-friendly brushes* Unsurpassed water-holding capacity* Made in Germany Perfect For:* Watercolor or fluid acrylic paint* Varnish or gesso application* Glazing and layer application* Heavy washes for a watery effect* Travel and en Plein air painting* Students, teachers, professionals* Mural painters See More
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Da Vinci Fit Synthetic 30mm Mottler Brush, Series 5073Save Up to30%Off list…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… 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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Speedball Block Printing Water-Soluble Ink Set of 4Save Up to46%Off listAssorted Colors The unquestionable industry-leader! Created from pigments ground and milled to the perfect consistency for block-relief printing. Speedball® Water-Soluble Block Printing Inks print in bold color and dry to a rich, satiny finish. They have amazing tack guaranteeing even scope and consistent amazing results. They may be mixed to create custom colors creating unique outcomes. Great for printing with linoleum wood or soft block surfaces, flexible printing plates or polyfoam. This printing technique traces its history back over 5,000 years and is a must try for any artist. Available in 16 brilliant colors. Fluorescent colors are listed on a separate page. All colors clean up easily with soap and water. Key Features:* Bold colors* Dries to rich, satiny finish* Excellent tack for even coverage* Easy clean-up with soap & water Perfect For:* All artists* Printing with linoleum, wood or soft block surfaces All colors are AP non-toxic. All colors except Magenta are considered lightfast. Available in 5 oz tubes and 8 oz jars. See More
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Da Vinci Artist Bristle Series 7055 30mm X-WD Flat SpalterSave Up to30%Off list…Lifespan! The Da Vinci Artist Bristle Spalters are made of Chungking hog. The white hog-bristle is excellent for spreading heavy bodied acrylic or oil paint. For controlled background applications of color use the flat spalter brush to maneuver heavy-bodied paints with ease. The brush has a long… Chungking Hog Bristles Have A Long Lifespan! The Da Vinci Artist Bristle Spalters are made of Chungking hog. The white hog-bristle is excellent for spreading heavy bodied acrylic or oil paint. For controlled background applications of color use the flat spalter brush to maneuver heavy-bodied paints with ease. The brush has a long varnished wooden paintbrush-style handle and a rust-proof steel 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 painting on canvas. Key Features: * Chungking hog bristle * Interlocked for shape retention * Flags at the bristle tip * Long Hardwood Handles * Rust-proof ferrules * Superior paint carrying capacity * Made in Germany Perfect For: * Oil and acrylic paint * Impasto applications * Students, amateurs, professionals * Fine control with heavy acrylics * Moving paint with ease on the canvas See More
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Da Vinci Synthetic Bristle Series 2429 30mm (1.25In) MottlerSave Up to30%Off list…Characteristics of natural hog hair * Plain wood handles * Rust-proof steel ferrule * Vegan-friendly brushes * Large paint holding capacity * Made in Germany Perfect For: * Oil or acrylic paint * Priming * Varnish or gesso application * Mural painting large scale * Students, teachers, professionals Synthetic bristle similar to traditional hog hair da Vinci Synthetic Bristle Mottlers are made with a new synthetic fiber similar to traditional hog bristles but more resistant and easier to clean. Each brush can hold an enormous amount of paint because the resistant synthetic fibers of various widths and lengths guarantee a high degree of absorbency as well as high elasticity. The mottler shape is ideal for priming and large mural painting. Mottlers are perfect for applying gesso or that final coat of varnish. Before leaving the brush workshop, each brush is examined to ensure that the brush-head is flawless and that the ferrule is firmly attached to the handle. The family-owned da Vinci brush company has designed quality brushes for three generations in Germany. Utilizing the latest innovations, they produce brushes of unsurpassed quality, elegance, and durability. Key Features: * Synthetic filament hair * Characteristics of natural hog hair * Plain wood handles * Rust-proof steel ferrule * Vegan-friendly brushes * Large paint holding capacity * Made in Germany Perfect For: * Oil or acrylic paint * Priming * Varnish or gesso application * Mural painting large scale * Students, teachers, professionals See More
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Isabey Series 6087 Giant Bristle Brush Bright #48Save Up to53%Off list…bristle hair* Double varnished long wood yellow color handles* Nickel plated seamless ferrule* Long handle brushes Perfect For:* Painting with oils* Painting with acrylic paints* Firm yet responsive strokes* Flawless performance Available in: Rounds, Flats, Brights, and Filberts, See… High-Quality ChungKing Hog Natural Long Handle Bristle Brushes These exquisite brushes are made in Mauritius by skilled brush makers. The Isabey Special ChungKing Hog Bristle Brush hair is specially processed with a boiling process. This makes the hair softer and more flexible so strokes are true and smooth. The hair is tied and the natural inward curve from the left and right forms a one-piece shape with a true "interlocked" construction. This construction provides the controlled stroke and resiliency that are sought after by the painter. The hair is then set in a nickel-plated seamless ferrule and attached to double varnished long wood yellow color handles. Made only of the finest materials, these full shaped brushes are a great buy for an elite artist brush. Key Features:* Handmade in Mauritius by skilled brush makers* Interlocked ChungKing hog natural bristle hair* Double varnished long wood yellow color handles* Nickel plated seamless ferrule* Long handle brushes Perfect For:* Painting with oils* Painting with acrylic paints* Firm yet responsive strokes* Flawless performance Available in: Rounds, Flats, Brights, and Filberts, See Sizes and Shapes below. Isabey Giant Bristle Brush Size #48 Bright Special ChungKing Hog - A special extra-large sized Isabey interlocked ChungKing Hog bristle brush. The largest handmade professional bristle brush available. Great for large applications of paint including murals and large format painting. Handmade in Mauritius. See More
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Da Vinci Pure Badger Series 582 30mm (1.25in) MottlerSave Up to30%Off list…badger hair * Cone-shaped bushy hair * Durable handle * Rust-proof steel ferrules * Fan, Mottler, or Softner Bright Perfect For: * Faux and decorative painting * Roll and tip applications * Varnishing, graining, and glazing, * Priming and underpainting * Oil paint * Creating interesting patterns Excellent brushes for ultra-fine finishing results! Da Vinci's silver-tipped pure badger hair brushes are perfect for blending, softening, and applying a glaze. Pure badger's hair has a bushy appearance because the hair is cone-shaped, thick at the tip and thin near the root, unlike other natural hairs. The slightly wavy nature of badger hair creates a gentle resistance, which is essential for many faux techniques. Faux and decorative painters seek out the mottler and bright shapes in badger for roll and tip applications and to create unique surface finishes. You can use Da Vinci Pure Badger Brushes for varnishing, graining, glazing, priming, and a variety of painting techniques. Key Features: * Pure badger hair * Cone-shaped bushy hair * Durable handle * Rust-proof steel ferrules * Fan, Mottler, or Softner Bright Perfect For: * Faux and decorative painting * Roll and tip applications * Varnishing, graining, and glazing, * Priming and underpainting * Oil paint * Creating interesting patterns See More
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da Vinci Grigio Series 5096 New Wave Synthetic 30mm (1.25in) MottlerSave Up to30%Off list…Wave Synthetic Brushes are made especially for painting with thicker oil and acrylic paints. The search for the perfect synthetic brush is over! You can use da Vinci Grigio New Wave Synthetic Brushes with traditional oil paints or acrylics! The secret behind this new line of brushes is Da Vinci's… The Ultimate In Synthetic Brushes! Holds a large amount of paint! da Vinci Grigio New Wave Synthetic Brushes are made especially for painting with thicker oil and acrylic paints. The search for the perfect synthetic brush is over! You can use da Vinci Grigio New Wave Synthetic Brushes with traditional oil paints or acrylics! The secret behind this new line of brushes is Da Vinci's proprietary combination of 3 separate diameters of synthetic fiber. The new synthetic fiber is a cross between the characteristics of natural black sable and badger hair. Carefully assembled to guarantee durability, color absorption, and elasticity, these fibers are excellent for subtle oil painting techniques as well as a variety of acrylic methods. da Vinci Grigio New Wave Synthetic bristles have the ideal combination of stiffness and snap that is excellent for delicate or bold painting techniques. Key Features:* 3 diameters synthetic filament hair* Characteristics of natural hair* Long Bordeaux-colored handles* Crisp brush edges & fine points* Holds a large amount of paint* Bordeaux hexagonal handles* Vegan-friendly brushes* Slightly rough-textured synthetic fibers Perfect For:* Acrylic paint* Traditional or water-soluble oils* Students, amateurs, professionals* Glazing to heavy impasto techniques* Fine control with heavy acrylics* Move paint with ease on the canvas* Quality and longevity* Nice fine edge for detail Why choose da Vinci Grigio: * A new crimped fiber, multi diameter synthetic developed by da Vinci in German * Has the feel of natural hair, a mixture of different, slightly rough-textured fibers * For oil, acrylic, water mixable oil, tempera and gouache colors * Very high colour absorption, good elasticity, and a uniform, controllable fluid color release * Stronger and more elastic than synthetic mongoose brushes * Made in Germany, da Vinci is family owned and committed to artists since 1890 See More
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Da Vinci Cosmotop Spin Series 5080 Synthetic 30mm (1.25in) Flat WashSave Up to36%Off listAnimal-Friendly Synthetic Hair Brushes! da Vinci Cosmotop Spin Brushes hold more water than any other synthetic bristle, with a large belly that narrows to a distinct point especially in the round and quill shapes. The blending and arrangement of five different diameters of synthetic hair help… Animal-Friendly Synthetic Hair Brushes! da Vinci Cosmotop Spin Brushes hold more water than any other synthetic bristle, with a large belly that narrows to a distinct point especially in the round and quill shapes. The blending and arrangement of five different diameters of synthetic hair help Cosmotop Spin Brushes mimic the behavior of natural 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. The family-owned da Vinci brush company has designed quality brushes for three generations in Germany. Utilizing the latest innovations, they produce brushes of unsurpassed quality, elegance, and durability. da Vinci Cosmotop Spin Brushes are available in popular shapes and sizes including Round, Rigger, Oval, Flat Wash, and Travel Round! Key Features: * Five diameters of synthetic hair * Mimic the behavior of natural hair * Rust-resistant seamless ferrule * The round has a large belly and sharp point * Unsurpassed water-holding capacity * Made in Germany * Popular shapes & sizes: Round, Rigger, Oval, Flat Wash, and Travel Round Perfect For: * Watercolor, gouache, and acrylics * Area work and washes * Travel and en plein air painting * Superb brush response & control * Linework and design * Students, teachers, professionals * Animal-friendly artists See More
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Da Vinci Casaneo Series 5098 New Wave Synthetic 30Mm (1.25in) MottlerSave Up to30%Off listThe Ultimate Synthetic Watermedia Brush! The number one choice for the Urban Sketching movement, watercolors, gouache, and acrylics, the da Vinci Casaneo brushes feature da Vinci's innovative synthetic "wavy fiber" that has an incredible water-holding capacity yet returns to its original shape… The Ultimate Synthetic Watermedia Brush! The number one choice for the Urban Sketching movement, watercolors, gouache, and acrylics, the da Vinci Casaneo brushes feature da Vinci's innovative synthetic "wavy fiber" that has an incredible water-holding capacity yet returns to its original shape better than any natural squirrel brush. Excellent for watercolors, gouache, acrylics, inks, silk painting, and calligraphy, these watercolor brushes are perfect for travel and painting en plein air. 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. The family-owned da Vinci brush company has designed quality brushes for three generations in Germany. Utilizing the latest innovations, they produce brushes of unsurpassed quality, elegance, and durability. da Vinci Casaneo Synthetic Brushes are available in popular shapes and sizes including Round, Oval, Flat, Wash, Quill, Liner, and Mottler! Plus Many Convenient sets! Key Features: * Many Shapes, Sizes and Sets * Popular shapes & sizes: Round, Oval, Flat, Wash, Quill, Liner, and Mottler * Synthetic squirrel hair * Mimic the behavior of natural hair * Rust-resistant seamless ferrule * Unsurpassed water-holding capacity * Made in Germany Perfect For: * Watercolors, gouache, and acrylics * Area work and washes * Travel and en-plein air painting * Superb brush response & control * Portraits and silk painting * Linework and design * Artist's seeking synthetic brushes * Students, teachers, professionals * Animal-friendly artists See More
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Montana ACRYLIC Empty Marker 30 mm (Broad)Save Up to24%Off listCreate your own custom Montana graffiti marker! This complementary range of paint refills, replacement nibs, and empty markers make the Montana ACRYLIC line even more versatile and customizable! Now it's easy to mix custom paints, fill up a marker, choose the perfect nib, and get started. As with… Create your own custom Montana graffiti marker! This complementary range of paint refills, replacement nibs, and empty markers make the Montana ACRYLIC line even more versatile and customizable! Now it's easy to mix custom paints, fill up a marker, choose the perfect nib, and get started. As with all Montana products, these refills and accessories are easy to use and of the highest quality for long-lasting performance. Make unique colors and tools for your art with Montanas ACRYLIC Marker Refills and Accessories! Key Features: * Non-toxic matte acrylic paint refills * Replacement nibs, empty markers * Vibrant, lightfast, pigmented colors * Refillable; replaceable tips Perfect For: * Both interior and exterior use * Graffiti, street, and urban art * Canvas, wood, metal, cement, and glass * Extra-fine and bold strokes Empty Markers – Available in 0.7mm Extra Fine, 2mm Fine, 15mm, 30mm & 50mm Broad. Translucent barrels make it easy to see the color and amount of paint within. Replacement Nibs – In an even wider size range than original markers, from 0.5mm to 50mm. Smaller size nibs fit Extra Fine and Fine Markers, larger nibs fit Broad markers. Empty Bottles – Translucent plastic bottles in 25ml or 180ml sizes for mixing and storing custom paint colors. ACRYLIC Refill Paint – All 24 Montana ACRYLIC water-based paint colors are available in either 25ml or 180ml bottles and are infinitely mixable to create unique color blends. See More
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