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Aquastroke Pro Water Brush Pen, Large RoundSave Up to80%Off list…perfect paint kit on the go! To create a brush marker, you can fill Aquastroke Pro with water-soluble inks or liquid watercolor! Use it as a dip pen by filling it with water and dipping it into inks. You can slowly fade out the ink and create a nice gradient by slowly adding more water as you paint.… An innovative way to paint either on-the-go or in the studio! The Aquastroke Pro Water Brush Pens are the perfect companion for any artist using water-soluble media. They allow you to add water without carrying a separate water supply. Just fill the barrel with water, squeeze to moisten the tip, and gradually squeeze to release water as you paint. Because Aquastroke Pro Water Brush Pens include a water basin, you don’t need to worry about spills or messes, making these pens perfect for Plein air! The Aquastroke Pro Brush Pens are made with high-quality, white nylon brush tips. They are simple to use, do not leak, and maintain their shape while you paint, making them incredibly accurate. The small and medium flats are perfect for shading, while the large flat brush can cover large areas. The springy, responsive rounds hold their shape and are great for detail work. Aquastroke Pro Water Brush Pens are perfect for watercolor pencils, crayons, half pans, and watercolor tubes. Pair your Aquastroke Pro pen with a FanPan Watercolor Set and a Reflexions Watercolor Sketchbook for a perfect paint kit on the go! To create a brush marker, you can fill Aquastroke Pro with water-soluble inks or liquid watercolor! Use it as a dip pen by filling it with water and dipping it into inks. You can slowly fade out the ink and create a nice gradient by slowly adding more water as you paint. Best of all, clean-up is easy! To clean the brush pen, simply squeeze the pen onto any surface, such as a palette, until the water comes out clean. Key Features: * Available in small, medium and large rounds * 4mm flat, 7mm flat, and 10mm flat brushes * Available in Set of 3 Rounds and Set of all 6 * Easy to use and easy to clean * Featuring the highest quality white nylon brush tips * Incredibly accurate * Bristles hold their shape * Does not leak * Water reservoir capacity: 8ml * Brush length with cap: 7" * Brush length without cap: 6.75" * Perfect For: * Plein Air Artists on-the-go * Watercolors, watercolor pencils, and water-soluble crayons * Fill the barrel with water, and you’re ready to go * Water and water-soluble inks or fluid watercolors * Great with all forms of watercolor media * Blending water media to create smooth gradients * Making watercolor painting much easier See More
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Tjanting Needle LargeSave Up to70%Off listTjanting Needles - 7-3/8" long handles for applying heated Batik wax through their 3.5" brass tip. Great for fine lines on fabric and other surfaces. Tjanting Needles - 7-3/8" long handles for applying heated Batik wax through their 3.5" brass tip. Great for fine lines on fabric and other surfaces. See More
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Mimik High Performance Synthetic Squirrel Brush, Jumbo Wash LargeSave Up to83%Off listStiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils Animal-Friendly, Synthetic Hair Brushes Finding a quality synthetic watercolor brush has been tough for a long time. That's why we partnered with a leading brush maker to craft a brush with all the benefits of natural hair and none of the drawbacks! Our… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils Animal-Friendly, Synthetic Hair Brushes Finding a quality synthetic watercolor brush has been tough for a long time. That's why we partnered with a leading brush maker to craft a brush with all the benefits of natural hair and none of the drawbacks! Our animal-friendly Mimik Squirrel brushes make a great substitute for natural squirrel and sable. The innovative synthetic blend imitates squirrel hair in its ability to hold copious amounts of color for large washes while also offering the control, response, and sharp edge of a Kolinsky sable brush. Each brush has a short blue-grey stained wood handle and a matte nickel-plated brass ferrule. Best of all, no animals are harmed or endangered to make Mimik Squirrel brushes. Finally, a watercolor brush that mimics natural squirrel and sable without endangering animals! Key Features: * Innovative high quality synthetic hair * Mimics squirrel and Kolinsky sable * Holds copious amounts of color for large washes and color lay down * Superb control, response, and sharp edge so loved in Kolinsky sable brushes * Short blue-grey wooden handles * Nickel-plated brass ferrules * Popular shapes and sizes * Perfect For: * Watercolors, gouache, and acrylics * Superb brush response * Animal-friendly artists * High color load * Superb control, response, and sharp edge See More
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3M Disposable Half-Face Respirator
Starting At: 33.39
…exposure limit. Key Features: * NIOSH Approved * Pre-assembled and sealed in plastic bag * Ideal for intermittent use Perfect For: * Use with solvent-based colors, such as glass paints and enamels * Use with spray paints and other aerosols * Use with dust-dispersing materials such as pastels Convenient protection for working with solvents, aerosols and more! The 3M Disposable Half-Face Respirator is made from soft, lightweight thermoplastic elastomer, offering good durability. This respirator is pre-assembled with permanently attached cartridges and requires no maintenance. Respirator renders protection against organic vapors and particulates at concentrations up to 10 times the permissible exposure limit. Key Features: * NIOSH Approved * Pre-assembled and sealed in plastic bag * Ideal for intermittent use Perfect For: * Use with solvent-based colors, such as glass paints and enamels * Use with spray paints and other aerosols * Use with dust-dispersing materials such as pastels See More -
R&F Encaustics Heavy Duty Palette Cups, 3-7/8"x2-1/2" (Pack of 3)Save Up to20%Off list…encaustic paint directly on the surface of the palette, or keep palette cups and tools heated and wax melted at safe temperatures. A special thermometer and selection of palette cups are indispensable – even without the palette! Perfect for encaustic artists of any skill level, these fantastic tools… Heated electric palettes and accessories specifically for encaustic artists! These unique palettes and accessories from R&F are specially designed for encaustic painters! Sturdy and convenient heated palettes plug right into any 120v outlet, and allow you to mix encaustic paint directly on the surface of the palette, or keep palette cups and tools heated and wax melted at safe temperatures. A special thermometer and selection of palette cups are indispensable – even without the palette! Perfect for encaustic artists of any skill level, these fantastic tools from R&F are truly a professional choice!* 12x12" Heated Palette – An excellent choice for the beginner or small-scale encaustic artist! Made from 1/4" thick anodized aluminum (to prevent pigment discoloration) and a Baltic birch plywood base, a separate electric heating element slips under the palette to keep the surface evenly heated. Stands 3 1/2" high.* 16x16" Heated Palette – The ultimate encaustic palette! The 3/8" thick sheet of anodized aluminum alloy prevents negative pigment reaction and discoloration, and stands on 4 legs that are adjustable to ensure easy leveling of the palette surface. A separate electric heating element slips under the palette and provides even heat across the surface. An attached adjustable brush holder keeps both long and short handle brushes balanced on the palette while not in use. This palette is on the wish list of every encaustic artist!* Palette Thermometer – Encaustic paints should not be overheated or they may burn, and this thermometer will help you make sure you keep your paints at the correct temperature. Simply rest it on your heated palette to monitor the temperature throughout your painting sessions. Measures from 50° to 600° Fahrenheit.* Palette Cups – Made of heavy duty aluminum and steel alloy, these palette cups are available in a variety of sizes and are perfect for melting large amounts of encaustic paint, for mixing and for keeping colors separate. The flat bottoms of the cups ensure that the paint melts evenly. See More
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Silver Brush Black Velvet® Watercolor Brush Series 3025 Jumbo Round, LargeSave Up to35%Off list… Watercolors Acrylics Oils Great with watercolor, gouache, liquid acrylics, inks and dye! These deluxe Silver Brush… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils Great with watercolor, gouache, liquid acrylics, inks and dye! These deluxe Silver Brush Black Velvet® brushes feature a specially designed combination of pure natural squirrel hair and black synthetic hair. This combination of natural and synthetic hair can hold vast amounts of color and release it with perfect control. These distinctive black-lacquer handle brushes with a signature silver band are a water-based artist’s dream! The Black Velvet® series is made with a blend of natural squirrel hair and black synthetics that allows the brush to hold a huge amount of color and release it with perfect control for watercolors, gouache, liquid acrylics, inks and dyes. The soft hair blend allows for delicate techniques like glazing and painting multiple layers yet is firm enough to lift color with a light and gentle scrub of the brush. A treat for any multi-media artist! Key Features:* Available in sets and individual brushes* Absorbent hair works beautifully with all fluid media!* Balanced blend of natural squirrel and synthetic fibers* Releases color in a slow, controlled manner* Distinctive black-lacquer handle* 3008S Series features scraper handles on ends Perfect For:* All Water Media and Multimedia Artists* Glazing and laying down multiple layers* Silk Painting and working with Dyes* Inks, gouaches, acrylics, watercolors, and dyes* Artists of all levels! See More
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R&F Handmade Paints - Impasto Modeling Wax, 333ml BlockSave Up to20%Off listFine 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… 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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3M Professional Reusable Half-Face Respirator and Filter Kit
Starting At: 23.99
…* NIOSH Approved * Reusable and durable for long-term use * Comfortable, cool breathing * Dual-mode adjustable head harness Perfect For: * Use with solvent-based colors, such as glass paints and enamels * Use with spray paints and other aerosols * Use with dust-dispersing materials such as pastels Ideal protection for working with solvents and other hazardous materials! This 3M Half-Face Respirator offers easy breathing with comfortable and durable respiratory protection. This respirator is made from an advanced silicone material for increased comfort and greater durability, with a proprietary CoolFlow Valve to help make breathing easier and cooler. The head harness adjusts for use in standard or drop-down modes. This respirator is NIOSH approved to protect against a variety of gases, vapors and particulate hazards. Respirator includes one Organic Vapor Filter Refill Kit, which includes: 2 organic vapor cartridges, 2 retainer clips and 4 cotton pre-filters. The Organic Vapor Refill Kit is also available separately. Key Features: * NIOSH Approved * Reusable and durable for long-term use * Comfortable, cool breathing * Dual-mode adjustable head harness Perfect For: * Use with solvent-based colors, such as glass paints and enamels * Use with spray paints and other aerosols * Use with dust-dispersing materials such as pastels See More -
R&F Handmade Paints - Impasto Modeling Wax, 333ml BlockSave Up to20%Off list…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… 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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First Impressions Kids Art Smock Ages 9-12Save Up to53%Off listKeep Your Young Artist Clean and Stain Free! The First Impressions Kids Art Smock will protect clothes from paints, crafts, glue and other messy materials – even snacks. Made from waterproof polyester material that is BPA free, safe and non-toxic. Designed to give the best protection by having long… Keep Your Young Artist Clean and Stain Free! The First Impressions Kids Art Smock will protect clothes from paints, crafts, glue and other messy materials – even snacks. Made from waterproof polyester material that is BPA free, safe and non-toxic. Designed to give the best protection by having long sleeves, elastic cuffs and an adjustable Velcro closure. For our more petite artists, we recommend the use of an additional rubber band or scrunchie to help hold the smock securely in place. Each smock is red in color with a yellow trimmed front pocket for brushes, markers, glue sticks and more! Our First Impressions Kids Art Smock from Creative Mark can be used multiple times and is easy to clean. Simply wipe down with soap and water, or simply throw it in the washing machine. Available for children ages 2-12 in child sizes Small, Medium and Large. Key Features:* Waterproof, safe & non-toxic red polyester* Yellow front pocket (brushes not included)* Best protection for messy materials Perfect For:* Young Artists* Economically-minded parents* Gift giving See More
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Ampersand Scratchbord "Creating with Scratchbord" DVDSave Up to36%Off list… Tools are available individually or as a great kit set for beginners! Key Features:* Each tool creates specific effects* Create texture and lines easily* Soft edges with Fiber Tool Perfect For: * Scratchboard Artists* Producing different Scratchboard Techniques* Faster learning curve with tools… Produce different Scratchboard Techniques Ampersand’s Scratchbord Tools make precision Scratchbord techniques easy! Use the Scratch Knives to produce fine details, the Line Tool for for easy parallel lines and cross hatching, the Fiber Brush to remove erasure dust and soften hard edges, and the Wire Brush to create random textures like hair or grass. Three grades of Oil-Free Steel Wool helps remove pigment from large areas and helps to create tonal values. Tools are available individually or as a great kit set for beginners! Key Features:* Each tool creates specific effects* Create texture and lines easily* Soft edges with Fiber Tool Perfect For: * Scratchboard Artists* Producing different Scratchboard Techniques* Faster learning curve with tools Scratchbord Fiber Brush Tool: Use like an eraser to soften edges and create gradual, tonal values (contains fiberglass, not recommended for children). Scratchbord Line Tool: Gives you the ability to make 5 lines at once. Creates easy parallel lines and makes for fast crosshatching! Scratchbord Knife Holder and Nibs (set of 2): Featuring one fine and one curved knife nib, this is the best tool to initially learn the art of scratchboard with. Scratchbord Wire Brush: Helps create random textures like hair, grass, and fur. See More
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Lineco Archival Quality Book Repair Tool KitSave Up to30%Off list…Bookbinding Tools and Notions Lineco offers a variety of tools and materials perfect for creating custom books. Whether you're new to bookbinding or are an experienced binder, you'll enjoy using Lineco's bookbinding tools. The Lineco Archival Book Tool Kit contains basic bookbinding tools. If you… Professional Bookbinding Tools and Notions Lineco offers a variety of tools and materials perfect for creating custom books. Whether you're new to bookbinding or are an experienced binder, you'll enjoy using Lineco's bookbinding tools. The Lineco Archival Book Tool Kit contains basic bookbinding tools. If you need to restore or clean your collection of books, Lineco's Repair Kit has all the supplies you need for simple book repairs. Key Features: * Professional bookbinding tools and notions * Heavy-duty and light-duty awls for making holes * Genuine bone folders for paper folding * Beeswax for waxing thread * Supplies needed for simple book repair Perfect For: * Creating bespoke art books * Beginner and professional artists * Making sketchbooks and journals * Sewing signatures * Bookbinding Click on the item number to view a full product description. See More
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Michael Harding Handmade Artists Oil Color - Handmade Color ChartSave Up to25%Off listAssorted Colors ”These Michael Harding paints that I am using are doing exactly what he said they would - they’re changing my life!!! Warning - these Professional Oil Paints are highly addictive! Over 30 years ago, painter Michael Harding set out for perfection in a line of handmade oil colors. Today, Michael Artists Handmade Harding Oil Colors are a leader in the professional fine art supply industry! Harding’s dedication to using only the highest pigment loads and pure ingredients (without the use of artificial driers, extenders, or fillers) gives artists working qualities unlike any other oils, making their work stand out in a room full of paintings. The consistency is creamy, buttery, and easy to handle, offering the greatest possible coverage with 100 brilliant, vibrant colors to choose from. Please note that packaging may vary. Key Features: * Exquisitely Handmade Oil Colors * Highest, most brilliant pigment load * No added driers, fillers, or extenders * Highest lightfastness ratings * Professional Quality * Rich, creamy consistency Perfect For: * Professional Oil Painters * discerning students & amateurs * Artists favoring Old Masters materials * Use with Michael Harding Mediums * Artists requiring highest pigment oils * Painters using only handmade oils Are Michael Harding paints good? Yes! Michael Artists Handmade Harding Oil Colors are a leader in the professional fine art supply industry! Harding’s dedication to using only the highest pigment loads and pure ingredients gives artists working qualities unlike any other oils! See More
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Sumi-E The Art of Japanese Painting Instruction BookSave Up to44%Off listPerfect For Folding Origami! Yasutomo Origami Paper is excellent for practicing and perfecting the art of paper folding. Paper packs are available in a variety of bright colors and patterns. The thickness of the paper is specifically designed for the crisp, sharp folds needed for origami. Key… Perfect For Folding Origami! Yasutomo Origami Paper is excellent for practicing and perfecting the art of paper folding. Paper packs are available in a variety of bright colors and patterns. The thickness of the paper is specifically designed for the crisp, sharp folds needed for origami. Key Features: * Assorted square paper sizes * Available in bright solid colors and patterns * 8 to 1000 sheets per pack Perfect For: * Practicing origami * Mixed media art * School or group projects * Parties See More
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Derwent Blender
Starting At: 2.29
Bring Your Colored Pencil Artwork To The Next Level With Derwent! With the Derwent Blender, you can blend two or more colors to create a new color, and use the burnisher to give a rich, polished finish to pigments. Derwent blenders are made from the same soft, colorless binder used to create colored… Bring Your Colored Pencil Artwork To The Next Level With Derwent! With the Derwent Blender, you can blend two or more colors to create a new color, and use the burnisher to give a rich, polished finish to pigments. Derwent blenders are made from the same soft, colorless binder used to create colored pencils, making them perfect for blending layered colors. The blender keeps pigments bright and vivid while helping to smooth hard edges. The Derwent Burnisher is a hard, colorless pencil designed for creating a rich, polished finish over colored pencil areas. When drawing glass, metals, and shiny surfaces, you can use it to create hard, clean, shiny highlights over layers of pigment. Key Features: * Mixing colors when layering * Smoothing hard edges on drawings * Creating impressive, shiny highlights * Set includes 2 blenders, 2 burnishers, an eraser, and a sharpener Perfect For: * Colored pencil artists * Workshops and classes * Makes colored pencil work easier * Expanding colored pencil techniques See More -
Liquitex Freestyle Acrylic Brush - Large Scale, GiantSave Up to40%Off listAn innovative range of professional brushes for traditional and modern artistic expression! You love Liquitex's acrylic paints, now you can love their artists' paint brushes too! These new lines of Freestyle professional artists' brushes are designed with both the traditional painter and the modern… An innovative range of professional brushes for traditional and modern artistic expression! You love Liquitex's acrylic paints, now you can love their artists' paint brushes too! These new lines of Freestyle professional artists' brushes are designed with both the traditional painter and the modern artist in mind. For the traditionalist there are the Freestyle Detail brushes: a line of 24 brushes made from the highest quality synthetic nylon bristle, with a non-rusting ferrule and a long, ergonomically contoured satin matte handle for non-slip control. These brushes are available in the most popular sizes of round, bright, flat and filbert shapes for all varieties of traditional painting methods. Freestyle Detail Brushes * Blended, medium-stiff high quality synthetic nylon bristle * Stainless steel rust-proof ferrule * Long, contoured satin matte finish handle * Round, Bright, Flat and Filbert shapes * All available in sizes 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 For the pioneering modern painter, there are the Freestyle Large Scale brushes: innovative large designs that meet the needs of non-traditional painters working in grandiose scale. With medium to stiff blended synthetic bristles and lacquered matte, non-slip handles, Freestyle Large Scale brushes are perfect for oversized and mural work, contemporary effects and even outdoor use! From the all-purpose Universal Flat and Angle brushes, to the Paddle Brushes for moving thick color and the Splatter Brushes for unique marks and splatter effects, there is virtually no manner of artistic expression that cannot be achieved with these innovative, distinct brushes. The "Giant" brush can even be screwed onto a broom handle for massive reach! Whether your painting style is more traditional, more avant-garde, or a mixture of both, new Liquitex Freestyle brushes are sure to fit your style and enhance your creative expression! Freestyle Large Scale Brushes * Medium to stiff blended synthetic bristle * Brushed stainless steel rust-proof ferrules * Seasoned hardwood handle with non-slip matte finish * 7 innovative shapes / effects * Durable and suitable for outdoor work NEW! Freestyle Large Scale Brush Ring Set of 5 - Now you can get five of the most popular Liquitex Freestyle Large Scale Brushes in this convenient set! Includes a 1" Universal Angle, 1" Universal Flat, 1" Paddle, 2" Paddle and a Splatter Round brush all on a handy, portable ring that can easily be attached to a belt or a bag. Bought individually, that's over $85.00 list worth of innovative brushes at more than 50% off list prices! See More
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Golden Bamboo Sketch Pen - GiantSave Up to79%Off listHard, Strong, Hand-Carved Bamboo! These pens are a traditional sketching tool made out of hard, durable bamboo shafts which are carefully hand-carved to the perfect shape. Ideal for black line drawing and calligraphy with liquid Sumi ink, Golden Panda Bamboo Sketch Pens are available in four sizes.… Hard, Strong, Hand-Carved Bamboo! These pens are a traditional sketching tool made out of hard, durable bamboo shafts which are carefully hand-carved to the perfect shape. Ideal for black line drawing and calligraphy with liquid Sumi ink, Golden Panda Bamboo Sketch Pens are available in four sizes. The giant size features a large ink reservoir so that you can go longer between refills! The Bamboo Combination Sketch Pen is practical because one side is a brush, and the other end is a pen for drawing. The brush bristle can be removed and inserted into the hollow bamboo tube for travel. Key Features: * Made out of hard, durable bamboo shafts * Hand-carved to the perfect shape * Available in four sizes * Large ink reservoir * Combination pen has a brush on one end Perfect For: * Line drawing and calligraphy * Liquid Sumi ink * Travel * Sumi paintings * Artistic impressions See More
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