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Complete Art, Travel & Gift SetsSave Up to65%Off list…Travel and urban sketching * Gift giving Artist Acrylics EZ to Start Painting Set- This complete artist acrylic painting set includes a SoHo Long Handle Brush Set, Painting and Mixing Knives, Five 11x14” Painting Boards, one Tear-Off Paper Palette Pad, Aquatote Water Basin, SoHo Aluminum… All You Need to Take Your Art Anywhere! Whether you are an en plein air master or just an artist on the go, these travel art sets are for you! Each set has been specifically designed for a specific medium from oils to watercolors to drawing. These comprehensive sets also make the perfect gift for any artist, from beginners to professionals. Key Features: * Complete sets specifically designed for you * Includes everything you need Perfect For: * Travel and urban sketching * Gift giving Artist Acrylics EZ to Start Painting Set- This complete artist acrylic painting set includes a SoHo Long Handle Brush Set, Painting and Mixing Knives, Five 11x14” Painting Boards, one Tear-Off Paper Palette Pad, Aquatote Water Basin, SoHo Aluminum Table Easel, and Twenty-four 12ml tubes of SoHo Artist Acrylic colors Art To Go Kit- This collaborative kit makes the perfect gift for someone experimenting with water-soluble pastels, blending, and mixing. This set includes a set of Charvin Water Soluble Pastel Painting Sticks, Creative Inspirations Dura-Handle Short Handled Brushes, a Strathmore 300 Series Watercolor Pad, Mesh Zipper Bag, and a Jerry's eco-friendly, collapsible water bottle. Artport Watercolors Set- This tastefully designed watercolor set has everything needed to get started and experiment with watercolors. Housed in a sturdy Class Act art supply box, this set includes a Reflexions Hardbound Multimedia Journal, a Lukas Aquarell Studio Half Pan set of 12 watercolors, and a Raffine Watercolor pencil set of 24, watercolor brushes and more. Jerry's Archival Watercolor Sketch Set- This tastefully designed watercolor set includes the Jerrys Petite Watercolor Pan Set, one Round Aquastroke Pro Watercolor Brush in Medium, a Acurit Waterproof Technical Pen 0.30 mm nib, Mesh Zipper Bags Medium-Large 10" x 14", and a 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Softbound Portrait Sketchbook Professional Watercolor 5 Piece Travel Set- This set includes Lukas Aquarell 1862 Artist Watercolor Set of 12 Half Pans, Ebony Splendor Short Handle Explorer Brush Sets, AquaTote Original Travel Water Bag, Fabriano Artistico Watercolor Block 9x12" and a Creative Mark Mesh Zipper Bag. Sennelier Watercolor Aqua Travel Set- This set contains a Sennelier Aqua Mini Watercolor Half Pan Set of 8, Reflexions 5x7" Aqua Pad, Creative Mark Mesh Zipper Bag, Set of 3 Aquastroke Watercolor Brush Pens, and Sample Mimik Round Brush. See More
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Mungyo Gallery Water Soluble Oil PastelsSave Up to56%Off listProfessional Quality Sets For All Skill Levels And Ages! Mungyo Extra Soft Water-Soluble Oil Pastels will change what you thought about sketching and field painting, or even painting in the studio. Chock full of pigment! Artists find these Mungyo pastels exquisitely soft and buttery and marvel at… Professional Quality Sets For All Skill Levels And Ages! Mungyo Extra Soft Water-Soluble Oil Pastels will change what you thought about sketching and field painting, or even painting in the studio. Chock full of pigment! Artists find these Mungyo pastels exquisitely soft and buttery and marvel at how easily they can be blended with fingers, tortillions, or stomps. Add a brush and water to blend or thin beautifully, and achieve watercolor painting effects! Blend dry into dry with ease, blend dry into wet (applying dry and then adding water with a brush), and even use wet by dipping the pastel into the water first and then apply to the surface. Pastels can be layered dry or wet to develop almost any combination of effects! Key Features: * Buttery, creamy consistency * Easily blends wet or dry, thins with water for washes * Stick size 3-1/4" long, 1/2" diameter * Perfect For: * Drawing, sketching, and shading * Blending with a wet brush for smoother application * Wet or dry use See More
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Professional Pastel Painting SetsSave Up to54%Off list…artists' oil pastels and the top of the line in professional soft pastels, these sets are sure to expand your pastel painting horizons! Key Features: * Soft pastel sets and oil pastel sets * Wide ranges of vibrant colors with every set available * Everything needed to create beautiful paintings in… Oil and soft pastel sets, accessories and more! Pastel artwork is truly a blend of both drawing and painting skills, and can create works of depth and beauty. Here we've collected sets of some of the finest pastels available on the market today, and combined them with painting surfaces and tools to create the ultimate in complete pastel kits! Whether you're just starting out in pastels or are already a dedicated pastel artist looking for the definitive pastel collection, it can be found right here. From water-soluble pastel sticks to artists' oil pastels and the top of the line in professional soft pastels, these sets are sure to expand your pastel painting horizons! Key Features: * Soft pastel sets and oil pastel sets * Wide ranges of vibrant colors with every set available * Everything needed to create beautiful paintings in pastels! Perfect For: * Artists seeking a high quality oil pastel set * An ideal gift for any pastel artist! * Building a solid foundation of professional oil pastel colors See More
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Lefranc & Bourgeois Flashe Vinyl Paint - Sahara Yellow, 80ml TubeSave Up to40%Off listYellow Highly Pigmented Opaque Vinyl Paint On All Supports Lefranc & Bourgeois's FLASHE is a vinyl-based opaque paint that dries to a uniform, velvety matte finish. Vinyl paint is like acrylic in that you can use it on different surfaces, but FLASHE has a velvety matt finish and can be painted on glass and plastic without a primer, unlike acrylic. Special properties in the paint allow you to apply the same color to different surfaces without any big color shift, and you can dilute the paint with water to create wash effects. The paint adheres well and is resistant to weather, which makes it perfect for painting theatre decorations, faux finishes, frescos, and more. All FLASHE colours have a distinctive matt finish, except the iridescent colours, which have a luminous, satin finish due to their pearlescent pigmentation. Key Features: * Highly pigmented opaque vinyl paint * Radiant colour, matt finish, and exceptional durability * High-quality pigments specially selected for fine art * Identical color finish on all surfaces * It can be heavily diluted without breaking the film * Guaranteed to be 100% stable over time * Most surfaces do not need to be primed Perfect For: * Artists and illustrators * Non-oily painting surfaces, canvas, wood, fabric, leather, metal, paper, plastic, glass, and polystyrene * Creating transparent wash effects and patinas * Use as an undercoat for oil or acrylic murals * Transferring artwork from analog to digital * Spontaneous painting in the studio or outdoors * Fresco and wall painting, faux finishes, theater decorations, and more * Brush, sponge, spray gun, or an airbrush application FLASHE Colours have a uniform 30-minute drying time, and once dry, they are water-resistant. You can only remove the paint with alcohol-based solvents. Apply opaque colours with a single application, semi-opaque colours with two applications, and transparent colours with three to four applications. Watercolour: To create washes and patinas, dilute with between 1/3 and 2/3 water as desired. Varnish: Matt varnish can be applied on top to maintain the vibrancy of the colour without altering the shade. Gloss varnish will make shades a tone deeper and more vivid. Varnish is recommended for all outside applications. See More
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Mungyo Gallery Semi-Jumbo Oil Pastel SetsSave Up to40%Off listGreat for large areas! Gallery Oil Pastels are designed for artistic sketching and illustrating. Labeled with color number and name wrapped on pastel sticks for easy identification. Made of strong pigment content resulting in brilliant and easy-to-blend colors. Key Features: * Strong pigment… Great for large areas! Gallery Oil Pastels are designed for artistic sketching and illustrating. Labeled with color number and name wrapped on pastel sticks for easy identification. Made of strong pigment content resulting in brilliant and easy-to-blend colors. Key Features: * Strong pigment content* Brilliant, easy-to-blend colors* Easy color identification See More
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Mungyo Gallery Standard Oil Pastels & SetsSave Up to40%Off listCreamy consistency, blends easily! Mungyo Gallery Standard Oil Pastels are made of strong pigment content resulting in brilliant and easy-to-blend colors, Mungyo Gallery Oil Pastels are designed for artistic sketching and illustrating. Labeled with color number and name wrapped on pastel sticks for… Creamy consistency, blends easily! Mungyo Gallery Standard Oil Pastels are made of strong pigment content resulting in brilliant and easy-to-blend colors, Mungyo Gallery Oil Pastels are designed for artistic sketching and illustrating. Labeled with color number and name wrapped on pastel sticks for easy identification. Each colorful set of pastels comes in a cardboard box with foam inserts. Key Features:* Vibrant, 72-color range* Creamy consistency, blend easily* Thins well with solvent* The real size of each stick 70mm x 11mm Perfect For:* Students* Teachers* Artistic sketching See More
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Mungyo Gallery Artist Soft Oil Pastels & SetsSave Up to61%Off list…of 12 oil pastels in either shimmery Metallic or luminous Fluorescent colors! Wood Box Set of 72: Indulge yourself in the entire line of Mungyo Artists' Soft Oil Pastels with this set of 72 creamy colors nestled in a deluxe hinged wooden box. An ideal and opulent gift for any artist! Click on yellow… Soft artists' oil pastels for fine art and sketching! Mungyo's line of Artists' Soft Oil Pastels come in brilliant, convenient sets. Smooth in consistency, these oil pastels are perfect for any artistic expression. The finest pigments and materials are used to make each pastel. Easily blended either dry or with solvents, Mungyo Artists' Soft Oil Pastels lend themselves wonderfully to all sorts of techniques from scraping and stippling to color gradations and overlays. Pick up a set today and enjoy the vivid, expressive touch Mungyo Artists' Soft Oil Pastels give to all your pastel artwork! Key Features: * Vibrant color range * Soft oil pastel * Made of the finest pigments and materials * Creamy consistency, blend easily * Thins well with solvent * Perfect For: * Oil pastel techniques * Scraping and stippling * Color gradations and overlays * Students and teachers * Artistic sketching Cardboard Sets of Assorted Colors: Available in sets of 12, 24, and 48. The well-balanced ranges of assorted colors are excellently suited to any subject matter. These sets make the perfect gift for any new or experienced pastel artist! Cardboard Sets of Metallic and Fluorescent Colors: Add some pop to your pastel pieces with these sets of 12 oil pastels in either shimmery Metallic or luminous Fluorescent colors! Wood Box Set of 72: Indulge yourself in the entire line of Mungyo Artists' Soft Oil Pastels with this set of 72 creamy colors nestled in a deluxe hinged wooden box. An ideal and opulent gift for any artist! Click on yellow technotes for all colors in the set. See More
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Enkaustikos Hot CakesSave Up to20%Off listYellow Ready to use professional-grade encaustic paints in convenient, re-fillable tins! Hot Cakes from Enkaustikos are professional quality, ready-to-use encaustic paints packaged in a re-fillable metal tin. This package design makes Hot Cakes extremely easy to use—melt these paints simply by placing the uncovered tin on your hot palette. The tin’s flat bottom will ensure that your paints melt evenly. These pigments can be re-melted over and over with no difficult clean up or hassle. Empty tins can be purchased to create new colors with! Crafted from high-quality pigments, damar resin and USP grade beeswax, these encaustic paints contain no synthetic adulterants and are among the finest artist-standard encaustic paints available! Key Features: * Re-fillable tin allows you to use the same pigments over and over * Paints melt evenly, contained in the tins * Ready to use and easy clean up! Perfect For: * Professional artists * Encaustic artists looking for a no-hassle paint * Beginner to advanced encaustic painters * Printmaking applications See More
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Enkaustikos Hot Sticks Color Cadmium Yellow Medium 13mlSave Up to20%Off listYellow Mix it up and experiment with these professional, high quality encaustic paint colors in a versatile, artist friendly stick! Enkaustikos Hot Sticks Colors are made with beautifully vibrant pigments, the finest Damar Resin, and United States Pharmaceutical Grade (USP) Beeswax. Available in 88 different wax paint colors! 75 of which are single pigment paints that melt easily on a hot palette to create a puddle of color for your brush. They can also be melted in a large tin to experiement and create custom paint colors, or you can directly apply these paints to a heated substrate. These 13 ml paint sticks are also a great way to play around with new colors and expand your palette. Key Features:* Made with vibrant, high quality pigments and USP Beeswax* Melt easily on a hot palette or applied directly to a heated substrate* No bleach or synthetic adulterants* Melt and create custom colors Perfect For:* Mixed media techniques* Experimenting with custom paint mixes* Fine artists* Classrooms and workshops See More
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Enkaustikos Wax Snaps Bismuth Yellow 40MLSave Up to20%Off listYellow Snap and share these easy to use, professional artist quality encaustic wax paint bars! Enkaustikos Wax Snaps Colors and Sets are vibrantly pigmented 40 ml paint bars made for using as much or as little as you need. Available in 88 colors and three different wax mediums, each snappable paint bar is made of brilliant pigments, Damar Resin, and US Pharmaceutical Grade Beeswax. Use them as is or dilute with a wax medium to create custom glazes. These versatile wax paint bars are perfect for use in classrooms or workshops, and to experiment with mixing and creating new colors in small batches. Key Features: * Versatile bars are easy to snap and share * Available in 88 highly pigmented colors * 40 ml bars allow you to use as much or as little as you want * Easy to melt and mix colors Perfect For: * Mixed media applications * Fine artists * Classroom and workshop environments * Printmaking techniques Modern Palette: Includes Bismuth Yellow, Quinacridone Magenta, Phthalo Green Yellow Shade, Anthraquinone Blue, Anthraquinone Orange, Dioxazine Purple, Quinacridone Gold, Phthalo Blue Green Shade, and Pyrolle Red. Traditional Palette: Includes Caput Mortem, Prussian Blue, Pompeii Red, Cerulean Blue, Italian Golden Ochre, Vagone Green Earth, Bohemian Green Earth, Micaceous Iron Oxide, and Ultramarine Rose. Kathryn Bevier Collection: Includes Harvest Moon, Alizarin Gold, Blue Rain, Nostalgia, Purple Haze, Hedera, Deep Lake, Bittersweet, and Sanguine. Power of Gray: This set contains Seattle Grunge, Midtone Gray, Dusk, Burnt Lilac, Winter Sky, Rochester Thunder, Tonal Green, Irish Gray, and Payne's Gray. Accents & Effects: Includes 21 Wax Snaps in Super Gold Pearl, Super Bronze Pearl, Super Copper Pearl, Super Russet Pearl, Super Silver Pearl, Opal Rose, Opal Sapphire, Opal Aquamarine, Opal Calypso Green, Opal Sun, Interference Gold, Interference Green, Interference Blue, Interference Violet, Interference Red, Warm Pearl, Antique Gold Pearl, Antique Bronze Pearl, Antique Copper Pearl, Antique Silver Pearl, and Graphite. See More
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Enkaustikos EnkaustiKolors SetsSave Up to10%Off listHigh quality ready-to-use encaustic paints! EnkaustiKolors ready-to-use encaustic paints are made from USP grade beeswax, damar resin and vibrant pigments. These four-piece sets include assorted colors in a range of palettes. With the exception of the fluorescent color set, all pigments are light… High quality ready-to-use encaustic paints! EnkaustiKolors ready-to-use encaustic paints are made from USP grade beeswax, damar resin and vibrant pigments. These four-piece sets include assorted colors in a range of palettes. With the exception of the fluorescent color set, all pigments are light fast! They are perfect for classrooms and workshops and are fully compatible with other Enkaustikos products. EnkaustiKolors are ideal for an array of mixed media, collage, painting and printmaking applications. Key Features: * Made from high quality, USP grade beeswax and dakar resin * Vibrant, lightfast pigments (with the exception of the fluorescent colors) * Artist quality, ready-to-use encaustic paints * 13 Ml sticks Perfect For: * Beginners, hobbyists, and professionals * Ideal for mixed media * Painting and printmaking applications * Artists and teachers * Classrooms and workshops See More
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Enkaustikos Encaustic MediumsSave Up to20%Off list…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 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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Mungyo Gallery Extra-Fine Soft PastelsSave Up to78%Off list…as blending wet paints, so a wide color palette is indispensible: to answer this issue, Mungyo has now improved and expanded their line to an exceptional array of 200 shades from the most vibrant pure tones to the most subtle hues! Perfect for drawing, sketching, and pastel painting either in the… Extra soft artist grade pastels — now in 200 beautiful colors! These extra-soft pastels from Mungyo have been rapidly gaining popularity among both amateur and professional artists alike! Providing professional results without an exorbitant cost makes Mungyo pastels stand out from the rest — a focus group of well-established pastel artists were pleasantly surprised by the high quality composition, smooth feel, and wide color array offered by Mungyo Gallery Soft Pastels! Made from the finest pigments and calcium carbonate, Mungyo soft pastels lay down with a rich and velvety smooth texture excellent for color overlays, gradations, dry washes and blending. The high degree of light fastness means colors are fade-resistant over time, ensuring the brilliance of your artwork for years to come. And as all pastel artists know, blending soft pastels is not nearly as easy as blending wet paints, so a wide color palette is indispensible: to answer this issue, Mungyo has now improved and expanded their line to an exceptional array of 200 shades from the most vibrant pure tones to the most subtle hues! Perfect for drawing, sketching, and pastel painting either in the studio or en plein air, Mungyo Gallery Soft Pastels are sure to delight you with their luminous colors, smooth feel, and excellent blending capabilities, whether you are a beginner or an experienced pastel artist! * NEW! Brilliant array of 200 colors! * Made from the finest pigments and calcium carbonate * Highest degree of light fastness * Smooth and responsive * Perfect for both amateur and experienced artists! See More
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Enkaustikos Hot Cakes SetsSave Up to20%Off listProfessional quality encaustic paint tins in must-have color sets! Hot Cakes from Enkaustikos are professional quality, ready-to-use encaustic paints made from artist-grade pigments, damar resin and USP grade beeswax. These paints are packaged in convenient, re-fillable metal tins that make them… Professional quality encaustic paint tins in must-have color sets! Hot Cakes from Enkaustikos are professional quality, ready-to-use encaustic paints made from artist-grade pigments, damar resin and USP grade beeswax. These paints are packaged in convenient, re-fillable metal tins that make them easy to melt evenly and allow for simple clean up. Hot Cakes are available now in a variety of color palette sets. A must-have for any beginning or experience encaustic painter! See More
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Enkaustikos Hot Sticks SetsSave Up to20%Off listMix it up and experiment with these professional, high quality encaustic paint colors in a versatile, artist friendly stick! Enkaustikos Hot Sticks Paint Sets are made with beautifully vibrant pigments, the finest Damar Resin, and United States Pharmaceutical Grade (USP) Beeswax. Colors melt easily… Mix it up and experiment with these professional, high quality encaustic paint colors in a versatile, artist friendly stick! Enkaustikos Hot Sticks Paint Sets are made with beautifully vibrant pigments, the finest Damar Resin, and United States Pharmaceutical Grade (USP) Beeswax. Colors melt easily on a hot palette to create a puddle of color for your brush, in a large tin to experiment with creating custom paint colors, or applied directly to a heated substrate. These 13 ml paint sticks are also a great way to play around with new colors and expand your palette. Key Features: * Made with vibrant, high quality pigments and USP Beeswax * Melt easily on a hot pallette or applied directly to a heated substrate * No bleach or synthetic adulterants * Melt and mix colors easily Perfect For: * Mixed media techniques * Experimenting with custom paint mixes * Fine artists * Classrooms and workshops See More
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Mungyo Gallery Artists' Soft Square Pastels & SetsSave Up to40%Off listBrilliantly colored vivid & smooth square-shaped artists' soft pastels! Mungyo's popular artists' soft pastels in a convenient square shape in vibrant sets, are high quality soft pastels, an ideal medium for any artist. Made from the finest pigments & calcium carbonate, they are vivid &… Brilliantly colored vivid & smooth square-shaped artists' soft pastels! Mungyo's popular artists' soft pastels in a convenient square shape in vibrant sets, are high quality soft pastels, an ideal medium for any artist. Made from the finest pigments & calcium carbonate, they are vivid & smooth. Perfect for artists of any skill level, Mungyo Soft Pastel Squares have both artist grade quality and affordable pricing. The convenient square shape is easy to hold, with corners great for detail work or flat sides ideal for shading in large areas. With a velvety smooth consistency, pastel colors are easy to lay down & blend, making excellent gradations & soft overlays. Mungyo Soft Pastel Squares are truly a luscious dry medium for any pastel artist! Truly a luscious dry medium for any pastel artist! Key Features:* Professional, artist grade soft pastels* Smooth & responsive* Highest degree of light fastness* Perfect for students and professional artists alike!* Made from the finest pigments & calcium carbonate* Vivid & smooth* Easy to hold, with corners great for detail work* 72 brilliant colors* Well-balanced ranges of either 12, 24, or 48 assorted pastels in cushioned cardboard boxes Wood Box Set of 72 – The entire range of Mungyo Gallery Artists' Soft Pastel Squares nestled in a deluxe, hinged wooden box with cushioned foam inserts. Makes a lavish gift for any artist! See More
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Enkaustikos Hot Tools & Accessories
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…wax before painting. The electric Woodburner allows you to draw with liquid wax paint at your leisure without rushing to apply color before the wax cools. The Hot Wax Pen tips and brush attachments can be used to create an array of line widths, from fine lines to broad transparent strokes of wax.… Skillfully Handmade brass encaustic tools add precision to every stroke! Enkaustiko's has developed a series of Hot Wax Tools that enable encaustic artist's to create special effects while still maintaining the molten state of colored wax. The Hot Wax PenPoint and Brush Attachments can be used to create an array of line widths, from fine lines to broad transparent strokes of color. The Enkaustikos C-Series Pen Points and Brush Attachments are handcrafted from solid brass. These heated tools provide encaustic painters with the option to work on fine details or fast and spontaneous shapes of color without the worry of wax cooling on the pen tip. Loading your Enkaustiko's Pen or Brush Attachment is easy; simply dip the attachment into hot liquid encaustic wax before painting. The electric Woodburner allows you to draw with liquid wax paint at your leisure without rushing to apply color before the wax cools. The Hot Wax Pen tips and brush attachments can be used to create an array of line widths, from fine lines to broad transparent strokes of wax. Solid brass is used to handcraft the Enkaustikos C-Series Pen Points and Brush Attachments. The heated Enkaustikos Wax tools maintain the molten state of wax until it is applied to the painting surface. This innovation allows the encaustic painter the option to work on fine details or fast and spontaneous shapes of color. Key Features: * Handmade quality * Brass construction * Seamless ferrules Perfect For: * Encaustic painters * Artists of all levels See More
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