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Raphaël Softacryl Acrylic Brush 280 Multimedia Flat Brush #40Save Up to60%Off list…thick brushes capture a high paint load and allow for even application. You will immediately notice a professional feel and superior results to that of other acrylic brushes. Available in Round, Flat, XL Flat, Angular, Filbert and Multimedia Flat Wash brush types. SoftAcryl 861 Round Brushes -… Soft, flexible, and a high paint load. The perfect brushes for acrylic applications! Raphaël SoftAcryl brushes feature soft, responsive synthetic bristles and stainless steel ferrules. Ideal for acrylics and gouache, these thick brushes capture a high paint load and allow for even application. You will immediately notice a professional feel and superior results to that of other acrylic brushes. Available in Round, Flat, XL Flat, Angular, Filbert and Multimedia Flat Wash brush types. SoftAcryl 861 Round Brushes - Feature short, synthetic bristles. Perfect for detail or line work and contouring. SoftAcryl 871 Flat Brushes - Feature responsive synthetic bristles. Perfect for background work and layering SoftAcryl 8713 XL Flat Brushes - Feature double length, responsive synthetic bristles. Perfect for textures and special effects SoftAcryl 8711 Angular Brushes - Feature responsive synthetic bristles. Perfect for downstroke and upstroke work, as well as decorative details SoftAcryl 8712 Filbert Brushes - Feature responsive synthetic bristles. Perfect for glazes, formation and finishing SoftAcryl 280 Multimedia Flat Brushes - Feature soft, responsive synthetic bristles. Perfect for washes, backgrounds and use with fluid acrylics, gouache and varnishes Key Features: * Soft, flexible, synthetic bristles * High paint load * Even application * Stainless steel ferrule Perfect For: * Fluid acrylics, gouache and varnish or glaze applications * Artists seeking responsive, supple synthetic brushes * Artists of any skill level See More
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Holbein 1066S Series Painting Knife Stainless Steel #40Save Up to20%Off list…that stand the test of time. Holbein palette knives are hand-forged using those same traditional techniques in Seki, Japan. The 1066 and 1066S series palette knives come in a mixture of trowel and scraper shapes. They make each well-balanced blade from a single piece of break-resistant stainless… Dependable, flexible, strong, and rustproof Japan has a long history of making reliable blades and swords that stand the test of time. Holbein palette knives are hand-forged using those same traditional techniques in Seki, Japan. The 1066 and 1066S series palette knives come in a mixture of trowel and scraper shapes. They make each well-balanced blade from a single piece of break-resistant stainless steel. You can use Holbein knives with oil, acrylic, watercolor, and gouache paint. Whether you are painting or mixing paint on your palette, these palette knives are perfect for the job. Key Features: * Rust-proof, stainless steel mounted to hardwood handles * Skills honed over centuries of sword making * Trowel and scraper shapes * Well balanced blade * Hand-forged in Japan Perfect For: * Years of reliable use * Oil, acrylic, watercolor, and gouache paint * Mixing paint and mediums * Applying paint to canvas or panel * Making marks and sweeping strokes See More
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Ampersand Museum Series Gessobord 1-1/2" Cradled Panel 20" x 24"Save Up to40%Off listWhite Gessobord™ The #1 Painting Panel for Oils and Acrylics It's true. Ampersand Museum Series Gessobord™ is the most trusted pre-gessoed wood panel by artists for their work. The superior, professional quality acrylic gesso ground does not dull colors, and the wonderful lightly sanded surface provides exceptional paint adhesion and brush control. The bright titanium white ground makes colors pop, or can easily be tinted with any ground color of choice. Just unwrap and paint, no additional priming needed! Choose from 1/8" Flat Panels, 3/4" Cradled, 1.5" and 2” Deep Cradled Panels, all made in the USA Made with Ampersand’s 1/8" True Artist Hardbord™ and Archiva-Seal™ technology, the surface is acid-free, non-yellowing, and archival. Perfect for all painting techniques with traditional and water-mixable oils, acrylics and acrylic gouache, and even brittle paints like Egg Tempera and Caseins! A delicate enough surface for glazing, fluid brush strokes, and tight detail, it is still tough enough to hold up to the most rigorous palette knife painting, collage, and mixed media applications. Only Ampersand builds their cradles by hand with premium grade 13-ply birch hardboard for maximum stability and a clean, finished look from edge to edge. Gessobord is manufactured from products that are sustainably forested, to ensure the protection of wildlife, plants, soil, and water. Panels are formaldehyde-free, and contain no harmful volatile organic compounds. The most trusted pre-gessoed wood panel by artists for their work. The #1 painting panel for oil & acrylics! Key Features: * Ready to use, pre-gessoed wood panel * 88% thicker gesso than other brands * Ideal for oil paints, acrylics, and mixed media * Lightly sanded surface provides exceptional brush control * Protected by Ampersand’s proprietary Archiva-Seal barrier technology, the most advanced formula for sealing wood * Cradles constructed using premium grade 13-ply birch plywood * Archival, eco-friendly and fully made in the USA * Perfect For: * Oils, Acrylics, and Mixed Media * Brittle media like Caseins and Egg Tempera * Excellent for anything from fine brushwork to palette knife painting * Ideal for thin glazing, alla prima, and even impasto * Tough enough to hold the most rigorous pallet knife painting and collage * Plein air painting - 1/8” panels fit easily into pochade boxes * #1 painting panel for oil & acrylics! * 1/8” Flat Panels- perfect for plein air or studio painting; fit most standard rabbeted frames. * 3/4” Cradled Panels - offer more support for heavier weight media like collage, mixed media, or heavy texture applications; fit traditional canvas-style framing. * 1 1/2” Cradled Panels - can be used with all techniques and mediums, standard gallery depth sides can stand alone or frame with floater-style framing options. * 2” Deep Cradled Panels - offers maximum support and frameless presentation, all in one. See More
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Ampersand Claybord Panel 1-1/2" Cradle - 20" x 24" (Box of 5)Save Up to43%Off listWhite Claybord™ The Ultimate Multi-Media Panel Museum Series Claybord™ is made using 1/8” Hardbord panels, featuring Ampersand’s simply amazing kaolin clay ground formula. This ultra-smooth sanded, highly absorbent clay ground is similar in paintability to the clay gesso grounds used during the Renaissance and allows paint colors to remain true and brilliant! While Claybord allows the use of traditional materials, tools, and techniques, it is also an ideal surface for mixed media and experimentation. Details can be added, highlights created, and mistakes corrected. Apply paint and ink using brushes, sponges, palette knives, paper towels, airbrush, technical pens, and painting tools. Claybord is also an excellent printing surface, and can also be used for image transfers. Key Features:* Acid-free, ultra-smooth, highly absorbent kaolin clay ground * Amazing with alcohol inks * Protected by Ampersand’s proprietary Archiva-Seal barrier technology, the most advanced formula for sealing wood * Cradles constructed using premium grade 13-ply birch plywood* Archival, eco-friendly and fully made in the USA* Perfect For:* Ink, graphite, acrylic, gouache, collage, egg tempera, airbrush, scratchboard, and more.* Ideal for image transfers and as a printing surface* Additive and subtractive processes with any artists tools* Surface ideal for brittle media like egg tempera and caseins * 1/8" Flat Panels - ideal for plein air and studio painting— slips easily into pochade boxes. Flat panels allow for standard framing. * 3/4" Cradled Panels - offer more support for using heavier mediums and built-up textures. The depth allows for traditional canvas-style framing or floater frames. * 1-1/2" Cradled Panels - offer more support for using heavier mediums and built-up textures. The depth allows for traditional canvas-style framing or floater frames. * 2" Deep Cradle Panels - for maximum support and frameless presentation, all in one. With Claybord, paints, and inks can be manipulated to vary tonal values, develop highlights, and correct mistakes. Various artist tools, such as Ampersand scratchboard tools, hobby knives, razor blades, etching tools, sand paper, oil-free steel wool, and electric erasers, can be used. Claybord's clay coating allows for the use of sgraffito techniques to cut into the surface and re-expose the white clay ground. The coating is 7 to 10 dry-mils thick, allowing for multiple cut-ins or erasers. The smooth finish and the absorbency of the clay ground allow the use of abrasives like oil-free steel wool or sand paper to remove pigment without damaging the finish. Ampersand & Golden High Flow Acrylics Smooth Sampler Value Pack - Ampersand and Golden Artist Colors have teamed up to introduce artists to the amazing synergistic possibilities that exist with our smooth panels and Golden's High Flow acrylics. Includes: * 9x12" 3/4" Ampersand Claybord * 9x12" 7/8" Artist Panel Primed Smooth * 1 oz Golden High Flow Acrylic Color - Green Gold * 1 oz Golden High Flow Acrylic Color - Indigo Only Ampersand builds their cradles by hand with premium grade 13-ply birch plywood for maximum stability and a clean, finished look from edge to edge. Claybord is archival, eco-friendly, formaldehyde-free, and made by hand in the USA. See More
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Raphael Textura Acrylic Brush Flat Wash Brush #40Save Up to45%Off list…these brushes are made for the impasto technique. Brush fibers have a noticeable springiness and strength during color application. Excitingly, Raphael has added a new brush shape to the Textura line. The new brush, named for its "D" shaped ferrule, has multiple uses. The convex side of the brush is… Brushes Made Specifically For Impasto! The Raphael Textura brushes feature short, extra-stiff, 100% synthetic fibers. Perfect for heavy-body acrylics and textured gel, these brushes are made for the impasto technique. Brush fibers have a noticeable springiness and strength during color application. Excitingly, Raphael has added a new brush shape to the Textura line. The new brush, named for its "D" shaped ferrule, has multiple uses. The convex side of the brush is soft and flexible, with a soft curve, while the flat side is firmer for a more responsive stroke. You can use the flat side of the brush to apply color and lay down your initial sketch. Once those shapes and lines are ready, you can use the soft domed side of the brush to blend and soften colors. With double-crimped ferrules, these brushes are durable and ideal for acrylic painting. Key Features: * Extra-stiff synthetic fibers * Abundant springiness and strength * D-Brush, 2 brushes in 1 * Flat side firm and responsive * Rounded side soft and flexible * Interlocked, extra-white hog bristles * Naturally flagged ends hold paint well * Good shape retention and stiffness Perfect For: * Heavy-body acrylic, impasto, and textured gel * Artists of any skill level * Laying down blocks of color * Initial sketching and impasto techniques * Softening edges and blending colors * Smoothing brush marks See More
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Berlin Synthetic Long-Handle Acrylic Brush, Filbert Size #40Save Up to85%Off list…Brushes for Painting with Acrylic Colors in the World Or Your Money Back! Today there are hosts of synthetic brushes available, but there has never been an acrylic brush able to outperform natural hair, that is until now. The motivation for creating the Berlin Synthetic Long Handle Brush series were… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils The Finest Brushes for Painting with Acrylic Colors in the World Or Your Money Back! Today there are hosts of synthetic brushes available, but there has never been an acrylic brush able to outperform natural hair, that is until now. The motivation for creating the Berlin Synthetic Long Handle Brush series were artists just like you! We set out to eliminate all of the drawbacks associated with synthetic acrylic brushes. Specifically: synthetic hair that did not hold color or perform with the control and precision of natural hair. With the help of our German brush manufacturer and customer input, we created the Berlin series. As a result of our research, all Berlin brushes are interlocked using a special heat treatment process that creates a bounce-back memory effect and produces a brush with great shape and resistance. Berlin brushes use a blend of four different filament diameter sizes between .1mm to .28mm. The mix of filament hair is dependent on the size and shape of the brush. The synthetic filament hair is also treated and shaped so that each brush closely parallels natural hair in texture and tapers to create a very robust brush body with a soft feel at the tip. Each Berlin brush features a nickel-plated silver ferrule and a long Blue Turquoise handle made of wood from sustainable forests. The handles are dipped in a high-grade varnish four times, which helps to keep them in good condition if properly cleaned. Simply put, these brushes are a modern marvel that will allow you to translate your ideas through your hand and onto the canvas with unparalleled ease. There has never been an acrylic brush able to outperform natural hair, that is until now. Berlin brushes use a blend of four different filament diameter sizes between .1mm to .28mm. Ultimate precision and outperforms natural hair! Synthetic hair that will hold color and perform with the control and precision of natural hair. Simply put, these brushes are a modern marvel! Key Features: * Handmade in Germany * Mottlers, Flats, Brights, Filberts, Rounds & Sets * Interlocked bristles * Bounce back memory effect with great shape and resistance * A blend of four different filament diameters * Synthetic filament hair * Holds color & performs with the control & precision of natural hair * Closely parallels real hair in texture & shape * Long handles * Nickel-plated silver ferrules * Wood from sustainable forestry used * Handle dipped in a high-grade varnish four times * Acrylic Brush Set of 6 w/ Brush Easel Case * Acrylic Brush Set of 12 w/ Brush Easel Case Perfect For: * Acrylics, oils, or alkyds * Easel painting * Fine details * Precise lay down of color * Professionals and art enthusiasts * Students and teachers * Professional acrylic painters * Artists wanting the best experience Berlin Synthetic Long Handle Acrylic Brush Sets Berlin Long Handle Acrylic Brush Set of 6 With Brush Easel Case: Set includes: Size #2 Flat, #12 Flat, #2 Bright, #6 Bright, #24 Filbert, #2 Round, and Creative Mark Folding Long Handle Brush Easel Berlin Long Handle Acrylic Brush Set of 12 With Brush Easel Case: Set includes: Long Handle Size #2 Flat, #12 Flat, #2 Bright, #6 Bright, #12 Bright, #24 Bright, #2 Filbert, #6 Filbert, #16 Filbert, #24 Filbert, #2 Round, #12 Round and Creative Mark Folding Long Handle Brush Easel Berlin Acrylic Brush Script Liner Set of 3 Long Handle Series 9980: Set includes size #0, #2, and #6 Script Liner. Berlin Acrylic Brush Long Handle Script Liner Set of 3 (Box of 12): Set includes size #0 , #2 , and #6 Script Liner times twelve. Berlin Series 1018M General Mottler Set: Set contains 1-inch Mottler, 1.5-inch Mottler, and 2-inch Mottler. Berlin Series 1018M Large Painting Mottler Set: Set contains 1-inch Mottler, 1.5-inch Mottler, 2-inch Mottler, 3-inch Mottler, and 4-inch Mottler. Berlin Series 1018M The Works Mural Mottler Set: Set contains the 1-inch, 1.5-inch, 2-inch, 3-inch, 4-inch, 5-inch, and 6-inch Mottler. See More
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Raphaël Kaerell Acrylic Brush Series 291 Flat #40Save Up to45%Off list… The Soft Synthetic Golden Hair Brush For Super Control This breakthrough brush gives the softness and controlled strokes you desire with great responsiveness providing perfect "bounce-back" after each stroke. Kaërell brushes have an excellent touch so you can feel the stroke… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils The Soft Synthetic Golden Hair Brush For Super Control This breakthrough brush gives the softness and controlled strokes you desire with great responsiveness providing perfect "bounce-back" after each stroke. Kaërell brushes have an excellent touch so you can feel the stroke even with high viscosity acrylics. Fine fibre for minimal brush stroke, it is the closest thing to a natural hair brush we've found at an economical price. Set in seamless nickel plated ferrules attached to long orange polished handles with brown tips. Extremely versatile brush for many techniques and media! Key Features:* Soft, synthetic fibers* Fine and flexible* Excellent paint load Perfect For:* Acrylic & Oil paint* Fluid paint, washes, and varnishes* Works of art of any size Kaerell Brush Pro Set - Includes sizes #2, #8, and #12 Rounds, sizes #2, #8, and #16 Flats and sizes #2, #8, and #14 Filberts fitted in bamboo brush roll-up. See More
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Winsor & Newton Professional Canvas Gallery Deep (1.65") Stretched Canvas-20"x24" (Box of 3)Save Up to61%Off listWhite Create your next masterpiece with these with professionally prepped stretched cotton canvas! Born from a rich heritage of commitment to quality and innovation, Winsor & Newton Professional Canvas features cotton canvas primed with pigment rich Gesso and warp-resistant, kiln-dried, heavy duty solid pine stretcher bars. With its balanced absorbency and medium tooth, this acid-free, archival canvas is wonderfully responsive to every brushstroke, really allowed paint to adhere to the textured surface. Available in standard depth and gallery deep edge, each canvas has a little extra cloth with its tailored and uncut corners, and includes the new Winsor & Newton pro-stretcher. Each canvas includes the Pro-Stretcher, an innovative stretching device that's custom-made for Winsor & Newton. Strong and compact, it allows you to create an immaculate bespoke surface, stretched exactly as you want it. This exclusive stretcher is easy to use and delivers precision tension. Key Features: * Professional Cotton Canvas * Pre-primed, the cotton canvas weighs 10.6 oz. Primed weight is 16.9 oz. * Weight 480gsm, Surface Cotton, Wood Type Heavy Duty Solid Pine * Primed with pigment rich Gesso primer * Warp-resistant, heavy duty solid pine stretcher bars * Acid-free, archival canvas with a medium tooth * Includes the Winsor & Newton pro-stretcher * Choose a Traditional or Deep Edge profile * Balanced absorbency and tooth prevents shrinking * Back stapled with folded uncut corners Perfect For: * Traditional Canvas with medium texture, ideal for use with oil and acrylic paints * Deep Edged Traditional Canvas with medium texture, ideal for use with oil and acrylic paint * Professional painters * Oils & acrylics * Fine art students * Mixed media projects Pro-Stretcher * Precision tension that you can control * Professional look for back of canvas * Strong, will not release * Easy to use, no fuss * Small and compact * Patent-pending technology The professionally constructed frames are crafted from heavy-duty, kiln-dried solid pine stretcher bars and rigorously tested for warp-resistance. See More
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Silver Brush Atelier Flat Mottler Brush Size 40Save Up to35%Off list…this series of premium brushes for artists working with oils, watercolors and acrylics! Silver Brush Atelier Brushes are a series of premium paint brushes that are available in three different styles. The Mottler series is a 72 brush assortment that has extra long handles with bristle brushes in… Create your next masterpiece with this series of premium brushes for artists working with oils, watercolors and acrylics! Silver Brush Atelier Brushes are a series of premium paint brushes that are available in three different styles. The Mottler series is a 72 brush assortment that has extra long handles with bristle brushes in angle and oval shapes for varnishing, graining, transparent painting and priming and badger blend brushes in flat shapes for softening edges and blending. The dressed goat hair of the Hake series, in an assortment of 62 brushes, is ideal for washes and backgrounds in watercolors and acrylics, and for softening brush strokes in oils. Quill Series brushes are made with white goat hair, golden taklon, or a blend of black squirrel and synthetic hair. This assortment of 54 quill brushes is perfect for detail work, washes, and blending with oils, acrylics or watercolor. Key Features: * Series of high-quality paintbrushes in 3 styles * The Mottler Series has extra long handles & bristle or badgers brush heads * The goat hair of the Hake series is great for washes and backgrounds * The Quill series are made of squirrel blend, white goat hair or golden taklon Perfect For: * Portrait artists * Watercolor artwork * Working in oils * Acrylic artwork See More
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Da Vinci Cosmotop Mix B Series 5530 Sable/Squirrel sz. 40 RoundSave Up to30%Off list…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… 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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Da Vinci Maestro 2 Series 7823 Bristle sz. 40 Giant FitchSave Up to30%Off listDouble-boiled Hog bristles have a long lifespan! da Vinci Maestro 2 Hog Bristle Brushes are specially assembled to not only look beautiful but perform to the highest standards. Each brush is handmade in Germany using only the finest hog bristle, interlocked for shape retention and flagged for… Double-boiled Hog bristles have a long lifespan! da Vinci Maestro 2 Hog Bristle Brushes are specially assembled to not only look beautiful but perform to the highest standards. Each brush is handmade in Germany using only the finest hog bristle, interlocked for shape retention and flagged for superior paint holding capacity. Stiffer, thicker hairs have been removed to ensure more reliable flags at the bristle tip. Painstakingly constructed to guarantee durability, color absorption, and elasticity, these brushes are excellent for impasto oil painting techniques as well as a variety of acrylic methods. Key Features:* Double-boiled hog bristle* Interlocked for shape retention* Flags at the bristle tip* Long Hardwood Handles* Seamless ferrules* Superior paint carrying capacity* Made in Germany Perfect For:* Oil and acrylic paint* Traditional or water-soluble oils* Students, amateurs, professionals* Glazing to heavy impasto techniques* Fine control with heavy acrylics* Moving paint with ease on the canvas See More
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Ampersand Value Series Unprimed Basswood Panel 1-1/2" Cradle 20" x 24"Save Up to49%Off listNatural Smooth, absorbent, uncoated panel used with a variety of media The Ampersand value series artist wood panel is an unprimed basswood that is smooth, absorbent, uncoated panel that is free from plywood seams, knots, or troublesome raised fibers. Unprimed Basswood can be used with a variety of media. With the exception of encaustics and pyrography, it is strongly recommended to seal and prime all unprimed panels before use. Basswood is a premium, select wood that outperforms the commonly used birch plywood in many ways. It is inherently smoother with a tight wood grain and no raised fibers, making it easier to gesso and paint on. The strong 4mm premium basswood surface is perfect for priming and painting, encaustic, mixed media, collage, wood burning, and heavy paint applications. Ready to Customize - Ampersand Value Series Unprimed Wood Panels are ideal for artists that prefer a quality surface to seal and prime with a ground of their choice. Key Features:* 4mm Premium basswood surface* Stronger and better than birch* Smooth, absorbent, uncoated panel* 7/8" or 1-1/2" deep High-density, solid wood cradles* Super smooth; no excessive grain* Durable, stable & long-lasting* Sanded perfectly smooth* FREE of knots, seams and excess wood grain* Cradle is crafted from solid pine that can be finished with paint or stain Perfect For:* Priming with gesso, oil ground & more* Can be used with a variety of media* Artwork in virtually any media* An ultra-smooth surface ideal for detail work, yet sturdy enough to withstand thick layers* Support to protect your art and prevent warping* Encaustic, Wood burning* Once sealed and primed, the surface is perfect for mixed media, collage, and heavy paint applications like pouring Please Note: To ensure archival longevity, all unprimed wood panels should be sealed and primed before use. Learn more in this blog post on How to Seal and Prime Ampersand Wood Panels. See More
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Da Vinci Casaneo Series 5598 New Wave Synthetic sz. 40 RoundSave Up to30%Off list…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… 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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Da Vinci Cosmotop Spin Series 5580 Synthetic sz. 40 RoundSave Up to36%Off list…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… 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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Raphaël Sepia Acrylic Flat Wash Brush #40Save Up to45%Off list…professional feel and superior results to that of other acrylic brushes. Key Features: * Synthetic interlocked bristles * Fine and precise brushstrokes * Stainless steel ferrule * Short handle * Click on the yellow circle icon for brush dimensions Perfect For: * Acrylic and gesso application *… Precise, responsive, professional. Raphaël Sepia brushes feature synthetic, interlocked fibers, a short handle and a stainless steel ferrule. The arched shape and responsiveness of these fibers ensure an excellent response on the canvas and a more precise brushstroke, while at the same time respecting the gesture of acrylics. When using these brushes to establish painting backgrounds or to apply varnishes, you will immediately notice a professional feel and superior results to that of other acrylic brushes. Key Features: * Synthetic interlocked bristles * Fine and precise brushstrokes * Stainless steel ferrule * Short handle * Click on the yellow circle icon for brush dimensions Perfect For: * Acrylic and gesso application * Backgrounds and varnishes * Washes and broad strokes * Artists of any skill level See More
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Raphaël Oleo Oil Colour Flat Wash Brush #40Save Up to45%Off listThe perfect brush for applying large amounts of oil colour! Raphaël Oleo brushes feature carefully selected hog bristles. Oleo brush bristles are of high quality, more elastic and more resistant than traditional hog's bristles, thus providing better control in use. These bristles are whitened,… The perfect brush for applying large amounts of oil colour! Raphaël Oleo brushes feature carefully selected hog bristles. Oleo brush bristles are of high quality, more elastic and more resistant than traditional hog's bristles, thus providing better control in use. These bristles are whitened, heat treated for two hours and specially conditioned. They are renowned for their finesse. Key Features: * Treated hog bristle brushes * Finer and more precise brushstrokes than traditional hog's bristle * Excellent longevity and elasticity Perfect For: * Use with oil, gouache, gesso and varnishes * Heavy-handed artists Washes and broad strokes * Artists of any skill level See More
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Raphaël SoftAqua Brush Flat Wash #40Save Up to45%Off list…Watercolors Acrylics Oils Synthetic brushes with an incredibly high paint load! The unique synthetic fibers in the Raphaël Soft Aqua brush offer a paint holding capacity that accommodates twice as much color as traditional brushes. The wavy, undulating brush fibers create small water-holding… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils Synthetic brushes with an incredibly high paint load! The unique synthetic fibers in the Raphaël Soft Aqua brush offer a paint holding capacity that accommodates twice as much color as traditional brushes. The wavy, undulating brush fibers create small water-holding pockets, in contrast to conventional synthetic fibers that are slippery and straight. Perfect for watercolor, gouache, ink, acrylic washes, and mixed media applications, these brushes are made of 100% synthetic fibers. This synthetic fiber brush offers a high capacity for paint retention! Key Features:* Soft, 100% synthetic fibers* Holds twice as much color * Coveted for their extra-soft fibers* Incredibly high paint load Perfect For:* Watercolor, gouache, ink and wash application* Varying brush strokes* Works of art of any size See More
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Da Vinci Top Acryl 7185K Synthetic sz. 40 Short Handle FlatSave Up to30%Off listThe Ultimate In Synthetic Brushes! Da Vinci Top Acryl Synthetic Brushes are made of five different diameters of synthetic fiber that mimic the qualities of natural Chungking bristles. Each brush can hold an enormous amount of paint because the resistant synthetic fibers of various widths and… The Ultimate In Synthetic Brushes! Da Vinci Top Acryl Synthetic Brushes are made of five different diameters of synthetic fiber that mimic the qualities of natural Chungking bristles. 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 unique interlocking heat treatment that shapes Da Vinci Top Acryl brushes prevents the brush from losing its shape over time. Da Vinci bristles are extra stiff and have a precise snap that is excellent for use with heavy-bodied acrylics and thick applications of oil paint. You can use Top Acryl Synthetic Brushes on outdoor mural surfaces or fine-art canvases. Key Features: * 5 diameters synthetic filament hair * Characteristics of natural hair * Short handles * Glazing to heavy impasto techniques * Crisp brush edges & fine points * Holds a large amount of paint * Vegan-friendly brushes Perfect For: * Acrylic paint * Traditional or water-soluble oils * Students, amateurs, professionals * Fine control with heavy acrylics * Move paint with ease on the canvas * Quality and longevity * Impasto painting * Mural painters See More
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Raphaël Mixacryl Oil/Acrylic Brush Flat Wash #40Save Up to45%Off listVersatile Paint Brushes For Discerning Artists! Combining the strength and retention of a natural bristle with the spring and durability of synthetic fibers. The inclusion of synthetic fibers is perfect for impastos and relief effects with the color retention you expect from natural bristles. The… Versatile Paint Brushes For Discerning Artists! Combining the strength and retention of a natural bristle with the spring and durability of synthetic fibers. The inclusion of synthetic fibers is perfect for impastos and relief effects with the color retention you expect from natural bristles. The interlocked assembly is perfect for heavy body acrylics and gives an excellent response on the canvas. Key Features:* Synthetic and natural fibers * Nickel plated ferrules* Spring and durability* Excellent paint load Perfect For:* Acrylic, oil and gesso* Artists of all skill levels* Easy to cleaning* Excellent response on the canvas See More
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Da Vinci Top Acryl Synthetic Brush - Bright, Size 40 Long Handle, 7185Save Up to30%Off listThe Ultimate In Synthetic Brushes! da Vinci Top Acryl Synthetic Brushes are made of five different diameters of synthetic fiber that mimic the qualities of natural Chungking bristles. Each brush can hold an enormous amount of paint because the resistant synthetic fibers of various widths and… The Ultimate In Synthetic Brushes! da Vinci Top Acryl Synthetic Brushes are made of five different diameters of synthetic fiber that mimic the qualities of natural Chungking bristles. 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 unique interlocking heat treatment that shapes da Vinci Top Acryl brushes prevents the brush from losing its shape over time. da Vinci bristles are extra stiff and have a precise snap that is excellent for use with heavy-bodied acrylics and thick applications of oil paint. You can use Top Acryl Synthetic Brushes on outdoor mural surfaces or fine-art canvases. Key Features: * 5 diameters synthetic filament hair * Characteristics of natural hair * Long handles * Glazing to heavy impasto techniques * Crisp brush edges & fine points * Holds a large amount of paint * Vegan-friendly brushes Perfect For: * Acrylic paint * Traditional or water-soluble oils * Students, amateurs, professionals * Fine control with heavy acrylics * Move paint with ease on the canvas * Quality and longevity * Impasto painting * Mural painters See More
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Daler Rowney Simply Simmons XL Soft Synthetic Brush Round sz40Save Up to30%Off list…brushes feature a mix of synthetic hair and natural Chungking bristle. Seamless aluminum and brass ferrules are resin bonded to kiln-dried, lacquer dipped birchwood handles, ensuring a secure fit that won’t loosen with repeated use. Available in Filbert, Flat and Round brush heads, these brushes are… Create beautiful large form artwork with these oversized premium paint brushes! Daler Rowney Simply Simmons XL Brushes are larger versions of Simply Simmons best-selling paint brushes. Handmade in the Robert Simmons factory in the Dominican Republic, these brushes feature a mix of synthetic hair and natural Chungking bristle. Seamless aluminum and brass ferrules are resin bonded to kiln-dried, lacquer dipped birchwood handles, ensuring a secure fit that won’t loosen with repeated use. Available in Filbert, Flat and Round brush heads, these brushes are ideal for acrylic and oil colors, large-area washes, and smooth surfaces. Key Features: * Mix of synthetic & natural Chungking bristle * Black, seamless aluminum & brass ferrules * Pearlescent, lacquer dipped, kiln-dried birchwood handles * Available in Filbert, Flat and Round brush heads * Resin bonded ferrules help brushes withstand repeated use Perfect For: * Muralists * Oil & acrylic paints * Large area washes * Smooth surfaces * Large format fine artists See More
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Creative Mark Mural Large Brush Natural Hog Bristle Flat #40Save Up to67%Off list…Matter! These seriously large brushes were designed by Michi Toscano for achieving a wide range of large scale painting and mural techniques. They feature balanced, solid wood, matte teal handles and nickel-plated brass ferrules, and an exceptional variety of brush shape styles in synthetic Golden… When Size DOES Matter! These seriously large brushes were designed by Michi Toscano for achieving a wide range of large scale painting and mural techniques. They feature balanced, solid wood, matte teal handles and nickel-plated brass ferrules, and an exceptional variety of brush shape styles in synthetic Golden Taklon, synthetic white filament, and natural hog bristle. Create fast and spontaneous, huge abstract expressionist works, large scale paintings and murals, or large scale staining wash techniques with acrylics or watercolors. White synthetic filament brush handles are tipped in red; Golden Taklon handles have white tips; hog bristle brushes feature black dipped tips. Mural Flats and Filberts Sizing: Size 30 = 1 3/8"; Size 40 = 1 5/8"; Size 50 = 1 15/16". Mural Rounds Sizing: Size 30 = 9/16"; Size 40 = 3/4"; Size 50 = 15/16". Key Features: * Designed by Michi Toscano * Ideal for large scale painting * Seamless nickel-plated ferrules * Comfortable to use and great control * Durable and resilient bristles * Wide variety of shapes & sizes * Painting very large abstracts* Available in: Synthetic Golden Taklon, synthetic white filament, and natural hog bristle Perfect For: * Large scale & Mural Painters * Excellent for acrylics & watercolors * Traditional & water mixable oils * Classrooms and workshops * Outfitting professional muralists * Painting very large abstracts * Artist Testimonial "I enjoy these brushes immensely, his is the second pair i have bough in a year. the first pair were misplaced so i had to buy another pair. they allow me to cover a lot of canvas in a short period of time. The construction and quality of these brushes is superb!!!" See More
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Fredrix Artist Series Stretched Canvas, Oval 20" x 24" Box of 6Save Up to46%Off listWhite Make An Impact With A Unique Canvas Shape Fredrix Oval And Round Canvases have a shape that makes an impact. Each canvas is mounted to a pressed-wood stretcher frame with a 5/8" profile. The double-primed 100% cotton duck canvas has a medium texture perfect for acrylics, oils, paint markers, permanent markers, spray paints, and alkyds. These unique shapes are great for a change of pace and design. Try an oval or circle canvas for your next still life or portrait. We're sure you'll love it! Key Features: * 100% Cotton duck, medium-textured surface * Double primed, acid-free acrylic gesso * 5/8" profile * You can use the canvas with a frame * Perfect For: * Acrylics and oils * Paint markers and permanent markers * Spray paints and alkyds * Making an impact * Portraits and decorative painting Please note: The canvas is not suitable for water-based media because of the glued edges. See More
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R&F Encaustics - Heat Gun Nozzle (Reduction), 7/8"Save Up to20%Off listEverything you need for fusing and smoothing encaustic paint! The key to a strong and stable encaustic paint film is that the layers of wax are securely fused to one another. R&F supplies some of the best heating tools you can find to do precisely that! From hot air guns and torches that allow… Everything you need for fusing and smoothing encaustic paint! The key to a strong and stable encaustic paint film is that the layers of wax are securely fused to one another. R&F supplies some of the best heating tools you can find to do precisely that! From hot air guns and torches that allow you to evenly smooth and fuse encaustic paints without touching them, to tacking irons for surface work, R&F has all the best heating and fusing tools for any encaustic artist!* Hot Shot Heat Gun – An essential tool for fusing encaustic paint without touching it! The Hot Shot Heat Gun features a 1" opening, dual fan speed, and adjustable temperature control. Use to fuse large areas of paint with a sweeping motion, or focus on one spot.* Heat Gun Nozzles – These nozzles fit onto the nose of the Hot Shot Heat Gun to alter the air flow. Use the 2 1/8" Fan Nozzle to spread the air flow over a wider area, or the 7/8" Reduction Nozzle to narrow it to a specific area.* 21st Century Tacking Iron – Use like heated tools to manipulate and smooth an encaustic surface. Also helpful for melting wax drips off the side of a painting panel to smooth the edges. The 21st Century Tacking Iron is lightweight, with smooth rounded edges and an adjustable temperature dial.* Solder-It Mini Pro Torch – A safe and easy method for fast spot-fusing of encaustic paint. Self-igniting, with an on/off switch that can be used with one hand. Great for detailed and meticulous fusing. See More
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Paramount Primed Cotton Canvas, Oval 20" x 24"Save Up to66%Off listWhite Use an Oval or Round Canvas for a Unique Look Round and oval canvases have been used for hundreds of years but have become rarer and rarer. One obvious explanation is that there are just fewer options available to artists. That's why Paramount has developed a professional quality stretched canvas in a new range of oval and round sizes! The 9 oz. double primed unbleached cotton is the perfect surface for painting a portrait, still life, or an abstract composition. Paramount's superior universal primed canvas has a medium texture ideal for acrylics, oils, paint markers, spray paint, and alkyds. The back-stapled canvas allows you to re-stretch anytime without sacrificing your finished painting. Paramount's unique bars feature a raised edge that holds your canvas up to prevent stretcher bar ghosting, which is common with other canvas brands. The Paramount Round & Oval Canvases are a professional grade option for painters wishing to paint unique shapes. Ambiance Round and Oval Frames are affordable and pair well with Paramount canvases, so you won't need to pay for expensive custom framing! Key Features: * 100% Cotton duck, medium textured surface * Double primed, acid-free universal primer * Sturdy MDF stretcher frame * Canvas profile depth of 11/16" * Raised edge eliminates ghosting * Back-stapled Perfect For: * Oils, acrylics, paint markers, alkyds, and spray paint * Re-stretching at any time without sacrificing your finished painting * Making an impact with uniquely shaped canvas * Portraits and decorative painting * Artists of any skill level * Unique landscapes See More
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Fredrix Red Label Medium Tooth Gallery Wrap - 20" x 24" (Box of 3)Save Up to50%Off listWhite Superior quality duck canvas! Fredrix Red Label Gallery Wrap Canvas is a medium-textured, superior-quality duck canvas. The acid-free double acrylic 12oz primed cotton surface is suitable for paintings in oils, acrylics, or alkyds. The canvas is mounted on 1-3/8" heavy-duty stretcher frames for double the standard thickness. The canvas is stapled on the back to allow painting on all sides. It can hang with or without a frame. Key Features:* Acid free double acrylic primed cotton surface* Medium texture 100% Cotton Duck Canvas* Mounted on 1-3/8" heavy-duty stretcher frame* Back stapled* 12oz Acrylic Primed* Painting on all sides* Perfect For:* Great for acrylics, alkyds and oils* Showing 4 sides of paining* Hanging with or without frame See More
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Fredrix Red Label Medium Texture Duck 3/4" Profile - 20" x 24" (Box of 6)Save Up to46%Off listWhite Professional Medium Tooth Cotton Canvas - Primed and Ready! Fredrix Red Label 3/4" Deep Cotton Canvas features superior quality medium textured, duck canvas. It is double-primed with acid-free acrylic gesso for use with oil or acrylic painting. The canvas is stapled onto the back of standard stretcher bars. Paint on all four edges and hang it with or without a frame. All sizes larger than 24" x 36" include single or double bracing for added support. Key Features:* 3/4" Deep profile* Primed Weight: 12oz(406 g/m2)* Unprimed Weight: 7oz(237 g/m2)* 100% cotton duck canvas* Double-primed with acid-free titanium gesso* Medium tooth* Back-stapled, 4 paintable edges* Primed in the USA!* Perfect For:* Oil or acrylic painting* Impasto techniques* Mixed media* Painting on all four edges All sizes larger than 24″ x 36″ include single or double bracing for added support See More
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Plein Aire Gold Frame with Linen Liner 20" x 24" (Box of 6)Save Up to74%Off listGold Elegant frames with timeless style and a beautiful linen liner! Our most popular ready-made frame style, Plein Aire frames are beloved by artists and framers the world over! A selection of our gold Plein Aire frames are now available in several sizes with a 1-inch linen liner (approximately 3/4" showing). This linen liner adds a finished, elegant flair to the already simple yet elegant design of Plein Aire frames. This linen liner is sure to be the perfect offset to any painting! The 3" wide flat moulding is enhanced by a raised and rounded top edge and offset inner groove, while the 1/4" deep rabbet allows for framing any flat artworks behind glass, or even 3/4" deep canvases with the use of offset clips! Superbly constructed and supplied with hanging hardware in the form of D-rings and screws, Plein Aire frames have a solid wood composition coated in gesso to ensure a smooth, blemish-free surface Key Features: * Solid, 3" wide moulding with raised edge * 1/4" deep rabbet * 1-inch linen liner to offset any painting (3/4" showing) * Linen Liner Color: Off White * Sturdy gessoed wood construction * Comes supplied with D-ring hanging hardware and screws * Available individually or in bulk packs! Perfect For: * An elegant framing solution * Artists looking to show or sell finished paintings * Painters looking for a simple, sophisticated design to compliment their work Notes: The frame has a 1/4" deep rabbet. Allows for framing any flat artworks behind glass, and you can frame a 3/4" deep canvas with the use of offset clips. You would need a 1/2" offset clip for the frame to hold a 3/4" deep canvas. *See Off Set Clips Please note: Due to the nature of the leaf used, finishes on Gold Leaf Plein Aire frames will have lines and may vary from shipment to shipment. See More
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Museum Plein Aire Frame - Gold, 20" x 24"Save Up to65%Off listGold Hand-leafed museum-quality closed corner ready made frames Museum Plein Aire 3-1/2" Wide Ready Made open back closed corner frames are beautifully and meticulously hand-finished and leafed by expert craftsmen. Such frames normally cost 3 to 4 times as much as typical ready made frames, but you can now buy these quality frames from us at extremely affordable pricing. Four distinct and luxurious finishes compliment virtually any genre of art. The detailed process to create this frame is a trade secret passed down for generations, and each frame is as individual as your art - and as timeless! These frames are available in four styles: Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf, Antique Black with Gold Trim, or Antique with Silver Trim. The Black frames feature an undertone of gold or silver with a distinctive antique gold or silver liner. 3-1/2" Wide and 1-3/8" Deep, closed corner frames. Beautifully and meticulously hand-finished and leafed by expert craftsmen Key Features:* Hand-finished and leafed by expert craftsmen (closed corner frames)* Includes hanging hardware (screws, D-rings, and wire)* 3-1/2" Wide and 1-3/8" Deep* Rabbet depth 9/16"* Four distinct and luxurious finishes: Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf, Antique Black with Gold Trim and Antique Black with Silver Trim* The Black frames feature an undertone of gold or silver with a distinctive antique gold or silver liner* Heavy, quality wood, with closed, seamless corners reinforced from the back* Rich color, well made heavy wood frames Perfect For:* High end professional quality* Adds prestige to any piece of art* Museum quality framing solutions* Complimenting any genre of artwork Testimonial Review SUPERIOR Quality Frames "I get a bit wary of nearly every product being awarded five stars in most reviews, but frankly, this actually IS a five-star frame. It's heavy, quality wood, with closed, seamless corners reinforced from the back, and the finish is immaculate. Hand-gilded and varnished. Thick wood, which holds screws exceptionally well and you don't have to worry about screws piercing through to the front. Plus, the frames include hanging hardware such as screws, D-rings, and wire. I also like that the frames are packaged well for safe arrival: each frame has cardboard corners, is wrapped in a bubble wrap sleeve, and then enclosed inside a made-to-fit cardboard box (which is super handy for shipping your paintings in later). These are not cheap frames, but if you have a special piece that needs to go into a top-tier show or gallery, feel confident when you order these. This is the best frame Jerry's sells. You won't find a better frame for the price." See More
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Ambiance Gallery Wood Frame - 20" x 24" Antique Gold, 1-1/2" Profile (Single)Save Up to73%Off listGold Versatile Contemporary Frames Designed For Artists! The clean, lovely lines of Ambiance Gallery Frames pair perfectly with all types of artwork. They accept stretched artwork, wood panels, boards, and flat matted artwork. Each frame is made to the most demanding standards with unbreakable acrylic glazing and rigid MDF wood panel backing. The frames have a 7/8" face with a crisp, clean line and are 1.5" deep with a rabbet measuring 1-1/8". This enormous rabbet depth allows you to frame almost any standard-sized canvas. Select from 9 lovely finishes, including Natural, White, Black, Mahogany, Cherry, Espresso, Walnut, White Wash, and Antique Gold (hand leafed). The variety of finishes allows you to select a frame that complements your painting. Matted watercolors look great in these frames, and the new 26x34" size can hold a full sheet of 22x30" watercolor paper. The perfect solution for galleries & exhibits! Frame almost any standard-sized canvas you paint on Key Features: * Accommodates all matted and mounted artwork * Face 7/8", Rabbet Depth 1-1/8", Overall Depth 1-1/2" * Includes shatter-resistant acrylic glazing and hanging hardware * Rigid fiberboard backing protects artwork * Available in 9 beautiful wood finishes * Sold in: Singles and Boxes Perfect For: * Adding prestige to any piece of art * Stretched canvas up to 3/4" deep * Framing artwork with a quality frame * Prints, photos, and contemporary work * Professional-quality presentation Hand Leafed Antique Gold Absolutely gorgeous high quality frames! The new 26x34" size is perfect for framing full sheets of 22x30" watercolor paper! *Hanging hardware appropriate for each frame size is included. Frames 11" and under come with two sawtooth brackets and four screws. Frames 12" and larger come with two D-ring style mounting brackets and four screws. Please note: Offset clips, sold separately, are the best option when attaching a stretched canvas to an Ambiance frame. 1/4" offsets are perfect for canvases that are 3/4" deep. Flexipoints or glazier points are another framing option and can be purchased separately. *The finish on White Wash frames will vary from batch to batch due to the effects of the wood showing through the glaze. See More
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