Aug 05 2007
Where to Find Art Supplies Online
If you are looking for art supplies online, there are a couple of companies in particular that you are going to want to check out. Many people make the mistake of buying from the first store they find, but this is really not the best idea. You can find high quality art supplies online for an affordable price as long as you take your time and put some care into it.
Where to Shop
One of the best places to shop at if you are looking for art supplies online is Art Supplies Direct. The best thing of all is that you know they will have everything you are looking for because they are one of the largest art supplies retailers in the world. They are truly committed to providing artists around the world with one of the widest ranges of artist materials, all at wholesale prices.
They carry everything from accessories like sponges, painting erasers, transfer paper and brush cleaners to craft paints of all sorts. They also carry the full range of Prismacolor drawing pencils by Sanford as well as a wide selection of beautiful Prismacolor sets and kits.
The Painted Turtle is another great company for art supplies online. They offer a full and complete range of paints for both the amateur and professional, and currently listed are their lines of watercolors, oils and acrylics. It is also good to know that they now carry M. Graham Artists Paints which are eco-friendly materials and one of the best products of their kind on the market today.
The Aboveground Art Supplies store is another great option, and they offer adhesives, airbrushes, boards, book binding and papermaking supplies, books, boxes, bottles, canvases, supports, framing and crafting supplies, paper, pads, palettes, portfolios, paper trimmers, scissors, knives, blades, and more.
Whenever you are shopping for art supplies online and regardless of which companies you decide to shop at, the important thing is that you are sure of what you want. By making a list and making yourself aware of the specific items you need, you will not only make the process a great deal easier on yourself but also will ensure that you are spending as little money as possible without compromising on quality.
There are some really great art supplies stores out there that you can shop at and you will be able to find everything you are looking for with a little time and some patience.
What could be scarier than some fake spider webs and a leering jack ‘o’ lantern this Halloween? For millions of Americans, the answer seems to be a bare front porch and undecorated home totally lacking in spirit.
In 2007, nearly 50 percent of Americans decorated their homes or yards for Halloween, according to the National Retail [...]
Tips for Converting a Basement into the Ultimate Craft Room
Â
(ARA) - Are you passionate about painting? Crazy about quilting? Does scrapbooking allow your creative light to shine? If so, you’re not alone – Americans spent more than $31 billion on arts, crafts and hobbies last year, according to the Craft & Hobby Association. And whether [...]
This weekend I came across the best craft book full of great felt projects - “The Cute Book” by Aranzi Aranzo (who also has a ”Bad Book” - for when you’re cute-d out). It’s full of the coolest (and yes, they really are the cutest) patterns for all sorts of creatures.
So my eight-year-old daughter and I did [...]
Decorating eggs is a traditional craft practiced by families and artisans around the world.
Some use decorating methods handed down over generations, such as the elaborately decorated pysanky of Slavic nations or the cascarones of Mexico. Others invent new ways to embellish their eggs each year — painting them, writing on them, turning them into funny [...]
Valentine’s Day is not just a holiday for couples; it is a day to show everyone you love your appreciation. Why not express your admiration and love by creating personalized gifts and treats? Whether a delicious breakfast-in-bed or embellished Valentines, your loved ones will treasure your handmade gifts and thoughtfulness.
Breakfast-in-bed
Â
It’s all in the presentation. Make [...]