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Wednesday, April 9th, 2008
Art supplies such as paints, oil paints, solvents, thinners etc can harm the environment even the artists may suffer from occupational diseases. So, be careful while choosing a new paint for your home, office, a thinner or a solvent for preparing a mixture. Some art supplies may fume in the ...
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Tuesday, November 20th, 2007
Stencils are templates which are helpful aids in drawing or painting identical patterns such as floral motifs, or other such symbols, shapes and patterns which repeat the pattern every time it is used. Stencils are used by children, adults and even organisations such as the military and other commercial enterprises ...
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Sunday, November 18th, 2007
What are Canvas Keys?
Canvas keys are small pieces of wood that come with a canvas that allow you to stretch and tauten the canvas, while keeping the canvas at the best tension. They are designed so that the artist can paint without fear of the canvas sagging.
They may arrive in ...
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Wednesday, November 14th, 2007
If you want to give the budding artist a gift then your local art store will be more than happy to help you. Knowing what to get though can be daunting and you should seek out something that will make your artist happy. Don't go mad when shopping and keep ...
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Friday, November 9th, 2007
Safety when in the Studio and Home
The main point about safety is to practice common sense. If something seems dangerous or you are unsure of something then seek professional guidance. The basic rules of safety are that you keep yourself aware of the elements around you and make sure to ...
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Thursday, October 25th, 2007
Whether you are an art lover or not you might have noticed that the paintings by each and every artist is always framed. The main use of frame is to provide a structural support to the painting but they are also used for decorative purposes. These give them uniqueness and ...
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Monday, October 22nd, 2007
Art Board
Art boards are used for different types of art applications. Their use is also for applications related to crafting. One such board is the multimedia art board. It is a paper based material. It is made up of polymerized thermo set resins. This product is very durable. It has ...
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