Art Supplies

When we were little, we painted with abandonment, mixing colors with brushes and fingers, creating new colors. We would get scolded for mixing the colors of our Play-do Clay, When the blue and...

Do you have a younger child that loves to paint, draw, glue and do other fun art projects that you need to buy a gift for? If so, you can easily assemble a great gift for them by putting together...

The next time you are looking for different christmas gift ideas, keep in mind that you can create your own christmas gift and save a lot of money. You can actually create a homemade fold up...

If you're looking to learn how to draw a flag, this is the article for you. There are three very simple steps you can do to draw a flag in no time at all. Let's get started.

Every child, whether it's a boy or girl, love play dough. It is a very popular arts and crafts material that can be used over and over again. Play dough can be bought in the store but it is way...

Colored *pencil painting is a fun art form that is relatively cheap compared to oil or acrylic painting. The best thing about it is the versatility. You can easily grab your box of colored...

Why do you want to buy gift baskets, when you can make one at home in no time? Assembling a gift basket is fun, easy and takes very little time. All you need to do is buy a nice basket (priced at...

Ever thought of making a decorative vase at home without knowing exactly where to start? This is a simple project that does not require too much effort. From glass vases, a ceramic vase, or a...

If you have lots of beads and special charms that you would want to use in a creative way, making a charm bracelet is a great option. It is an attractive piece of jewelry that is simple to make...

The ancient art of Chinese lantern making is an easy and fun way to spruce up your home during the holiday season. Hang up lanterns of various colors and sizes to welcome the festive season.

It is wise to document one's family tree, so that future generations can learn about their lineage. A fun alternative to documenting your family tree is by creating a Family Tree/Genealogy Scrapbook.

A heritage scrapbook is a handcrafted book that celebrates the life of a family member or a family as a whole. The scrapbook is put together with various elements that describe the family...

Making and using invisible ink is a great project to do with kids. You can use items you probably have in your kitchen to make secret messages and later decode them. Invisible ink also means...

A photograph on a stretched canvas can make the image look like it was painted or drawn rather than printed. Transferring a photograph to canvas is easy. The canvas can be stretched onto a frame...

The Fall Season always reminds me that it is the time of year where holidays come upon us in a rather fast pace. Halloween, Birthdays, anniversaries, Thanksgiving, Christmas and of course New...

Create your very own bag for this season's gifts. Imagine having your personal touch on your friends and families gifts. Your creativity will be talked about and very much appreciated. My steps...

As an artist, your materials are almost as important as your ideas and skills in creating your art. Brushes can be quite an investment, especially the good ones, and you might as well throw away...

So, I like to dress up. My favorite time of the year is Halloween. Besides eating lots of candy, I love the different costumes one can choose from. On Halloween, you can be anybody you want to be....

So, you've always wanted to make your own jewelry (or in my case, jewelry for my wife)? Well, it is far easier (and far cheaper) than you may expect. This eHow Article will show you, step by...

You can easily make very large crayons from small, thin crayons, even from scrap crayons laying around the house or sometimes sold in bags for a dollar at second hand stores. Your large crayons...

Don't want to pay retail for a fancy paint spray booth from an Art store? Want to save big bucks and move your booth a lot? This article will tell you how to design your booth, describe the...

This Article will explain multiple approaches to saving big time money while you or your child attend an Art College.

You want to add an element of distinction that really call the attention in this inactive wall. So go on create a big and giant master piece as a complement of your decoration. Lets see a giant...

Glow in the dark paint is craft supply staple that both kids and adults love to play with. Phosphorescent paint also has practical uses; you can mark walls and objects to help you navigate a dark...

A Visit to the florist got you freaked about the cost of planning your wedding? Use these steps to create beautiful centerpieces that will last a lifetime.

Everyone loves the fancy stained glass coloring books in the bookstores, and coloring can be a great relaxing and meditative activity for all ages. Here is how to get that same look for your...

Interference paints are an exciting new product in the art world. They produce a metallic shimmer in either the color on the label, or in the complement of that color.

If you are like me, you have a paint box full of 7 different reds, 6 yellow, 5 greens, 4 blues and everything else in between. How do you know which one will cover the color below it to your...

Here is a simple way to see how your watercolors will mix and react with each other before you begin your painting. You can use this test to try out a new paper or paint, or new combinations of...

Almost everyone has seen a fuzzy ball made of yarn. Now you can make one! This activity is great for children, and the result is a safe and fun toy that can be used in a variety of ways. Follow...

Paint markers are great for all kinds of art projects, but if you use your paint markers on a rough surface, the tip can get worn down. Here's an easy way to fix the tip.

I didn’t paint this frame this ugly color; I bought it for .25 at a garage sale. Okay, I did chip it. So I’m going to make it into the perfectly beautiful frame pictured at end of article.

Explore the various ways clay is used in art. Check out traditional earthenware. Clay can be hand-built or wheel-thrown, and precious metal clay or polymer clay can be used to create fashionable...

Keeping your jewelry making supplies and tools organized is an important step in the jewelry making process. When your supplies are properly organized, it saves you time and you can work more...

Going on a retreat of any kind is relaxing, revitalizing, invigorating, and soul nurturing. There are numerous types of retreats you could choose, but creating your own art retreat will bring you...

20 years ago I created this design and still to this day I enjoy doing it. If you have kids this is a wonderful way to keep them occupied and have fun at the same time.

Colored pencils, also known as pencil crayons, are not actually pencils in the normal sense at all. Colored pencils are not filled with graphite (or lead), but with a wax-like substance containing...

Oil pastels are used for drawing and painting. They combine the best properties of crayons (smooth, easy application) and pastels (bright, pure colors). Oil pastels are a fairly new art medium...

Doing arts and crafts is a great way to express yourself as well as gain a sense of accomplishment. Arts and crafts an help you feel a sense of peace and even make you happier in your every day...

You don’t have to know a lot about jewelry making to create a beautiful coil bracelet. You just need some basic supplies and a few minutes of your time.

Another thing that you're going to want when you start your painting is lots of fresh water. Learn about supplies for painting from a professional artist in this free video.

You will want to have a tool for opening your paints after they get sticky at the top and harder to open. Learn about supplies for painting from a professional artist in this free video.

The kind of environment you're going to want is going to be a space you can kind of move around in. Learn about supplies for painting from a professional artist in this free video.

When you're painting it is a very good idea to get critiques; getting an outside opinion makes a big difference, even when the person who is talking to you doesn't know much about art. Learn about...

There's actually a little bit of a method to how you might want to put your paints on the palette because of how you're going to be mixing them eventually. Learn about supplies for painting from a...

Get some practice mixing paints so that you will always be able to get the color you want for your work. Learn about supplies for painting from a professional artist in this free video.

A Masterson's plastic palette is a painter's best friend. Learn about supplies for painting from a professional artist in this free video.

Artwork made from wood can take any shape, as it can be carved, glued, painted, burned, etched and mixed with many other materials to create a variety of textures. See different types of wooden...

Two-point perspective is a strategy of drawing to create a three-dimensional object by laying out two points of reference on the horizon line. Create a three-dimensional object on a...

When framing pastel drawings, use archival tape to adhere the piece to the back of a mat, mount the piece on backing board and lay glass and the decorative frame around the entire piece. Create a...