Art Supplies

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...

a few easy ideas for cute, kid friendly crafts. These make great gifts for teachers, grandparents, etc.

has your children ever asked how to make a mask at home. well now you can teach them how to do so. but it may depend how messy your kids are so i dont know how messy it could be. but if your...

When working with super glue, it is a good idea to wear some sort of protective glove. If not, it is extremely easy to accidentally spill super glue onto your fingers. If the glue isn't remove...

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...

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.

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...

To create graffiti art, you'll need special markers often used by artists to create the vivid colors and swirling designs common to this medium. Although these types of markers are available at...

Learn how to make your own snow globes at home for the holidays. This article will teach you how to make your own homemade Christmas snow globe.

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...

Ink has been traditionally made and used by Japanese artist since time immemorial, however most knowledge of how to make it has been forgotten. Ink is made out of the soot, after the burning of...

Want to bring some art into your life, but can't afford expensive prints? Here is a quick craft to bring your favorite art into the kitchen. You can reuse items in your house to make these for free!

Because quality paintbrushes are available at art and craft stores, making your own paintbrush isn't practical but can be a fun exercise. Serious artists will probably prefer to use professionally...

There are lots of reasons to try your hand at making your own paintbrush. Maybe all your other brushes are too gunky to use, or maybe you need a custom brush for a particular project. Whatever...

Do you have a western themed home or know someone who does? This is an expensive gift for that person, or a way to frame something you made yourself. The one in the picture is actually a...

Do you want an airbrush but can't afford a pricey commercial model? You can make this out of things you have lying around the house!

Why go to the store every time you need a bit of glue? Especially when that glue may dry up or spill before getting to use the whole bottle. In today's economic crunch, any item that can be made...

In this how to I will show you how to make an old book into a work of art.

I will explain how to build your own stretcher bars and stretch your own canvas for oil and acrylic paintings. Saves loads of money if you make an investment on some good tools.

There are a million ways to do a scrapbook page. Read this article and find some different ways.

Got a stamp collection but itching to show it off instead of letting it moulder away in a scrapbook? Crack out the rubber cement and create something you'll love to look at again and again!

We get them every day. CD's that tell us how to do something or to sign up for this. They explain a lot of informational things that perhaps we aren't interested in. What can we do with all these...

While email is likely the most popular way to stay in touch, as well as being the fastest, there is a certain charm to be had by sending snail mail. By making your own personal photo cards, you...

Rabbit skin glue is made from rabbits, hence the name. Sometimes it is known as "rabbit collagen." It was used as a primer for oil paining canvasses, although now that's taken place by water-based...

At some point in his life, any artist who uses canvas will have to make a canvas frame. The good news is that making your own frames is fairly simple and considerably cheaper then buying...

A hot glue gun is a handy tool when making crafts. Hot glue bonds objects together almost immediately; it cools quickly and dries in seconds. Unlike other glues there is no need to press the...

What better way to personalize your sketchbook than to make it yourself? When you make your own sketchbook, you have complete control over the quality of the paper, dimensions, cover, binding and...

When painting an artwork on a piece of canvas don't be limited by the standard size canvas provided in art stores. Build a large canvas for installation or build one suited to the size of an empty...

If you enjoy painting, you can make your own canvas board. This simple process can be accomplished by those with little experience in woodwork.

Here are instructions on how to stretch a canvas that will survive well beyond your great grandchildren's lifetimes!

Die cut printing is a striking way to make unique die cuts using digital photographs, stock images or simple shapes and patterns. What’s great about die cut printing is that you cannot only...

Sometimes it just seems homemade is best, and this adage can apply to paintbrushes. Art stores carry a wide range of brushes, but they may not suit individual needs. Making a paintbrush is a fun...

There are two types of art kits: one for a child who needs something to keep occupied when away from home and one for an adult who wants to be prepared to create art whenever and wherever...

Even if you don't buy into Moleskine notebook's intellectual and artistic historical narrative, the handsome notebooks are undoubtedly handy and very durable. One complaint many Moleskinners have...

It just came to me in my memory, and that was Creative Development and it was such a beautiful class... I will teach a few tricks from that class that you may pass on to others...

Responsibility and care is needed when choosing supplies for child artists. Health and safety issues can arise due to their high metabolisms, immature immune systems and natural curiosity. Choose...

The ability to make a kite from household products can be one of your child's greatest accomplishments. It is important for children to learn that some of the best things in life materialize...

Art supplies are great to have around the house for school projects, crafts or hobbies. However, if not properly maintained, these supplies can become dried out and messy. Artist supplies like oil...

Sometimes traveling with kids can be challenging, particularly when families live in the middle of nowhere. Are car rides to the grocery store lengthy? Does it take longer than the kids have the...

How to Do BASIC Mosaic art work? Mosaic art work is becoming more and more popular in today’s modern designs. Because of this many web sites have been created to supply you with facts and...