Art Supplies

There is nothing better for sticking things than wheat paste. Wheat paste is strong, cheap and easy to make. And not only can wheat paste stick things like flyers to walls in a very secure way, it...

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...

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.

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...

Permanent ink refers to a very specific type of ink used in permanent markers. It requires the use of toxic chemicals, and it is not very easy or safe to make at home. You can prepare indelible...

Face paint markers offer a simple solution for face painting with less mess. Draw hearts and flowers, or create a character for Halloween. Show your creativity with intricate and multi-layered...

Over time, silver jewelry can tarnish, giving it a dull look. Fortunately you can restore the shine to your silver jewelry by cleaning it at home. You probably have most of the items you'll need...

This is a great homemade clay recipe that is ideal for children's art projects.

Water color pencils are great to draw with and can add beautiful effects to an artwork. Using them is simple, but there are additional art techniques with them that are a little obscure.

Pink has traditionally been a feminine color. However, it is becoming increasingly popular with men as well. Pink is really just a lighter shade of red so combining white with red will make pink....

Ink sticks and the practice of grinding the ink is a technique most commonly found in Chinese calligraphy. It uses ink sticks, water and a grinding stone to make inks to the taste of the...

Here is a home method that is easy to reproduce so that you can create an "olde fashion" style ink for calligraphy, artwork, or just everyday use! It results in a dark brown shade of...