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Scholastic Tempera: Suitable for Permanent Art?

January 10, 2024May 29, 2025

Can Scholastic-Grade Tempera Paint Be Used for Professional Art? Scholastic-grade tempera paint—commonly found in classrooms and marketed for students—offers vibrant colors, quick drying times, and

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Homemade Artist’s Glue

January 10, 2024May 29, 2025

“Archival” paper adhesives can be costly to purchase, but glues and pastes are some of the cheapest art materials you can make. And the ones

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Dry Pigments: Alternatives

November 22, 2023May 29, 2025

Foraged and Gathered Pigments Foraging for artist’s pigments is a practice rooted in human history, connecting creators to their environment and the origins of color.

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Beyond Washing Your Brushes

October 31, 2023November 5, 2023

The number one rule of paintbrush care and preservation is “wash your brushes after you use them”. We all know that, and a frugal artist

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