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Scholastic Tempera: Suitable for Permanent Art?
art materials Student Grade Art Supplies

Scholastic Tempera: Suitable for Permanent Art?

January 10, 2024May 29, 20253 min read
Homemade Artist’s Glue
art materials DIY art materials

Homemade Artist’s Glue

January 10, 2024May 29, 20253 min read
Dry Pigments: Alternatives
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Dry Pigments: Alternatives

November 22, 2023May 29, 20253 min read
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Uses for Rag Paper Trimmings

October 30, 2023November 6, 2023

Paper made with 100% cotton and linen, or “100% rag” is durable, permanently acid-free, and an excellent choice for permanent art. The trimmings from cutting

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Uses for canvas trimmings

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Saving Shavings

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DIY Portfolios for Drawings and Prints

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