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A Hodge Podge of Mod Podge

August 19, 2025

First developed in 1956 by Harry Tabachnick, Mod Podge (short for "decoupage") is a water-based, non-toxic range of versatile 3-in-1 glues, sealers & finishes strong enough to bond wood, fabric, glass & more.  Available in several variations, their thick, creamy consistency applies smoothly, dries perfectly clear & is available in several different finishes.

Adored for it's creamy consistency, perfectly clear finish & versatility, Mod Podge was an immediate hit amongst crafters and decoupage enthusiasts.  As decoupage grew in popularity over time, so too did Mod Podge, with these incredible adhesives now available in over 65 countries.

Not content with creating one iconic craft material, Mod Podge has grown to include a variety of specially formulated varieties including Matte, Gloss, Glitter, Outdoor and more.  However, no matter what, the original all-in-one glue & sealer remains a beloved staple.

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GOLDEN GAC Polymers

August 18, 2025

In honour of our Medium MADNESS sale, we thought we would introduce everyone to the much-loved GAC Acrylic Polymer range of acrylic mediums from GOLDEN.

Standing for “Golden Acrylic Colours”, each GAC represents a unique polymer that offers specific attributes including extending paint, regulating transparency, creating glazes, increasing gloss, altering viscosity and even binding pigments for various effects (amongst others).

Unlike other GOLDEN Mediums, GAC Acrylic Polymers offer a thinner, more fluid application with a minimum amount of thickeners, levellers, defoamers and surfactants, ensuring good film formation.

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Uni POSCA: The Nitty Gritty

August 13, 2025

We’ve spoken about POSCA markers fairly extensively in one way or another here on our blog (and for good reason!), so today, we’re bringing you... a reference guide.

So, come learn about the sizes, nibs, inks, materials, accessories and details involved with these impressive, versatile paint markers from Uni.

If you're looking to explore this range, we recommend bookmarking this one for future reference!

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Liquitex Pro Acrylic Inks

August 12, 2025

Famed for their dedication to fine artistry, Liquitex introduced the world to the first artists’ acrylic colours all the way back in 1955.

Not content to stop there (as any of us would be tempted to), they’ve spent the years since innovating and expanding their selection of acrylic paints to encompass Heavy Body, Soft Body, Markers, Spray Paints and more, along with a broad variety of mediums, tools & accessories.

However, today we're focusing on their exciting, extensive, vibrant & versatile Professional Acrylic Ink range.

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Faber-Castell Black Edition

August 11, 2025

Ideal for newcomers, students or professionals, the Black Edition range from Faber-Castell offers accessible, sustainable artistry with some serious visual impact that doesn't skimp on quality!

These vibrant pencils feature ergonomically designed (and undeniably stylish) triangular barrels made using sustainably sourced black wood and supersoft, highly pigmented leads that effortlessly glide over light, dark or coloured papers.

Available in a variety of sets, we'll be discussing their various benefits and highlighting some of our very elements of this extensive, impressive range of coloured pencils.

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Rosa Gallery Watercolours

August 06, 2025

The leading Ukrainian manufacturer of fine art materials, Rosa have been providing high-quality paints, tools, accessories & more internationally for over 26 years.

Offering professional-quality materials at student-quality prices, their Gallery range was introduced in 2016 with a selection of Oil & Acrylic colours before expanding to include the impressive Gallery Watercolour range in 2018.

Gallery Watercolours are available in 60 vibrant, highly pigmented colours developed in collaboration with watercolourists from around the globe with a particular focus on the needs of individual artists.

Today we'll be discussing this impressive range, what makes them unique & why you should give them a chance (if you haven't already)!

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Seawhite Sustainable Papers

August 04, 2025

Founded in Brighton, Seawhite have been supplying the UK for over 50 years, garnering a strong relationship with artists, students, professionals and more thanks to their innovative products, and fast, personal service with a focus on sustainability.

From replacing their factory lighting with low energy LED bulbs to powering their production with 100% renewable solar energy, Seawhite are always looking to reduce their carbon footprint, but never at the cost of quality.

Two great examples of this ethos are their CupCycling and Crush paper ranges, which are made using takeaway coffee cups and corn (no, really).  Today we'll be discussing how these impressive papers have not only positively benefitted artists, but everyone.

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Brusho Crystal Colours

July 31, 2025

Whether you’re a watercolourist, illustrator or just a plain ol’ doodler that likes to experiment in your work, Brusho Crystal Colours are your new best friends.

Brusho Crystal Colours from Colourcraft are incredibly versatile, highly pigmented watercolour crystals that come recommended for an almost endless list of applications and techniques including card making, scrapbooking, stencilling, design work or watercolour painting.

So, let us introduce you to these unique materials, offering some highlights, techniques and accessories to help get you started.

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Winsor & Newton Oil Drying Times

July 25, 2025

Founded in 1832 & receiving their first Royal Warrant in 1841, Winsor & Newton produce some of the finest quality & most desirable art materials available today.

Their oil colour range offers a broad spectrum of vivid, intermixable colours, hues and tones in several different varieties including Artists’, Winton & the water-mixable Artisan.  Today, we’ll be covering the drying times across each of these different ranges, to help you to use these wonderful paints to their full potential.

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