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Liquitex Professional Acrylic Mediums: A Guide

September 05, 2025

When it comes to pushing the boundaries of acrylic painting, no one does it quite like Liquitex.  Since introducing the world to artists’ acrylics in 1955, they’ve been innovating on the concept to help creatives... well, create.

Made using the finest materials, Liquitex Professional Acrylic Mediums allow you to take a single paint & create an endless combination of outcomes whilst delivering stable, archival results.  What makes them a real game-changer is their ability to be intermixed with any other Liquitex paint, including the Basics, Heavy Body & even Acrylic Ink ranges!

In this short guide, we’ll go over examples from this impressive range, looking at their uses & exploring how they can elevate your masterpieces.

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Lino Printing: A Beginner’s Guide to Materials

September 04, 2025

Popular with fine art painters, crafters, hobbyists and, well... everyone... Lino printing is an easy-to-learn & difficult-to-master technique that perfectly combines simplicity with creative freedom. 

At their simplest, linocut printing techniques involve carefully carving a design into an appropriate material & using specialised inks to apply the pattern onto paper or fabric by hand or with a press for bold, infinitely repeatable patterns.

In this beginner’s guide, we’ll be visiting our Printmaking Materials to discover different lino printing surfaces, highlight some of the best lino printing tools around & discuss the difference between water-based and oil-based printing inks.

So, join us & begin your lino printing journey with confidence!

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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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Discovering Pastels

August 15, 2025

Pastels are a versatile and vibrant medium cherished by artists for their rich pigmentation and tactile application.

From soft pastels that blend effortlessly to create dreamy, velvety textures, to the bold and precise strokes of oil pastels, each form offers unique qualities that inspire creativity.  Whether you're a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, understanding the distinct characteristics of soft, hard, oil, and pastel pencils opens a world of expressive possibilities.

So join us as we explore the diverse forms of pastels, their unique properties, and how they can elevate your artistic practice.

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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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