All about art materials and tools used by artists includes buyer guides
I recently discovered you can use Gamblin Cold Wax Medium on watercolor paintings as a way to seal them so I tried it out. This non-toxic, professional quality product is a blend of beeswax and Damar resin and can be used with a variety of pigments. It provides a durable and protective layer for your…
Damar varnish is a type of resin used to protect and preserve artwork, while gloss varnish is a synthetic material that provides a glossy finish to the painting. Both types of varnish offer their own advantages and disadvantages, so it’s important to understand the differences between the two before making a decision on what to…
Glassine paper alternatives include acid-free white tissue paper, which offers a more delicate option for protecting delicate items, and barrier paper, a versatile solution for safeguarding both archival and non-archival materials from dust, debris, and potential damage. Barrier paper is frequently utilized as a frame backing to provide a polished appearance to art pieces, while…
Graphite is a form of carbon and is the main component of the core in modern pencils, along with a binder, usually clay. Despite commonly referring to it as “lead,” the core actually doesn’t contain any real lead. Therefore you can conclude that there is no graphite vs pencil, they are both the same thing….
Acrylic binders are used in various art mediums like acrylic paints. These are use to improve the transparency and durability of the medium. But for some reason some artists seek an alternative. This could be either due to personal preferences or availability constraints. Acrylic Binder Substitutes Exploring different substitutes for acrylic binders can introduce unique…
We may think that Lavender Spike Oil may be a safer option compared to its traditional counterparts like Turpentine. Lavender Spike oil does come with some noted side effects and risks when used in large doses. Lavender Spike oil can be quite toxic if swallowed or if you are allergic to it. Side Effects Of…
While oil pastels are heat-sensitive and can become softer in response to the heat of your hands, they do not typically melt like wax based crayons. This is because the binder in oil pastels is an oil based one and not a wax binder (which is what you have in your typical kids pastels and…
Blue painters tape is not acid free, and it may yellow or damage your artwork over time. But don’t worry, there are alternatives. Artist tape and Conservation tape are two alternatives that are specifically designed to be acid free. If only I had known this years ago before trying to mask off some paintings and…
When comparing Turpenoid vs Turpentine, my pick is to use Turpenoid. Turpenoid smells better, less toxic, performs just as well as turpentine and you will not lose friends over using it. Although they serve similar purposes, they have distinct differences in terms of their chemical makeup, odor, and potential health effects. Both Turpenoid and turpentine…
No, Gamsol is not the same as Turpentine. While both are used to clean brushes and oil paints, Gamsol is not the same as turpentine. Gamsol is more refined and less smelly. Turpentine is a stronger solvent that smells bad. These are just the tip of the iceberg. There are many other qualities that make…
Did you come across Master’s Touch acrylic paints at Hobby Lobby and wondering how it compares to a well known brand such as Liquitex? If this is you then you’re in the right place as I have gone and documented some of my research when I went comparing Liquitex vs Master’s Touch. Keep reading because…
Liquin is a well known and popular medium with modern oil painters thanks to its ability to be fast-drying and ability to create a nice glossy finish. The downside is that Liquin is known to contain toxic chemicals that can be harmful to both artists and the environment not to mention it also has quite…