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Wondering what to get the artist in your life? Check out our holiday gift guide below! We have suggestions for essential items to equip an artist studio, as well as materials for someone who may be wanting to try a certain art medium but isn't sure where to start. ACCESSORIES FOR AN ARTIST STUDIO These are items we can't live without in our studio. Whether your gift recipient is an established artist or just getting started, we guarantee these items will help make their lives easier and their processes more smooth! 1. Heat gun and/or Blow Dryer - perfect for...

Need a solvent for project cleanup but not sure which one to use? Read on! Screen shot or save our comparison chart for future use too. PLEASE NOTE: All solvents listed here are flammable and/or combustible so please use caution and always refer to SDS for complete information before use. ACETONE - Still the best solvent for cleaning up polyesters, epoxies and polyurethanes. - A great de-greaser- NOT to be used for cleaning up plastics or silicones, as acetone will often partially dissolve them.- Will also dissolve styrofoam! Note: If you are sculpting with styrofoam and don’t want to use...

Colder weather brings its challenges to resin work. Here are some tips for getting your resin to cure better in the cold!  

If you need a quick reference for what kind of plaster to use for your next project, look no further! NO. 1 POTTERY PLASTER - Standard of the ceramics industry for years for sanitary ware and dinnerware casting- Unexcelled for making break-resistant molds for slip casting all kinds of porcelain as well as non ceramic casting materials such as our Flexible Slip. - Formulated to provide stronger, longer-lasting ceramic slip cast molds NO. 1 MOLDING PLASTER - A.K.A casting plaster or plaster of Paris, this is an extremely versatile material. - Used by itself, it is still the standard for...