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From time to time I run out of my art-making basics and have to invest in new supplies. While I love all of these items, especially when they're brand new, I don't love handing over a Benjamin for them. I don't know why this is but I always end up handling different tub sizes and contemplating their worth. I doesn't matter how long I stand there doing this, I always bite the bullet and buy the big'un. Why not? I use it. And, this is everything I use, nearly 100% of the time. I have to say this- if you ever buy me paint brushes, buy them on sale! I have a tendency to forget that last washing and wake up the next morning to a hard + ruined paintbrush. Then I usually curse myself for it because it happens way too much. Boo.
What are some of your favorite basics/staples for crafts + art?
What are some of your favorite basics/staples for crafts + art?
posted by Unknown at 8:06 PM
8 Comments:
i know what you are saying...in
the last three weeks, i have
ruined about 3-4 brushes. i have
to run out the door with the kids
or i start a household chore and
there that brush is laying out on
the table, drying. i am also the
queen of not putting caps back on
my pens! ughhhhh!
When I splurge on new supplies, it is usually wild colors of thread for sewing, new embroidery thread, a couple yards of funky fabric and new stamp pads for making cards. I would have a savings account if it weren't for JoAnn's.
I hate replacing the basics. I hate when a paint runs out. I get oddly attatched to the used ones, and all the things I've used them for. Using the last of them... it bums me out a little.
Did you get my email this time?
For me, I have to have modge podge, super glue, E6000, sharp exacto blades, and prismacolor colored pencils around at all times.
For me some must haves are:
a fine and medium point black Sharpie
a red handled tapered paint brush that I've had since I was about 10 years old
sharp scissors, and if they are a fun color it doesn't hurt
an old credit card for smoothing out glue and paint etc.
I have to have my rubber stamps and ephemera (love to alter old pictures)! I have a question. I have been reading a lot about Gesso. I want to use it. I think I want to do a collage on canvas with old pictures and scrapbook paper. How do you use your Gesso? Would love to know! Thanks!
supplies are so expensive!! I wish they were cheaper, but they never seem to be. The colors i enjoy are always the most expensive too.:):(
my paint brushes are definetly my favorite! Next would be my hand sander.
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