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25 Art Pieces to Build Creativity
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Hi! Here are all the supplies I used to for this entire project. Enjoy creating!
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Frames & Canvases
 
1 - Oil Pastel Art
 
2 - Mixed Media Abstract Art
 
3 - Color Pencil Art
 
4 - Werner Bronkhorst Textured Art
 
5 - Shadow Painting

Frames & Canvases

More information about the frames will be coming soon!

 
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Used for all 25 pieces!
FIXSMITH 6x6 White Canvas 12-Pack, Primed
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Varathane 8 oz Wood Conditioner - Wood Care by Rust-Oleum | Home Depot
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LOVE this stain!!
Varathane 1 qt Dark Walnut Semi-Transparent Gel Interior Wood Stain
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awesome tool for staining!
HDX 5 in. Microfiber Staining Pads (4-Pack) HDX-686477
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Miter Saw Alternative
Stanley 14.5 in. Deluxe Clamping Miter Box with 14 in. Saw 20-600D
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1 - Oil Pastel Art

 
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This set is perfect for a beginner!
Pentel Oil Pastels - 50 Color Set (PHN-50)
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I used this throughout the series
Canson XL Mixed Media Pad, Rough, 9x12, 50 Sheets
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Q-tips 100% Cotton Swabs 750 Count
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Replacement Blades
Firbon Paper Cutter Replacement Blades 5 Pack
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One of my most used tools!
Firbon 12" A4 Titanium Paper Cutter Black
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2 - Mixed Media Abstract Art

 
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U.S. Art Supply 11x14 Acrylic Paper Pad, 2 Pack
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Pentel Oil Pastels - 50 Color Set (PHN-50)
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Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils, 24 Ct
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Posca 3M Fine Tip Acrylic Paint Markers, 16 Set
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Any adhesive will work!
Elmers Liquid School Glue, Washable, 4oz, 2ct
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Professional Artist Paint Brush Set of 12 - Canvas, Watercolor & Fabric
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One of my go to tools!
Firbon 12" Titanium Paper Cutter w/Security
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Replacement Blades
Firbon Paper Cutter Replacement Blades 5 Pack
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I have the Explore Air 2, but it's an older version.
Cricut Explore® 5
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LOVE this set
Grabie 50 Colors Watercolor Paint Set with Brush
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3 - Color Pencil Art

 
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Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils, 24 Assorted
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25 Sheets Brown Kraft Cardstock 8.5x11, 92lb
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Firbon 12" A4 Titanium Paper Cutter Black
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Firbon Paper Cutter Replacement Blades 5 Pack
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4 - Werner Bronkhorst Textured Art

 
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If you lay it on too thick it will crack!
Liquitex Professional Modeling Paste, 237ml (8-oz)
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Nail brushes for the win!
Beetles Nail Art Pens Brushes, 5pcs Set
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Liquitex Professional Gesso, 118ml White
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Any acrylic paint will work!
Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Set, 6x22ml
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I used styrofoam that came in one of my packages, but this would also work!
AMZQNART 8 Pack 6x4x2 Foam Blocks for Crafts
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Professional Artist Paint Brush Set of 12 - For Canvas, Watercolor & Fabric
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Alternative to Modeling Paste
Liquitex Gloss Heavy Gel Medium, 237ml
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5 - Shadow Painting

 
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Liquitex Professional Gesso, 118ml White
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Professional Artist Paint Brush Set of 12 - For Canvas, Watercolor & Fabric
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Any acrylic paint works, here's one brand I like!
Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Set, 6x22ml
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This is the exact paint I used
Amsterdam Acrylic Tube 120ml Naples Yellow Red
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6 - Shell Assemblage Art

 
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I didn't use this pack, but it's got great variety!
PowerTRC Mixed Beach Sea Shells 1”-2.5” (100 pcs)
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Mod Podge Gloss Sealer, Glue & Finish, 16 oz
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I recommend wearing a mask while using this!
3M Super 77 Multi-Surface Spray Adhesive 7.35oz
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I didn't use this brand, but it's very similar!
Royal Imports Decorative Beach Sand - 4.5 LBS
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FrogTape Delicate Surface Painters Tape 1.5in
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Loctite Super Glue Ultra Gel Control, Clear, 0.14 fl oz
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7 - Tobio's Watercolor Painting

 
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Tobios Mini Watercolor Set with 12 Colors & Brush
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Hapikalor 5.5x8.5 Watercolor Sketchbook, 30 Sheets
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ARTEGRIA Watercolor Brush Set, 10 Soft Synthetic Squirrel Brushes
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8 - Linocut Stamps

 
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Great set for a beginner
Linocut Kit for Printmaking & Stamp Making
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Grabie 50 Colors Watercolor Paint Set with Brush
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Canson XL Mixed Media Pad, Rough, 9x12, 50 Sheets
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ARTEGRIA Watercolor Brush Set, 10 Soft Synthetic
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9 - Ombre Painting

 
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Close to my favorite teal paint. The other one is sold out :(
Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint 250ml Turquoise
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Liquitex Professional Gesso Surface Prep, 118ml
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FrogTape Delicate Surface Painters Tape 1.5in
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Professional Artist Paint Brush Set of 12
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10 - Gouache Painting

 
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Most affordable set at Michaels!
12 Color Gouache Paint Set by Artist's Loft™ | Michaels
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Professional Artist Paint Brush Set of 12 - For Canvas, Watercolor & Fabric
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11 - Ocean Painting

 
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Liquitex Professional Gesso Surface Prep, 118ml
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Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint 250ml Turquoise
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Professional Artist Paint Brush Set of 12 - For Canvas, Watercolor & Fabric
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12 - Beaded Painting

 
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Love this bead set!!
Assorted Glass Seed Beads by Bead Landing® | Michaels
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13 - Sunset Print

 
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Loooove this printer!
Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca Wireless All-in-One Printer
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14 - Paper Flower Shop

 
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Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca Wireless All-in-One Printer
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I have an older veriosn, but here is the new one!
Cricut Explore® 5 + Essential Bundle
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Fiskars® Nonstick Titanium Softgrip® Fashion Scissors | Michaels
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Mod Podge Gloss Sealer, Glue & Finish, 16 oz
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Metalic Foil
Cricut® Metallic Adhesive Foil, Color: Gold | Michaels
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15 - Gold Leaf

 
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Adhesive I used
Metal Leaf Adhesive by Craft Smart®, 2oz. - Michaels
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Gold Leaf Pack by ArtMinds® | Michaels
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16 - Micron Pens

 
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SAKURA Pigma Micron Fineliner Pens - 6 Pack
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2 Pack
SAKURA PIGMA MICRON 05 FINELINER PEN 2PK
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The best craft printer
Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca Wireless All-in-One Printer
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18 - Posca Markers

 
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Posca 3M Fine Tip Acrylic Paint Markers, 16 Set
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20 - Watercolor Masking

 
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Looove this set!!
Grabie 50 Colors Watercolor Paint Set with Brush
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Awesome for masking!!!
FrogTape Delicate Surface Painters Tape 1.5in
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22 - Palette Knife Art

 
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Great set! Plastic ones usually break
5 Pcs Stainless Steel Painting Knives Set
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Great beginner set!
Winsor & Newton Winton Oil Color Set, 10x21ml
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Gamblin 8oz. Gamsol - Michaels
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23 - Embroidery Thread

 
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Loops & Threads™ Craft Cord, Glamour Girls | Michaels
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25 - Oil Painting

 
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Love these!
Winsor & Newton Winton Oil Paint Set, 10x21ml
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Gamblin 8oz. Gamsol - Michaels
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