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Art supplies that are Helpful and Great Quality
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items Some supplies that I have purchased and used throughout high school into my present college days! Each item on this list has been bought, used, and loved by me. I have created many wonderful pieces with these!
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Papers
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Brushes
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Mediums
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Erasers
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Pens/Pencils
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Other
Papers
Different kinds of papers that iโve purchased, used, and liked! They are good for various mediums, pencils/pens, and other forms of craft.
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This paper is really useful for using multiple mediums in one space. The quality is really durable and can support many mediums!
Mr. Pen Disposable Paint Palette Paper 9x12
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Perfect paper for watercolor projects! It is totally leak proof and makes your watercolor very opaque.
Canson Montval Watercolor Block, 15x20, 15 Sheets
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This is the perfect sketchbook for on the go! It has many pages and the spirals make it really easy to use.
Crehatos 5.5x8.5 Top Spiral Sketch Book 2pk
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This was my favorite compact sketchbook for quick drawings and writing down ideas! It was perfect for on the go and lasted me over a year.
Top Spiral Sketchbook 5.5x8.5, 105 Sheets
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Perfect if youโre just looking for simple colored paper for your projects! Iโm pretty sure these have different textures too.
Creativity Street Craft Paper, 25 Colors, 12x18, 100 Sheets
Brushes
Different brushes that Iโve used for art that work well! Iโve used them for big and small projects and they last long and serve their purpose well.
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As someone who sometimes forgets to switch brushes, these are perfect for covering big or small areas!
9pcs Round Pointed Tip Pony Hair Filbert Brushes
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All the different sizes that come in this pack are perfect for any and every project! They are very durable and perfect quality.
24-Piece Wooden Handle Paint Brushes Set with Canvas Case
Mediums
Acrylic, Gouache, and so on that Iโve used for many projects! Mediums are important to me because I love learning how to use different ones to enhance my artwork.
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This stuff lasted me an entire year! Adding different water amounts to each drops gives a really cool effect on every piece.
Savior-Faire Set Watercolor Gouache, Multi (31305)
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These were perfect for the smaller projects that I did! They are very opaque and didnโt take too long to dry!
Winsor & Newton Winton Oil Paints and Sets
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The perfect acrylic set for starting out! I still have this now and itโs lasted me a pretty long time.
Sennelier ExtraFine Artist Acrylique Paints and Sets
Erasers
Erasers that Iโve used that have worked really well and been super helpful for my projects! They work well, last long, and are very affordable.
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Perfect for erasing those small details that a huge eraser canโt carefully get rid of! The brush is also a cool feature!
Staedtler Eraser Pencil with Brush, White
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This amount for this cheap was perfect for all of my pieces and lasted me about a year! They are a bit easy to lose track of if youโre not careful, like me, but they should be fine!
Mr. Pen Kneaded Eraser 12 Pack White
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Another simple eraser that I used! It worked well and got the job done. Iโm pretty sure I still have more than half of it left now.
STAEDTLER Mars Plastic Combi 526 508 Eraser
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Pretty simple eraser that I used throughout the year for my sketches! It cleans up any pencil lines with ease.
General Pencil Magic White Extra Soft Vinyl Eraser
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I used this kneaded eraser all throughout high school and it always worked very well! Itโs easy to heat back up if it dries out too!
FaberCastell Kneaded Eraser
Pens/Pencils
A few different pens and pencils that are perfect for sketching or creating different pieces! Iโve used these over regular No.2 pencils because of their quality and precision.
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This pen was really satisfying to use. The ink worked well and it was a very smooth tool to create with!
Pilot Fineliner Markers, Black, 12 Count
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These worked really well on many charcoal drawings and looked very nice contrasted to the black charcoal!
Brusarth White Charcoal Pencils Set - 3pcs
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These pencils are pretty simple and work well for any sketches or drawings! They lasted me a pretty long time.
BAZIC Drawing Sketching Pencil Set, 12-Pack
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This was the perfect calligraphy pen for the ink that I also shared! It holds the ink very well and comes with different tips for various styles of drawing.
Speedball Sketching Set with 8 Pens & Holders
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The perfect pens for fine line drawings! The different sizes helped me create some really interesting pieces!
Sakura Pigma Micron Pens and Sets
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Another white charcoal pencil that I used that worked really well! The only thing is it only comes with one.
Generalโs White 558 Charcoal Pencil
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This was the simple set that I was required to get that has lasted me over a year! It comes with good starting supplies.
Generals Drawing Class Essential Tools Kit
Other
Other helpful tools and items that have assisted me in creating beautiful pieces! These are just some other recommendations for more uncommon tools to use when creating.
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This glue works really well. It works perfect for many of the paper based projects that Iโve done!
LINECO Neutral pH Acid-Free All-Purpose Glue
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Perfect if youโre looking for a small simple case of ink for any calligraphy drawings! This ink is veryyyy opaque and good for crisp lines and edges.
Speedball Super Black India Ink, 2-Ounce
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This is the best and most convenient wireless hot glue gun for projects! This was so helpful during studio classes where the plugs were limited.
Rimyew Cordless Hot Glue Gun Kit with 20 Sticks
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I used this in high school for printmaking! Itโs a really sturdy tool and this one worked really well.
Small Wooden Linoleum Cutter