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Working with mouldmaking supplies can be a rewarding part of the studio process, but layering can be where things go unstuck. It only takes one timing misstep or a soft patch in the middle of your pour to throw the whole mould off. Air pockets, sagging, or surface tear-outs often come down to how one layer sticks to the next. Getting the layering right means you will spend less time fixing separations or cutting moulds out of their own frames. It...

Getting a clean, consistent print during a screen printing session often comes down to having the right tools. While most people focus on ink type or mesh size, there is another part that plays a major role in how ink moves across your screen, the squeegee blade itself. The softness or hardness of a squeegee, called its durometer, can change how your ink flows, how sharp your detail looks, and how many passes you need to get the coverage you want...

Choosing paint for layering isn’t just about colour. The way each stroke builds, covers, or shifts the colour can change the feel of your work. Acrylic and gouache are both fast-drying and water-based but behave very differently when layered. If you’re after clean shapes, solid blocks of colour, or a matte finish, knowing how each medium handles opacity is key. Many artists use both, depending on the coverage needed and how much rewor...