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Most kids can’t wait to dive into a good craft session over the summer holidays. But parents and carers often find themselves dealing with a mess that goes beyond the usual sticky fingers and glitter trails. That’s because the heat doesn’t just warm up the room, it changes how art supplies behave. We’ve seen it happen too often. Glue that won’t hold. Foam that curls. Markers that dry up after one go. The truth is, ma...

Summer provides a wonderful opportunity for us to engage in creative pursuits, and fine art supplies play a key role in bringing our artistic visions to life. Knowing which materials to use can truly make our summer projects stand out.  As we look at various art supplies best suited for the season's warmth and brightness, we can better understand how to improve our creative efforts. From selecting paints to picking the right paper, each choi...

When we sit down with an art journal book, we’re not just thinking about today’s drawing but how it might hold up years from now. One factor that’s easy to overlook is the pH level of the paper itself. It’s not something that jumps off the sketchbook label, but it’s worth paying attention to if you care about keeping your work in good shape. The pH in paper tells us how acidic or alkaline it is. That can change how w...