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graf masters

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Dave

Spray paint and graffiti. The two are inescapable. The percentage of spray paint used for graffiti as opposed to legitimate uses must be significant. After some consideration, that is, vandalism as opposed to artistic expression, the Krylon spray paint line … Continue reading →

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jo sonja: paste without waste

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Dave

Back in stock: Jo Sonja’s texture paste. The big difference is that it comes in a tube, and is hard to stock since its one of the few Chroma products imported directly from Australia. One of those unique products of … Continue reading →

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le big bang: all that glitters is not sold

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Dave

All that glitters is not gold, but it pours easily out of a bottle and sparkles and shines to your hearts content. Our second mystery product covers glass….This week for Le Big Bang we have two DecoArt products: Glamour Dust … Continue reading →

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water in the pocket

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Dave

New watercolor pocket set from Reeve sand water color metal tin set. Opaque watercolor cakes that are ostensibly about the same quality as Pelikan, except the these are made in China instead of Germany. Good for beginners. No need to … Continue reading →

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board it up

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Dave

Newly arrived: Winsor & Newton three-pack canvas boards. Basically, the same product as their professional artist framed canvas on what seems like a masonite core board. The tooth is a bit rough for decorative painters, so a good coat of … Continue reading →

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smooch-ability

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Dave

New arrival: Reeves water soluble wax pastels. Not the highest grade quality in the class. But for student level pricing, and as an introduction to the medium, the Reeves product is certainly a good buy. The pigments are reasonable and … Continue reading →

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free parking

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Dave

Parking is a touchy and expensive consideration in touch and go world of commercial shopping today. Not surprisingly, it seems to massage the worries and ego if it is somehow an invisible price or hidden cost rather than something the … Continue reading →

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krazy about krylon

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Dave

Le Big Bang Sale vol. 5: This weekend only, February 16th and 17th will be a hellzapoppin’ special on popular Krylon finishes. Krylon Matte and Krylon Kamar sprays will be at a zippity-doo-dah price of $2.99 each plus taxes. Maximum … Continue reading →

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opaque transactions…

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Dave

Opaque paint box kits from Pelikan just arrived. Sets of twelve or twenty-four. paint trough with paint bowls which can be lifted out of the bowls. There is also a removable lid with five large mixing pots. All the colours … Continue reading →

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Pelikan in the spring

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Dave

What is called a pocket paintbox. Six shades of opaque watercolor paint from Pelikan which is made in Germany. Not a high-end offering,but a nice package that compares with Pebeo at a great price. The mystery of these German art … Continue reading →

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