Art Supply Maintenance Hacks Sharpeners Blades and Cutting Mats
Extend the life of your blades, sharpeners, and cutting mats with simple maintenance. Safer cuts, smoother points, longer-lasting tools.
Using Masking Fluids, Resists, and Stencils for Cool Effects
Masking fluids, wax and crayon resist, tape, rubbing alcohol, and stencils. How does each one work with your medium of choice?
Lace, Foil & Found Fabrics Texture Techniques for Mixed Media
Learn texture techniques for mixed media and collage with lace, foil, and found fabric scraps. Masking, printing, and layering!
Painting on Unusual Surfaces Wood, Metal, Plastic & Fabric
How to paint on wood, metal, plastic, and fabric. Surface prep, priming, and which mediums work best so your art actually lasts.
Art Studio Reset Cleaning Organizing Reimagining Your Supplies
Reset your art studio for summer with tips on sorting, organizing, and reimagining your supplies with this guide from Art Supply Center.
Simple Printmaking with Vegetables
Learn simple printmaking with potatoes, carrots, bubble wrap, and household tools. DIY stamp-making guide from Art Supply Center.
Reusing & Recycling Art Supplies
Resourceful studio tips: learn how to reuse and recycle art supplies, from reactivating dried paint to upcycling paper scraps.
Creating Texture Plates from Found Objects
How to create DIY texture plates from leaves, cardboard, hot glue, and found objects. Perfect for rubbings, gel printing, and mixed media.
Local Creative Spots in Portland to Spark Inspiration
Discover Portland's best murals, creative shops, parks, and inspiration spots. A local field guide for artists from Art Supply Center.
Color Lab Spring Palette
Build a versatile 8-color spring garden palette perfect for florals and foliage. Color mixing guide from our Color Lab series.

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