Extend the life of your blades, sharpeners, and cutting mats with simple maintenance. Safer cuts, smoother points, longer-lasting tools.
Masking fluids, wax and crayon resist, tape, rubbing alcohol, and stencils. How does each one work with your medium of choice?
Learn texture techniques for mixed media and collage with lace, foil, and found fabric scraps. Masking, printing, and layering!
How to paint on wood, metal, plastic, and fabric. Surface prep, priming, and which mediums work best so your art actually lasts.
Reset your art studio for summer with tips on sorting, organizing, and reimagining your supplies with this guide from Art Supply Center.
Learn simple printmaking with potatoes, carrots, bubble wrap, and household tools. DIY stamp-making guide from Art Supply Center.
Resourceful studio tips: learn how to reuse and recycle art supplies, from reactivating dried paint to upcycling paper scraps.
How to create DIY texture plates from leaves, cardboard, hot glue, and found objects. Perfect for rubbings, gel printing, and mixed media.
Discover Portland's best murals, creative shops, parks, and inspiration spots. A local field guide for artists from Art Supply Center.
Build a versatile 8-color spring garden palette perfect for florals and foliage. Color mixing guide from our Color Lab series.
