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Cadmium-free paints: a conscious choice in contemporary art

Cadmium paints are valued in the art world for their strong colour intensity, good opacity and excellent lightfastness. Cadmium yellows, oranges and reds are especially well known, offering intense and stable results across different techniques. At the same time, cadmium has certain characteristics that have led more and more artists and manufacturers to look for alternatives.

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Graine Creative Soap Making Kits

Handmade soap is both practical and creative. Graine Creative soap making kits are designed to keep the process simple and enjoyable, with beautiful results even for first time makers. All kits use the melt and pour method and include the necessary materials and instructions for making three to four soaps. Suitable as a gift or for a calm creative moment for yourself.

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Canson XL – students and hobbyists favourite papers

The Canson XL range is specially designed for learners, students, and hobbyists who want quality paper for everyday creativity. These are affordable pads that make no compromises on quality. Each pad is intended for a specific technique to ensure the best possible results and the freedom to experiment. Thanks to the wide variety, everyone can find the right paper in the Canson XL series – whether you want to draw with pencil, paint with watercolour, or work with markers.

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Pencil 101: Comparing Derwent colored pencils

Derwent offers several different types of colored pencils that vary in composition, drawing feel, and overall result. If you’re looking for the right pencils for yourself, the choice may seem confusing at first. That’s why we’ve put together an overview of five of Derwent’s most widely used colored pencil ranges to help you find the one that best matches your drawing style and goals.

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Akvarelli Väljakutse 2025

Kas otsid väikest loomingulist tõuget, mis aitaks akvarelliga julgemalt katsetada?
 Sel septembril koostöös Anneli Laasi Maalikooliga stardib Skizze sotsiaalmeedia kanalites 7-nädalane akvarelliväljakutse, kus kord nädalas maalime ühe uue värvikihi ja avastame uut tehnikat. Samm-sammult sünnib sinu enda abstraktne akvarellmaal! Ära karda tühja paberit, vaid leia oma värvijulgus!

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Paper 101: Everything About Watercolour Paper

Watercolour paper is much more than just paper – it’s a tool that directly affects the behaviour of paint, water resistance, layering, and the final impression. Choosing the right one may seem daunting at first, but finding the right paper becomes a creative and exciting process once you know what qualities to look for. In this post, we’ll go over what watercolour paper is made of, the textures and formats available, and how to choose the right one to support your painting style.

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