Manuscripts Leonardt Shorthand Dip Nib is a very flexible nib with a blue finish. Traditionally, these nibs are used for writing shorthand because they can produce easily distinguished thick & thin strokes & give a fast flow of ink. Theyre also excellent for producing flourishes in Old English or Copperplate handwriting, as well as for drawing. Leonardt Shorthand Dip Nib has an attractive blue finish, which makes it easily identifiable. Use it with a Manuscript pen holder for best results. ...

Award-winning British illustrator Marion Deuchars has returned with a new addition to her popular Lets Make Some Great Art activity book series.  Focusing on all things colourful, Lets Make Some Great Art: Colours

Includes:: all kinds of art activities to engage budding artists. Marion Deuchars is an illustrator who shares Cass Art’s desire to spread the word about the wonders of art, & also helps to decorate our shops. Learn the basics about colours & put your new skills to test in all sorts of colourful activities, including fingerprint art, drawing, painting, collaging &, of course, colouring. Suitable for ages 8+ Recommended for kids aged 8-12 years.

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Let’s Make Some Great Art by Marion Deuchars is packed full of ideas that will inspire you & spark your imagination. Marion Deuchars is an illustrator who shares Cass Art’s desire to spread the word about the wonders of art, & also helps to decorate our shops. She’ll show you, step-by-step, how to draw everyday objects such as a bicycle or a bird & then have you engaged in lots of activities like colouring in Van Gogh’s sunflowers & completing the Mona Lisa’s smile. Let’s Make Some Great Art is an excellent way for children aged eight & up to explore how art can be made & what it can mean for them, but mostly it’s just fantastically good fun. Also available in White colour. Suitable for ages 8+ Recommended for kids aged 8-12 years.     ...

Mix with colour to create a smooth, high gloss finish that adheres to slick non-porous surfaces like glass. When heat set, creates a glossy, scratch resistant surface.  What it does Gives acrylic color a smooth, flowing, non-drip texture which dries to a glossy, scratch-resistant finish when cured Increases adhesion to slick non-porous surfaces like glass, ceramics & porcelain Extends your color without affecting stability Slows drying time to help you create more subtle color blends Increases longterm surface durability How to use Stir slowly into acrylic color, using no more than 10% paint to 90% medium Works best with Soft Body Acrylic & Acrylic Ink Leave color to completely dry before curing  Cure in the oven for 30 minutes at 300°F / 150°C  Fully compatible with all Liquitex materials Do not thin with water  If foam appears when stirring, leave the mixture to sit while the bubbles rise & disappear ...

Give your Acrylic paint a metallic gold effect or use on its own to add gold surface highlights! What it does Gives acrylic color a metallic gold luster Adds gold surface highlights when used straight from the bottle Extends your color without affecting acrylic stability Slows drying time to help you get more subtle color blends Lowers the viscosity of heavier body paints How to use Slowly stir as much as you like into acrylic color to get the metallic luster & viscosity you want
- transparent colors give the best results Squeeze from the bottle & paint on neat for a semi-opaque gold effect Fully compatible with all Liquitex products If bubbles appear when stirring, leave to sit while they rise & disappear
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Mask off areas of work with this colourless latex based liquid. Use with fluid applications of acrylic colour & washes. The perfect medium to block off areas of painting & let the surface show through! What it does Covers areas of your surface to stop color reaching it   Peels off once color dries to reveal a clean surface underneath   Leaves no trace or stain once removed How to use Choose a suitable brush/tool to apply to ensure you get the detail you want • Dip your applicator in soapy water before dipping in Masking Fluid
- this will make cleaning easier later Carefully paint onto the areas you want to protect & leave to dry Wash your tools with warm soapy water straight after application Once dry, you can paint color on freely Remove Masking Fluid as soon as possible for best results, carefully starting at the corners & peeling back slowly Fully compatible with all Liquitex products Do not use on damp or soft sized paper Not recommended for thicker acrylic paint application Avoid abrading or overworking areas where masking fluid is applied
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Use this Liquitex medium on its own or mix with colour to create a structurally stable crakle effect on rigid surfaces. What it does Creates a crackled texture as it dries on rigid surfaces Dries to a hard, opaque finish Maintains paint adhesion, durability & archival quality How to use Use on rigid supports only Can be used on its own & painted over once dry Can be mixed with acrylic color
- using no more than 15% paint to 85% medium Apply paste evenly to surface with a palette knife Leave to dry for at least 24 hours before painting over Cracking will vary depending on how thickly you apply it
- the effects will be more obvious on thicker applications but will take longer to dry When using on wood, seal with a base layer of fluid/gel medium & let dry before Crackle Paste application Fully compatible with all Liquitex products Dont dilute with water Dont force dry with a fan or heater as this may result in less or no cracking Dont try & slow the drying time by adding a slow drying medium as this will affect crackling effect

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Increase texture & extend volume with a satin finish or use as a strong collaging adhesive. What it does Gives paint a satin finish Maintains paint adhesion, durability & archival quality Extends color without affecting acrylic stability Gives heavier body paint an oil-like color brilliance Increases viscosity of soft body paints, giving a thicker consistency Slows drying time & enhances appearance of brush strokes How to use Mix as much as you like into acrylic color to create the viscosity & transparency you want
- the more you add, the more transparent the color will become Can be thinned by diluting with up to 25% water
- distilled water will give best results Mix into Heavy Body Acrylic to extend volume & maintain viscosity Mix into Soft Body or Acrylic Ink to extend volume & thicken This is semi-opaque when wet, transparent when dry. When used very thickly it may dry semi-opaque Apply with a brush as a collaging glue & fixative Do not shake or vigorously over-brush as this can result in a foggy, hazy look when dry Do not use with any non-acrylic media

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This trial set of Liquitex pouring medium

Includes:: three 118ml bottles of Liquitex pouring medium in gloss,

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This medium from Liquitex thins paint & extend volume with a satin finish or use as a collaging adhesive. What it does Gives color a satin finish Increases color depth & transparency Lowers viscosity of heavier body paints, giving increased flow Extends your color further without affecting acrylic stability Maintains paint adhesion, durability & archival quality Use as a non-removable varnish to protect paintings & establish a satin surface sheen  Ideal to use as a glue when collaging with lightweight materials Transfers printed images How to use Can be thinned by diluting with up to 25% water
- distilled water will give best results Mix as much as you like into acrylic color to create the viscosity & transparency you want
- the more you add, the thinner & more transparent your color will become If bubbles appear when stirring, leave to sit while they rise & disappear This is semi-opaque when wet, transparent when dry To fix pastel, graphite or chalk, mix 1 part medium to 1 part distilled water & apply with an atomizer or airbrush Apply with a brush/sponge as a lightweight collaging glue Fully compatible with all Liquitex products Do not shake or vigorously over-brush as this can result in a foggy, hazy look when dry  Do not use with any non-acrylic media

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