27/10/2026
🎨 ART SUPPLIES EXPLAINED! 🖌️✨
Ever looked at all those art products on the shelf and wondered what they actually do? 🤔 Whether you're a budding artist, a school learner, or a seasoned creative, knowing your art supplies can make a BIG difference to your finished masterpiece!
💡 Let's break it down!
🖼️ Artist Fixative Spray – Helps protect drawings from smudging.
✨ Matte Varnish – Protects paintings with a smooth, non-shiny finish.
🎨 Paper Glaze – Seals and smooths suitable art surfaces.
🤍 Gesso – Prepares surfaces so paint adheres better.
🖌️ Artists' Spirits & Distilled Turpentine – Help thin oil paints and clean tools. Always follow the product label and safety instructions.
🖼️ Canvas Primer – Prepares canvas for painting.
💧 Masking Fluid – Protects areas you want to keep white when watercolour painting.
🌟 Linseed Oil – Helps improve the flow and sheen of oil paints.
📚 Our top tip: Always read the label, work in a well-ventilated area when using solvents, and test new products on a small area first.
At Stanley’s Stationers, we're here to help you explore your creativity and find the right supplies for your next art project! 🎨✏️
💬 Which art supply could you not do without? Tell us in the comments!