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Posted in New Products and Special Offers on Jan 25th, 2012
The Maya range of 30 brilliant colours from Clairefontaine are deep-dyed, non-fading, have a smooth surface front and back, and are acid free. They have a wide range of potential applications including: cards, menus, scrapbooking, framing, book-binding, illustration, decoupage and collage. Available in two weights: 120gsm (heavy paper) and 270gsm (heavy card) in A4 and [...]
Posted in Art Technique -Technical on Oct 12th, 2011
Art Tips Some recent tips we have shared on our Facebook Page: Tip for sketchbooks: if outdoors use an elastic band, paperclip or similar to stop pages flapping in the breeze. To get straight lines in paint try brushruling. Steady a ruler with one long side on the surface and one tilted up in the [...]
Posted in Art Technique -Technical on Oct 12th, 2011
Here is a helpful article from RK Burt paper suppliers about how to get the most from your watercolour paper: www.rkburt.com The Watercolour Paper Department on the Jackson’s Art Website.
Posted in New Products and Special Offers on Sep 28th, 2011
Jacksons Eco Paper now comes in blocks! Jackson’s 140lb 100% cotton Eco paper is internally & externally gelatine sized and handmade in India. It is now available in 20 sheet blocks of pre-stretched paper that is glued on all four sides. Introductory offer: 20% off until Dec. 1st. (click on link to go to offer) [...]
Posted in Product Information, Favourite Products and Reviews on Aug 14th, 2011
Paper sizes Full sheets of watercolour paper often come in Imperial sizes rather than European A (ISO) sizes. A sheet of Imperial (also called Full Imperial) is 30×22 inches (76x56cm). This is a bit smaller than A1 which is 84.1×59.4cm. The other A sizes are based on half of the larger size above it: A2 [...]
Posted in FAQ on Aug 10th, 2011
Frequently asked question: I don’t understand Sizing, Priming and Grounds for oil painting. Canvas must be sealed (sized) from oil paint to prevent rotting. You can use rabbit skin glue or acrylic medium to seal the surface. Then you can apply one or more layers of primer or ground. This can be oil primer, acrylic [...]
Posted in Product Information, Favourite Products and Reviews on Jul 20th, 2011
Art papers Watercolour Paper Watercolour paper has a “hard size” on top of the paper that allows the water to penetrate and the pigment to remain on the surface. This gives the painting its brilliance and also allows for corrections. Watercolour paper comes in different textures. Hot Press (HP) is the smoothest. Not (also called [...]
Posted in New Products and Special Offers on Jul 6th, 2011
Amazing deals! Up to 50% off the list price on a selection of Winsor & Newton brush sets, pads (watercolour, cartridge and pastel pads), and paint sets (Cotman watercolour, Griffin Alkyd, Designers Gouache and Galeria Acrylic). The offer also includes some new products we haven’t stocked before including Winsor & Newton ink sets and bristol [...]
Posted in New Products and Special Offers on May 17th, 2011
With the new Daniel Smith Watercolour Ground, anything you’ve dreamed of painting with watercolor can become a reality. It’s easy to use and versatile. After application is dry you can paint on it as you would watercolour paper. Can be applied onto absorbent or semi-absorbent surfaces and requires no special preparation. Suggested absorbent surfaces include [...]
Posted in New Products and Special Offers on Apr 13th, 2011
Great news! Up to 40% off the list price on a selection of Winsor & Newton: –brush sets –pads (watercolour, cartridge and pastel pads) –paint sets (Cotman watercolour, Griffin Alkyd, Designers Gouache and Galeria Acrylic). Offer ends June 27th. Click here for the offer on the Jackson’s website.