Some Favorite Supplies

Yesterday I put together a resource guide for some of my favorite art things and I figured that I ought to share it here on the blog as well.  After all, if you're here, it's because you love to make art! So here is a quick guide to some of my favorite art supplies. I limited myself to just a few choices in each category. My true "can't live withouts." You can find a much longer list HERE.

Art Journaling

• No string China Marker/Grease Pencil
• Catalyst Brushes
• Liquitex Gesso
• Pilot Multiball Pen

Stamp Carving

• Speedy Carve
• Speedball Carving Tools
• Permapaque Markers (for marking the block)
• Black Archival Ink Pad & Reinker
• Carve Stamp Play Book

Mixed Media Collage

• Liquitex Matte Medium
• Old Credit Card/Hotel Room Key
• Strathmore 400 Series Drawing Paper
• Detail Scissors

Gelatin Printing

• I don't have a preference between Gelli Arts and Gel Press plates. Both work fine.
• Soft Rubber Brayer from Speedball
• Liquitex Basics paint
• Deli Paper

ScanNCut

I recommend any model of the DX machines (like this one) with the AutoBlade. The AutoBlade makes a huge difference. Some accessories that I use all the time:

• Scanning Mat (you must buy the Scanning Mat for your type of machine, this link is for the DX mat)
• Metal Hook & Spatula
• Brother Brayer (for adhering paper/fabric/etc. to the mat) -- Using the brayer allows you to get away with using a less sticky mat.
• Universal Pen Holder -- it's not actually universal, but it allows you to put most pens in the machine.

Studio Organization

• Hanging File Folder Cart in Legal Size for organizing all of my collage papers
• Raskog Cart for movable storage
• Clear Photo Boxes for storing all my hand carved stamps
• PTouch Embellish for labeling everything

I would say that my "must haves" change a bit over the years, but for the most part, these are the foundational items that I use almost every single day!

Thanks for stopping by!