A good watercolor brush should do at least one fundamental thing: hold water well. Ones made of synthetic hair do a fine job, but those with natural hairs have much better liquid-holding capacity…
A reliable, oil-compatible brush can make or break a painting. Because oil paints are viscous, it's important that you equip yourself with a tool with hairs sturdy enough to move this medium smoothly…
Make clean cuts. Cutting oil is a lubricant used in a variety of glass-cutting processes. Used to keep the machine cool and reduce friction, oil increases the overall life of your cutting machine and…
Make it snappy. Used on everything from denim to diapers, snaps are a handy closure, easily undone and sewn onto fabric. First patented in 1885 by a German inventor, snaps were originally intended…
Easier than sewing a button and faster to fasten, snaps are a convenient closure beloved by beginning and expert seamsters alike. First patented by German inventor Heribert Bauer in 1885, snap…
Keep all your work in one place with a portfolio. Though many artists are moving toward digital presentations, it's important you keep your original art accessible, organized, and protected. Use a…
Shetland wool is warm, thick, and comfortable to the touch. It isn't as luxurious and soft as merino or cashmere, but it doesn't have prickly guard hairs, the hairs that itch. Lofty and light, this…
Go awl out. Used to punch holes in leather, wood, and textiles, awls have been around since ancient times. The best part of an awl-punctured hole is that it doesn't leave a cut line, so the hole is…
Worsted yarn is like the Goldilocks-approved yarn—not too chunky, not too light; it falls somewhere between a classic sport-weight yarn and a heavier bulky yarn. Most suitable for textured sweaters…
Cashmere is one of the most prized and rare fibers. Extremely soft, lightweight, and warm, it features low-bulk and high-loft fibers. Cashmere yarns are ultrafine because cashmere goat hairs are…