Gift Ideas

Under $20

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  Quattro JournalsNZD $6.60

  Quattro Journals feel comfortable in the hand and slip easily into your pocket. The rounded corners help the journals resist damage and wear and the specially laminated cover resists dirt and stains. The cover can be folded all the way around to the back, revealing the full sheet for use. They contain acid-free, micro-perforated sheets for easy removal. The Artist Blank Journals includes 60 sheets of 110gsm paper with a subtle tooth, making it ideal for both ink and pencil. Delicate rules are printed in subtle gray on the super-smooth 90gsm paper of the 80-sheet Lined Journals. The lines are spaced slightly closer than traditional journals allowing small handwriting to feel tight and orderly while large script flows comfortably over every second rule. 3.5 x 5.5"

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  Select Brush SetsNZD $14.50 - $16.95

  Created by the fine craftsmen of Princeton in partnership with well-known artist Willow Wolfe. A vast line of 22 distinct shapes created for decorative and technique painters. Now you can explore traditional and avant-garde techniques on nearly any surface. There is a variety of synthetic and natural hair in this range. Satin-finish jewelry-box blue handles and silver ferrules make Select™ as beautiful to look at as it is to paint with.

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  ArtGraf Water-soluble Graphite SticksNZD $15.20

  These water-soluble graphite sticks contain blended graphite and binders allowing the sticks to be used dry for drawing. They can be used dry or wet and allow artists to achieve a wide range of washes and graphite grays ranging from the deepest blacks to more subtle, transparent grays. The graphite is erasable once dry and is great for adding texture and depth to sketches and watercolor paintings. Pack of 2

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  Strathmore Visual JournalsNZD $17.20
  These journals deliver high-performing papers and heavy-duty features engineered to meet the intense demands of the artist’s creative process. They offer a full range of acid-free paper types and weights and have heavy-duty covers with a wire binding that is thicker and stronger than traditional wire. The binding allows the journal to lie flat and open up 360 degrees. The Bristol Journals contain 100 lb. paper (28 sheets per smooth finish journal and 24 sheets per vellum finish journal) ideal for dry media including pencil, pen, ink and marker. Great for pencil, charcoal, colored pencil, pastel, marker, pen, and light mix-media techniques, the Drawing Journals include 42 sheets of medium-tooth 100 lb. paper. The Mixed-Media Journals contain 34 sheets of vellum-finish 51 lb. paper that is great for wet and dry media including watercolor, acrylic, pen, ink, pencil, crayon, charcoal, marker and collage. The Watercolor Journals include cold press paper (34 ... more »
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  Pentel Color Brush PensNZD $15.00

  Enjoy neat, not-stop painting on the go with this refillable paint brush pen system. These pens consist of an ink-filled, squeezable barrel with a durable and long lasting brush tip made of flexible nylon filaments. A variety of lines from fine detail to broad sweeping strokes can be produced, making the brush pen suitable for stylized design work, oriental artwork, calligraphy, cartooning and transparent watercolor effects. Refill ink cartridges are available.

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  Niji Pencil RollNZD $9.90

  This durable pencil roll is made of water-resistant canvas and holds 36 pencils, pens, brushes or drawing supplies. It has a secure strap with a snap closure and measures 19" long and 7 3/4" wide.

  art supplies not included.

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$20 - $50

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  Quattro Leather Journal HoldersNZD $39.95

  These leather journal covers can accommodate all Quattro 3.5" x 5.5" journals for added protection and style. They feature a tailored sleeve to securely hold a Quattro journal, an elastic pen holder to accommodate most writing instruments and a convenient pocket in the overflap.

  supplies not included

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  ArtGraf Water-soluble GraphiteNZD $32.20

  Water-soluble graphite packed in a tin for ready use with a wet brush. It can be used dry or wet and allows artists to achieve a wide range of washes and graphite grays ranging from the deepest blacks to more subtle, transparent grays. It is erasable once dry and is great for adding texture and depth to sketches and watercolor paintings.

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  Color Matching GuideNZD $32.10

  A full palette of paint colors, tints and shades in a handy little guide. This color guide helps artists identify, match and select the colors they need for their paintings. It includes 36 pure artists’ tube colors printed on individual cards with 144 tints and shades. Each color card shows one original tube color with a value range from light tint to dark shade. The unique viewing windows allow the artist or anyone working with color to preview thousands of possible new color combinations and to mix and match colors for their palette. The windows permit easy color and value identification. The color cards can be overlaid to view hundreds of exciting new color combinations. The guide is ideal for use in the classroom, studio or on location, and is also very helpful in identifying colors and values when working from photos and magazines.

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  Itoya Calligraphy Set of 6 EarthtonesNZD $30.95

  The Calligraphy Classics Series blends the two sided value of the original Calligraphy Marker with five earth-tone colors. One side features a 1.5mm and the other a 3.0mm chisel point for various applications. Perfect for lettering, invitations, scrapbook and craft projects. Archival safe with acid-free ink.

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  Speedball Stamp Making KitNZD $23.95

  Make your own personalized rubber stamps with these easy-to-cut rubber blocks. Transfer artwork to these blocks via heat from an ordinary clothes iron and then carve around the resulting image to create your own special stamp.

  Kit includes Stamp Instructions and Tips, 4 x 6" Speedy-Carve Block, Wooden Handle, No. 2 V-shaped line cutter, No. 4 U-shaped gouge and tracing paper.

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  Snazaroo Rainbow Facepaint SetNZD $32.95

  Handmade from the finest quality ingredients, this face & body paint is easy to apply and remove. This set includes 8 colours, 1 sponge, 1 brush and easy step-by-step colour instructions.

$50 - $100

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  ArtGraf Water-soluble XL Graphite StickNZD $62.80

  This large 250g handmade graphite stick is intended for use on large-scale projects. It contains blended graphite and binders allowing it to be used dry for drawing. It can be used dry or wet and allows artists to achieve a wide range of washes and graphite grays ranging from the deepest blacks to more subtle, transparent grays. The graphite is erasable once dry and is great for adding texture and depth to sketches and watercolor paintings.

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  Winsor & Newton Calligraphy Wooden Box SetNZD $93.70
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  Old Holland Intro Set of 6NZD $99.95

  This Old Holland Intro Set includes 6, 18ml tubes of primary colours.

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  Artisan Water Mixable Oil Colour SetNZD $79.95

  This set includes 6 water mixable oil colours, 1 palette, 2 canvas panels, 2 oil brushes and an Artisan printed colour chart.

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  Cotman Watercolour Art SetNZD $79.95

  This Watercolour starter set includes 2 brushes, a traveling case of 12 pans, 6 tubes of watercolours, a gummed watercolour pad and printed colour chart.

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  Matisse Intro SetNZD $83.10 $66.48

  An excellent set to get you started. The three primary colours in this set have been especially selected to give a huge range of clean and bright secondary and tertiary colours. Use Titanium White to develop form and shape through tonal changes.

Over $100

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  ArtGraf Water-soluble Graphite SetNZD $101.90

  A collection of water-soluble graphite that can be used dry or wet, allowing artists to achieve a wide range of washes and graphite grays ranging from the deepest blacks to more subtle, transparent grays. It is erasable once dry and is great for adding texture and depth to sketches and watercolor paintings. Each set includes one Watercolor Graphite 20g tin, one Graphite stick and one Escoda Series 1215-4 Prado Tame synthetic pocket travel brush.

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  Professional Artist's LampNZD $25.50 $147.24

  This professional artist's lamp features a bright 18 watt bulb (included), flexible 600mm gooseneck arm and the position and reach of the lamp makes it easily adjustable. The rotating lamp shade can be adjusted to compensate for glare. It comes with 2 separate clamps: easel clamp and table clamp. Replacement bulbs available.1 items

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  Staedtler Digital PenNZD $320.00

  The Staedtler Digital Pen can capture any handwritten notes or drawings on a plain paper and store them in its internal flash memory. Captured notes can be uploaded to computer via its USB interface. It really helps when you are away from the computer and you need to capture any instant thoughts or important points. The Staedtler Digital Pen consists of a digital pen and a small receiving unit, which combines Ultrasound and Infared technologies with sophisticated algorithms to enable an accurate tracking and positioning system that tracks the movement of the tip of the pen on any surface and converts the movement into a vector image of the user's handwriting or imagery. The digital pen transmits handwritings and images to the receiver unit for storage.

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  Jasart Lyre EaselNZD $220.00 $195.00
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  Old Holland Wooden Box SetNZD $590.40 $442.80

  This quality set includes 15, 18ml tubes of Old Holland Artist Oils, a wooden palette, an oil painting medium and artist's turpentine. Also, 3 Chungking bristle brushes, 2 brass painting cups and willow charcoal.

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  Art Spectrum Artists' Watercolour SetNZD $253.20 $202.56

  12 Artists' Colours, 2 synthetic watercolour brushes, a natural sponge and a palette, all contained in a wooden box.

Gifts for Kids

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  Sculpey Activity Set Bendy BraceletsNZD $26.50

  Kids can create a collection of fun and fashionable bendy bracelets with this 21-piece oven-bake clay kit. It includes everything needed to make 12 cool bracelets. It contains 5 oz. Bendy Clay, a roller, a plastic tool, a chipboard ring, glitter glue, craft glue,10 rhinestones and instructions. For kids 8 and up.

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  Sculpey Activity Set Animal BabiesNZD $26.50

  Kids can create a collection of adorable baby animal friends with this 13-piece oven-bake clay kit. It includes instructions on how to make a monkey, a kitten, a ducky, a puppy, an elephant, a bunny and a horse into a necklace, key chain, pencil topper and figures. It contains 8 oz. Sculpey III, a plastic needle, a rat tail, and key chain. For kids 8 and up.

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  Clayzee Create Your Own Animals Eraser KitNZD $12.70

  Kids can have fun designing their own cool and unique erasers with this easy-to-use kit. The soft, vibrantly colored clay can be shaped using the included animal-shaped molds or kids can use their imaginations to make truly unique erasers. Once eraser design is complete, submerge it in water and microwave for seven minutes and the eraser is ready to go.

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  Clayzee Create Your Own Erasers KitNZD $19.70

  Kids can have fun designing their own cool and unique erasers with this easy-to-use kit. The soft, vibrantly colored clay can be shaped using the included molds or kids can use their imaginations to make truly unique erasers. Once eraser design is complete, submerge it in water and microwave for seven minutes and the eraser is ready to go.

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  Clayzee Eraser Tops KitNZD $31.20

  With the fun and versatile eraser dough in this kit, kids can create cool eraser toppers for their pencils or to share with friends. Using the molds and tools from the kit makes each project easy and offers hours of fun. Once their eraser topper design is complete, they just need to put it into the color indicating curing chamber included in the kit and microwave for seven minutes. Once cool, they're ready to be decorated and erased with. The kit includes twelve 10g blocks of eraser clay, six moving eyes, six gems, three pencil holders, two mini dough tools, 4ml of fabric glue, three purple thermo bars, a roller, a microwavable curing chamber, three blister molds and instructions. For ages 6 and up.

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  Tie Dye KitNZD $39.95

  These easy-to-use tie dye kit features Procion MX fiber reactive dye, a concentrated dye that produces exceptionally brilliant color on any non-synthetic fabric. Each complete kit includes supplies to dye up to fifteen adult T-shirts: instructions, dyes in fuchsia, turquoise and yellow, soda ash dye fixer, rubber gloves, rubber bands and an extra bottle for mixing pastels or secondary colors. The dye is in powder form in large plastic squeeze bottles. Simply add warm water to dissolve the dye and it’s ready for use or for mixing new colors. The instructions describe and illustrate all the steps, including four tying techniques that produce different explosive patterns.Includes free DVD