A Peep into Hen & Chicks
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For Art’s Sake
by Victoria Ritter
One of my first informal forays into art was the “paint with water” Disney books in the 90s. My sister and I often spent many a Saturday afternoon at the kitchen table carefully dabbing water onto pages depicting our favorite fairy tales and marveling as the colors appeared. It was a very basic concept, but we went about it like we were the next Georgia O’Keefe or Beatrix Potter.
Fast forward about 25 years to this past August when my parents returned from a trip to France and the U.K. Being an anglophile, I had requested that they bring me back something small from England. Our family gathered together for Labor Day weekend and unwrapped our gifts. My sister and I were thrilled to each get a set of Paddington coloring pages – one for colored pencils, another of watercolors. The two of us immediately got to work testing out one of the watercolor prints. We traded a mutually chosen print back and forth, testing out how much water to apply to the paint, layering techniques and color combinations. It was as if we were young kids again. The finished painting is now hanging proudly on my fridge, bearing our signatures.
Our experience provided a couple insights. First, never underestimate the impact of art; it can stay with you for many years. Although I eventually picked up a writing pen instead of a painter’s brush, occasional artistic ventures bring me abundant joy and an appreciation of those who pursue their creative passions.
As I interviewed Heidi Kaisand of Hen & Chicks Studio in Conrad, Iowa for this issue’s store profile, I marveled at how Kaisand’s enthusiasm for quilting evolved into owning a quilting store in the Midwest. She reminded me of one of my aunts, an avid quilter who has made various quilted items for relatives. My aunt called me recently about a Christmas tree skirt she was making for me. Once I answered her questions about personal fabric preferences, our conversation naturally turned toward other projects and how her house had slowly been taken over by sewing materials. It made me smile to hear my normally soft-spoken aunt open up and share where her crafting journey was taking her. I wish all artists and crafters never lose their sense of wonder and excitement in their work.
The second insight was to never be afraid to try something new. If it helps, bring a friend (or, in my case, a sibling) along for support. You may find something that tickles your fancy or lead to another passion. And that’s what this magazine comes in. You can explore what’s available and trending in the art and crafts industry, connect with experts and peruse creative avenues for your business.
Inside this issue, you will find not only Kaisand’s story, but also a feature on how Michael Roger incorporates imagination and eco-friendly measures into their products. Plus, it’s time for the annual Buyers Guide, which provides insight on what’s available in the art and craft industry.
Happy reading!
Hen & Chicks Studio owner Heidi Kaisand with daughters Goldie and Virginia.
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Hen & Chicks Studio Celebrates Creativity and Quilting
by Victoria Ritter
Conrad, Iowa is your typical farming community with a population of roughly 1,100 and a downtown that’s one block long. Among the storefronts sits a cozy quilting and fabric emporium, Hen & Chicks Studio which is the city’s third iteration of a quilt shop. The store, founded and owned by Heidi Kaisand, seeks to inspire creativity in all who visit.
Kaisand is a long-time quilter. Starting at the age of 9, she learned the craft from her grandmother and was a member of 4-H for 10 years. “I learned to quilt before rotary cutters,” Kaisand said. “I learned to pull threads to cut fabric and I hand-stitched my first full-sized quilt when I was a sophomore in high school.”
Kaisand went on to study consumer food science and food nutrition with an emphasis in writing recipes. She worked for publisher Meredith Corporation and jumped at the opportunity to write “recipes for quilts.” She also hosted local quilting retreats. Her passion for quilting never diminished and her dream of making a career out of quilting soon came to fruition.
Around 2010, the owners of a quilt shop in Conrad approached Kaisand and asked if she was interested in taking over their business. Kaisand was initially hesitant, but thought it over. Owning a quilt shop would not only allow her to follow her passion, but also remain available for her family. Plus, there was room to establish a retreat center on the second floor. Kaisand ended up purchasing the building itself, but didn’t take on the former business’ inventory or name.
“It was easier to just start from scratch,” Kaisand said.
Kaisand named the store Hen & Chicks Studio, a reference to herself and her three children. Today, she works alongside her daughters, Goldie and Virginia, along with eight to 10 employees.
Keeping on point with products
Hen & Chicks Studio measures roughly 75 long and 25 feet wide, with two thirds of the space allotted to retail. The product selection mainly focuses on fiber arts including quilting, embroidery, hand applique and specialty fabrics. (The store once offered scrapbooking supplies, but the demand was not enough to keep it in stock.) Popular fabrics come from brands such as Beginning Fabrics, Andover Fabrics, Timeless Treasures, Windham Fabrics, Sykel Enterprises and Riley Blake Designs.
“We have a variety of fabrics,” Kaisand observed. “I always describe my taste as eclectic,
so therefore the look of the store is eclectic.” She went on to explain she curates her inventory from sales reps, trends she has seen online and shows including Creativation by Namta, h+h americas and Quilt Market, an international quilt festival.
To keep records up to date, employees perform daily spot checks, replacing any products that have been depleted on the shelves and checking inventory for back-up supplies.
Hen & Chicks Studio also offers online shopping, sharing the same POS system as in-store purchases. Although online sales account for about 20 percent of the store’s revenue, this retailer has quite a far reach. In 2023, Kaisand shipped orders out across the U.S. – there was even one customer who regularly ordered from Alaska –as well as Australia and parts of Canada.
“We spread creativity coast to coast,” Kaisand said. The back third of the building is reserved for offices
and a long arm quilting machine rental. The machine has been available to rent out hourly since 2015. “It’s a nice add-on for customers to have access to the machine,” Kaisand said.
Kaisand welcomes a variety of customers through her doors, as some come to shop, rent out the long arm, attend classes or book rental space. Her main customers
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for the store are those who are consistently working on projects.
To further engage customers, Kaisand introduced a monthly subscription program, Feathered Friends.
Participants have three levels to choose from: rooster, hen or chick. The subscription comes with a regular newsletter, special project ideas, previews of products and exclusive discounts.
Recently, Kaisand has seen a trend toward more handiwork crafts and smaller projects such as needle punch or lap quilts. She explained these smaller-scale endeavors are not as overwhelming nor as expensive as larger works, thus making them more appealing to crafters and quilters.
“It’s not very often that we sell fabric for a king-sized quilt,” Kaisand added. “When you think about the cost of just to get it quilted, it’s hundreds of dollars.”
A place to roost
Crafting retreats have been a major focus for Kaisand’s business. Six weeks after Hen & Chicks Studio opened, she had her first retreat center in the upstairs space, appropriately called the Nest. The retreat center started out with 18 twin beds as well as a full kitchen and an area for quilting and crafting.
Over the following years, Kaisand made small adjustments as she got a better idea of her customers’ needs. She realized that the “sweet spot” for attendees was four to eight people. Still, she needed some extra space to keep up with the demand. This past summer, she proudly opened her second retreat center, fondly called the Coop, two doors down from the store. The space, about 25 feet smaller than the Nest, also came with a kitchen and two large bedrooms. Kaisand split the beds up, leaving 10 in the Nest and giving eight to the Coop – with four in each bedroom.
“We get a wide variety of creative women in the retreat centers. We see everything from scrapbooking groups to quilters and everything in between,” Kaisand said. “Quilting is as much social as it is about making the actual quilt.”
Both the Nest and the Coop are available seven days a week, with no minimums for people or time. A $50 deposit is due at the time of scheduling, but Kaisand
doesn’t charge people until they arrive. “Nobody is penalized for somebody not showing up,” she explained. “It’s worked for me so far for 13 years.”
The most popular timeframe for rentals is three days, two nights as people book weekend retreats. Kaisand provides bedding and towels, beverages, power strips, extra table lights, irons and cutting mats to decrease the amount of stuff people have to bring in. “We try to make it as easy as possible.” Additionally, retreaters receive a 15 percent discount at the store during their stay.
Whenever the Nest and the Coop aren’t booked out, they play host to classes. Hen & Chicks Studio offers a long arm machine certification course and introduced crochet classes in November. In the past, Kaisand has hosted a virtual binding class and even had a yoga session to entice new customers to come in the store.
Room to grow
Kaisand has faced common challenges that come with managing an independent business such as finances and managing variables. However, she views obstacles as opportunities to learn and further engage with customers.
“Covid was a unique challenge, but in a very positive way,” Kaisand commented. “We tried to perfect our shipping and being able to handle things online and that pushed us forward.”
Kaisand and her staff continue to be on the lookout for ways to refresh what they currently have and learn more about how to use social media to connect with customers. Through the good and the bad, Kaisand enjoys coming in to work. “There’s always something I can improve upon,” she said. “It’s about being open to the possibilities of what we can do.”
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news Lights, Camera, Action! The Studio Provides a Spectrum of Learning Opportunities
by Savannah Davis
We’re pleased to share exciting updates and new initiatives from NAMTA, thoughtfully crafted to support, inspire and drive growth within the fine art and creative materials industry. Our latest offerings include expanded educational resources through our creative products certification program and an intuitive and thoughtful renovation to our learning management system, The Studio.
Originally created to foster connection during the pandemic, the content offered on Namta Connect has continued to grow, and we remain committed to providing ongoing learning and engagement beyond our annual Creativation. As NAMTA’s dedicated learning platform for the creative industry, The Studio has been reimagined to offer a richer, more engaging learning experience tailored to support your professional and educational growth.
The enhanced Studio has a more updated visual experience with simplified and stylish branding as well as an improved organization system enabling seamless access to curated content, training and industry resources. With an updated organizational system, navigating videos and courses is now easier, allowing you to customize your learning path with topics that match your specific interests. We are confident that this new platform design will elevate your learning experience and help you stay at the forefront of the creative industry.
Within The Studio, we are expanding our Creative Product Certification. The initial response to our first CPC training series has been outstanding. This success highlighted the need for additional content to address more specific areas of interest. After gathering feedback from a diverse group of participants –ranging from certified salespeople to sales leaders and retail owners – we identified seven new topics to develop for a second training series. These topics encompass key areas that fine art retailers consider crucial for a comprehensive understanding of the product landscape, as well as content specifically requested by papercraft and general crafting retailers.
The new topics for the training series include: understanding supports such as canvas, panels, gesso and more; an overview of dry media and drawing tools; advanced guidance on selecting the right paper for papercrafts; techniques for decorating surfaces, including heat embossing, foiling and embellishments; a look at essential machines and tools, from embossing to die-cutting; and an exploration of printed images with two parts – stamping techniques and an introduction to printmaking.
The expanded series will debut at Creativation in Seattle this spring and will be available for training shortly thereafter. As with the first series, each module will feature a 10- to 15-minute video followed by a certification quiz. Completing all seven videos and quizzes will earn participants a second-level certification and a new, uniquely designed pin to pair with the original certification pin!
We’re excited to bring these new developments to our community and are confident that they will enrich your journey in the fine art and creative materials industry. NAMTA remains dedicated to empowering professionals through dynamic education, meaningful connections and resources that keep pace with industry innovation. We look forward to supporting your growth with these expanded offerings and to seeing you at Creativation by Namta in Seattle this spring! As always, our goal is to best represent our members and serve as a bridge that supports and connects retailers, suppliers and creative professionals across the industry.
If you have feedback on any of these recent enhancements or suggestions for new ways NAMTA could provide value, we’d love to hear from you. We welcome your ideas and encourage you to reach out so we can continue shaping our offerings to meet your needs.
Savannah Davis is the communications and marketing manager at Namta.
Buyers Guide
Art and Craft Materials Suppliers
CATEGORY 2025
Art & Craft Materials Suppliers
ADHESIVES
Adhesive paper
3L Corporation scrapbook-adhesives.com
Adhesive removers
3L Corporation scrapbook-adhesives.com
Bristle Magic bristlemagic.net
See ad on page 31
Motsenbocker’s Lift Off, a Division of Stoner liftoffinc.com
Adhesive sheets
3L Corporation scrapbook-adhesives.com
Global Creative globalcreativeinc.com
Glue Dots® International gluedots.com
Grafix grafixarts.com
Therm O Web thermoweb.com
Tonic Studios USA tonic-studios.com
Glue Art Glitter artglitter.com
Avery Elle averyelle.com
FPC Corporation surebonder.com
Glue Dots® International gluedots.com
Lineco lineco.com
Pro Tapes & Specialties protapes.com
See ad on page 40
Therm O Web thermoweb.com
Tonic Studios USA tonic-studios.com
Glue guns/applicators
3L Corporation scrapbook-adhesives.com
FPC Corporation surebonder.com
Laminating supplies
ProMag Products promagproducts.com
Paste Sweet Bella sweetbellausa.com
Tapes & dispensers
Art Alternatives macphersonart.com
ASTM Craft atsminc.com
Atlas Tape - Channeled Choice channeledresources.com
Glue Dots® International gluedots.com
Pear Blossom Press pearblossompress.com
Pro Tapes & Specialties protapes.com See ad on page 40
Tombow tombowusa.com
BOARDS & SURFACES
Art Boards
Ampersand Art Supply ampersandart.com
Artist Brand Canvas artistbrandcanvas.com
Cappelletto SRL
Crescent Creative Products crescentcreativeproducts.com
Fox Haase Mfg linkedin.com/company/foxhaasemfg
Guerrilla Painter guerrillapainter.com
See ad on page 3
Jack Richeson & Co. richesonart.com
Left Coast Paper emgi.com
Legion Paper legionpaper.com
Max International maxstick.com
Midwest Products midwestproducts.com
Crescent Creative Products crescentcreativeproducts.com
Canvas
Art Alternatives macphersonart.com
Artist Brand Canvas artistbrandcanvas.com
Bob Ross Company bobross.com
See ad on page 6
Fredrix macphersonart.com
Harvest Import harvestimport.com
Jacquard Products jacquardproducts.com
Lascaux Colours & Restauro lascaux.ch
Mark Richards Ent. markrichardsusa.com
The Robin’s Nest Creative robinsnestcreative.com
SLS Arts slsarts.com
Canvas stretching accessories
Fredrix macphersonart.com
Cotton Canvas Bags Crafter’s Companion crafterscompanion.com
Harvest Import harvestimport.com
Mark Richards Ent. markrichardsusa.com
Films ASTM Craft atsminc.com
FDC Graphic Films fdcfilms.com
Grafix grafixarts.com
Jacquard Products jacquardproducts.com
Pastel Board Ampersand Art Supply ampersandart.com
Stretched artist linen Fredrix macphersonart.com
Wood Ampersand Art Supply ampersandart.com
Fox Haase Mfg linkedin.com/company/ foxhaasemfg
Midwest Products midwestproducts.com
Viking Woodcrafts vikingwoodcrafts.com
BOOKS & PUBLICATIONS
The Airbrush Institute theairbrushinstitute.com
AWT World Trade awt-gpi.com See ad on page 3
Bob Ross Company bobross.com
See ad on page 6
C&T Publishing ctpub.com
See ad on page 21
Creative Retailer creativeretailer.com
David & Charles Publishing davidandcharles.com
Painting World Magazine paintingworldmag.com
Plain & Simple plainsimplemag.com
The Quarto Group quarto.com
See ad on page 23
Rocky Nook rockynook.com
Schiffer Publishing schifferbooks.com
Scott K Harris scottkharris.com
Search Press North America searchpressusa.com
Stampington & Company stampington.com
Today is Art Day todayisartday.com
Viking Woodcrafts vikingwoodcrafts.com
Walter Foster Publishing walterfoster.com
Wholesale Craft Books Easy wholesalecraftbookseasy.com
BRUSHES & APPLICATORS
Acrylic brushes
Brushes and More brushesandmore.com
DEMCO EnCouleurs demcoencouleurs.com
Dixon Ticonderoga Company dixonticonderogacompany.com
Dynasty, a division of FM Brush fmbrush.com
ESCODA Brushes escoda.com
Isabey Brush macphersonart.com
Kolibri Artist Brushes kolibri-brushes.com
Lascaux Colours & Restauro lascaux.ch
Raphael Brush macphersonart.com
Royal Brush Mfg. royalbrush.com
See ad on back cover
Silver Brush Limited silverbrush.com
Tri-Art Mfg. tri-art.ca
Zem Brush Mfg zembrush.com
Brush cleaner
Bristle Magic bristlemagic.net See ad on page 31
ESCODA Brushes escoda.com
General Pencil Company generalpencil.com See ad on page 25
Lascaux Colours & Restauro lascaux.ch
The Lion Company thelioncompany.com
Marvelous Marianne’s MM Mfg. savvysoap.com
Motsenbocker’s Lift Off, a Division of Stoner liftoffinc.com
New Wave Art newwaveart.com
Zem Brush Mfg zembrush.com
Brush holders
Easel Brush Clip easelbrushclip.com See ad on page 25
GoEasel goeasel.com
The Lion Company thelioncompany.com
Prat Paris prat-usa.com
Zem Brush Mfg zembrush.com
Craft Brushes Crayola crayola.com
Dynasty, a division of FM Brush fmbrush.com
Flex I File flex-i-file.com
GodHand USA Corp. godhandusa.com
Royal Brush Mfg. royalbrush.com See ad on back cover
Silver Brush Limited silverbrush.com
Zem Brush Mfg zembrush.com
Encaustic brushes Enkaustikos encausticpaints.com
Foam brushes
Dynasty, a division of FM Brush fmbrush.com
Oil painting brushes Bob Ross Company bobross.com See ad on page 6
Bristle Magic bristlemagic.net
See ad on page 31
Brushes and More brushesandmore.com
Dixon Ticonderoga Company dixonticonderogacompany.com
Dynasty, a division of FM Brush fmbrush.com
ESCODA Brushes escoda.com
Gamblin gamblincolors.com
Isabey Brush macphersonart.com
Kolibri Artist Brushes kolibri-brushes.com
Raphael Brush macphersonart.com
Royal Brush Mfg. royalbrush.com
See ad on back cover
Silver Brush Limited silverbrush.com
Rollers
Product Evolutions bigsqueeze.com
Xiem Tools USA xiemtoolsusa.com
See ad on page 23
Signwriting brushes
Kolibri Artist Brushes kolibri-brushes.com
Stencil brushes
Brushes and More brushesandmore.com
StudioR12 Stencils studior12.com
Watercolor brushes
Brushes and More brushesandmore.com
Art & Craft Materials Suppliers
Watercolor brushes con’t. Dixon Ticonderoga Company dixonticonderogacompany.com
Isabey Brush macphersonart.com
Kolibri Artist Brushes kolibri-brushes.com
KUM GmbH & Co KG kum.net
Portable Painter (Step By Step Group) portablepainter.com
Royal Brush Mfg. royalbrush.com
See ad on back cover
Sakura of America sakuraofamerica.com
Silver Brush Limited silverbrush.com
Viviva Colours vivivacolors.com
CALLIGRAPHY & LETTERING
Calligraphy & Lettering
Exaclair exaclairb2b.com
Simi Creative Products simicreativeproducts.com
Too Corporation Americas us.too.com
Xonex xonexpens.com
Zebra Pen Corporation zebrapen.com
Calligraphy ink
Pinnacle Colors pinnaclecolors.com
Tom Norton Walnut
Drawing Ink tomnortonwalnutink.com
Japanese Sumi-e Aitoh Co. aitoh.com
The Japanese Paper Place japanesepaperplace.com
See ad on page 19
Kuretake ZIG Corporation kuretakezig.us
Pinnacle Colors pinnaclecolors.com
Sakura of America sakuraofamerica.com
Yasutomo yasutomo.com
Lettering tools
Speedball Art Products Company speedballart.com
Markers
Art Alternatives macphersonart.com
Chameleon Art Products chameleonartproducts.com
Crafter’s Companion crafterscompanion.com
Edding edding.com/en-us
Global Creative globalcreativeinc.com
Kuretake ZIG Corporation kuretakezig.us
Manuscript Pen Company manuscriptpen.com
Ohuhu global.ohuhu.com
OOLY ooly.com/wholesale
Pinnacle Colors pinnaclecolors.com
Shachihata(USA) shachihata.com
STAEDTLER staedtler.com
Uchida of America uchida.com
U-Mark umarkers.com
Pens & nibs Chameleon Art Products chameleonartproducts.com
Faber-Castell USA fabercastell.com
Itoya ProFolio itoya.com
Manuscript Pen Company manuscriptpen.com
Ohuhu global.ohuhu.com
OOLY ooly.com/wholesale
Pinnacle Colors pinnaclecolors.com
Sakura of America sakuraofamerica.com
Tom Norton Walnut Drawing Ink tomnortonwalnutink.com
Zebra Pen Corporation zebrapen.com
CERAMIC SUPPLIES
Ceramic glazes/finishes American Art Clay Company (DBA as AMACO) amaco.com
B&B Glass Etching Products etchall.com
Dogwood Ceramic Supply dogwoodceramics.com
Faber-Castell USA fabercastell.com
Fashenhues fashenhues.com
Mayco Colors maycocolors.com
Speedball Art Products Company speedballart.com
Ceramic medium
Dogwood Ceramic Supply dogwoodceramics.com
Mayco Colors maycocolors.com
Ceramic Supplies
Dogwood Ceramic Supply dogwoodceramics.com
Laguna Clay Company lagunaclay.com See ad on page 13
CLEANSERS/ STAIN REMOVAL
Amodex Products amodexusa.com
Marvelous Marianne’s MM Mfg. savvysoap.com
Motsenbocker’s Lift Off, a Division of Stoner liftoffinc.com
COOKIE/CAKE/ CANDY MAKING
The Crafter’s Workshop thecraftersworkshop.com
DRAWING
Chalks Crayola crayola.com
Edding edding.com/en-us
Uchida of America uchida.com
Charcoal
Creative Art Materials
creativeartmaterials.com
See ad on page 7
Cretacolor macphersonart.com
General Pencil Company generalpencil.com
See ad on page 25
Nitram Art nitramcharcoal.com
Colored pencils Arteza arteza.com
Chartpak chartpak.com
Faber-Castell USA fabercastell.com
OOLY ooly.com/wholesale
STAEDTLER staedtler.com
Crayons
Anest Iwata-Medea iwata-airbrush.com
Crayola crayola.com
Drafting supplies Art Alternatives macphersonart.com
Belle Fine Art artistangle.com
Gagne porta-trace.com
KUM GmbH & Co KG kum.net
Pro Tapes & Specialties protapes.com
See ad on page 40
Drawing liquids
Jacquard Products jacquardproducts.com
Tom Norton Walnut
Drawing Ink tomnortonwalnutink.com
Drawing papers & boards
Chee Wah Corporation Berhad campap.com
Left Coast Paper emgi.com
SMLT Art smltart.com
Drawing pencils
Chameleon Art Products chameleonartproducts.com
Creative Art Materials creativeartmaterials.com
See ad on page 7
Cretacolor macphersonart.com
Dixon Ticonderoga Company dixonticonderogacompany.com
General Pencil Company generalpencil.com
See ad on page 25
Nitram Art nitramcharcoal.com
Prat Paris prat-usa.com
Royal Talens North America royaltalens.com
SLS Arts slsarts.com
STAEDTLER staedtler.com
Tombow tombowusa.com
Xonex xonexpens.com
Drawing pens Marabu marabucreative-usa.com
Art & Craft Materials Suppliers
Drawing pens con’t. Too Corporation Americas us.too.com
Xonex xonexpens.com
Erasers General Pencil Company generalpencil.com See ad on page 25
LION Office Products lionop.com
STAEDTLER staedtler.com
Tombow tombowusa.com
Graphite
Cretacolor macphersonart.com
Kits FTC Creative ftccreative.com
Gelli Arts gelliarts.com
Jacquard Products jacquardproducts.com
JESIN jesin.com
The Quarto Group quarto.com
See ad on page 23
Models
GodHand USA Corp. godhandusa.com
Pastels
Armadillo Art & Craft armadilloart.com
Creative Art Materials creativeartmaterials.com
See ad on page 7
Cretacolor macphersonart.com
Dixon Ticonderoga Company dixonticonderogacompany.com
Golden Artist Colors goldenartistcolors.com
Hahnemühle USA hahnemuehle.com
J. Luda Colors - SC OSLI SRL jludacolors.com
Royal Talens North America royaltalens.com
Schmincke Artists’ Paints schmincke.de/en
Sennelier macphersonart.com
Sketchbooks
Crescent Creative Products crescentcreativeproducts.com
Hahnemühle USA hahnemuehle.com
LION Office Products lionop.com
Michael Roger decomposition.com
See ad on page 27
Ohuhu global.ohuhu.com
Prat Paris prat-usa.com
Renniks Group renniksgroup.com.au
SMLT Art smltart.com
DYEING SUPPLIES
Dyeing Supplies Jacquard Products jacquardproducts.com
Pantone pantone.com
EDUCATION
The Airbrush Institute theairbrushinstitute.com
EMBELLISHING & MIXED MEDIA
Embossing Supplies
Lindy’s Gang lindysgang.com
The Robin’s Nest Creative robinsnestcreative.com
Fabric/ribbon Belagio Enterprises belagioenterprises.com
Finishes (Distressing/ Antiquing)
American Art Clay Company (DBA as AMACO) amaco.com
Artist Supplies & Products GildersPaste.com
See ad on page 9
Glitter Art Glitter artglitter.com
JESIN jesin.com
Gold Leaf & Foils
Artist Supplies & Products GildersPaste.com See ad on page 9
Walter Kunze GmbH walterkunze.com
Lights & Sounds Pear Blossom Press pearblossompress.com
Magnets
Glassboard Studio GlassboardStudio.com
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ENGRAVING & ETCHING SUPPLIES
Engraving & Etching Supplies Armour Products armourproducts.com
B&B Glass Etching Products etchall.com
Cranfield - Artists’ Paints & Printmaking Inks cranfield-colours.co.uk
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EQUIPMENT
Air Compressors
Anest Iwata-Medea iwata-airbrush.com
Light Tables
The Daylight Company daylightcompany.com
Gagne porta-trace.com
Lighting The Daylight Company daylightcompany.com
Studio Designs studiodesigns.com
ViviLux LED Lights
Magnifiers Lasers harbor-sales.com
Magnifiers The Daylight Company daylightcompany.com
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Projectors Gagne porta-trace.com
Studio Designs studiodesigns.com
FIBER ARTS SUPPLIES
Crochet Clover Needlecraft clover-usa.com
Embroidery MCreativeJ mcreativej.com
Knitting Clover Needlecraft clover-usa.com
Search Press North America searchpressusa.com
FIXATIVES & VARNISHES
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FRAMING
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OOK Industrial ooks.com
Kits
FTC Creative ftccreative.com
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Jacquard Products jacquardproducts.com
JESIN jesin.com
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Matboard
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Left Coast Paper emgi.com
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Molding
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Ready-made Frames
Ampersand Art Supply ampersandart.com
Guerrilla Painter guerrillapainter.com
See ad on page 3
Tinted Paste Wax
Artist Supplies & Products gilderspaste.com
See ad on page 9
FURNITURE
Chairs & Stools
Studio Designs studiodesigns.com
Drying & Storage Racks
AWT World Trade awt-gpi.com
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Easels
Art Alternatives macphersonart.com
Cappelletto SRL
Fome Arts Manufacturing farquar.net
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Jack Richeson & Co. richesonart.com
Klopfenstein Art Equipment klopfensteinart.com
Supply Organization
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Tables Fox Haase Mfg linkedin.com/company/ foxhaasemfg
Klopfenstein Art Equipment klopfensteinart.com
Studio Designs studiodesigns.com
Taborets & Cabinets
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GIFTS
Gifts
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C&T Publishing ctpub.com
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The Quarto Group quarto.com
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Schiffer Publishing schifferbooks.com
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Stampington & Company stampington.com
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GRAPHIC FILMS
Application Tape
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Digital Print Media FDC Graphic Films fdcfilms.com
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Heat Transfer Vinyl FDC Graphic Films fdcfilms.com
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HOLIDAY/SEASONAL
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Jewelry Findings Flex I File flex-i-file.com
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Witzend Workshop twisteezwire.com
Kits
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Jacquard Products jacquardproducts.com
JESIN jesin.com
The Quarto Group quarto.com See ad on page 23
Wire
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Craft Express craftexpress.com
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Natural Earth Paint naturalearthpaint.com
OOLY ooly.com/wholesale
Pro Tapes & Specialties protapes.com
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Sandtastik Products sandtastik.com
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Search Press North America searchpressusa.com
Shachihata(USA) shachihata.com
Silver Creek Leather Company realeather.com
LEATHERCRAFT SUPPLIES
Silver Creek Leather Company realeather.com
MARKERS
Aitoh Co.
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Chameleon Art Products chameleonartproducts.com
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Crayola crayola.com
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METALCRAFT SUPPLIES
Witzend Workshop twisteezwire.com
Art & Craft Materials Suppliers
MOSAIC SUPPLIES
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PAINTING
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Easel Brush Clip easelbrushclip.com
See ad on page 25
Fome Arts Manufacturing farquar.net
Fredrix macphersonart.com
GodHand USA Corp. godhandusa.com
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See ad on page 3
The Lion Company thelioncompany.com
Paint Puck
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Pro Tapes & Specialties protapes.com
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WET-CASE wetcase.com
Acrylic Craft Paint
Chroma Acrylics chromaonline.com
The Crafter’s Workshop thecraftersworkshop.com
Ranger Industries rangerink.com
Viking Woodcrafts vikingwoodcrafts.com
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See ad on page 31
Chartpak chartpak.com
Chroma Acrylics chromaonline.com
DEMCO EnCouleurs demcoencouleurs.com
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Golden Artist Colors goldenartistcolors.com
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Langridge Artist Colours langridgecolours.com
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Mayco Colors maycocolors.com
M Graham & Co mgraham.com See ad on page 29
Natural Earth Paint naturalearthpaint.com Ohuhu global.ohuhu.com
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Royal Talens North America royaltalens.com
Sargent Art sargentart.com
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Tri-Art Mfg. tri-art.ca
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The Crafter’s Workshop thecraftersworkshop.com
Grex Airbrush grexusa.com
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Face and/or Body Paint
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Gouache HK Holbein holbeinartistmaterials.com
M Graham & Co mgraham.com See ad on page 29
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Kuretake ZIG Corporation kuretakezig.us
Lindy’s Gang lindysgang.com
LION Office Products lionop.com
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Tom Norton Walnut
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Lascaux Colours & Restauro lascaux.ch
Schmincke Artists’ Paints schmincke.de/en
Oil Paint
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Bob Ross Company bobross.com
See ad on page 6
Bristle Magic bristlemagic.net
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Cranfield - Artists’ Paints & Printmaking Inks cranfield-colours.co.uk
Dixon Ticonderoga Company dixonticonderogacompany.com
Gamblin gamblincolors.com
Golden Artist Colors goldenartistcolors.com
HK Holbein holbeinartistmaterials.com
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M Graham & Co mgraham.com
See ad on page 29
Natural Earth Paint naturalearthpaint.com
PEBEO pebeo.com See ad on page 21
Royal Talens North America royaltalens.com
Schmincke Artists’ Paints schmincke.de/en
Sennelier macphersonart.com
Tri-Art Mfg. tri-art.ca
Palette Knives
Gamblin gamblincolors.com
Palettes
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New Wave Art newwaveart.com
Portable Painter (Step By Step Group) portablepainter.com
Toss Products tossproducts.com
Pigment Art ‘N Glow artnglow.com
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Langridge Artist Colours langridgecolours.com
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Sign Painting Supplies
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Solvents
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Spray Booth & Equipment
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Spray Paint
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Stretcher Bars
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Tempera Paint
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DEMCO EnCouleurs demcoencouleurs.com
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Watercolor Paint
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Papermaking Supplies
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Tracing Paper
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Pochade Boxes
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Art & Craft Materials Suppliers
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New Wave Art newwaveart.com
Portable Painter (Step By Step Group) portablepainter.com
Portfolios
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Presentation & Portable Storage
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PRINTING
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Ink Pads
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Monoprinting
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Printing
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Printing Ink
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Rollers
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Rubber Stamps
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Screen-printing Supplies & Equipment
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Associations & Tradeshows
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See ad on page 41
Consulting Services
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Marketing
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Retail & Professional Services
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Scrapbook/Collage
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Air-dry Clay
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Armatures
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Casting Supplies
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The Monster Makers monstermakers.com
Clay
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Art & Craft Materials Suppliers
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Laguna Clay Company
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The Monster Makers monstermakers.com
Sandtastik Products
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Resin
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Stone Carving Tools
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Wood Carving Tools
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Quilting Supplies
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SOAP MAKING SUPPLIES
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STAINED GLASS SUPPLIES
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See ad on page 9
B&B Glass Etching Products etchall.com
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The Crafter’s Workshop thecraftersworkshop.com
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Cos-play Making
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Cutters
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LION Office Products lionop.com
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Knives
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Rulers
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Scissors
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Edward C. Lyons Co. eclyons.com
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With 333 Origami Sheets Kawaii Designs from C&T Publishing, create origami art with more than 60 adorable illustrated designs printed on double-sided colored paper. Includes 12 projects. ctpub.com/333-origami-sheetskawaii-designs
CelluClay® from ACTÌVA is an easy-to-use, ready-to-activate papier mâché – just add water, mix and sculpt! It’s versatile, allergen-free and ideal for sculpting, texturing and modeling projects. Proudly made in the USA. 903-938-2224 info@activaproducts.com
This acrylic paint from M. Graham & Co. is a professional grade heavy-body acrylic that’s made in the USA. The unique high solids acrylic polymer offers increased pigment loads and slower drying time. 503-656-6761 colormaker@mgraham.com
Revolutionary paper from Crescent Creative Products will not show through or bleed through, so artists can use both sides of the page! Use with marker, acrylic paints, pencil and more. Patented, acid-free and lignin-free. crescentcreativeproducts.com
Pro® Framers Premium Cloth Mounting Tape from Pro Tapes is developed specifically for mounting, matting and framing artwork and prints. It’s easy to use! No mess – simply unwind and apply. protapes.com
Packaged Assortments from The Japanese Paper Place offer a vast selection of custom-packaged paper products and kits. Users can discover, experiment, learn and play without committing to full sheets. japanesepaperplace.com/product/packaged-assortments
Best Sellers
333 Origami Sheets Astro Magic Designs from C&T Publishing features more than 60 beautiful cosmo-themed designs, including, alcohol ink patterns, moons, stars and more printed on double-sided colored paper. Includes 12 projects.
ctpub.com/333-origamisheets-astromagicdesigns
The Fluting Tool Set with V-Shape Blades from Xiem Tools includes three titanium blade sizes, providing artists with the flexibility to work without size limitations and ensuring superior edge retention. xiemtoolsusa.com
Fabriano Cromia paper from MacPherson is a lightfast, archival and acid-free paper ideal for pastel, pencil and charcoal drawing. Made of 50 percent cotton, these sheets have a soft feel and great tooth. macphersonart.com
Micro Tools and Palm Tools from Flexcut are ideal for print makers and wood carvers. Profiles range in size from 1mm to 4mm, whether it’s linoleum or wood. flexcut.com
The CollapsiBowl™ from Paint Puck is a collapsible rinse cup with 50 brush holders, dual squeegee lips and a wide suction base. Its compact design and multifunctionality make it an essential, standout addition to any artist’s toolkit. paintpuck.com/retail
Art and Craft Materials Suppliers
ALPHABETICAL DIRECTORY
3L Corporation
3100 Dundee Rd Ste 902 Northbrook, IL 60062 (847)808-1140
scrapbook-adhesives.com
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ACMI (Art & Creative Materials Institute) 99 Derby St Ste 200 Hingham, MA 02043 (413)695-9667 acmiart.org
See ad on page 6
ACTÍVA Products 8900 FM 1998 Marshall, TX 75672 (903)938-2224 activaproducts.com See ad on page 31
The Airbrush Institute 2591 Furlong Rd Doylestown, PA 18902 (267)934-6701 theairbrushinstitute.com
Aitoh Co. 2720 Mountain Pine Rd Hot Springs, AR 71913 (800)681-5533 aitoh.com
American Art Clay Company (DBA as AMACO) 6060 Guion Rd Indianapolis, IN 46254 (800)374-1600 amaco.com
Amodex Products PO Box 3332 Bridgeport, CT 06605 (203)335-1255 amodexusa.com
Ampersand Art Supply PO Box 1440 Buda, TX 78610 (512)322-0278 ampersandart.com
Anest Iwata-Medea 1336 N Mason St Portland, OR 97217 (503)253-7308 iwata-airbrush.com
Announcement Converters 13165 NW 45th Ave Opa-Locka, FL 33054 (305)685-8090 announcementconverters.com
Armadillo Art & Craft PO Box A Belle Mead, NJ 08502 (908)874-3315 armadilloart.com
Armour Products 176-180 Fifth Ave Hawthorne, NJ 07506 (973)427-8787 armourproducts.com
Arnold Grummer’s Papermaking PO Box 7246 Appleton, WI 54912 (920)840-6056 arnoldgrummer.com
Art Alternatives 2935 Shawnee Industrial Way Suwanee, GA 30024 (800)289-9800 macphersonart.com
The Art and Creative Materials Institute 99 Derby St Ste 200 Hingham, MA 02043 (781)556-1044 acmiart.org
Arteza 25 SE 2nd Ave Ste 550 PMB1134 North Miami, FL 33131 (754)300-6006 arteza.com
Art Factory Body Art & Party Place 4810 Market Square Ln Midlothian, VA 23112 (804)716-5220 artfactorystore.com
Art Glitter 720 North Balboa St Cottonwood, AZ 86326 (928)639-0805 artglitter.com
Artist Brand Canvas 2448 Loma Ave
South El Monte, CA 91733 (888)579-2704 artistbrandcanvas.com
Artist Supplies & Products
21850 Watertown Rd Bldg D Unit 17 Waukesha, WI 53186 (262)797-0101 gilderspaste.com See ad on page 9
Art Materials Retailer magazine 171 Reed St Geneva, NY 14456 (315)789-6431 artmaterialsretailer.com
Art ‘N Glow 1121 E Spring Creek Pkwy Ste 110-208 Plano, TX 75074 (530)385-6108 artnglow.com
ArtVenture 252 Nassau St Princeton, NJ 08542 myartventure.com
ASTM Craft 1272 Harbor Rd Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (800)433-0541 atsminc.com
Atlas TapeChanneled Choice 240 N Ashland Ste 130 Chicago, IL 60607 (773)844-6478 channeledresources.com
Avery Elle
13223 Black Mountain Rd Ste 1195 San Diego, CA 92129 (855)377-3553 averyelle.com
AWT World Trade 4321 N Knox Ave Chicago, IL 60641 (773)777-7100
awt-gpi.com See ad on page 3
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B&B Glass
Etching Products 9728 W Cottonwood Dr Sun City, AZ 85372 (623)933-4567 etchall.com
Belagio Enterprises 3737 Ross St Vernon, CA 90058 (323)731-6934 belagioenterprises.com
Belle Fine Art 4305 House B W Antelope Dr USAF Academy, CO 80840 (303)290-8841 artistangle.com
Bob Ross Company PO Box 946 Sterling, VA 20167 (703)803-7200 bobross.com See ad on page 6
Bristle Magic 78233 Koogie Rd St Covington, LA 70435 (707)779-9317 bristlemagic.net See ad on page 31
Brushes and More 33415 Geronimo St Magnolia, TX 77355 (281)259-3730 brushesandmore.com
CC&T Publishing 1651 Challenge Dr Concord, CA 94520 (925)405-4906
ctpub.com
See ad on page 21
Cappelletto SRL Via Marghera n.9 Castelfranco Veneto, TV 31033
Italy
Chameleon Art Products 312 W Northwest Hwy Ste 106 Grapevine, TX 76051 (888)300-3111 chameleonartproducts.com
Chartpak 1 River Rd Leeds, MA 01053 (800)628-1910 chartpak.com
Chee Wah Corporation Berhad 6428, Lorong Mak Mandin Tiga, Mak Mandin Industrial Estate, Butterworth, Penang 13400 Malaysia campap.com
Chroma Acrylics 205 Bucky Dr Lititz, PA 17543 (717)626-8866 chromaonline.com
Clover Needlecraft 1441 S Carlos Ave ON 91761 Canada (909)218-2160 clover-usa.com
The Color Wheel Company PO Box 130 Philomath, OR 97370 (541)929-7526 colorwheelco.com
The Cosclay Company 13957 West Pkwy Rd Cleveland, OH 44135 (210 671-8700 cosclay.com
Art and Craft Materials Suppliers
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Crafter’s Companion 3959 Temescal Canyon Rd Corona, CA 92882 (714) 630-2444 crafterscompanion.com
The Crafter’s Workshop 105 Fairview Pk Dr Elmsford, NY 10523 (914) 345-2838 thecraftersworkshop.com
Craft Express 620 Dobbin Rd Charleston, SC 29415 (678) 294-9627 craftexpress.com
CrafTreat
25, First Flr, 29th Cross St Indira Nagar, Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600020 India craftreat.com
CranfieldArtists’ Paints & Printmaking Inks 44 - 47 Springvale Cwmbran, Torfaen, Wales. UK NP44 5BB United Kingdom of Great Britain cranfield-colours.co.uk
Crayola 1100 Church Ln Easton, PA 18044 (800) 443-7771 crayola.com
Creative Art Materials 1214 River Hwy Unit G Mooresville, NC 28117 (866) 833-7797 creativeartmaterials.com See ad on page 7
Creative Retailer 101 N Main St Conrad, IA 50621 (641) 751-2801 creativeretailer.com
Crescent Creative Products 2063 Foster Ave Wheeling, IL 60090 (800) 323-1055 crescentcreativeproducts.com
See ad on inside front cover
Cretacolor 2935 Shawnee Industrial Way Suwanee, GA 30024 (800) 289-9800 macphersonart.com
DDavid & Charles Publishing Tourism House Pynes Hill Exeter, Devon EX2 5WS United Kingdom davidandcharles.com
The Daylight Company 140 Cypress Station Dr Ste 130A Houston, TX 77090 (216) 704-5430 daylightcompany.com
DEMCO EnCouleurs 3417, 1re Rue St-Hubert, QC J3Y 8Y6 Canada (450) 443-8455 demcoencouleurs.com/
Digital Technology Group 9051 Florida Mining Blvd Ste 103 Tampa, FL 33634 (813) 889-0660 http://www.dtgweb.com
Dixon Ticonderoga Company 2525 N Casaloma Dr Appleton, WI 54913 (800) 333-2545 dixonticonderogacompany. com
Dogwood Ceramic Supply 12590 Dedeaux Rd Gulfport, MS 39503 (228) 831-4848 dogwoodceramics.com
Dynasty, a division of FM Brush 70-02 72nd Place Glendale, NY 11385 (718) 821-5939 fmbrush.com
EEasel Brush Clip
803 Crystal Creek Dr Austin, TX 78746 easelbrushclip.com See ad on page 25
Edding
2020 Ponce de Leon Blvd Ste 905B Miami, FL 33134 (786) 599-4223 edding.com/en-us
edplay magazine
171 Reed St Geneva, NY 14456 (315) 789-2475 edplay.com
Educational Dealer magazine 171 Reed St Geneva, NY 14456 (315) 789-2475 educationaldealermagazine.com
Edward C. Lyons Co.
3646 White Plains Rd Bronx, NY 10467 (718) 515-5361 eclyons.com See ad on page 19
Enkaustikos
3 N Washington St Rochester, NY 14614 (585) 263-6930 encausticpaints.com
Environmental Medicine
778 Carver Ave Westwood, NJ 07675 (201) 497-8984 envmed.com
ESCODA Brushes
Joaquin Costa 47
Sabadell, Barcelona 8206 Spain escoda.com
ETC Papers
6320 S Sandhill Rd Ste 2 Las Vegas, NV 89120 (702) 399-3803 etcpapers.com
Exaclair 143 W 29th St Ste 1000 New York, NY 10001 (656) 473-1754 exaclairb2b.com
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Faber-Castell USA 9000 Rio Nero Dr Cleveland, OH 44131 (216) 643-4660 fabercastell.com
Fabriano by MacPherson’s 2935 Shawnee Industrial Way Ste 100 Suwanee, GA 30024 (916) 397-0979 macphersonart.com
Fabric Guru 802 Labarge Dr Bessemer, AL 35022 (866) 790-4289 fabricguru.com
Fahy-Williams Publishing 171 Reed St Geneva, NY 14456 (315) 789-0458 fwpi.com
Fashenhues 2101 Colorado Blvd Ste 50701 Denton, TX 76210 (940) 595-0249 fashenhues.com
FDC Graphic Films 3820 William Richardson Dr South Bend, IN 46628 (800) 634-7523 fdcfilms.com
Flexcut Tool 8105 Hawthorne Dr Erie, PA 06509 (800) 542-9077 flexcut.com See ad on page 27
Flex I File
315397 31st Line RR#4 Embro, ON N0J 1J0 Canada (519) 425-0911 flex-i-file.com
Fome Arts
Manufacturing 15105 John J Delaney Dr Unit 115 Charlotte, NC 28277 (720) 937-4622 farquar.net
Foundations Decor 742 N 1250 W Centerville, UT 84014 (385) 722-2900 foundationsdecor.com
Fox Haase Mfg 370 E Rio St Rio, WI 53960 (888) 215-4094 linkedin.com/company/ foxhaasemfg
FPC Corporation 355 Hollow Hill Dr Wauconda, IL 60084 (847) 487-4583 surebonder.com
Fredrix 2935 Shawnee Industrial Way Suwanee, GA 30024 (800) 289-9800 macphersonart.com
FTC Creative PO Box 2040 Auburn, WA 98071 (800) 854-8284 ftccreative.com
FullCircle26
123 South US Hwy 12 Unit #30 Fox Lake, IL 60020 (414) 716-5394 fullcircle26inc.com
Fullerton Sales & Marketing 31 Brant Rd North Cambridge, ON N1S2W3 Canada (416) 414-6850 linkedin.com/in/johnfullerton-09a8b67
Gagne
41 Commercial Dr Johnson City, NY 13790 (607) 729-3366 porta-trace.com
Gamblin 2734 SE Raymond St Portland, OR 97202 (503) 235-1945 gamblincolors.com
Gelli Arts 525 S 4th St Ste 246 Philadelphia, PA 19147 (267) 457-3119 gelliarts.com
General Pencil Company PO Box 5311 Redwood City, CA 94063 (650) 369-4889 generalpencil.com See ad on page 25
Glassboard Studio 1471 W 1250 S Ste 209 Orem, UT 84058 (801) 988-9991 glassboardstudio.com
Global Creative 2645 Suzanne Way Unit 1-F Eugene, OR 97408 (541) 636-3006 globalcreativeinc.com
Glue Dots® International N117 W18711 Fulton Dr Germantown, WI 53022 (888) 458-3368 gluedots.com
GodHand USA Corp. 3948 Legacy Dr Ste 106 #367 Plano, TX 75023 (214) 546-0417 godhandusa.com
GoEasel PO Box 252 Kingsburg, CA 93631 goeasel.com
Golden Artist Colors 188 Bell Rd New Berlin, NY 13411 (607) 847-6154 goldenartistcolors.com
Grafix 5800 Pennsylvania Ave Maple Hts, OH 44137 (216) 581-9050 grafixarts.com
Graphic Products Corporation 455 Maple Ave Carpentersville, IL 60110 (847) 836-9600 gpcpapers.com
Grex Airbrush 1090 Monterey Pass Rd Monterey Park, CA 91754 (323) 318-2828 grexusa.com
Guerrilla Painter 3121 Kintzley Court Unit D Laporte, CO 80535 (970) 493-0217 guerrillapainter.com See ad on page 3
HHahnemühle USA
380 N Terra Cotta Rd Ste K Crystal Lake, IL 60012 (815) 502-5880 hahnemuehle.com
Handy Art 365 Sunnyside Dr Milton, WI 53563 (608) 868-6873 handyart.com Harvest Import 1651 Browning Irvine, CA 92606 harvestimport.com
Heinz Jordan and Company 1190 Ringwell Dr Unit #1 Newmarket, ON L3Y 8V9 Canada (905) 953-8550 heinzjordan.com
HK Holbein PO Box 555 Williston, VT 05495 (800) 682-6686 holbeinartistmaterials.com
IIsabey Brush 2935 Shawnee Industrial Way Suwanee, GA 30024 (800) 2899800 macphersonart.com
Itoya ProFolio 800 Sandhill Ave Carson, CA 90746 (310) 527-4170 itoya.com
JJ. Luda ColorsSC OSLI SRL Ramurele 31 Unit 2 Targu Mures, Mures 540054 Romania jludacolors.com
Jack Richeson & Co. 557 Marcella St Kimberly, WI 54136 (800) 233-2404 richesonart.com
Jacquard Products PO Box 425 Healdsburg, CA 95448 (707) 433-9577 jacquardproducts.com
The Japanese Paper Place 103 The East Mall Unit 1 Toronto, ON M8Z 5X9 Canada (416) 538-9669 japanesepaperplace.com See ad on page 19
JESIN
1902 Starlight Dr New London, WI 54961 (715) 570-2292 jesin.com
KKikkerland Design 666 Broadway 4 Flr New York, NY 10012 (212) 678-2250 kikkerlandwholesale.com
Kizer & Bender Speaking Algonquin, IL (630) 513-8020 kizerandbender.com
Klopfenstein Art Equipment 201 E Fifth St Mansfield, OH 44902 (419) 884-2900 klopfensteinart.com
Kolibri Artist Brushes 291 Shell Ln Willits, CA 95490 (707) 459-9998 kolibri-brushes.com
KUM GmbH & Co KG Essenbacher Strasse, 2 Erlangen, 91054 Germany kum.net
Kuretake ZIG Corporation 4675 Stevens Creek Blvd Ste 130 Santa Clara, CA 95051 (916) 333-9593 kuretakezig.us
LLaguna Clay Company 14400 Lomitas Ave City of Industry, CA 91746 (626) 330-0631 lagunaclay.com See ad on page 13
Langridge Artist Colours 155 Hyde St Factory 23 Yarraville, Victoria 3013 Australia langridgecolours.com
Lascaux Colours & Restauro Zürichstrasse 42 Brüttisellen, Switzerland lascaux.ch
Left Coast Paper 945 Taraval St Ste 317 Daly City, CA 94014 (415) 564-2689 emgi.com
Legion Paper 38 East 32nd St Flr 5 New York, NY 10016 (212) 683-6990 legionpaper.com
Lindy’s Gang 115 Nob Hill Dr Ephrata, WA 98823 (509) 750-6280 lindysgang.com
Art and Craft Materials Suppliers ALPHABETICAL DIRECTORY
Lineco 517 Main St Holyoke, MA 01040 (800) 322-7775 lineco.com
The Lion Company 22 Carriage Dr Lexington, MA 02420 (781) 861-9922 thelioncompany.com
LION Office Products 401 West Alondra Blvd Gardena, CA 90248 (310) 719-8892 lionop.com
Logan Graphic Products 1100 Brown St Wauconda, IL 60084 (847) 527-5515 logangraphic.com
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MacPherson’s
2935 Shawnee Industrial Way Ste 100 Suwanee, GA 30024 (916) 397-0979 macphersonart.com See ad on page 5, 47
Magnetic Poetry PO Box 14862 Minneapolis, MN 55414 (800) 370-7697 magneticpoetry.com
Manuscript Pen Company Main Rd Highley Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV16 6NN manuscriptpen.com
Marabu 2460-A Remount Rd North Charleston, SC 29406 (888) 253-2778 marabucreative-usa.com
Mark Richards Ent. 80 Orville Dr Ste 103 Bohemia, NY 11716 (631) 342-0091 markrichardsusa.com
Marvelous Marianne’s MM Mfg. 101 The Embarcadero Ste 130 San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 391-3952 savvysoap.com
Max International 2360 Dairy Rd Lancaster, PA 17601 (717) 951-0064 maxstick.com
Mayco Colors 4077 Weaver Court South Hilliard, OH 43016 (614) 675-2010 maycocolors.com
MCreativeJ 20613 5th Ave S Seattle, WA 98198 (509) 845-9245 mcreativej.com
M Graham & Co PO Box 404 Hubbard, OR 97032 (503) 982-7719 mgraham.com
See ad on page 29
Michael Roger PO Box 27176 Brooklyn, NY 11202 (732) 752-0800 decomposition.com
See ad on page 27
Midwest Products 29 E Madison St Ste 900 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 372-3690 midwestproducts.com
The Monster Makers 13957 West Pkwy Rd Cleveland, OH 44135 (216) 671-8700 monstermakers.com
Motsenbocker’s Lift Off, a Division of Stoner 1070 Robert Fulton Hwy Quarryville, PA 17566 (619) 481-9817 liftoffinc.com
NAMTA
9606 Bailey Rd Ste 240 Cornelius, NC 28031 (704) 892-6244 namta.org
See ad on page 41
Natural Earth Paint
330 E Hersey St Ste 7 Ashland, OR 97520 (541) 631-3437 naturalearthpaint.com
New Wave Art 2965 East High St Unit 2 Pottstown, PA 19464 (484) 214-6442 newwaveart.com
Nicholson’s Peerless Watercolors
208 E Milwaukee St Ste 201 Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 (920) 723-2565 peerlesscolorlabs.com
Nitram Art
1885 Clements Rd Unit 229 Pickering, ON L1W 3V4 Canada (866) 668-7993 nitramcharcoal.com
Ohuhu 37707 Cherry St Newark, CA 94560 (510) 300-5292 global.ohuhu.com
OOK Industrial
1590 NW 27th Ave #9 Pompano Beach, FL 33069 (855) 270-6657 ooks.com
OOLY 5607 Palmer Way Carlsbad, CA 92010 (760) 231-7603 ooly.com/wholesale
Painting World Magazine 514 W Main St Albert Lea, MN 56007 (937) 343-4440 paintingworldmag.com
Paint Puck 6763 55th St South Pinellas Park, FL 33781 (703) 328-6662 paintpuckproduct.com See ad on page 11
Pantone 590 Commerce Blvd Carlstadt, NJ 07072 (201) 777-5904 pantone.com
Paper Connection International 166 Doyle Ave Providence, RI 02906 (401) 454-1436 paperconnection.com
Pear Blossom Press 5225 Canyon Crest Dr Ste 71-632 Riverside, CA 92507 (909) 332-4815 pearblossompress.com
PEBEO 1905 Roy St Sherbrooke, QC J1K 2X5 Canada (819) 829-5012 pebeo.com See ad on page 21
Picture ME Photography Group Suntec City Tower 4 #03-356, Singapore 038983, 38983 Singapore pme.com.sg
Pinnacle Colors 240 Great Circle Rd Ste 328 Nashville, TN 37228 (615) 742-0663 pinnaclecolors.com
Plain & Simple 3320 N 850 W Shipshewana, IN 46565 (260) 214-4212 plainsimplemag.com
Portable Painter (Step By Step Group) 2327 Pine Ave Long Beach, CA 90806 (805) 218 0956 portablepainter.com
Prat Paris 1 Corporate Dr Grantsville, MD 21536 (301) 895-4348 prat-usa.com
Product Evolutions 3911 Osage St Denver, CO 80211 (303) 888-8222 bigsqueeze.com
ProMag Products 801 Masonic Park Rd Marietta, OH 45750 (740) 885-5885 promagproducts.com
Pro Tapes & Specialties 621 Route One South North Brunswick, NJ 08902 (800) 345-0234 protapes.com See ad on page 40
The Quarto Group 100 Cummings Center Ste 265D Beverly, MA 01915 (800) 328-0590 quarto.com See ad on page 23
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Rain Retail Software
554 W 1200 N Springville, UT 84663 (385) 274-0569 rainpos.com
Ranger Industries 15 Park Rd
Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 (800) 244-2211 rangerink.com
Raphael Brush 2935 Shawnee Industrial Way Ste 100 Suwanee, GA 30024 (916) 397-0979 macphersonart.com
Renniks Group Unit 6 30 Perry St Matraville, NSW 2036 Australia renniksgroup.com.au
The Robin’s Nest Creative PO Box 702024 Salt Lake City, UT 84170 (801) 910-8514 robinsnestcreative.com
Rocky Nook 101 B St Ste 350 San Rafael, CA 94901 (415) 747-8756 rockynook.com
Royal Brush Mfg. 515 W 45th St Munster, IN 46321 (219) 660-4170 royalbrush.com See ad on page back cover
Royal Talens North America 30 Industrial Dr Northampton, MA 01060 (413) 300-1899 royaltalens.com
SSakura of America 30780 San Clemente St Hayward, CA 94544 (800) 776-6257 sakuraofamerica.com
Sandtastik Products 1 - 58 Prosperity Ave Port Colborne, ON L3K5X9 Canada (905) 734-7340 sandtastik.com See ad on page 30
Sargent Art 100 East Diamond Ave Hazleton, PA 18201 (800) 424-3596 sargentart.com
Schiffer Publishing 4880 Lower Valley Rd Atglen, PA 19310 (610) 593-1777 schifferbooks.com
Schmincke Artists’ Paints
Otto-Hahn-Str. 2 Erkrath, NRW 40699 Germany schmincke.de/en
Scott K Harris 13297 Deer Meadows Rd Oregon City, OR 97045 (503) 568-9916 scottkharris.com
Search Press North America 86 Steeplechase Rd Devon, PA 19333 (215) 715-3972 searchpressusa.com
Sennelier 2935 Shawnee Industrial Way
Suwanee, GA 30024 (800) 289-9800 macphersonart.com
Shachihata (USA) 20775 S Western Ave Ste 105 Torrance, CA 90501 (800) 541-9719 shachihata.com
Silver Brush Limited 14152 63rd Way North Clearwater, FL 33760 (609) 443-4900 silverbrush.com
Silver Creek
Leather Company 5035 Keystone Blvd Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (812) 945-8520 realeather.com
Simi Creative Products
520 Peter Place Simi Valley, CA 93065 (805) 501-8636 simicreativeproducts.com
SLS Arts 5524 Mounes St Harahan, LA 70123 (800) 666-7881 slsarts.com
SMLT Art Siaures str 37 Vilnius, 11107 Lithuania smltart.com
Speedball Art Products Company 2301 Speedball Rd Statesville, NC 28677 (800) 898-7224 speedballart.com
Splatter & Bloom 1429 Ave D Ste 503 Snohomish, WA 98290 (425) 429-2133 splatterandbloom.com
STAEDTLER 8335 Winnetka Ave #7 Winnetka, CA 91306 (800) 776-5544 staedtler.com
Stampington & Company 22992 Mill Creek Dr Laguna, CA 92653 (949) 380-7318 stampington.com
Star Filing 3010 Springs Industrial Dr Powder Springs, GA 30127 (800) 303-4237 star-products.com
Stitchcraft Marketing 7393 Martha’s Lane Salida, CO 81201 stitchcraftmarketing.com
Studio Designs 6027 Bandini Blvd Commerce, CA 90040 (562) 942-0492 studiodesigns.com
StudioR12 Stencils 85 Vine St Gallipolis, OH 45631 (740) 441-1564 studior12.com
Sweet Bella PO Box 521 New York, NY 10276 (888) 266-1737 sweetbellausa.com
TerraSlate Paper
2240 S Delaware St Denver, CO 80223 (720) 254-1887 terraslatepaper.com
Therm O Web 770 Glenn Ave Wheeling, IL 60090 (800) 323-0799 thermoweb.com
Today is Art Day 1485 Ave Champfleury Quebec, QC G1J4L7 Canada (581) 995-8298 todayisartday.com
Tombow 355 Satellite Blvd NE Ste 300 Suwanee, GA 30024 (800) 835-3232 tombowusa.com
Tom Norton Walnut Drawing Ink 3 N Washington St Rochester, NY 14614 (585) 263-6930 tomnortonwalnutink.com
Tonic Studios USA 1101 S Acacia Ave Ripon, CA 95366 (844) 866-4287 tonic-studios.com
Too Corporation Americas 1111 Broadway 3rd Flr Oakland, CA 94607 (925) 351-5984 us.too.com
Toss Products 120 S Chatfield St Goldendale, WA 98620 (509) 314-3040 tossproducts.com
Tri-Art Mfg. 4 Harvey St Kingston, ON K7K 5B9 Canada (613) 449-4192 tri-art.ca
Uchida of America 3535 Del Amo Blvd Torrance, CA 90503 (800) 541-5877 uchida.com
U-Mark 102 Iowa Ave Belleville, IL 62220 (618) 235-7500 umarkers.com
Art and Craft Materials Suppliers ALPHABETICAL DIRECTORY
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Viking Woodcrafts 514 W Main St Albert Lea, MN 56007 (800) 328-0116 vikingwoodcrafts.com
ViviLux LED Lights
Magnifiers Lasers PO Box 1200 Safety Harbor, FL 34695 (727) 669-7700 harbor-sales.com
Viviva Colours Plot 46, VNH, Gangapur Rd Nashik, Maharashtra vivivacolors.com
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Wagner Spraytech 1770 Fernbrook Ln Plymouth, MN 55447 (763) 553-7036 wagnerspraytech.com
Walter Foster Publishing 26391 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 220 Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (800) 328-0590 walterfoster.com
Walter Kunze GmbH Max-Planck-Str 6 Amberg, Bavaria 92224 walterkunze.com
WET-CASE 6143 Branch Hill Guinea Pike Milford, OH 45150 (513) 271-8193 wetcase.com
Wholesale Craft
Books Easy 1005 Mark St South Elgin, IL 60177 (847) 741-4132 wholesalecraftbookseasy. com
Witzend Workshop 8 Carmel Rd Bethany, CT 06524 (203) 393-2397 twisteezwire.com
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Xiem Tools USA 7211 Garden Grove Blvd Ste B
Garden Grove, CA 92841 (626) 460-3380 xiemtoolsusa.com See ad on page 23
Xonex 26055 Emery Rd Unit K Cleveland, OH 44128 (216) 595-1100 xonexpens.com
Zebra Pen Corporation
242 Raritan Ctr Pkwy Edison, NJ 08837 (732) 225-6310 zebrapen.com
Zem Brush Mfg 433 Tenney Ave Campbell, OH 44405 (330) 953-2043 zembrush.com
Yasutomo 3740 Skypark Dr
Torrance, CA 90505 (310) 791-1995 yasutomo.com
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ACMI
99 Derby St, Suite 200 Hingham, MA 02043 (781) 556-1044 acmiart.org
The Art & Creative Materials Institute (ACMI) is an international association of more than 200 art, craft and creative material manufacturers seeking to promote safety in art and creative products through its certification program. ACMI-certified product seals (AP Approved Product and CL Cautionary Labeling) indicate that these products have been evaluated by a board-certified toxicologist (medical expert) and are labeled in accordance with federal and state art material labeling laws.
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Activa Products 8900 FM 1998 Marshall, TX 75672 (903) 938-2224 activaproducts.com
For more than 60 years, ACTÍVA Products, Inc has been manufacturing and distributing quality hobby supplies for the beginner-to-professional crafter, artist, designer, and sculptor. It offers a wide range of tried-and-true sculpturing, casting, floral, and sand art creative materials, tools and accessories that yield exceptional results! Proud makers of CelluClay Instant Papier Mâché and many more products.
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Artist Supplies & Products 2704 S 163rd St New Berlin, WI 53151 (262) 797-8101 gilderspaste.com
Since 1998, GILDERS paste wax finishes resemble real gold leaf and other colored metal foils used for traditional gilding. We have the manufacturing capabilities to procure, mill, treat, mix, fill, label and package. Whether you’re a professional artist or a DIYer looking to step up your crafting skills, our product line is easy to use and forgiving, with over 28 colorful, mixable and durable wax finishes for your next project. GILDERS is a registered trademark of Artist Supplies & Products.
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AWT World Trade 4321 N Knox Ave Chicago, IL 60641 (773) 777-7100 awt-gpi.com
AWT World Trade is the trusted name in screen printing supplies. For more than 30 years – in addition to quality screen printing equipment and parts –AWT World Trade has offered the industry’s most comprehensive range of screen printing supplies. From screen-making and safety products; to fabrics and frames; frame adhesives, block-outs and sealants; drying and storage racks; scoop coaters, brushes, registration pins, and hundreds of other items, you’ll find whatever supplies you need at AWT.
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Bob Ross PO Box 946 Sterling, VA 20167 (703) 803-7200 bobross.com
The national distributor and behind-the-scenes organization celebrating more than 30 years of Bob Ross Wet-on-Wet Technique painting. Television shows, painting materials, books, DVDs and specially trained certified instructors are dedicated to the Bob Ross philosophy of bringing art to never-before-painters, in the United States and around the world.
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Bristle Magic 78233 Koogie Rd Covington, LA 70435 (707) 779-9317 bristlemagic.net/ bristle-magic
Bristle Magic is a powerful, eco-friendly USDA certified bio-based brush cleaner, restorer and reconditioner trusted by artists and crafters to extend the life of their brushes. Its non-toxic gentle formula effectively removes oil and acrylic paints without harsh chemicals, keeping brushes in top condition. Retailers value Bristle Magic for its broad appeal to both hobbyists and professionals seeking high-quality, sustainable art supplies. Add this essential product to your inventory and offer your customers the best in daily brush care.
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Creative Art Materials 236 Raceway Dr Unit 5 Mooresville, NC 28117 (866) 833-7797 creativeartmaterials.com
Creative Art Materials is a distributor of premium European heritage brands of art materials, writing instruments, stationery and decorative paper products. We are focused on offering the highest quality products and services. We are committed to selecting only environmentally-friendly products produced to the preservation of natural resources. We distribute Caran D’ache, e+m writing, M+R Sharpeners, Pepin Art & Design, Rossie Stationery, Original Crown Mill Stationery, Flexbook, Mazzuoli Writing and Stifflex Notebooks, Bindewerk Recife, Worther and Travelogue Journals.
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Crescent Creative Products 2063 Foster Ave Wheeling, IL 60090 (800) 323-1055 crescentcreativeproducts.com
Crescent Creative Products has proudly served the art community for more than 120 years, delivering high-quality, innovative solutions for artists, professionals and hobbyists alike. Renowned for our superior creative surfaces like our art boards and Rendr products, we focus on excellence and attention to detail. Our professional-grade tools empower artists, decorators, and creators, establishing Crescent as a leader in artistic innovation. Discover the passion and craftsmanship that inspire every product we offer.
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C&T Publishing 1651 Challenge Dr Concord, CA 94520-5206 (925) 405-4906 ctinfo@ctpub.com
Since 1983, C&T Publishing has been a trusted leader in crafting, quilting and sewing resources. Our highquality books, tools and gift items inspire creativity at all skill levels, offering time-tested and innovative techniques and projects. Through imprints like Stash Books and FunStitch Studio, we provide resources that drive sales and foster customer loyalty. Partner with C&T Publishing to meet the growing demand for top-quality, imaginative products that inspire and guide makers everywhere.
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Easel Brush Clip
803 Crystal Creek Dr Austin, TX 78746 easelbrushclip.com
Easel Brush Clip offers an innovative solution for artists, providing a convenient, hands-free way to hold brushes while painting. Designed to fit most easels, this durable, easy-to-use clip keeps brushes organized and within reach, streamlining the creative process. Retailers love the Easel Brush Clip for its unique functionality and appeal to both hobbyists and professionals. Add this must-have tool to your product lineup and give your customers a smarter way to paint.
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Edward C. Lyons
3646 White Plains Rd Bronx, NY 10467 (718) 515-5361 eclyons.com
Since 1898 the Edward C. Lyons Company has established a worldwide reputation for manufacturing high-quality professional hand intaglio/printmaking tools. Our tools are handcrafted in the USA and made with the highest quality tool steels, which are hardened and tempered to hold their cutting edge, and are made to be re-sharpened. Along with our extensive line of printmaking tools you’ll also find sharpening stones, sharpening fixtures, books and a tool sharpening service. The E.C. Lyons Co. strives to offer the world’s finest printmaking tools complemented by friendly and helpful customer service.
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Flexcut Tools
8105 Hawthorne Dr Erie, PA 16509 (800) 542-9077 flexcut.com
Designed with an intimate knowledge of woodcarving, this new innovation has grown in popularity and variety. Beginning with only four different tool profiles, Flexcut now produces and distributes more than 300 products developed for the woodcarving market. Flexcut’s unwavering commitment to service, improvement and innovation delivers products that utilize cuttingedge technology and are consistently superior in quality. We continue to add state-of-the-art equipment and procedures that enable us to concentrate on the details that result in the manufacturing and on-time delivery of user-friendly products.
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General Pencil Company 3160 Bay Rd Redwood City, CA 94063 (650) 369-4889 generalpencil.com
General Pencil Company’s history dates back to 1860 when Edward Weissenborn helped found the first pencil factory in the USA in Hudson County, NJ. In 1889, Edward and his son, Oscar A., began what is now General Pencil Company in Jersey City, NJ. Our goal is to create quality products in a sustainable manner for artists of all levels. We thank you for choosing our fine art and craft products for your creative talents and enjoyment.
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Guerrilla Painter
3121 Kintzley Ct, Unit D LaPorte, CO 80535 (970) 493-0217 guerrillapainter.com
Guerrilla Painter is committed to providing quality and value. Our products are designed by plein air artists for plein air artists. We understand what you need when you’re painting out of your studio. Our aim is to provide the tools you need to paint more paintings in more places but not to burden you with more than you need.
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The Japanese Paper Place 103 The East Mall, Unit 1 Toronto, Ontario M8Z 5X9 Canada (416) 538-9669 japanesepaperplace.com
The Japanese Paper Place is your one-stop resource for washi for fine art, craft and conservation since 1982. Imported directly from Japan, our extensive selection is stocked and ready to ship from our 8,000 square-feet warehouse. Our knowledgeable, friendly and experienced staff will provide you with accurate and reliable information about washi.
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Laguna Clay 14400 Lomitas Ave City of Industry, CA 91746 lagunaclay.com
Laguna Clay Company is committed to education, aspiring artists and the advancement of ceramic arts. We view and support clay as our legacy to ensure a commitment to future generations in endeavors of learning, growing and succeeding in the field of ceramics. The clay medium is the most sustainable and renewable product on the planet. Our goal is to cultivate relationships on local, national and international levels by sharing our knowledge, quality products and dependable support of this marvelous material.
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MacPherson’s
2935 Shawnee Industrial Way, Suite 100 Suwanee, GA 30024 (800) 289-9800 macphersonart.com
As the largest provider of art and creative materials and services in North America, MacPherson’s is a strategic partner to more than 7,000 retailers. Supporting manufacturers worldwide by connecting them with retailers, MacPherson’s serves as the central hub to the global market. Founded in 1906, MacPherson’s legacy is built on a commitment to customer service, teamwork and creativity, all designed to elevate businesses that serve not only artists but the entire community of creative and imaginative people.
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M. Graham & Co. PO Box 404 Hubbard, OR 97032 (503) 982-7719 mgraham.com
M. Graham & Co. is a premier manufacturer of professional-grade artist paints, proudly crafted in small batches in Oregon since 1992. Renowned for their use of pure, natural ingredients like Northwest honey and walnut oil, M. Graham paints deliver unmatched brilliance, luminosity and smooth consistency. Their watercolors, oils, gouache and acrylics are favored by artists for their rich pigmentation and commitment to sustainability. Retailers trust M. Graham for superior quality and a loyal customer base.
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Meet Our ADVERTISERS
Michael Roger, Inc. PO Box 27176 Brooklyn, NY 11202 (732) 752-0800 decomposition.com info@michaelroger.com
Now in our 75th year, Michael Roger, a familyowned and -operated company best known for our Decomposition line, designs and produces ecoconscious products with a whimsical, fashion-forward aesthetic. We use eco-friendly methods and materials for each project and manufacture our products here in the USA whenever possible. Our current offerings include recycled notebooks and sketchbooks, pens, greeting cards, folders and binders as well as pencils made from certified sustainably harvested wood.
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NAMTA PO Box 3314 Huntersville, NC 28070 (704) 892-6244 namta.org
Namta is the leading association dedicated to promoting the art and craft materials industry. Members include retailers, manufacturers, distributors, importers and creative professionals from around the world. Our mission is to provide members with the products, services and information needed to grow and prosper. Namta members are eligible for resources and benefits such as “Creative Happenings,” Namta Connect, E-News, Supplier Information and Brands Guide, and more. Join us at our annual trade show, Creativation by Namta 2025, in Seattle, WA!
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Pébéo Inc.
455 rue King Ouest, Suite 550, Sherbrooke, QC, J1H 6E9 (819) 829-5012 pebeo.com
Founded in 1919, Pébéo stands as a pioneering French company, manufacturing artist paints. With roots in Provence and a perpetual spirit of innovation, Pébéo has grown, offering high-quality products that inspire creativity worldwide. Our commitment to art, excellence and sustainable development is mirrored in our diverse product lines – from acrylic paints to glass paints – designed for, and cherished by all artists, from crafters and makers to fine art painters.
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Paint Puck, LLC 6763 55th St South Pinellas Park, FL 33781 (727) 210-5280 paintpuck.com
Paint Puck began with a simple, yet innovative solution to a common artist’s challenge: cleaning brushes while painting, without causing any damage or delay. From an innocent problem to solve, we have grown into a company dedicated to creating high-quality tools that simplify and enhance the painting process for artists of all levels. Our products, designed entirely in-house, combine functionality with thoughtful design to address everyday artistic frustrations. Paint Puck remains committed to delivering unique, original products that inspire creativity, improve workflow and bring joy to every artistic endeavor.
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Pro Tapes LLC
621 Route One South North Brunswick, NJ 08902 (800) 345-0234 protapes.com
Pro Tapes offers the most complete line of adhesive tapes for the graphic arts industry globally. We provide premium tape solutions for artists, framers, galleries, museums, teachers, librarians, bookbinders, crafters, balloon artists, event decorators, florists and many more. Bring us any project – we will find a solution for you!
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Quarto Group 100 Cummings Center, Suite 265D Beverly, MA 01915 (800) 328-0590
The Quarto Group creates a wide variety of books and intellectual property products, with a mission to inspire life’s experiences. Produced in many formats for adults, children and the whole family, our products are visually appealing, information rich and stimulating. The Group encompasses a diverse portfolio of imprints and businesses that are creatively independent and expert in developing long-lasting content across specific niches of interest. For more information, visit quarto.com or follow us on social media at @QuartoBooksUS and @QuartoKids.
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Royal Brush Mfg 515 West 45th St Munster, IN 46321 (219) 660-4170 royalbrush.com
Royal & Langnickel is a leader in manufacturing superior-grade art and craft brushes with more than 75 years of brush-making experience. Additionally, we now offer a wide selection of art sets encompassing all media types, as well as standalone art materials, art activities and art accessories. A family-owned and operated company, our reputation has been built on integrity, quality and innovation. We surpass our customers’ and the consumer’s expectations by maintaining a passionate commitment to excellence and fostering a spirit of innovation. Explore our products and you will discover a comprehensive range of products consisting of high quality and strong value.
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Sandtastik Products Ltd.
Sandtastik Products Ltd. 1 - 58 Prosperity Ave Port Colborne, Ontario L3K5X9 (905) 734-7340
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Sandtastik is a premier provider of high-quality art and craft materials, specializing in vibrant colored sand and creative play essentials. With a commitment to inspiring imagination, our diverse product range caters to artists, educators and DIY enthusiasts alike. Renowned for non-toxic, eco-friendly offerings, Sandtastik fosters creativity while prioritizing safety. Whether for intricate art projects or sensory play, our products allow individuals to express themselves and explore the limitless possibilities of artistic expression.
Xiem Tools USA 7211 Garden Grove Blvd Garden Grove, CA 92841 (626) 755-5945 Xiemtoolsusa.com
Xiem Tools USA is the premier and trusted source for clay, sculpture, and polymer tools for artists. They are designed by the company founder Kevin Xiem Nguyen, an industrial designer, ceramic artist, teacher, and founder of Xiem Clay Center in Pasadena. We believe quality tools help artists optimize their performance, experience more satisfaction and joy, and inspire them to create better work.
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Expanding in an eco-friendly way
Michael Roger has extended its Decomposition line of environmentally friendly products. Examples include folders made from recycled plastic milk jugs, Forest Stewardship Council-certified pencils fashioned out of incense cedar and ballpoint pens constructed from 90 percent post-consumer waste recycled plastic.
“If you give value to recycled products, it encourages recycling,” Held observed. “If there’s no value to it, then it all goes in the same landfill.”
A new product is the Birds of Prey Gift Set which had a soft launch in October. The package features three different notebooks and a set of 12 pencils in a custom-printed box. Held also expressed an interest in a clothing line featuring popular designs from Decomposition Books.
“We are not just a book company anymore. We are a lifestyle brand,” Held said, adding Michael Roger has 150 SKUs. “We want to appeal to a broad range of customers.”
When introducing a new product, the Michael Roger team makes sure that they can provide a variety of iterations as well as consider whether it will resonate with customers. They typically release a cover refresh twice a year, each with five to seven designs.
“We want to protect our retailers,” Held said. “We want to give them all winning products. If something comes up that doesn’t look like a winner, we don’t want to damage that relationship.”
Retailers can order a fixture that holds up to 16 items and customize the designs to fit the aesthetic of the store or the interests of customers. That way, retailers can offer an assortment that’s unique to them. “We have a lot of fun and different design choices that speak to what people are into.”
Held enjoys coming up with new designs and ideas for merchandise just as much as he appreciates seeing the creative ways they’re used. He noted how one writer posted on Instagram how she starts all of her novels in a Decomposition Book. Meanwhile, a teacher keeps a Michael Roger notebook on hand to write notes to students and personal memos.
“We’re grateful to our customers who have invited us into their stores and homes and have let us be part of their scripts and poetry. It’s a point of honor to be a choice in people’s backpacks.”
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The Write Tools for the Job
Michael Roger’s products reflect commitment to environment and innovation
by Victoria Ritter
Michael Roger is a small company with big dreams. The family-owned and -operated business got its start in 1949 publishing Library of Congress catalogs and transitioned to making ledger books for government offices and police departments. Four generations later, Michael Roger is known for producing journals, sketchbooks, notebooks, binders and writing utensils under the leadership of President Eric Held.
Michael Roger puts a strong emphasis on the quality of its paper and providing a wide variety of product types. Its extensive catalog showcases notebooks in numerous sizes and aesthetic designs.
“I think having pen and paper is really important and grounding for a lot of people,” Held stated. “It’s a nice way to take a digital break and create something of record that’s not going to disappear into the ether. It’s easier to be creative.”
An evolving product
The most recognized product from Michael Roger is its Decomposition Books, a series of earth-conscious notebooks. The basis for the line
started with Held’s father’s Basic Books, which were simply made with board, paper and wire. Held took it one step with Eco Books that were made with 100 percent post-consumer waste paper. He was inspired by the traditional composition books used in schools which he described as “a nice, fun, living tool.”
“The problem was it didn’t look great,” Held reflected. “It looked like a shopping bag. For some people, having a simple, blank canvas is inviting; in the art market in particular, people like to decorate it and make it their own. But the problem that we had was that it didn’t stand out. So, we went back to the drawing board.”
After some deliberation, Held’s brother Jacob brought up the idea of Decomposition Books. In addition to being eco-friendly, Held wanted the notebooks’ design and aesthetic to be of paramount concern. The company initially released two designs –a cherry blossom pattern (now retired) and wood grain – and quickly expanded to a handful of motifs. There are currently more than 100 designs, many of which start out as linoleum prints from an in-house artist.
“We like to have that handmade feel to the artwork,” Held said. “Not everything is digital. Grounding and keeping a hand in the physical world is important to our aesthetic and to what we’re doing.”
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