9 Things You Should Know About Gesso and How You Should Use It Table of Contents 1. What is Gesso? If you are starting out on your painting journey, you may not have heard of gesso. It is a type of white paint that many artists use as a primer (the first layer) on their […]
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An Introduction to Acrylic Paint & How to Get the Best From It
An Introduction to Acrylic Paint & How to Get the Best From It Table of Contents Loved by artists and crafters all over the world, acrylic paint owes much of its popularity to its sheer versatility. It can be used on a myriad of surfaces such as wood, fabric, metal, plastic, glass, paper and more. […]
Acrylic Varnish Spray: The Best Way to Protect Your Art Paintings
Acrylic Varnish Spray: The Best Way to Protect Your Art Paintings Table of Contents As an artist, we know you have taken great time and care to produce a unique piece of work that you are proud of. So why would you not want to protect it? Why let moisture, dirt and light ruin all […]
Art Portfolio Presentation Case – Product Guide
Zieler’s Art Portfolio Presentation Case & Art Folder – An All-In-One Solution! Imagine an art case that can double up as a portfolio case. One where you decide whether to use rings (and portfolio sleeves) or easily remove them and use the case as an art folder. Imagine not needing to buy or carry around […]
Masking Fluid Guide and Reviews
Masking Fluid – Product Guide & Reviews Masking fluid is a watercolour medium and is used to help artists leave small areas of white or the lightest area of colour. It’s generally used for highlights and outlines. It is a liquid that dries gummy or a rubbery texture which can then be peeled or rubbed […]
Important things to look for when buying brush pens.
Important things to look for when buying brush pens As brush pens become a more and more popular medium for budding artist its important to look out for key points when choosing which ones to buy. Whether your creating watercolours and need a real brush style nib or your looking for flexibility in line variation […]
How to use Duo Tipped Brush Pens
Beginners Guide for Duo Tipped Brush Pens Duo Tipped Pens In this guide we show you some top tip for using brush pens. Outlining different techniques to give you inspiration to create beautiful drawings. The Zieler brush markers are very versatile and can be used in many different ways.The marker presents two different points: A […]
7 Things you must know about Acrylic Paint Marker Pens
7 Things you must know about Acrylic Paint Marker Pens Table of Contents Reading time: 15 minutes Whether it is occupying the kids during school holidays with rock painting or just decorating everyday household possessions, acrylic paint marker pens have huge appeal. In fact, some prefer them over traditional artist acrylic painting using a brush […]
5 Things you will need from a table top easel
5 Things you will need from a table top easel Table of Contents Reading time: 6 minutes Ideal for painting, sketching and drawing, table top easels (also known as desk easels or just table easels) are perhaps the most popular of all easels. Beyond the world of fine art, they are used by crafters for […]
6 Things you must know before you buy a Lino Cutting & Printing kit
6 Things you must know before you buy a lino cutting & printing kit Table of Contents Reading time: 8 minutes Lino printing is a fun, easy and rewarding craft which can be used to create unique pieces of artwork whether it is decorating cards, gifts or stationery items. Buying the individual pieces that make […]
The benefits of using a Writing Slope
The benefits of using a Writing Slope Reading time: 4 minutes Writing slopes, sometimes referred to as writing slants or slant boards, are used for a variety of tasks beyond just traditional writing. Drawing, colouring, calligraphy and crafting are just a few of the additional uses for these boards. With such versatility, it is useful […]
8 Things you must know before you buy a Writing Slope
8 Things you must knowbefore you buy a Writing Slope Table of Contents Reading time: 8 minutes Writing slopes, sometimes referred to as writing slants or slant boards, can help to promote correct writing posture. Many of us, perhaps unknowingly, slouch when writing or drawing. Children often do it when they are colouring. Available in […]
5 Things you should know before you buy a Calligraphy Pen Set
5 Things you should know before you buy a Calligraphy Pen Set Table of Contents Reading time: 5 minutes Calligraphy and creative writing is becoming increasingly more popular – whether it’s for writing wedding invites, letter writing or just plain old doodling. With more and more people wanting to put their creative hands to work, […]
How to use your Paint Pens
How to use Paint Pens Multi Use Paint Pens 12 multi-surface acrylic paint markers with strong durable nibs. The fine point nib 1.5mm is great for the smaller detailed drawings and 2.5mm for colour coverage. The Vibrant opaque ink dries quickly and is suitable on both light and dark surfaces. The multi purpose pens are […]
How to use Fineliner Drawing Pens
Beginners Guide for Fineline Drawing Precision & detail The pack 12 Zieler fineliner pens are ideal for drawing, sketching, illustration, technical drawing, journaling, art, writing and paper craft projects. The ink is non bleed, nontoxic, acid free and suitable on a range of paper surfaces. SHOP FOR Fineline Pens The strong durable nibs are rounded […]