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Shopping Guide: 10 Must-Have Art Supplies To Jumpstart Your Creativity

by on Mar 17, 2016

As someone who crafts for both business and pleasure, I spend a lot of time at local art supply stores and on websites that sell craft goodies. But there are a handful of materials that I use all the time, so I make sure to always have them on hand. And I thought I’d share that list with you, so you can fill out your craft supply collection with all of the necessities.  

SHOPPING GUIDE: My 10 Must-Have Art Supplies To Jumpstart Your Creativity
Amazon
 

1. Hot Glue Gun – I use glue guns like this one from ArtMinds quite often – it comes in handy for all kinds of different projects. $3-$12

 

SHOPPING GUIDE: My 10 Must-Have Art Supplies To Jumpstart Your Creativity
Amazon

2. Colorful Twine or Cord – It can be used for anything from wall hangings to wrapping gifts to making garlands. $6

SHOPPING GUIDE: My 10 Must-Have Art Supplies To Jumpstart Your Creativity
Amazon

3. Set of Craft Brushes – I use craft paint brushes for so many projects! Be sure to get a set with a variety of sizes. $20

 

SHOPPING GUIDE: My 10 Must-Have Art Supplies To Jumpstart Your Creativity
Amazon

4. E6000 Glue – This can be used on many different types of surfaces, and it’s also not flammable which can be handy for certain projects. $6

 

SHOPPING GUIDE: My 10 Must-Have Art Supplies To Jumpstart Your Creativity
The Sewing Post

5. Washi Tape – The colors and patterns available are endless, making washi tape a super versatile material. $18 for 8 rolls

 

SHOPPING GUIDE: My 10 Must-Have Art Supplies To Jumpstart Your Creativity
Amazon

6. Metallic Paint Pens – These are permanent, making them especially handy! $3

 

SHOPPING GUIDE: My 10 Must-Have Art Supplies To Jumpstart Your Creativity
Hide and Tallow Supply

7. Wire In Assorted Colors – I use gold, copper and silver toned wire often, and colored wire on occasion too. It’s good to have it on hand. $7

SHOPPING GUIDE: My 10 Must-Have Art Supplies To Jumpstart Your Creativity
Amazon

8. Acrylic Craft Paint – I have these in practically every color, it seems – but as long as you have red, blue, yellow, black and white then you’ll be able to mix most hues. $2 each

 

SHOPPING GUIDE: My 10 Must-Have Art Supplies To Jumpstart Your Creativity
Amazon

9. Pigma Micon Pens – This is a handy all-purpose set, with a variety of sizes and styles. They also come in colors if you want more than just black ink. $13

 

SHOPPING GUIDE: My 10 Must-Have Art Supplies To Jumpstart Your Creativity
Amazon

10. Prismacolor Watercolor Pencils – Water-soluble colored pencils are so fun to use… apply them just like regular colored pencils, then use a brush to add water and they magically transform into watercolor-style paint. $32 

 

SHOPPING GUIDE: My 10 Must-Have Art Supplies To Jumpstart Your Creativity
 Photo: The Sewing Post

 

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