You can find great vintage paper on Etsy. I have tried several different types of decoupage to create my base layer with, but this dries the fastest and is the least tacky of the types I have tried. It holds up well to all of the other elements I put it through.

A good decoupage is key when creating a base using papers. I use scissors for so much when I am creating that having a good, non-stick pair that cuts well and holds up to everything I put them through is crucial!

In my mind, as an artist, you can never have too many pairs of scissors! Acrylic Paint. I am a huge fan of using acrylic paints. They hold up well to water and other media, layer beautifully, and dry quickly. The colors are vibrant, but also mix well together to create new colors, too.

When I do mixed media it is either on canvas or on wood. These wood blanks are solid and wonderful to work with and create a beautiful base for a great end project. I just love the rustic look that they give and the flat surface is perfect for creating on.

I consider these my go-to coloring tools. I use them in mixed media, to color in my doodles, and to create backgrounds with.

They work fabulous on all different types of surfaces and the colors are vibrant and true. Gesso is the base and the prep for the surface. I use white gesso to create texture and an opaque surface on pieces that start with decorative papers.

Clear gesso is perfect to seal in parts of the project when you want to draw or doodle over the top.

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What do you get when you mix pigment, wax, and oil? You get a pigment stick of creamy soft texture also known as Gelatos.

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When I do mixed media it is either on canvas or on wood. These wood blanks are solid and wonderful to work with and create a beautiful base for a great end project.

I just love the rustic look that they give and the flat surface is perfect for creating on. I consider these my go-to coloring tools.

I use them in mixed media, to color in my doodles, and to create backgrounds with. They work fabulous on all different types of surfaces and the colors are vibrant and true.

Gesso is the base and the prep for the surface. I use white gesso to create texture and an opaque surface on pieces that start with decorative papers.

Clear gesso is perfect to seal in parts of the project when you want to draw or doodle over the top. Ready to go shopping for your mixed media supplies?

Get the printable version of this list along with some helpful links and bonus suggestions! by clicking on the blue download button. Christina Loff is the Channel Marketing Lead for Craft, Photo, and Design at CreativeLive. She's a crafter, book spy, and Jersey native. When I saw this thread, I immediately went to the website to order samples.

I was extremely impressed when the samples arrived yesterday. I had requested a sample of one color of the pure paper tint, as well as the series watercolor papers. Not only did they send me 14!!! samples of various types of watercolor paper all samples were 8×10! What an excellent company to share these types of samples.

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ams Default. Felica Keech-Smith Default. They can be used by themselves or combined with water through a series of techniques to create a watercolor medium. Gelatos quality pigment is resistant to fading under normal lighting conditions and is compatible with most other acrylic mediums. The easy twist up design of Gelatos makes them easy to maintain and store and their solid opaque color is perfect to cover large surfaces.

Learn more about Gelatos, here. Gelatos are available in 80 different colors and can be purchased individually or in a series of gift sets.

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Castell Graphite Pencils: Castell Graphite Pencils have a quality reputation that has stood for over years. Pitt Graphite Matte Pencils: Pitt Graphite Matte pencils are the latest addition to our selection of high-quality graphite pencils and a must-try for artists.