Shop Talk

ARTWARE BY YOU, formerly known as Art Tees, was created seven years ago to encourage children's creative abilities while providing schools and organizations a way to raise money. ArtsWare by You transforms student art work into keepsake items such as mouse pads, T-shirts, tote bags and "dream maker" pillowcases. Children can proudly display their art work to the world and are delighted to share their original creations with parents, grandparents and friends. Step-by-step support is provided to make this simple, unique program successful. Circle No. 396 on the Arts & Activities Reader Service Card for more information.

Silver Dolphin books from ADVANTAGE PUBLISHERS GROUP introduces the "Let's Start" line of books designed to familiarize young artists with various art techniques in a fun and engaging manner. Young artists will love reading about whimsical characters who introduce art techniques in the form of an easy-to-follow story that unfolds into an art project. Each book also contains a pad of paper and an art kit including all the supplies and tools needed to create the described art projects. Titles in the "Let's Start" series include Collage, Drawing, Painting and Modeling. For more information, circle No. 400 on the Arts & Activities Reader Service Card.

Created by artists for artists, Media-Fix from LOBAR, INC. is a non-irritating, fume-free, environmentally friendly art fixative. Designed to be safely used in confined areas, this spray fixative may be used with charcoal, pastels, watercolors, acrylics, oils, photos, ceramics, polymer clay, dried and silk flowers and stamping powders. For more information, circle No. 386 on the Arts & Activities Reader Service Card.

DHARMA TRADING CO. introduces a new product line of Instaset Dyes, designed for use on a variety of fabrics, including cotton and silk. The perfect dyes for a classroom setting, Instaset dyes air dry within 24 hours, yielding bright, wash-fast, permanent results without the use of steamers, heat setting or fixatives. Instaset Dyes are available in 14 colors as well as a pearl base to add pearlescence to designs. For more information, call (800) 542-5227 or circle No. 391 on the Arts & Activities Reader Service Card.

CONSUMER PRODUCT ENTERPRISES, INC. has added "Log-A-Felt" to its line of felt products. Available in red, white and green, "Log-A-Felt" is 36" x 72" of pre-measured, precut, 100-percent acrylic felt that can be cut or folded into a wide variety of shapes and sizes. For more information, please circle No. 393 on the Arts & Activities Reader Service Card.

DESIGN ORIGINALS' "Can Do Crafts" catalogs are a helpful source of craft and art guide books. Each title features clear instructions, basic techniques, easy-to-use patterns and large full-color photos, along with special hints and tips. Titles include Personalize With Creative Lettering, Marbleized Mosaics, Clay World, Stunning Silhouettes and Scherenschnitte. For more information, call (800) 877-7820, visit on-line at www. d-originals, corn or circle No. 392 on the Arts & Activities Reader Service Card.

The Lowell House Juvenile imprint of NTC/CONTEMPORARY PUBLISHING GROUP offers books designed to encourage young artists in artistic endeavors. Among the featured titles is Incredible Action Origami That Really Works by Paul Jackson. This how-to art book brings folded paper to life with easy step-by-step diagrams and instructions. Students will learn to make origami designs that spin, tumble, leap and flap using only paper, scissors, tape and felt pens. Draw Science Fiction H by Theron Smith features step-by-step illustrations and drawing instructions designed to take young artists on a hypergalactic journey into space. With this book, some paper and a pencil, students will learn how to use shading, texturing, perspective and their own imaginations to create fantastic futuristic pictures. For more information, circle No. 383 on the Arts & Activities Reader Service Card.

LOEW-CORNELL, INC. has acquired Tolin Station's transfer paper product line, which includes 9" x 13" transfer paper in white, gray, white and gray, and multi (one sheet each, gray, white, red and yellow), available in 4-sheet packages. These products join the Loew-Cornell product line which also includes 18" x 36" gray and white transfer paper and Chacopaper (a water-erasable transfer paper). For more information, visit on-line at www.loew-cornell, com or circle No. 385 on the Arts & Activities Reader Service Card.

3M announces the Laminating System LS 950, a non-electric, heat-free laminating system that produces instant, permanent lamination without special tools or equipment. The lightweight, portable system laminates, applies adhesive or does both at once. With a built-in cut-off blade for clean edges, the LS 950 has a precision roller that applies laminate evenly, without bubbles or wrinkles. The Laminating System will laminate anything from business cards to banners, up to 8 1/2-inches wide, 1/10-inch thick and of virtually any length. For more information, circle No. 378 on the Arts & Activities Reader Service Card.

Dylon ColorFun Fabric Pens from the PRYM,DRITZ CORP. are easy to use for freehand drawing, stenciling and lettering on a variety of fabrics. The pens feature fine, brush-like tips that allow the width of the lines to be varied for outlining and shading. Available in five bright colors -- red, yellow, blue, green and black -- the colors are easily blended and are permanent when heat set with an iron. For more information, circle No. 382 on the Arts & Activities Reader Service Card.

Designed for use with paper, foil or clay, Shade-Tex Texture Plates from SCRATCH-ART CO., INC. are 8 1/2 " x 11", plastic, textured plates that provide instant shading or patterns to any picture or design. Available in four themed sets, patterns include Textile, Nature, Architecture and Design. Each set includes six different and distinct plates. For details, circle No. 380 on the Arts & Activities Reader Service Card.

AMERICAN ART CLAY CO., INC. (AMACO) announces Fimo Classic from Eberhard Faber, a polymer clay that features the firm texture of FIMO, but is slightly softer for easier blending and control. FIMO Classic becomes soft and pliable with kneading, and permanent after baking in a 265[degrees]F oven for 30 minutes. Available in 24 colors, FIMO Classic is packaged in a block design, featuring eight easily cut and blended segments. Eberhard Faber has developed a blending chart illustrating how segments of varying colors may be combined to create more than 100 new colors. FIMO Classic may also be used in combination with FIMO Soft polymer clay. For more information, circle No. 398 on the Reader Service Card.

The Handy Art Bead Marbling Kit from ROCK PAINT DISTRIBUTING CORP. contains all the fun of paper and fabric marbling in a convenient kit. With supplies to make necklaces, keychains, hair pieces and more, the kit includes red, yellow, blue and gold non-toxic acrylic paints, wooden beads, cord, droppers and instructions. For more information, visit on-line at www.handyart. com or circle No. 381 on the Arts & Activities Reader Service Card.

Published by ARTOGRAPH INC., Projection Stenciling by Linda Buckingham provides a detailed account of the steps and tools necessary to create decorative paintings using a projector. Projection stenciling refers to a method of projecting a design, pattern or image onto stenciling paper and cutting out the stencil on the surface to be painted. Learn to create wall murals, faux "inlay" on wood, "etch" delicate window designs, stencil floorcloths and floors and other projects with this helpful book. For more details, circle No. 397 on the Reader Service Card.

The Hot Tool Foil Transfer Pen from the HOT TOOLS division of M.M. NEWMAN CORP. combines heat and light writing pressure to create permanent, personalized messages using a variety of foils. Measuring 6 3/4 inches long and weighing under 1 ounce, the Transfer Pen features a pencil-thin wooden handle and a heated tip that transfers heat-activated gold, silver, red, blue and green foils onto leather, wood, vinyl, cloth or paper. For more details, circle No. 387 on the Reader Service Card.

361 Full-Color Allover Patterns for Artists and Craftspeople from DOVER PUBLICATIONS, INC. offers 361 copyright-free patterns from 15th- through 20th-century sources. Included are geometrics, florals and foliates, animals and nature motifs and other decorative repeat patterns. Ideally suited for reproduction by a color copier, these patterns are also perfect for scanning into a computer, where size and color can be expanded and altered. For information, circle No. 389 on the Arts & Activities Reader Service Card.

The "Learn To Paint" series from HARPERCOLLINS UK uses the expert guidance of artists and teachers to show readers how to paint. Each book is written by a professional artist and includes basic advice on tools and materials, exercises to develop skills and step-by-step demonstrations as well as many tips and helpful techniques. Each book is filled with color illustrations to complement the instructions. Featured rifles in the series include Skies In Watercolour and Vibrant Watercolours. For more information, circle No. 388 on the Reader Service Card.

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