Weekly Pigment Post

Add instant shine and texture to your projects with Poppy Crafts Shimmer Paste.
This creamy, richly pigmented paste delivers a beautiful metallic shimmer and is perfect for stencilling with a palette knife for bold, raised designs
or spreading smoothly for a paint-like finish.

Ideal for mixed media, cardmaking, scrapbooking, and more
Available in 50ml jars, sold individually in 10 stunning colours

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🎉 New Brand Just Landed at CraftOnline: Gelelf

A4 Transfer Sheets Specialty sheets made for easy image transfers onto gel plates, paper, and mixed media surfaces with crisp results.

Silicone Brayers

Gelelf Silicone Brayers are ideal for fast, even application of paint and ink across  gel printing plates and wide surfaces. The silicone rollers provide smooth, consistent coverage with minimal streaking, making it well suited to gel plate printing, mono printing, block printing, and mixed media techniques.

Gelelf Gel Printing Plates

Gelelf Gel Printing Plates are a premium, reusable gel plate designed for mono printing, image transfers, and mixed media techniques. Ideal for card making, art journaling, layered backgrounds, and creative experimentation.

Acrylic Handles for Gel Plates

Gelelf Acrylic Handle for Gel Plates are clear, lightweight handle designed to improve grip, balance, and control during gel plate printmaking. They allow smooth lifting, accurate placement, and even pressure without disturbing layered prints.

Acrylic Medium 280ml, Matte Gel

Matte Gel is an artist-quality medium designed to enhance gel plate printmaking and mixed media techniques. The smooth, transfer-friendly formula reduces shine while improving paint flow, adhesion, and layering control.

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Rich Colour. Bold Texture.

Discover why artists love Liquitex Professional Heavy Body Acrylics! With a rich, creamy, oil-like consistency and intense, saturated colour, this paint delivers bold texture, crisp brushstrokes, and beautiful palette-knife marks that stay perfectly defined when dry.
Its high-quality, crack-resistant formula makes it ideal for impasto, mixed media, expressive contemporary styles, and traditional techniques.

Available in 100+ professional colours this is a paint you’ll reach for again and again. Treat yourself to exceptional colour and elevate your next masterpiece!

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE COLOUR CHART 
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DecoArt Love, Colour Eye Candy Acrylics

Bring your creativity to life with these vibrant multi-surface acrylic paints, your all-in-one tool for bold expression! Available in 16 crave-worthy colours, this range is perfect for personalising home décor, crafting unique gifts, or adding flair to outdoor projects. Enjoy a smooth satin finish, long-lasting durability (bake for extra strength!), and easy cleanup so you can stay in your creative flow.

With trendy, on-point shades that stick to almost any surface, these paints make it easier than ever to elevate every idea into something uniquely yours.

Download the Deco Art Brush Guide for handy tips and tricks!
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Universal Crafts LED Shadowless Light Pad
NOW ON SPECIAL $49.99

This week, our crafty elves have picked the Universal Crafts LED Shadowless Light Pad  A brilliant gift for creatives of all kinds. Perfect for tracing, drawing, and achieving shadow-free photos in shadow boxes, this 40cm × 40cm LED pad delivers even illumination for crisp, clean results.
 
It’s lightweight, easy to use, and powered by a USB cord (wall plug not included), making it a practical and inspiring addition to any artist’s workspace.

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POPPY CRAFTS TWIN MARKER SETS

Poppy Crafts Twin Markers sets great stocking filler.
These versatile sets features 10 unique tips, offering various artistic possibilities. The set includes 5 vibrant colours, available in 8 different shades.

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Diverse Mediums for Every Artist

Unlock endless creative potential with Matisse Mediums by Derivan, designed to make acrylic paint more versatile and responsive to your artistic vision.
 
Compatible with Matisse Structure, Flow, Inks, and Background ranges, these professional-grade mediums offer impressive control over texture, finish, drying time, and application. As Australia’s oldest paint manufacturer, Derivan has refined its acrylic technology over decades, setting the standard for quality and innovation.

With 36 unique mediums at your fingertips, from oil-based and water-based cracking mediums to antiquing options, you can experiment with surfaces, achieve striking effects, and elevate your techniques with confidence. 

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 Artesprix Sublimation Paint

Take your art beyond the canvas! Artesprix Sublimation Paint lets you transform your designs onto fabric, ceramic, metal and more using heat. With vibrant, heat-activated colours, you can paint on regular paper and transfer your artwork permanently onto compatible surfaces.
Perfect for personalised gifts, custom apparel, and one-of-a-kind creations.
 
 Why artists love it
Bold colours that come to life when heat pressed
Easy-to-use,  just paint, press and reveal
Ideal for crafters, artists, teachers, and creative gift projects
Long-lasting, wash-resistant results
 
Whether you're crafting for Christmas, creating personalised pieces or exploring new techniques, sublimation paint is a fun and innovative way to express your creativity.

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Discover the Vibrance of Speedball Mid Fire Glazes

Bring your ceramic work to life with the bold colour, reliability, and performance of Speedball Mid-Fire Glazes. Designed for artists who want consistent results without sacrificing creativity, these glazes deliver stunning finishes at cone 5/6.


Why Artists Love Speedball Mid Fire Glazes

Brilliant Colour Range: Explore a spectrum of rich, saturated colours suitable for layering, blending, and unique surface effects. DOWNLOAD COLOUR CHART HERE 

Reliable Mid-Fire Performance (Cone 5/6)

Smooth Application: These glazes brush on effortlessly, making them ideal for beginners and professionals alike.

Food-Safe Options: Many colours are formulated to be food-safe when fired properly, perfect for functional ware.

Durable, Glossy Finishes: Enjoy strong, long-lasting results with vibrant sheen and excellent hardness.

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WATCH: video for great glaze application tips and tricks and get more COLOUR SPECIFIC information by selecting from the Colour Chart > download here

 Gift Idea of the Week. Willow Wolfe Brushes

Our Crafty Elves have handpicked Willow Wolfe Brushes as the perfect holiday gift for the artist who deserves a little extra quality.

Why they’ll love them

Professional-grade brushes for precision and control
Smooth, consistent application across mediums
Durable and designed to perform

✨ Available in convenient packs or selected single brushes, ideal whether you're building a starter set or adding a must-have tool to their collection

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Discover the world’s most lightfast coloured pencils

Caran d’Ache Luminance pencils, the world’s most lightfast coloured pencils, are now available at CraftOnline!
Mix and match your favourite shades or replace your most-loved hues with ease. These creamy, richly pigmented pencils deliver smooth blending, vibrant colour, and professional, archival-quality results every time.

Available individually in all 100 colours
Highest lightfastness rating for lasting artwork
Lightfastness rating - LF2
Smooth, creamy 3.8mm lead for blending and layering
Professional quality, ideal for artists and illustrators
Made in Switzerland with premium sustainable wood
Blending pencil also available 

DOWNLOAD THE COLOUR CHART HERE 
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WATCH: Discover 100 colours Luminance 6901

Add Brilliant Shine to Every Project ✨

Turn up the shimmer with DecoArt Extreme Sheen Metallic Paint, the brightest, water-based acrylic metallic paint on the market! This advanced, highly pigmented formula delivers a smooth, uniform metallic finish with ultra-fine reflective pigments that catch the light beautifully.

Extreme Sheen is perfect for adding a touch of glamour to wood, canvas, metal, fabric, paper, ceramics and more.

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WATCH: Learn all about the properties of Extreme Sheen metallic acrylic paint. 

We’re your crafty little elves this season, ready to help you find the perfect gift, stocking filler, or Secret Santa surprise!

THIS WEEKS PICK
Universal Crafts Paint Brush Cleaner Rinse Cup ✨
The All-in-One Paint Brush Cleaner Rinse Cup, the ultimate time-saving tool for painters of all ages! With a simple touch of a button, you can recycle dirty water and release clean water for reuse, keeping your workspace tidy and your brushes fresh.
Ideal for artists, students, and teachers alike. Available in 4 fun colours.

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🎨 Derwent Inktense. Brilliant Colour That Lasts!

Experience the full range of intensely vibrant colours in Derwent’s most pigmented pencil formulation to date. The rich pigments intensify when activated with water, creating vivid washes of colour unlike traditional watercolour pencils. Perfect for use on paper, fabric, ceramics, wood, and other porous materials. Inktense lets you experiment with a variety of techniques to bring bold vibrancy to fine art pieces or add a touch of magic to craft projects.

Use them dry for bold strokes or add water to reveal luminous tones that stay permanent once dry, ideal for layering and mixed media.

Available in single pencils, XL Blocks Tin, and Pencil Tins (72 & 100) , making them a perfect gift idea for artists of all levels!

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WATCH: Full range of intensely vibrant colours in Derwent's most
pigmented to date pencil formulation

Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolours. Accessible, Vibrant, Reliable

Discover the Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolour range, perfect for beginners and hobbyists who want beautiful, professional-quality colours without the complexity. With 48 carefully selected colours, these paints offer a consistent texture, smooth flow, and excellent tinting strength, making them easy to use right out of the tube.

Cotman colours are compatible with the Winsor & Newton Artists’ Watercolour range, allowing you to mix and match seamlessly for richer, more creative results. Whether you’re creating washes, layering, or experimenting with techniques, Cotman Watercolours give you the freedom to explore and enjoy every stroke.

✨ Download the Cotman Colour Chart  and explore all 48 beautiful shades!
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🎁 Perfect Gift for the Creative 

Stay Organised in Style with Universal Crafts
Paint Storage Boxes Only $9.99

Keep your creative space clean and clutter-free with the Universal Crafts Multifunctional Paint Storage Box, available in pink, blue, and grey!

Designed for artists of all levels, this clever all-in-one system features dual rinse compartments, a detachable palette tray, and built-in brush holders to make painting more organised and enjoyable.

 Its sturdy, compact design and handy carrying handle make it perfect for both studio work and painting on the go. Ideal for acrylics, watercolours, gouache, and craft paints. Your new go-to tool for effortless creativity!

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🖌️Discover Paper Made for Precision and Creativity!

Introducing the latest arrivals from Speedball, the Printmaking Paper Pads and the Bienfang Paper Pad Range, designed to meet the needs of every artist and printmaker.

The Speedball Printmaking Pads feature high-quality, European-milled, acid-free paper (245gsm) that’s strong, absorbent, and perfectly suited for intaglio, relief, and other printmaking techniques. The paper performs beautifully whether used dry or damp, delivering crisp, professional results every time.

The Bienfang range offers a smooth surface ideal for pen, ink, and markers, making it a versatile choice for illustrators, designers, and mixed-media artists who value clean lines and precise detail.

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Unleash Vibrant Creativity with Amsterdam Acrylic Inks

Discover endless creative possibilities with Amsterdam Acrylic Inks, the perfect choice for artists who love vibrant colour and versatility. These highly pigmented, water-based inks are quick-drying, odourless, and waterproof once dry, offering beautiful, long-lasting results. Each bottle features a specially designed dripper for easy use with brushes, dip pens, or for adding controlled drops to your artwork.

Perfect for acrylic pouring, calligraphy, watercolour effects, airbrushing, and technical drawing, these inks can be mixed with other acrylic paints and mediums for unique results. They’re suitable for use on paper, wood, canvas, and more, just remember to prime smooth surfaces like plastic or metal first.

Bring your creative vision to life with colours that flow, blend, and shine!
✨ Click Here to Download the colour chart  today to find your favourite shades 

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TUTORIAL: Amsterdam Acrylic Ink Pouring Technique

Bring Your Ideas to Life with the Americana Range

Explore the full DecoArt Americana Range, your go-to collection of high-quality, paints. From Acrylics, Metallics, and Gloss Enamels to specialty paints and mediums, Americana offers vibrant, easy-to-use products suitable for wood, canvas, ceramics, and more. Non-toxic, water-based, and easy to clean, these paints deliver consistent, professional results for crafters and artists of all levels. With hundreds of colours and finishes available, the Americana range gives you everything you need to bring your creative vision to life.

🎨 Discover the Americana range and download the colour charts below to explore every shade and finish!
AMERICANA ACRYLIC COLOUR CHART
AMERICANA MULTI-SURFACE SATIN COLOUR CHART

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Jo Sonja’s Artist Acrylics. Trusted Colour, Rich History

Bring your artwork to life with Jo Sonja’s Artist Acrylics, a favourite among professional artists and hobbyists alike. Known for their vibrant, high-quality pigments and smooth consistency, these paints are perfect for fine detail, layering, and expressive brushwork.

Jo Sonja has a long-standing tradition of supporting creativity with professional-grade acrylic paints, mediums, and tools. Each colour is carefully formulated for excellent coverage, lightfastness, and mixability, helping your artwork stand the test of time.

🎨 Discover the full range and download the Jo Sonja Colour Chart HERE to find the perfect shades for your next masterpiece!

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🎨 No Paint Left Behind. Get Every Drop with Universal Crafts!

The Universal Crafts Paint Extruder is a durable, heavy-duty tool designed to help you get every last drop of paint from your tubes, even those as large as 200ml. Measuring 8.5cm in width, this metal extruder is built to fit most paint tubes, ensuring no paint goes to waste.

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Matisse Flow Formula. Smooth, Versatile, Brilliant

Enjoy the same rich colour and quality of Matisse Structure with a smoother, thinner consistency. Matisse Flow Acrylics offer effortless, free-flowing brushstrokes and a low-sheen finish, perfect for fine detail, airbrushing, murals, and watercolour-style techniques.

With 96 vibrant colours, including uniquely Australian shades and metallics, this premium artist acrylic delivers precision and versatility for every creative style.

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 DOWNLOAD MATISSE FLOW COLOUR CHART

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Discover the Power of Liquitex Mediums

The newest addition to the Copic family has arrived! Copic Acrea Pigment-Based Opaque Paint Markers are available in four expertly curated sets, delivering smooth, vivid colour that pops on almost any surface.

With 24 stunning shades to choose from, these markers provide perfect coverage on paper, wood, glass, plastic, and metal. Designed with a lightweight, easy-grip barrel and effortless ink flow, Acrea markers give you total control for both fine details and bold strokes. Their fully opaque, matte finish ensures every mark stands out,  waterproof, odourless, and bleed-free.