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Wondering why custom framing can be so expensive? This post takes a look at all the factors that contribute to the cost, from the materials used to the time and labor involved.Read now
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All About Watercolour
Read nowWhat is watercolour? Watercolour is an form of paint that is created using a combination of dry pigments and a water-soluble binder, which is traditionally called gum arabic. It can also be made using honey as a binder. The pigment and...
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All about Gouache
Read nowAll About Gouache You may have seen it on social media while looking up new artists. This extremely vibrant and fully opaque paint that almost looks velvety when it’s dry. There are several brands that carry this type of paint,...
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Choosing an Easel that's right for you!
Read nowSo you would like to start painting and you have pretty much everything you need to get started. You dive right into your project and things are going great! Rather quickly though, you begin to feel a crick in your...
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All About Canvases
Read nowIf you’ve walked into Wallack’s before, you have certainly noticed the entire wall that is dedicated to flat, mostly white surfaces that come in all shapes, sizes and depths. If by chance you have never seen these items before, you...
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Choosing the Right Paint Brush
Read nowI bet you can picture yourself: You walk into Wallack’s and turn down the first aisle to pick up a paint brush for your project. To your amazement, you’re met with thousands of brushes. Some are pointy, some are flat...
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All About Acrylics: A Beginner's Guide
Read nowWhat is Acrylic Paint? Acrylic paint is arguably the most versatile painting material out there. You've likely used it in the past at some point in your life, like when you made crafts as a kid or putting together...
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Custom Framing is for almost ANYTHING!
Read nowWhen it comes to framing, people are often overwhelmed with what it entails, be it visualizing the results, labor required, cost etc. Framing is an art in itself and it’s main purpose being preservation of a painting, photograph, sculpture or...
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The Basics on Fine Writing Pens: The Fountain Pen Edition
Read nowMost of the customers that pass through Wallack’s are not super familiar with fountain pens. They are often seen as something that is used only for special occasions, or are completely unaffordable. While there are fountain pens that do fit...