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Inspiration for mask design

Decorate your mask with textile markers and create your own individual design.

Inspiration for mask design
Decorate your mask with textile markers and create your own individual design.
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How to paint with the Connector paint box
This tutorial demonstrates the different techniques that can be created with the Connector paint box.
 painting with two connector pens
How to use the Parallel Technique
Our Connector Pens can also be used for hatching and cross-hatching.
Tutorials: Stunning effects with coloured pencils - Enchanting magic
Special technique: Enchanting magic
Is there really a picture concealed underneath the black layer of colour...
Tutorials: Stunning effects with coloured pencils - Watercolour techniques
Special technique: Watercolour
By applying a wash, you can convert drawings made with Grip and watersoluble pencils into aquarelle paintings.
Mixing techniques - Contour line technique
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Find out what can be mixed and jointly admire the outcome.

How to use the Clic&Go Watercup

The CLIC&GO water cup is a useful tool to complement the Art & Graphic range.

How to use the Clic&Go Watercup
The CLIC&GO water cup is a useful tool to complement the Art & Graphic range.
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