We have just published the latest New Items Report . You can check it out by clicking on this link:
New Items Report No. 215. In the meantime, here’s a quick peek at some of the great new items.
Pastel Sets from General Pencil
Check out some great new packaging and sets from General’s featuring extra smooth, pure pigment compressed pastel sticks are ideal for fine art drawing. They can be used to create colorful, vibrant drawings or to add subtle color to charcoal or graphite drawings. They are oil-free, acid-free and can be blended with a paper wrapped stump or chamois.
4 new Pastel Set skus to choose from with amazing price points
Kids Paper Cutter & Glue Stick from 3M
Trust 3M to be innovative and this new item is a great companion tool to scissors for many paper-cutting tasks. The small handle of the Kids Paper Cutter is ergonomically designed for a child’s hand. The blade is not exposed, making it safe for a variety of arts, crafts and school projects. Sold as a separate sku with the same eye popping graphics, the new Kids Glue Sticks. The clear formula eliminates clumping and wrinkling on most papers. The clear tube allows users to see when the glue level is low, and the cap is designed for choke-resistance.
Painters Leafing Pens from Elmer’s
Just in time for the Holiday greeting card and handmade gift season, these leafing pens create dramatic highlights and accents to any art or craft project. The chisel tip can be used to create thin or thick lines on practically any surface including wood, paper, photos, plastic, metal, fabric and more. The non-toxic, acid-free ink is permanent and streak-free. Sold on a peggable card and offered in 3 metallic colors; copper, gold & platinum (silver.)
Art Sketching Oils Introductory Set from Gamblin
Looking for affordable oil painting gift sets that don’t compromise on quality? Gamblin Art Sketching Oils are made for painters that are learning or experimenting with new ideas. They are formulated from the same high-quality pigments used to make Gamblin’s Artist Grade Oil line, allowing painters to get to know the color mixing properties of pigments, but at a slightly reduced pigment load. w This introductory set includes 37ml tubes of titanium white, cadmium yellow light, cadmium red light, alizarin crimson, ultramarine blue, and phthalo green. It also contains a gesso board panel, a palette knife, a paintbrush, a palette, a Navigating Color Space DVD and a color-mixing guide. Best of all the retail is only $49.95!
Pilot’s New BeGreen Precise Retractable Gel Ink Pen
Look out for more products in the “Green” category offereing consumers a responsible choice in writing instruments. This is the first gel pen that we have seen and Pilot’s BeGreen Precise Retractable Gel Ink Pen is made from 70.6% recycled material. They contain acid-free, archival, smooth-writing, smear-proof gel ink. The distinctive two-tone barrel features a ribbed grip for comfort and control. With patented precise needle point technology they allow for a fine point every time. They are retractable and refillable for continued use with Pilot G2 and Q7 refills.