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  • Introducing our MDF Collection!

    Introducing our MDF Collection!

    We're very excited to introduce our special, ready-to-paint MDF wood collection! Designed by us, our first collection includes two different photo frames, a rectangle and a square tissue box, and two different sized trays with scallop detailing. When it comes...

  • Using Luna Pearl Glaze Over Different Colours

    Using Luna Pearl Glaze Over Different Colours

    Luna Pearl is our favourite glaze to play with! Super versatile, it looks wonderful over a variety of colours, from pale blue, to yellow, to pink, to neutrals and greys. Luna Pearl is a semi-translucent glaze that gives a pearlised...

  • Painting Glass with Premium Chalk Paint

    Painting Glass

    We often get asked if you can paint glass with premium chalk paint, and the answer is: Yes! You can definitely paint glass with premium chalk paint, in fact it's something we do often with our range of glass bottles...

  • Introducing White Cloud Transfers!

    Introducing White Cloud Transfers!!

    We're very excited to be the first retailer of the wonderful White Cloud rub on transfers! We love to support local manufacturers and designers, and White Cloud transfers are made here in New Zealand. Available in a huge range of...

  • Using Transfers On Small Projects

    Using Transfers On Small Projects

    In this blog post we share some inspiration of small projects we've completed using rub on transfers. Transfers look great on furniture but you can also use them on smaller decor items to create unique items for your home or...

  • Introducing New Metallic Colours

    Introducing New Metallic Colours!

    We're very excited to be able to reveal two brand new metallic concentrate colours from The Artisan Company! Both beautiful metallic concentrates can be used as a full pigment paint or as a metallic glaze, making them a perfect addition...

  • Applying Mouldings To Photo Frames

    Applying Mouldings To Photo Frames

    In this blog post we will show you step-by-step how to apply an Efex moulding to a photo frame.  We love how using mouldings adds extra detail to a simple photo frame. Once painted you can add depth with dark...

  • Making A Glaze

    Making A Glaze

    In this blog post we'll talk about how to make a glaze using The Artisan Company Metallic Alchemy range. What is a glaze? Glazes are a semi translucent metallic finish that allow your base colour to come through. They are a...

  • Introducing Mint Tissue Papers!

    Introducing Mint Tissue Papers!

    Introducing Mint Tissue Papers: The Perfect Addition for Your Creative Projects! Take your crafting endeavors to the next level with Mint Tissue Papers. Designed to add elegance and sophistication to your projects, they have seamless repeat designs and are incredible...

  • Using Dark Wax Blog Post

    Using Dark Wax

    Using dark wax over your chalk painted furniture can be scary at first but it provides a beautiful finish full of warmth, age and patina. Dark wax by The Artisan Company is designed to seal your chalk painted finish and...