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Framing Grafix Drafting Film

Framing & Presentation of My Paintings on Grafix Drafting Film By Carole Silverstein There are two methods I use to “frame” and present my paintings on Grafix Drafting Film or Matte Dura-Lar. I have been painting on Grafix Drafting Film (4 or 5 mil double sided matte) with Acrylic Inks since 1997 when I started Read the full article…

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Grafix Incredible Art Board

For those not familiar with Grafix Incredible Art Board, this board is a lightweight, sturdy, water-resistant, ½” foam core board with a hard shell-like surface on both sides. The boards (white) come in two sizes (16×24” and 24×32”) and maybe cut easily to your preferred size with a regular cutter aided by a metal ruler. Read the full article…

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Paper?.. Or Plastic? by John Faubion of Journal of the Print World

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Film and Frottage

Of the many things that can be done on film, one of the most fun is rubbings (frottage). I discovered this when trying to simulate the impression patterns I had been making with a variety of tools on paper. Obviously denting the film is not possible, so I thought perhaps reversing the process might. No Read the full article…

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What’s the difference between Grafix Matte Dura-Lar and Grafix Drafting Film?

I draw exclusively with colored pencils, and I get this question a lot. The other question people want to know why on earth, after twenty five years of drawing, have I switched from working on paper? The simple answer is that I find this surface much more challenging, satisfying and fun. And I love the Read the full article…

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On Newsstands Now!

Check out the Great Grafix Challenge in the May/June issue of Cloth Paper Scissors! It’s time to take your crafting to the next level and challenge yourself with the Great Grafix Challenge featured in Cloth Paper Scissors! In this downloadable booklet there are 10 mixed media artists that range from jewelry making to assemblage. Creating Read the full article…

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Shrink Film Party Decorations

Get ready to party this summer! Be the craftiest hostess around with a personalized children’s theme party. Crafty Parties for Kids by Margaret Riley is packed with do-it-yourself options and step-by-step instructions for adding Grafix Shrink Film to your next festive event. Learn how to make your own invitations, favors, centerpieces, games and more!

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Auto Art Exhibit

See a classic 1928 Ford Roadster Pick-up decorated with 30,000 cartoon characters – that’s every comic book from 1896 to present day! This amazing auto art is on display at the Antique Automobile Club of America Museum from now until January 5, 2014 in Hershey, PA. Artist Robert Luczun’s auto art, which was created with Read the full article…

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Grafix February 2014 Featured Artist

Featured Artist- Jeannie DeGruccio Penn Valley, CA www.polkacabana.wordpress.com What is your favorite medium? My favorite medium would have to be paper. Whether using a plain white piece or an artistically printed piece of paper, it is the basis to most of the types of projects I make. You can paint on it, sew it, crumble Read the full article…

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Grafix January 2014 Featured Artist

Featured Artist- Kimberly Santiago Clarksville, TN kimberlysantiagoart.blogspot.com What is your favorite medium? Mixed media. I love to cut intricate images and collage into artwork. What is your artistic focus and which Grafix products do you use? I work in mainly two dimensional mixed media work. Typically, I use Grafix Double Tack and Rub-Onz Transfer Film. Read the full article…

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