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This is how you make a dahlia from paper.

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Would you like to try out making a paper flower? Then this package is for you! All the materials you need are in it DIY package . In the video you will see clear instructions so that you can get started yourself. This package contains everything you need to make three dahlias. What's not included...
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This is how you make a peony from paper.

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Would you like to try out making a paper flower? Then this package is for you! All the materials you need are in it. In the video you will see clear instructions so that you can get started yourself. This package contains all the materials you need for a peony. What's not included and...
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This is how you make a Juliet rose from paper

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Would you like to try out making a paper flower? Then this package is for you! All the materials you need are in it DIY package . In the video you will see clear instructions so that you can get started yourself. This package contains: Parafilm Flower wire A template Paper Aleene's tacky glue What's...
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You use these materials for paper flowers

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What do you need to make paper flowers yourself? I'll show you in this new video. And spoiler alert: there will be video tutorials for these paper flowers in the coming weeks! I like to use these special types of crepe paper : All these types of paper are available in very fine shades:...
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Paint along with acrylic gouache: Eating blackbird

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In this video I paint a blackbird secretly snacking on the flowers with the Holbein Acryla. If you would like to get started yourself, simply copy the download and start painting :). Download the sketch I used here . The materials I used in the video: Paper: Arches Hot pressed Paint: Holbein Acryla in...
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Brush selection guide

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I am regularly asked: 'I want to paint with watercolor (or another material): which brush is best for that?' In this blog I try to advise you step by step on a brush that suits the materials you like to use. Budget Well, let's start right away ;). Your budget obviously plays a role...
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Kuretake Gansai Tambi

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The Gansai tambi is a great 'budget' friendly watercolor for any level of artist. Perhaps not the cheapest paint, but the price/quality ratio is very good. What is special about Gansai paint? In Western watercolor painting, the binder is usually gum arabic, honey or glycerin. The Gansai Tambi is a traditional Japanese paint ....
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What are oil pastels?

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Have you seen those beautiful Sennelier colors yet? Or maybe you remember them from high school, those Wasco or Panda oil pastels. They were never my favorite materials before. Now that I have become acquainted with several brands, techniques and all those colors: it is becoming more and more of a favorite! Although my...
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Sustainability at Splendith

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No pretentious blog about how well we are doing. That's why our supervisor Sunny is in the photo 😉. He keeps a close eye on us. Okay, back on topic. We sometimes receive a comment with an order asking whether we want to use as little plastic as possible. That's why it's a good...
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Offline shopping in our warehouse!

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Would you like to shop offline at Splendith? We will have open walk-ins in our warehouse every Friday from mid-October. Park in front of the door and take a look around. You are welcome every Friday: 10am - 4pm The visiting address is: 't Vlot 22, Arnhem. Our warehouse is located in the back...
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