I'm looking for decorative painting packets and tole paint supplies.?

I teach a decorative painting class and we are always looking for pattern packets and the best prices on paint supplies. Would appreciate any help we can get. ThanksI'm looking for decorative painting packets and tole paint supplies.?
There are individual chapters of decorative painters throughout the US - and the world. If you live close to one you will find lots of kindred spirits. Most of the chapters have lending libraries with patterns and books from all the well known decorative painters. Look for your local chapter at http://decorativepainters.org/chapters/c鈥?/a>





There is a main convention for decorative painters every year through the Society of Decorative Painters - The next one will be in Wichita, Kansas in May 2010. There are several regional conferences as well. I know of ones in Columbus, Ohio, New England, and there is one in the Northwest region too. If you join a local chapter I'm sure they will help you find more. When you go to conventions you will find so much inspiration in the trade show!





Re Prices; When Michaels or Hobby Lobby have a sale on paint that's great, BUT, they no longer stock all the colors so that's really annoying. In addition to the sites others have listed, I like the Artist's Club. http://www.artistsclub.com/





Happy Painting!!!I'm looking for decorative painting packets and tole paint supplies.?
Society of Decorative Painters which you can find on-line should be able to point you in the right direction. They used to have a huge conference each year with anything at all to do with decorative painting for sale including packets.





Having gone on to other things... I have two (I think, I need to find them), three ring binders with decorative painting packets and designs or which I would gladly give and mail to you. I have had them for years and no longer have any use for them but didn't just want to throw them away or give them to goodwill. I think they may be put to good use in your class. If you would like them, contact me at catswhisper@bellsouth.net I will give you my websites so you can check me out for verification.
Hi Sue- I too am a semi retired Decorative Artist. My main push was murals but I spliced in handcut stencils and faux finishing. Back when I started in the 80's, you had to send for everything! Now days, you can get faux finishing supplies at Lowes and other paint retailers. Acrylic craft paints work great for tole and other decorative needs-Jo Anns, Micheals and actually Walmart-which has the best pricing are good. They also carry blank stencil paper and Micheals carries a line of tools for woodwork plus stencil cutting hot burners. You know of course that one can also use razor/blade knives.


I always went to the local plastics wherehouse. There I could get clear plastic at different weights on the roll and paid by the foot. I liked it as I could trace my patterns easier through it from the sketches I had made, using sharpies.I could cut it the size I wanted too.


As for patterns-check out DOVER books. They have a great line of soft bound books on many many patterns and designs and run around 5-7.00. You can find then through major retailers-book stores like Barnes and Noble.


Check out Cheap Joes Art Stuff-they have a site.


Also Oriental Trading Company and other online art suppliers. I always make up my own kits for my students so I'm not quite sure what you are looking for. I do think the Dover books could be a great boon though! Good Luck!
Hi Sue! I'm sure you should be able to find these supplies at any good arts and crafts store. If there is a Michaels store near you, check them out. I know that the prices there are more expensive on some items, so you really have to know and price check on items. I needed a yard stick and WalMart didn't carry them where I live so I looked at Michaels and was shocked at the price and then went to Staples/Business Depot in the same plaza and got the yardstick for $3.00 less than Michaels. You might want to look for online distributors of the items that you need as the prices are always less than in a retail store. Check out these web sites to see if they have what you need:


www.craftsitedirectory.com/tolepaintin鈥?br>

ihqs-quiltshow.org/Quilts_supplies_cra鈥?


www.hofcraft.com/tole-painting-supplie鈥?


www.tolesupplies.com


That should get you started and give you some ideas of other places to look. I found these sites by doing a search through Yahoo and have only given you a few of the web sites listed. Hope you find what you need!