In its most simple form, an ink is composed of pigment and solvent. The pigment gives the ink its hue, while the solvent is the vehicle that carries the colour. Pigment comes from a variety of sources with nitrogen-containing compounds, commonly known as dyes. Solvent...
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We are hosting a virtual trade show!
Calling all exhibitors: shop-sa, in conjunction with My Office, will be hosting a digital trade show on Wednesday 11 August 2021. The 105-year-old association of the stationery and home office products industry is hosting a virtual trade show to provide both...
The art of writing beautifully
When drafting a letter or document, most of us would rather type it out and print it with our trusty printer. This way we know it’s neat and legible. But there is something so satisfying about reading a beautifully-crafted piece of writing. Each letter skilfully...
Making a mark with art
Gail Wilson is a local artist easily recognisable by her long, bright pink hair. She is well-known in both the Johannesburg street photography and Johannesburg Heritage Foundation circles. Gail’s parents moved from Kimberley to Johannesburg when she was a child. She...
How to create a stationery cake
Source: Daily Mail Stationery cakes are fast becoming the popular gifts for teachers and parents this holiday season. The very handy bundles usually include pencil case staples like felt markers, coloured pencils and pens. They can also have exciting additions...
Messe Frankfurt South Africa acquires Hobby-X
Messe Frankfurt South Africa, a subsidiary of one of the world’s leading trade fair organisers, is proud to announce the acquisition of Hobby-X, the premier event for the hobby, arts and crafts supplies sectors in South Africa. In March 2020, Hobby-X celebrated 23...
The enduring allure of pencils
By Julie Schneider for Hyperallergic I hadn’t thought of pencils as objects to be obsessed over or really noticed at all, even though I’d found refuge in writing and drawing since childhood. My parents were teachers and pencils were just always there, like air. I...
Finding ways to make Mother’s Day feel ‘normal’ in a pandemic
By Jess Wallace for The Examiner Deciding on an appropriate Mother’s Day gift that is thoughtful and affordable while also saying “Mom, you’re treasured”, is a challenge all of its own in the midst of a global pandemic, declining economy and...
A stationery must-have: the sticky-note dispenser
By Srishti Mitra for Yanko Designs Having some cool stationery designs on your work desk can really transform work into joy, and makes dealing with everyday tasks easier. It’s hard to keep track of the tasks we have to complete by the end of the day – meetings to...
Roses are red gift tin: a Valentine’s Day craft from Trocraft
By Glenda Viljoen / Trocraft Ranger Product Requirements: TIM HOLTZ ADIRONDACK ALCOHOL INKS: POPPY FIELD, RED PEPPER ALCOHOL INK APPLICATOR AND FELT ALCOHOL BLENDING SOLUTION TIM HOLTZ DISTRESS DISTRESS SPRAY STAINS: CANDIED APPLE MINI DISTRESS INK PADS: CANDIED...
LEGO enters arts and crafts space with Dots
By Ryan Tuchow for Kids Screen The LEGO Group is building its way into the arts and crafts category with the 2D tile-based play line LEGO Dots. The new flat tiles come in various shapes and sizes and users can place them together to create 2D designs, such as facial...
Find a hobby and get off your smartphone
By Nicole Dieker for Life Hacker Every day, I try to do at least one activity that is both engaging and smartphone-free—and if it’s social, that’s a bonus. Sometimes it’s group exercise class at the YMCA. Sometimes it’s choir rehearsal. Sometimes it’s as simple as...
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