Free Art Supplies

Free supplies and services for artists.

Aug 28, 2006 Alina Bradford

Yes, art supplies are expensive, but here are some ways to try products free, get free materials to ship your art, and more!

Yes, art supplies are expensive, but here are some ways to try products free, get free materials to ship your art, and more!

Yupo

Yupo is a wonderful, new, synthetic paper that creative artists find a welcome addition to their studios. Mistakes can be wiped clean off of the surface, allowing for a multitude of mistakes. It also takes a lot of wear and tear.

Yupo also has a fun contest. Anyone who has "done it" on YUPO is eligible to win a cash prize of US $1,000, a customized Wally Award statue designed by illustrator Bill Mayer, and $500 towards Punchstock photography. The contest is also free.

You can get a free packet of Yupo 81/2x11 inch paper by going to this site: Yupo Free Sample.

Free Shipping Supplies

Did you know that you can get all of your shipping supplies free from the Post Office? Plus there is no shipping and handling charge!

I tend to order the waterproof envelopes (Customs Form Envelope 2976E) and the "11.25" x "14" x" 2.25" Priority Mail box. There are many other choices of size and types, too. You can take a look at the selection and order here: Free Shipping Suplies

Free Art Lessons

Great watercolor step-by-step lessons: Watercolor

Free pastel course from Suite 101: Pastel Course

Free Pastel Software

This site, Free Software, has free software that digitally simulates pastels when you draw or paint with them. For more free software, take a look at the article Free Drawing Programs .

Stampman.com

This company will make you a free ink stamp for your business. All you pay is shipping and handling: Stampman.com.

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Sep 24, 2008 11:35 AM
Alina Bradford :
The free sample site for Yupo has changed. It is now: http://yca.yupo.com/component/option,com_contact/task,view/contact_id,3/Ite mid,99999999
Oct 18, 2008 12:37 PM
Guest :
you can seriously get free stuff? I'm looking for prismacolor markers or pencils but they are super expensive
Jun 14, 2009 12:54 PM
sheila pierson :
i have yet to see how one gets anything for free
Sep 1, 2009 11:40 AM
Guest :
im game for anything that will not come out of my pocket Im really looking for derwent pencils and Alvin lead holder sets.
Sep 14, 2009 9:51 AM
Guest :
I hope this is for real. I am in real need for new art supplies.
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