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Whether you're enhancing fine lines or bold designs, the Fluid Writer helps your pieces truly stand out with professional-quality finishes that captivate and impress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Milkweed Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42965418934435,"sku":"322","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/3258\/3587\/files\/5a8bde2e0efb5547df39ca18081f5774.webp?v=1720551325"},{"product_id":"calligraphy-set","title":"Calligraphy Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis set includes 8 pen nibs of 4 unique models, with 2 for each model (002, 003, 004, and 005), along with a wooden pen nib holder for writing, painting, and signing. The holder is crafted from high-quality, non-toxic wood and offers a comfortable grip. The nibs are constructed from thin yet durable stainless steel and are resistant to rust, making them perfect for creating lines and textures with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Milkweed Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43040974766243,"sku":"400000016047","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/3258\/3587\/files\/CalligraphyPencopy.png?v=1720814836"},{"product_id":"enameling-spatula","title":"Enameling Spatula","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnameling Spatula\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Milkweed Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43042580332707,"sku":"","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/3258\/3587\/files\/doubleends_1024x1024_2x_e29b1296-a3ce-43f5-a28f-27ff5e754e63.webp?v=1697139307"},{"product_id":"paul-messinks-tools-bundled-kit","title":"Paul Messink's Tools - Bundled Kit","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis kit includes 18 different hand tools that will be used during the workshop, and which you will want to use afterward for future projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe took kit contains the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFive paintbrushes, in specific sizes and styles. These are the brushes Paul uses in his own work and have been selected specifically for their ability to render the kinds of detailed strokes and effects that are useful in landscapes. They include 3 liners of various sizes, an angled shader, and a fan brush.  Some of these will be modified during the workshop to enable your best success.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTwo palette knives, in specific shapes and sizes which work best for applying enamel to glass and for mixing enamel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA digital scale, which reads enamel weights down to .1 gram.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA stainless steel bent tip tweezers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA stainless steel needle tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA double-headed rubber wipe-out tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTwo styles of craft knives (retractable and craft style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn ultra-fine tip black Sharpie\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTwo plastic tubes, used to make Powder Shakers - essential for controlling powder application for Bubble Control \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne package of 7 sponge pouncers, in assorted sizes.  While these are technically a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003econsumable\u003c\/em\u003e item and not a tool that lasts forever, they are so important that I've included one set in every tool kit to get you started.  They are washable (several times each if you are gentle) and eventually wear out but this is a good set to get started with.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne Elmer's Glue Stick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis kit is priced attractively for the entire set of tools.  The tools are also available to purchase individually if you already own some of them but need to complete your set.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Milkweed Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43428582424739,"sku":"PMTBK","price":129.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/3258\/3587\/files\/toolkit_1024x1024_2x_a6d51ace-1567-44c8-a8ad-9fdd1f07f174.webp?v=1686176540"},{"product_id":"paint-brushes-set-of-6-kafka-script-liners","title":"Paint Brushes - 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