Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Review: David tries out De Atramentis Document Ink


We are excited to announce that we are now stocking select colors of the De Atramentis Document Inks from Germany. We handed a few off to illustrator, artist and ARCHie, David Tenorio to play with and review. He came away impressed. Check out his review and a short video he made working with these inks:


After hearing many requests from our customers, we’re really happy to bring in a new fountain pen ink: De Atramentis Document Ink. This hand-made ink is created from historical recipes using high quality European dyes. Coming all the way from Germany, De Atramentis Ink comes highly recommended from a number of urban sketchers and calligraphers.

I was immediately impressed with the rich quality of color as well as the amount of shading this ink produces. Across all brands, I have noticed only a select number of inks have a "shading" quality in which the ink color varies in mark depending on how much is deposited. The De Atramentis lays down nicely and produces a variety of values.




With a brush, the ink has a very rich hue when washed out. I think this ink would be amazing just to paint with in addition to how great it's been in fountain pen and loaded on a dip pen. 




One of the best features of this ink is that it is completely waterproof! Many inks claim to be waterproof only to smudge or run a bit. The De Atramentis has been successfully tested with watercolor and Copic marker and has had zero smearing. This makes De Atramentis a perfect ink for urban sketching and illustration.

If you're at all interested in calligraphy or working with ink in your art, I HIGHLY recommend adding De Atramentis to your collection. At ARCH we are currently stocking 37ml bottles in Black, Grey, Red and Brown, stop by and we’ll be happy to show you swatches of this exceptional ink.


 

Tuesday, August 15, 2017

New To Stock - Muslin, Pattern Paper & More for Fashion Design

Now at ARCH you can find staple needs for your fashion studio.


By popular demand we have sourced an unbleached, medium weight muslin, 48" length and sold by the yard. Featuring a "plain weave" crisscross pattern, this durable and affordable fabric is perfect for test fitting.

We are now stocking Pattern Paper, aka Oak Tag in 48" length and sold by the yard. Pattern Papers allow for easy cutting. It lays flat, has durable yet smooth edges, cut and folds perfectly, and are able to be written on with ease.


And check it out: Rolls of Pro Guide Marking Paper 48"x10yd. Pro Guide marking papers are used in cutting and design rooms throughout the world. This sturdy 35lb marking papers allow for multiple uses. Some of the features:


  • Medium thickness with matte finish
  • Ideal for Blueline Marker copying
  • Alpha-Numeric design with + marks every two inches
  • 1/4 yard edge marks
In addition, we carry pins, needles, cutters, Copic Sketch markers and much much more for fashion students and professionals.

Monday, August 14, 2017

Back To School Sale - On Now!

Check out our sale flyer to see some of the choice deals we have during back-to-school. Visit the store to see even more. Great deals on Newsprint, Sketchbooks, Painting Mediums and much, much more!

We Are Stocked and Ready for Back-To-School
Plenty of Off-Street Parking 
Student and Faculty Discount with ID
Shop Your Local Source for Back-To-School!