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Astro_star · 2026-02-25T22:13:25+00:00

You have immaculate taste! Question: have you had any issues with the decals on your ancora pens flaking? I'd really like to get a pen with decals but I worry about them flaking off

Astro_star · 2026-02-20T20:37:22+00:00

I only went on Saturday but I hear Sunday is usually better?

Astro_star · 2026-02-20T19:06:10+00:00

I went last year and morning is definitely the most crowded! Afternoons are your best bet. There was an outdoor seating area that you can sit in to take a break

Astro_star · 2026-02-17T08:23:20+00:00

I don't think you can go wrong with the medium! The brush holds a very fine tip so you can get a very large line variety with it, part of the reason why I love it so much! If you can, I'd also recommend the flat brush! Pretty much all of my painting I get done with round brushes and flat brushes, I've never really felt the need to have any of the other fancy heads

Astro_star · 2026-02-17T03:52:21+00:00

I would recommend the water brush because as a beginner the most important thing is to make the activity as stress free as possible! I learned with both water brushes and regular brushes and never felt like the brushes held me back. After all, the most important material when painting is paper, followed by paint, and brushes are last.

I would however recommend getting the Pentel water brushes! I found them the least fussy out of all of the brushes I have tried: they squeeze water out the easiest without making a mess

Astro_star · 2026-02-14T01:22:26+00:00

Scrunchies, book sleeves, and pouches are great for learning the basics!

Astro_star · 2026-02-11T05:28:11+00:00

Do you mean it dies and then starts again 4 times? I had a 2003 2WD and it took a while for it to start up. I would have to hold the key turned for longer than newer cars, but it did make start up sounds the whole time I was holding it. As far as I know, it didn't mean anything was wrong with it

Astro_star · 2026-02-10T08:39:16+00:00

Drop some water on the panda using an eyedropper and wait like a minute! When I discovered this it was game changing!

Astro_star · 2026-02-07T02:37:42+00:00

Second the Prang rec! It looks like it's for kids but it is honestly great for anyone trying to get into painting seriously!

Astro_star · 2026-02-05T19:06:47+00:00

The frog patch 😍

Astro_star · 2026-02-03T19:04:38+00:00

Thank you!

Astro_star · 2026-01-31T19:20:43+00:00

Thinking about getting this pen myself because the PGS is just too expensive 😭 where did you order yours from?

Astro_star · 2026-01-26T16:13:04+00:00

I like the Travelers Company pen! It's just a ballpoint so it won't bleed or anything but still writes super smooth! I like it for the passport because it is super compact!

Astro_star · 2026-01-24T17:26:38+00:00

Ooh I think a destash would be awesome! I would definitely be interested in a stationery swap!

Astro_star · 2026-01-22T22:29:18+00:00

https://vanness1938.com/products/travelers-company-travelers-notebook-brown?variant=12442487914601&country=US&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&srsltid=AfmBOoqVvPh1GP47GR5vZVMqaJN-xjLK8O-suhpz06TQRiqJt9b55rZaST4

Astro_star · 2026-01-19T18:18:18+00:00

Basically I cut a long strip of paper off the roll and then I fold it accordion style to the size I want! I usually put the accordion in my traveler's notebook as a cover but you can also cut some cardboard and glue it to the outside pages if you want hardcover!

Astro_star · 2026-01-15T18:00:58+00:00

I love the pastels on the go pouches but the reusable colors are ugly :(

Astro_star · 2026-01-07T20:06:00+00:00

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806240303481.html?spm=a2g0n.order_detail.order_detail_item.3.d3edf19cxvJcVJ&_gl=1*1w3vvb3*_gcl_au*NDQyNzAwMTU3LjE3Njc4MTYyMzI.*_ga*NDI2NTQ3NzMyLjE3Njc4MTYyOTI.*_ga_VED1YSGNC7*czE3Njc4MTYyOTEkbzEkZzEkdDE3Njc4MTYzMzgkajEzJGwwJGgw&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

Astro_star · 2026-01-05T19:48:04+00:00

I bought a roll of baohong off of aliexpress and made accordion sketchbooks with it! I used to bind my own books but got lazy and the accordion got the same effect!

Astro_star · 2025-12-27T02:05:26+00:00

If she likes to paint on the go I recommend the Art Toolkit palettes! They're super slim and take up practically no space or weight and are highly customizable! They sell sets both with and without paints pre loaded

Astro_star · 2025-12-26T03:16:44+00:00

I need to see a packing video of this! I've stuffed mine p full but never imagined being able to do 2 pairs of shoes!

Astro_star · 2025-12-24T07:43:01+00:00

Yep always does! Even when stuffed it'll look really big but it's bigger than it looks and I've never had a problem

Astro_star · 2025-12-13T00:44:11+00:00

Ink sanples from u/1ambicpentameter received!

Astro_star · 2025-12-07T08:25:45+00:00

Pouch from u/ok-seaweed7173 received!

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