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An ultra-bright synthetic! Like all our fluorescents, this fun glowy orange is opaque and super smooth. Fluorescents absorb invisible UV light energy and reemit it at a higher visible wavelength. This enhances the appearance of the pigment, delivering those eye-catching, radiant colors we love! Fluorescents are also fantastic for mixing a bit of brightness into core colors. Let the party begin! Important Notes on Fluorescents!: The amazing neon qualities of fluorescents are difficult to capture in a scan or photograph.

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A lake pigment that is lightfast and semi-opaque and very smooth to paint with, French Pale Green is made from a French mineral pigment that is fixed to a natural calcium carbonate base which gives these specific lake pigments a soft, velvety and matte finish when dry. We've included a side by side image so you can see how French Pale Green is more smooth and opaque than Nicosia. When Nicosia is fully saturated it does look like quite a similar color to French Pale Green!

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Years and years ago, when we were a young shop with a wee handmade watercolor collection, a friend who'd been traveling through Italy was sweet enough to bring back some pigment for us as a gift. We fell IN LOVE with both the brightness and depth of that special color, but were a little deflated when we discovered how tricky it was to mix into watercolor. For a long while we kept in on our shelf out of sheer admiration, but knew someday we'd need to go for our own version.

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This swatch card is designed to fit in the lid of our x-large tin so that you can see each of your colors swatched on paper to ease your painting process. Equally useful and just as fun to fill in! This debossed swatch card features 48 indentations for color swatches - made to fit in our X-Large Palette. This product comes free with our 48 Color Large pre-made set.

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Make sea worlds from the depths of your imagination with this cool stamp set! Includes 25 stamps and a 2-color blue/red ink pad

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A metallic mica pigment that is lightfast and semi-opaque and very smooth to paint with. All of our watercolors handmade in our shop using the highest quality earth and synthetic pigments and natural watercolor binding medium made from gum arabic (sap from acacia trees), honey, glycerine and distilled water. Half Pans contain around 2ml of paint and are approximately 3/4" x 1/2" x 3/8" deep. Color Index number not provided by vendor. The pigment is fine mica powder and does not have a CI number associated with it. All of our watercolors conform to ASTM D-4236 .

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The classic composition notebook reimagined! We love these fun and funky color combinations that keep us inspired! Emilio Braga sketchbooks are our favorite, and have been handmade in Portugal since 1918! They are perfect for drawing and writing, even on the go! Every sketchbook has an elastic band and comes with a cardstock sheet that is lined on one side and grid on the other to use as a writing guide since all pages are blank. Size 12cm x 17cm (approx. 4.72in. x 6.69in.) Size 17cm x 23cm (approx. 6.69in.

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Be the architect and designer of your dream home, small town, or mega city with this fun stamp kit! Includes 25 stamps and a 2-color, blue/yellow ink pad.

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The perfect earthy, ochre orange for those rich summer sunsets! We are so excited to add Luberon Orange to our earth pigment collection. Luberon orange originates from ocher deposits in the French quarries of Gargas and Rustrel nested in a 12 mile long enclave in the heart of the Luberon Mountains. This pigment has a smooth, rich, and opaque color payoff and is also lightfast.

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Arches 100% cotton, acid free and PH-neutral paper is mould-made, gelatin-sized and air-dried in France—the best of the best for five centuries! When you're ready to try a beautiful quality paper there's truly nothing nicer. Each block includes 20 sheets of natural white, hot pressed paper with a black protective sheet on top—make sure to remove this sheet to get started! The blocks are glued on three sides so that your work dries flat; simple use a bone folder or butter knife to loosen each piece when finished!

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This cool black is made entirely from charred vine shoots! It's fascinating how many natural black pigments derive from charred plants, bone, or fruit pits— so simple, but such a range of color and texture depending on the materials used! All of our watercolors are handmade in our shop using the highest quality earth and synthetic pigments, plus natural watercolor binding medium made from gum arabic (sap from acacia trees), honey, glycerine, distilled water, and a dash of clove oil for freshness! Half Pans measure ~3/4" x 1/2" x 3/8" and contain ~2ml of paint.

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A vivid and rich blue, Ultramarine Blue was first formulated in 1828 by chemist Guillemet as a synthetic reproduction of the expensive and rare mineral pigment Lapis Lazuli, whose color extraction process is also very labor intensive. Ultramarine Blue was the beautiful, affordable and stable alternative for artists. Opaque, very lightfast, and paints with a consistent smooth texture.

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We're so excited to offer a curated, rotating selection of our handmade core watercolors in Art Toolkit's standard pans, so you can build your own dream set! The Art Toolkit Pocket Palette can fit up to 12 standard pans; the Demi Palette can fit up to 6. Art Toolkit's mini pans are exactly half the length of the standard pans, so you can mix-and-match sizes in your palette! Each palette includes a magnetic sheet that holds the pans in place, and allows for easy adjustments to your color selections. A fun and efficient system, and all-around perfect day-pack option!

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A totable pack great for repeat studies, cafe painting, or just all-around cute tiny pieces! 12 watercolor paper sheets, presented in a limited edition color of our letterpress printed paper case. 2.5” x 3.5” / 140lb / cold pressed / acid free. Letterpress printed by The Aesthetic Union in San Francisco.

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SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2:00pm - 5:00pm PT This is an in-person workshop at CfM Art Room: 4035 Judah St, San Francisco, next door to our shop! Join Case for Making shop owner Alexis Joseph a 3-hour watercolor paint-making class in our new space! We’ll cover what goes into watercolor medium and why it works so well, along with all the tools and processes necessary to make your own watercolors. We'll also explore synthetic, earth and mineral lake pigments and see how different pigments respond to the paint-making process.

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The best mechanical pencil!! This pencil is so durable and will last you for years to come. The design offers a pocket clip and a capped, replaceable eraser! The perfect go-to everyday pencil for any kit. These pencils speak to our souls as we are all suckers for architectural drafting supplies. It comes in four different point sizes from super tiny .3 to a nice and thick .9 and we've even got some extra lead for backup! Available in: 0.3mm / Brown 0.5mm / Black 0.7mm / Blue 0.9mm /…

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This sleek and elegant palette is the perfect travel companion! Each row holds four half-pans of paint, to fit a total of twelve handmade watercolors . Or, choose eight colors and pop a Mini Matte Gold Travel Brush in the middle row—and you'll be all set for your next outdoor painting adventure! Includes an empty palette with a finger loop at the bottom, swatch card, plus two metal spacer bars to hold your paints in place. First time loading your palette? Watch our handy how-to videos!

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Lovely hardcover watercolor books for you to fill with your creations! The gently textured, 250lb sheets can hold up to layers and wet-on-wet work. Perfect for studio and travel ! Small measures 5.8 x 4.1" / Medium measures 8.3 x 5.8" 60 pages each / cold press / natural white…

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Faber Castell Oil Pastel set features 12 vibrant colors that are opaque, blendable, and super smooth! Fun for mixed media projects and good for kids as well! Contained in a durable, convenient, clear plastic carrying case. Non-toxic and acid free.

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This smooth, layered pink is both blushy and bold—all the earthy softness of Pink Pipestone, with a bit more depth and minus the grittiness (as paintmaker MJ put it, she's Pink Pipe's less moody younger sister). Think dusty canyons, desert mesas at sunset, and dusky, sweeping sands. This color contains Rouge Vermilion pigment, which is not lightfast. Fading can be reduced by coating finished pieces in a UV protective varnish and/or keeping them out of direct sunlight.

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We're so excited to offer a curated, rotating selection of our handmade metallic watercolors in Art Toolkit's cutest mini pans, so you can build your own dream set! The Art Toolkit Pocket Palette can fit up to 24 mini pans; the Demi Palette can fit up to 12. The mini pans are exactly half the length of Art Toolkit's standard pans, so you can mix-and-match sizes in your palette! Each palette includes a magnetic sheet that holds the pans in place, and allows for easy adjustments to your color selections. A fun and efficient system, and all-around perfect day-pack option!

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To let you in on the whole story we were actually working on making our own version of Sap Green and Olive revealed itself instead and we were immediately taken! It's deep, luxurious and has a rich velvety feel when it's dry. Don't worry, we're still working on Sap! You can't have too many greens, right? All of our watercolors are handmade in our shop using the highest quality earth and synthetic pigments, plus natural watercolor binding medium made from gum arabic (sap from acacia trees), honey, glycerine, distilled water, and a dash of clove oil for freshness!

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The Blackwing One-Step Sharpener creates a long, curved point designed to resist breakage. Blades are replaceable once dull. The canister holds three full sharpens before needing to be emptied. Body is made of durable aluminum and the sharpener features a German steel blade. Light weight, fits in the palm of your hand and is easy to bring in your everyday carry tote.

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The ultimate collection of our core earths, primaries, fluorescents and metallics! Pair your Core 48 Palette with The Max Feels 48 Blends Palette and Final 14 Palette to complete your CfM collection! This set comes in our CFM X Large Palette , which we love for its spacious mixing wells and easy-to-clean design. Our premade sets also include a swatch card letterpress printed by our friends at Aesthetic Union —what better way to get to know your new colors than a meditative swatching session?!

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This beautiful bluish-black is made entirely from charred grape seeds! It's fascinating how many natural black pigments derive from charred plants, bone, or fruit pits— so simple, but such a range of color and texture depending on the materials used! All of our watercolors are handmade in our shop using the highest quality earth and synthetic pigments, plus natural watercolor binding medium made from gum arabic (sap from acacia trees), honey, glycerine, distilled water, and a dash of clove oil for freshness! Half Pans contain around 2ml of paint and are approximately 3/4" x 1/2" x 3/8" deep.

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A great starter set of versatile colors! This set comes in our compact and Simple Travel Palette in Matte Black. Our premade sets also include a swatch card letterpress printed by our friends at Aesthetic Union —what better way to get to know your new colors than a meditative swatching session?! TOP ROW Venetian Red, Rouge Vermilion, Italian Gold Ochre Light, French Pale Green BOTTOM ROW Lavender Blue Lake, Indigo, Graphite, Kremer White All of our watercolors are handmade in our shop using the highest quality earth and synthetic pigments, plus natural watercolor binding medium made from…

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The brightest palette of them all! This glowy dream includes all eight of our neon colors—your very own 80's disco party in paint! Fluorescents are also fantastic for mixing a bit of brightness into core colors. Let the party begin! This set comes in our compact and elegant Simple Travel Palette in Glossy Black. Our premade sets also include a swatch card letterpress printed by our friends at Aesthetic Union —what better way to get to know your new colors than a meditative swatching session?!

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Our response to September 9th, 2020, when smoke and ash from a devastating fire season hovered above the Bay Area marine layer, blocking out the daylight. Custom blended from four of our core pigments, Climate Change is Real represents the color of the sky the day the sun didn't rise. All of our watercolors are handmade in our shop using the highest quality earth and synthetic pigments, plus natural watercolor binding medium made from gum arabic (sap from acacia trees), honey, glycerine, distilled water, and a dash of clove oil for freshness!

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This handy, no fuss stack of unbound, archival watercolor paper comes in a resealable, protective polypropylene bag. We love setting out a few to work on multiple studies at once, so we never have to stop painting while our watercolor layers dry! 5" x 7" / 25 sheets 8" x 10" / 10 sheets 100% cotton / 140lb / cold pressed / acid…

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Finally, some CfM Merch! Sport your fave CfM colors with our growing lineup of Comfort Colors Tees, each printed with a large circle swatch from our color collection! If you’re looking for a thick, structured tee that’s also super soft and breathable, look no further—these unisex, 100% cotton tees tick all the boxes!

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We're so obsessed with this creamy orange, we've been giving it lovey pet names like Tangerine Dream and Creamsicle Heaven. Natural earth pigments give this blend warmth and depth, while synthetics contribute brightness and smoothness—the best of both in one color! This color contains fluorescent pigment, which is not lightfast. Fading can be reduced by coating finished pieces in a UV protective varnish and/or keeping them out of direct sunlight.

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This lovely, brownish-black is made entirely from the charred pits of cherries! It's fascinating how many natural black pigments derive from charred plants, bone, or fruit pits— so simple, but such a range of color and texture depending on the materials used! All of our watercolors are handmade in our shop using the highest quality earth and synthetic pigments, plus natural watercolor binding medium made from gum arabic (sap from acacia trees), honey, glycerine, distilled water, and a dash of clove oil for freshness! Half Pans measure ~3/4" x 1/2" x 3/8" and contain ~2ml of paint.

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Here in our production room, our south-facing window shows us colorful houses by day, and glorious skies over a sliver of shining ocean at sunset. Our team put together this set after shipping by the window all afternoon, on an especially pink and glowy evening. It’s an homage to the place where the bright and pastel hues of the landscape and the light meet to inspire us—our beloved San Francisco neighborhood, reflected in eight special blends! This set comes in our compact and elegant Simple Travel Palette in Mint.

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Did you use every last bit of the eraser on your favorite Blackwing pencil? Look no further, you can replace it! 10 replacement erasers / pack Available in - Red, Yellow, or…

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With this bundle, you'll receive each of our CfM Matte Gold Travel Brushes—and save $10! This bundle includes: 1 x Flat 4 1 x Round 2 1 x Round 4 1 x Round 6 1 x Round 8 These beautiful travel brushes are ready to go where you go! Sleek and portable, they fit easily in a purse or fanny pack—or right in your pocket! The detachable handle can be used as a cover, so the bristles are protected when you're on the move. Our travel brushes are made from synthetic sable with solid brass handles. Imported from Germany.

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Finally, some CfM Merch! Sport your fave CfM colors with our growing lineup of Comfort Colors Tees, each printed with a large circle swatch from our color collection! If you’re looking for a thick, structured tee that’s also super soft and breathable, look no further—these unisex, 100% cotton tees tick all the boxes!

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A lake pigment that is lightfast and semi-transparent and very smooth to paint with, Lavender Blue Lake is made from a French mineral pigment that is fixed to a natural calcium carbonate base which gives these specific lake pigments a soft, velvety and matte finish when dry. All of our watercolors handmade in our shop using the highest quality earth and synthetic pigments and natural watercolor binding medium made from gum arabic (sap from acacia trees), honey, glycerine and distilled water. Half Pans contain around 2ml of paint and are approximately 3/4" x 1/2" x 3/8" deep.

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The first eight colors inspired by our OG color-separating blend, CfM Riverbed ! We wanted to try our hand at making even more layered colors—and once we got going, we couldn't stop! Team members were texting ideas, swatches and color scraps covered our work tables, and our resident poets began thinking up fun names . . . while in the span of a week two colors turned into three which turned into seven . . . you get the idea! Add a Mini Matte Gold Travel Brush to the middle row, and get playful with this dynamic starter set! CfM Ultra-Blends are custom colors with endless possibilities!

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A broad-tipped permanent oil-paint marker that can be used on just about any surface! It has the consistency of an oil pastel but will cure and harden to a durable finish!

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This lovely set captures the deep greens, bright blues, and saturated reds/oranges we observed in Joshua Tree National Park, a California landscape like no other. The diversity of plant life and vast, open sky just blew us away—so we made a set to transport us back there, no matter where we open it to paint! This set comes in our compact and elegant Simple Travel Palette in Matte Black. Our premade sets also include a swatch card letterpress printed by our friends at Aesthetic Union —what better way to get to know your new colors than a meditative swatching session?!

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Flat brushes are fantastic for lettering and typography, or for creating wide, even swatches of color. We especially love our Size 22 for painting large areas in a few simple strokes! Size 2 ~1/8 inch Size 4 ~1/4 inch Size 10 ~ <1/2 inch Size 22 ~7/8 inch (a bit smaller than an inch) Our premium quality brushes have coated wood handles labeled with our classic gold lettering, and synthetic bristles that fit into a metal ferrule. Imported from Germany.

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A metallic mica pigment that is smooth, semi-opaque and lightfast. All of our watercolors are handmade in our shop using the highest quality earth and synthetic pigments, plus natural watercolor binding medium made from gum arabic (sap from acacia trees), honey, glycerine, distilled water, and a dash of clove oil for freshness! Half Pans measure ~3/4" x 1/2" x 3/8" and contain ~2ml of paint. Color Index number not provided by vendor. The pigment is fine mica powder and does not have a CI number associated with it. All of our watercolors conform to ASTM D-4236 .

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This letterpressed swatch card is designed to fit in the lid of our medium tin so that you can see each of your watercolors swatched on paper to ease your painting process. Equally useful and just as fun to fill in! This debossed swatch card features 24 indentations for color swatches - made to fit in our Medium Palette. This product comes free with our 24 Color Large pre-made set and Seriously, All the Feels sets.

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A cool, deep purple-brown natural earth pigment with high opacity, lightfastness, and a very consistent and smooth texture with a matte finish. At its most opaque, it's just slightly metallic, thanks to its high concentration of hematite. The pigments we use to make these colors are specific to Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountain range. Natural earth pigments have been mined from this region since the mid-1800's, and we think these colors are still unrivaled in intensity and richness.

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A deep reddish-pink synthetic formulated to simulate the characteristics of the mineral pigment Vermilion, without the use of mercury. This lovely core color is highly opaque and smooth. True Vermilion is a brilliant red pigment with a rich history of use around the world, from Ancient Rome’s decorative arts, to illuminated manuscripts of the Middle Ages, to lacquerware in China since the Song dynasty. Vermillion was even used as a cosmetic rouge in ancient West Asia.

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An ultra-bright synthetic! Like all our fluorescents, this fun glowy pink is opaque and super smooth. Fluorescents absorb invisible UV light energy and reemit it at a higher visible wavelength. This enhances the appearance of the pigment, delivering those eye-catching, radiant colors we love! Fluorescents are also fantastic for mixing a bit of brightness into core colors. Let the party begin! Important Notes on Fluorescents!: The amazing neon qualities of fluorescents are difficult to capture in a scan or photograph.

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A soft blue-violet in the synthetic Ultramarine family. Opaque, very lightfast, and paints with a consistent smooth texture. All of our watercolors are handmade in our shop using the highest quality earth and synthetic pigments, plus natural watercolor binding medium made from gum arabic (sap from acacia trees), honey, glycerine, distilled water, and a dash of clove oil for freshness! Half Pans contain around 2ml of paint and are approximately 3/4" x 1/2" x 3/8" deep. Color Index number as provided by vendor: PV 15.77007. All of our watercolors conform to ASTM D-4236 .

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Our OG letterpress paper pad! Perfect for painting swatches, repeat landscapes, or small studies. Blind debossed grid watercolor paper, bound at the top edge. Letterpress printed by The Aesthetic Union in San Francisco. 6" x 6" (squares measure 1") / 20 sheets / 140 lb. / acid free 10" x 10" (squares measure 1.75") / 10 sheets / 140 lb. / acid…

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