http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2007/08/03/understanding-acmi-artist-materials-seals-toxicity-labels/ - ramblings & advice from illustrator Heather Castles Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:01:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.4 http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2007/08/03/understanding-acmi-artist-materials-seals-toxicity-labels/#comment-340969 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:50:35 +0000 http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2007/08/03/understanding-acmi-artist-materials-seals-toxicity-labels/#comment-340969 [...] I’ve been using Reeves acrylics so far, but find that they dry too quickly to be able to blend smoothly the skin tones, so I’m trying out some new acrylics called Atelier Interractive (which have the A.P. Non-toxic seal, read more about deciphering art supply health labels on the next post ), they can be reconstituted with water for about 24 hours… and they are such a help with working with skin tones that need to be smooth, they make blending a dream. They dry with a matte finish as well, which doesn’t leave that plasticy shiny finish the other acrylics do. [...] […] I’ve been using Reeves acrylics so far, but find that they dry too quickly to be able to blend smoothly the skin tones, so I’m trying out some new acrylics called Atelier Interractive (which have the A.P. Non-toxic seal, read more about deciphering art supply health labels on the next post ), they can be reconstituted with water for about 24 hours… and they are such a help with working with skin tones that need to be smooth, they make blending a dream. They dry with a matte finish as well, which doesn’t leave that plasticy shiny finish the other acrylics do. […]

]]> http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2007/08/03/understanding-acmi-artist-materials-seals-toxicity-labels/#comment-179325 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:23:15 +0000 http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2007/08/03/understanding-acmi-artist-materials-seals-toxicity-labels/#comment-179325 THESE SEALS DO NOT GUARANTEE 100% SAFETY OF ART MATERIALS. RATHER THEY CAN MISGUIDE PARENTS, TEACHERS, STUDENTS and ARTISTS. THESE SEALS DO NOT GUARANTEE 100% SAFETY OF ART MATERIALS. RATHER THEY CAN MISGUIDE PARENTS, TEACHERS, STUDENTS and ARTISTS.

]]> http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2007/08/03/understanding-acmi-artist-materials-seals-toxicity-labels/#comment-168791 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:28:15 +0000 http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2007/08/03/understanding-acmi-artist-materials-seals-toxicity-labels/#comment-168791 Parents and others buying art materials, school supplies and toys such as crayons, paint sets, or modeling clay should be alert and purchase only those products which are accompanied by the statement "Conforms to ASTM D-4236." SEALS OF ANY COMPANY ARE NOT NECESSARY IN THE PRESENCE OF THE CONFORMANCE STATEMENT. Parents and others buying art materials, school supplies and toys such as crayons, paint sets, or modeling clay should be alert and purchase only those products which are accompanied by the statement “Conforms to ASTM D-4236.” SEALS OF ANY COMPANY ARE NOT NECESSARY IN THE PRESENCE OF THE CONFORMANCE STATEMENT.

]]> http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2007/08/03/understanding-acmi-artist-materials-seals-toxicity-labels/#comment-123389 Thu, 06 Dec 2007 03:37:38 +0000 http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2007/08/03/understanding-acmi-artist-materials-seals-toxicity-labels/#comment-123389 [...] • Glue them to the cold-press illustration board (I used an entire large Bostik Blustick ACMI AP Approved gluestick… and was sure to recycle the empty casing!), then use a wood-cut ink roller to smooth the pages down so there are no wrinkles [...] […] • Glue them to the cold-press illustration board (I used an entire large Bostik Blustick ACMI AP Approved gluestick… and was sure to recycle the empty casing!), then use a wood-cut ink roller to smooth the pages down so there are no wrinkles […]

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