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I am looking to buy metallic fuchsia cardstock & pocketfolds

Seeking help from Bee Artists!

posted 2 years ago in DIY

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MollyE June 20, 2009 Lancaster, PA

I have never taken an art class (except for elementary school!) and I've been going back and forth on starting a Digital Design Print Series Certificate for months now and I finally decided to go for it today. The classes are Design Principles and Typography, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator. My first class starts 1 week from today (Design Principles and Typography)! I just received the class required materials list and I'm feeling completely overwhelmed. I have no idea where to begin! Any suggestions on where to buy, what brand to buy, or what to look for with any of these items would be greatly appreciated :)

Pencils H, HB, 2B

Set of Markers, various colors as well as black

Black felt tip pens; suggested sized ultra-fine standard

Metal ruler/straight edge

Kneaded or plastic eraser

Notebook or folder/binder for notes and handouts

14 x 17” smooth vellum Bristol board tablet of paper

14 x 17” or larger tablet of good vellum tracing paper

Roll of masking tape

2 cool or grey markers (20% & 50%)

2 years ago

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BeachFanatic 10-2-10 New Jersey

I would say Pearl Paint if you have one near you.. if not, Ulrechtart.com thats where i got a lot of my supplies in college. There is also Blick Art. Good luck! I wish i had the time to take more art classes!

2 years ago

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MollyE June 20, 2009 Lancaster, PA

@ BeachFanatic- thanks so much for the suggestions.

Does anyone have any brand suggestions for any of the items?

2 years ago

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artbee February 28, 2010

i would try michaels, they should have most of those things there.

2 years ago

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Puggy November 27, 2010 Southern Indiana/Northwest Florida

Anytime I have to get any of my drafting supplies, I always go to Blick. They have discount cards and ask if they have any discount with your school. Mine is like an extra 5% off.

And the only thing on your list that I'm wondering about is the masking tape. It seems like they want it for tacking up your drawing paper and vellum, you should get drafter's tape or dots, not masking tape. It doesn't have as strong of an adhesive on it. It's a little more pricey, but it doesn't tear as easily. Just a suggestion.

2 years ago