subject: Buy The Right Art Supplies For Your Business [print this page] Having the right art supplies will go a long way in making your business a success, whether it is focused on selling supplies or teaching art classes. Many supplies store fail because, although they purport to supply those items needed, they are either incomplete or the quality is not really all that good. On the other hand, art students are drawn to classes where they know they will be using the right supplies. You couldn't really blame art students from choosing other classes or shops more than others. They know they will get value for their money and the learning process will be more worthwhile with the proper tools.
If you are opening an art supplies store, what are the supplies that should be included in your merchandise inventory? You may be targeting the professional artists as your customers; however, that does not mean you will not be needing the basic supplies. Paints, inks and dyes would be the first things one would think of. Paints could be acrylic, oil, watercolour, glass or ceramic. Paints are sold individually or in sets.
Pastels and crayons should also be included, considering their popularity especially for kids who are just starting out. Mediums, varnishes and primers are also considered essential, particularly by the more advanced artists. Brushes, pens, pencils, and charcoals are also important art supplies. It would also be advisable to throw in some of the holders and cases for these brushes and pens so as to protect them from unnecessary wear and tear.
The supplies would not be complete without art papers and pads. You should also make it a point to include drawing boards. Canvas should come in purchase selections of per roll, per meter, per panel, or per pad. Canvas accessories could also be included, as well as artboards, or those soft wooden panels used as painting surfaces.
There is a range of easels that will suit various purposes so you should take note of them. Nowadays, a selection of both wooden and metal easels, from small to large size, is widely available. Artist stools are good additions to these easels that artists will truly appreciate.
Instructional materials on art can also be included in your art supplies inventory. You should have books, magazines, and even audio-video materials on art in your store. More people will be more encouraged to get into art and patronize your business if you have items that will get them started on their artistic journey. They could learn many things, from simple sketching or drawing to more complex oil painting and sculpting or clay molding.
Storage items for the art supplies are also necessary. These include art satchels and bags to hold the paints, brushes, pens, and the like. Drawing tubes, portfolios and cases, on the other hand, will be ideal for finished paintings and drawings.
Your list of art supplies to purchase should largely depend on what your potential customers need or want. Once you know exactly what they need and the standards of quality they usually look for, you won't have too hard a time buying the right art supplies.
