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Art supply carrying case

A thoughtful gift for artists or sketchers who transport their pencils, paints, and brushes for classes or outdoor sessions.

An art supply carrying case gives pencils, paint tubes and brushes a set place when they leave the house. It suits artists, art students and sketchers who head to classes, studios or outdoor sessions and want their tools sorted and easy to find.

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Why art supply carrying case make a good gift

  • Keeps pencils, brushes and paint tubes from rolling around loose in a backpack or tote.
  • Makes packing for a class, workshop or outdoor sketching session quicker and more organized.
  • Laying supplies out in loops or slots shows at a glance what is missing.

What to look for

  • Match the loops and compartments to the medium, such as pencils, markers, brushes or tubes.
  • Check the interior dimensions so longer brushes and larger paint tubes fit without bending.
  • Decide between a hard shell that holds its shape and a lighter, more flexible soft case.

Kinds worth searching

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  • Large pencil case
  • Brush roll-up holder
  • Hard-shell art box

Questions people ask

How many pencils should an art supply case hold?
Match it to the current collection with a little room to grow, since many cases range from about 24 to over 100 slots.
Is a hard or soft case better for paints?
Hard cases hold their shape and suit tubes and palettes, while soft cases are lighter and fit more easily into a bag.

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