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THE BLADE: TOLEDO, OHIO ■ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2016 SECTION A, PAGE 5toledoBlade.com
Being creative is a fun way to energize the mind. Toledo and beyond has plenty to o� er as last-minute gifts in the artistic realm, from tools
to knit and make jewelry, art journals to chronicle cre-ativity, and kits to build customized art pieces.
— ROBERTA GEDERT, BLADE STAFF WRITER
* Prices and availability subject to change.
ARTS & CRAFTSWhat to buy 2016 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 4
SHOPPINGDAYS LEFT
Innovation Marbling Kit
� e 12th-century art of Japanese marbling — also called Sumi-nagashi or � oating ink art — is a fun way to make colorful prints, clothing, or woodcuts. Innovation Marbling Kit is available at Am-azon.com, $11.19. Add 100 sheets of Japanese Chinese Calligraphy Rice Paper to get start-ed for $7.31.
3-D jigsaw puzzlesFor those who want to hang onto this election year, this wooden, 3-D
jigsaw puzzle of the White House is just the ticket. Touted as a project that’s great for everyone in the family 8 and older, this puzzle comes with 128 precut pieces that slot together and a sturdy wooden base that resembles a green lawn. Dimensions are 9.88 inches long by 7.87 inches wide by 6.77 inches high. Toys ‘R’ Us, $17.99.
Art classesLocal artist Paul Brand uses his versatility in drawing and painting to teach a variety of
classes. Brand teaches informal watercolor, acrylic, oil, pastel, or drawing at the Toledo Artists’ Club from 2 to 4 p.m. every Tuesday. Everyone is welcome, and you only pay for the classes you attend, $20 a ses-sion; 419-944-6150 or [email protected]. For other classes o� ered by Brand at the Toledo Muse-um of Art or the Art Supply Depo, visit his website at dadandrenee.com.
Iridescent paintsMichelangelo’s early 16th century painting � e Entombment went un-
� nished, and some believe that when he was unable to get blue paint containing the rare gem pigment lapis lazuli, he left the kneeling image of the Virgin Mary unpainted. Still rare, lapis lazuli, which gives its blue tone a shimmery icy e� ect, is available at Art Sup-ply Depo, 29 S. Saint Clair St., as are other paints that give o� iridescent tones. Golden Heavy Body Acrylics, 2-ounce tubes, $8.90-$19.35. Daniel Smith Watercolor Lapis La-zuli, 1/2-ounce tube, $19.71.
Journal kitLaura Miller is a nurse and artist who be-lieves creativity heals. One of the things
she makes are travel and adventure art journal kits created with recycled sheets of paper, book pages, and music sheets. � e kits contain one handmade journal and a quick-start guide and may contain a variety of vintage and new postcards, maps, stamps, travel brochures, tickets, menus, envelopes, paper, and other things to get you journaling about your travel adventures. Available at Handmade Toledo, $20, or lauramillerartist.com.
Children’s art kits� e Toledo Museum of Art Gift Store has unique gifts for the younger crowd that will shape their minds, including
interactive do-it-yourself kits that teach kids the basics of creating lights, sounds, or music synthesizers. Build a solar-powered mois-ture sensor to know when a plant needs water. DIY Electro Dough Kit, $25; � irsty Plant Kit, $32; Instrument Kit, $23.50; Synth Kit, $40. Available at the Museum Store (inside museum), 2445 Monroe St.
Glass City coloring bookRemember last year
when adult coloring books were all the rage? Well, they still are, and this year you can color in one that’s all about the Glass City. You will do better in Toledo features 43 coloring pages with places that make Toledo stand out, including the Toledo Museum of Art, the Anthony Wayne Bridge, and the Pythian Castle. $18, available at jup-mode.com or at Jupmode’s new address, 2022 Adams St.
Yarn accessoriesIf people on your list want to join the � ber arts commu-nity, get them started with materials from Yarn Cravin’
in Perrysburg. � e shop, which opened in 2007, o� ers yarn, needles, patterns, and books for those interested in crocheting, knitting, and felting. Hand-dyed yarns, $32; accessories includ-ing tags, key rings, knitting rulers, needle gauges, and shawl pins, $3.50-$25; felting kits, $21; 146 E. Second St., Perrysburg, yarncravin.com, or 419-872-YARN.
Paint-by-Number KitsIn case you’ve forgotten,
Paint-by-Number Kits still exist and o� er even more options than ever. At Herrschner’s on-line store, painters can choose from a variety of detailed themes, including scenes with animals, nature, inspiration-al and cultural settings, and farm and seasonal landscapes. Prices range from $5-$100; herrschners.com.
Beads and gemstone jewelry
At Bonita Bead Boutique, 215 Conant St., Maumee, shoppers can choose from gifts that are already cre-ated, or beads and other supplies that will help create hand-crafted jewels. � e shop o� ers numerous brand names, handmade jewelry supplies, classes, and shows. Fair Trade ear-rings, $22-$52; Same Sky jewelry, created by Women of Rwanda and the United States, between $24-$220; bonitabeadboutique.com or 419-887-4000.
