Art Projects, Ideas and Inspiration

Artists

From your first art projects to the latest masterpiece, X-ACTO® is one tool an artist never outgrows. For generations, the creative community has entrusted us with their work, cut after cut and creation after creation. X-ACTO takes that trust seriously, delivering the precision and versatility your work demands. Here you’ll find even more to empower your work and help you bring your next inspiration to life.

Icy January

Every January, special events take place in many different cities around the world. Chainsaws and carving tools are sharpened in preparation for spectacular feats. January is prime season for ice sculpting.

Tips on Painting Snowy Landscapes

Painting snow can be trickier than you think. Even though snow is, in essence, white, when you closely observe it, you will notice a multitude of colors.

Artistic Holiday Decorations Project

The holidays are the time to show off your artistic skills with handmade decorations. Skip the typical store-bought accoutrements, instead adorn your mantle with your own handcrafted creations.

Artists' Tip

Dress It Up with a Simple Homemade Stamp

Cut a simple shape, like a heart or a star, out of a rubber eraser with your sharp X-ACTO knife to make an instant stamp. You can dress up any gift tag or present with it in a flash

Artists' Tip

Squeeze it Out

Get the last bit of paint out of your tubes and save money. You can buy a special tool that squeezes out the last of your paint from the tube, OR you can use tools you most likely already have in your art box. By holding your paint tube on a flat hard surface and using the edge of a palette knife or straight-edged ruler, you can push the last bit of the paint out by starting from the bottom and slowly working your way up to the top until all the paint is gone.

artists' Projects

Icy January

Tips on Painting Snowy Landscapes

Artistic Holiday Decorations Project