This set for portraits contains a 12-piece selection of smooth, blendable oil pastels to create natural skin tones. Expressionist oil pastels are formulated with extra-fine quality pigments, wax and oil. Artists blend to create genuine complexions for portraits. The product is ACMI Non-toxic certified and may be used on paper, cardboard, canvas and wood. Also available is Expressionist Extender, a unique oil pastel medium that extends a color’s hue range. "Expressionist oil pastels are the standard by which all other oil pastels are judged," Linda Lyon, marketing specialist for Sakura of America, told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 24, 2009. 6/29/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
The mechanical pencil and retractable gel pens are launch Sumo Grip II retractable gel pen and mechanical pencil. Fitting venue as sumo champions inspired product. Sumo Grip II The retractable gel pen contains pigment-based gel ink that is chemical resistant, waterproof, light-fast and permanent. It prevents alterations, fading and check washing. Both the retractable pen and mechanical pencil come with sumo-sized comfort grips, eliminating hand strain. Launch date: June 7, 2008. 6/16/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
The glue pen is mess-free, offering kids the convenience of glue in a design that is easy to hold and manipulate. The pen forms a “temporary bond when clear, so kids can move around items. When the glue is blue, the bond is permanent,” Sakura of America Marketing Assistant Linda Lyon told TDmonthly. 4/28/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
The pen’s formula makes for vivid, bright colors that reflect like gold. Individual pens are also available, with an MSRP of $1.29. “No other pen writes so smooth with such brilliant ink!” Sakura of America Marketing Assistant Linda Lyon told TDmonthly. 4/28/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
The set includes a 0.7mm mechanical pencil, an eraser and archival quality Pigma® ink pens in 0.3, 0.4, 0.6 and 1.0mm line widths. The versatility of the four pen-tip sizes is perfect for both beginning and experienced illustrators. “Pigma Sensei invites creativity by providing the basic illustration tools for manga or comic artists to have on-hand at conventions, classes or sketching on-the-go,” Sakura of America Marketing Assistant Linda K. Lyon told TDmonthly. Additionally, “the illustration booklet points out to beginners which line widths work for details, lettering and bold effects.” Launch date: January 2008. 1/8/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
Each Gelly Roll Shades pack includes one shade in three ink types: Medium point, Metallic and Stardust. These smooth inks are perfect for taking notes in class, creating art, writing letters and more. It meets the ACMI non-toxicity standards. The shades are available in black, red, blue, green, pink and purple. Launch date: January 2007. 8/15/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
Sticklers are outline stickers available in gold or silver and colored-in with Glaze or Soufflé three-dimensional ink pens. The Glaze line produces glossy, transparent colors, while the Soufflé line produces matte, opaque colors. Stickler kits include outline stickers and three Glaze or Soufflé pens. Sticklers come in all shapes to decorate and personalize items: transform greeting cards, stationery, notebooks, cell phones, MP3 players, mirrors and PDAs by adding unique outline shapes and color-in with either Glaze or Soufflé pens. Launch date: February 2006. 5/21/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
Gold Shadow leaves a quick-drying bold 0.7mm gold shimmer outlined in blue, green, pink, lavender or black. Gold Shadow embellishments beautify cards, invitations, custom stationery, crop projects, memos, doodles, and love notes. No need to shake, pump or squeeze—just write and see the magic. Use these gelly roll pens to lend a special touch to anything. Launch date: January 2007. 5/15/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
Stardust clear is ideal for papercraft and scrapbooking accents in a 0.5mm bold line. It creates sparkling effects on paper without the hassle of messy powders or glue guns. 5/26/2005 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
