For Immediate Release

Faber-Castell Expands Its Series of Creative Gift SetsFor Adult Crafters

Contact: Lisa Brody, Public Relations Manager

Tel: 216-643-4681

(Cleveland, OH) Faber-Castell expands its series of creative projects designed for adult crafters with the addition of three new products. These sets use Art GRIP® color and watercolor pencils in applications that blend traditional art techniques with distinctive craft projects. Each set contains an illustrated instruction booklet that takes you in detail through the various techniques and provides suggestions for personalizing the projects so your own style comes through in the finished pieces.

Creative Studio Shrink Film Jewelry Gift Set

Shrink Film Jewelry – $24.95

Now the craft you loved as a child, you can enjoy as an adult and make an assortment of simple yet stylish jewelry pieces. Use the 5 Art GRIP® Color Pencils to draw designs on the shrink film – blend and layer to create an array of colors. Add details, such as letter, words and outlining, with the black Multimark Pen. Shrink the film in an oven, then using various accessories turn your charms into unique necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. This set includes a 36-page illustrated instruction book with coloring techniques and jewelry ideas, and is packaged in a beautiful gift box.

Creative Studio Glass Art Paperweights Gift Set

Glass Art Paperweights - $24.95

Create a set of beautiful and functional glass paperweights to use at home and the office. Color in the designs on the watercolor canvas circles using 4 Art GRIP® Watercolor Pencils, then blend with a wet paintbrush. Add detail with the black superfine Multimark pen. If you don’t want to use one of the pre-outlined designs, the 28-page illustration instruction booklet features other design ideas to try and shows how to incorporate photographs and lettering. Then mount and display your creations. This set comes packaged in a beautiful gift box.

Creative Studio Watercolor Christmas Ornaments Gift Set

Watercolor Christmas Ornaments - $19.95

Make a set of 6 quilted canvas ornaments to decorate your tree. The ornaments come with pre-printed holiday themed designs to color in using 4 Art GRIP®Aquarelle Pencils. Then blend the colors with a wet brush to transform the pigments into paint. Add details with the black Multimark Pen. If you like, enhance the ornaments with glitter, beads, photographs or other items you may have around at home. Includes a 26-page illustrated instruction book.

Faber-Castell is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of fine artist materials. Founded in 1761, the company will celebrate its 250th Anniversary in 2011. Our graphite, color and watercolor pencils, charcoals, artist pens, oil pastels and more offer unlimited opportunities for creative expression and design. The Art & Graphic line features the absolute finest professional art materials, while the Creative Studio® brand is designed for crafters, students and aspiring artists.