Amazon October Prime Day Deals on Tools for Artists, Writers, and Craftspeople Continue This Evening

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Amazon’s second Prime Day event of the year, Prime Big Deal Days, began Tuesday at midnight PST and will run through 11:59 pm PST tonight. Over those 48 hours, Amazon is offering thousands of deals across all shopping categories, including art supplies and equipment.

To take advantage of most these deals, though, you have to be an Amazon Prime subscriber. Amazon Prime costs $14.99 a month. Its benefits include faster shipping on Amazon orders, discounts at Whole Foods, and access to Amazon’s streaming entertainment. As an alternative, you can pick up a free 30-day trial of Prime here in time to shop the sale.

See below for great deals on some of our favorite art materials and tools, and don’t forget to check out discounts on electronics and other equipment for the studio here. Many of these deals are lightning deals, lasting only a few hours. These products go fast, so the time to snap them up is surely now.

***NEW TODAY*** Staedtler Mars Lumograph Graphite Sketch Set
Buy for $6.62 and save 34% with a Prime membership (LIGHTNING DEAL!)

Serious artists will appreciate that Staedtler has softer and harder pencils than most other high-quality lines, but for the traveler or casual sketcher, this compact set of 6 pencils in popular hardnesses, with eraser and sharpener included, is ideal. We note that Lumograph pencils, some of our favorite pencils, are sturdy, consistent, and smooth.

***NEW TODAY*** Handmade Watercolor Paper, 50 sheets, various sizes
Save up to 36% with a Prime membersip (LIGHTNING DEAL!)

These packs of textured, deckle-edged paper from India would make a handsome gift for any artist or craftsperson. Choose from five sizes, from 6×4″ to 16×12″ (the discounts grow smaller as the sheet size gets larger).

***NEW TODAY*** Neenah Card Stock

***NEW TODAY*** Pilot B2B Refillable Gel Pen, Blue, Pack of 12
Buy for $13.96 and save 49% with a Prime membership

Pilot’s beloved G2 pens stand out for the life span of their ink cartridge, which is quite lengthy compared with the competition, and for ink that lays down smoothly without skipping or smearing. The company’s B2P pen, in addition to using the same ink, has a sturdy barrel made of 89% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles. The pen’s point advances and retracts with a solid click of the end cap button, and its ribbed grip provides comfortable handling (though it is not as comfortable as the G2’s rubberized version).  The pen comes with a G2 0.7-millimeter cartridge and is refillable with G2 ink cartridges, making it a doubly environmentally friendly choice. (12-packs of black pens are also on sale as well as replacement cartridges in blue and black.)

***NEW TODAY*** Chandler Hearvy Duty Glue Gun
Buy for $17.97 and save up to 52% with a Prime membership

If you are looking for a quality glue gun, Chandler Tool’s 100-watt model is a stand-up choice—literally. This hot glue gun’s calling card is its flat base, making it easy to pick up and set aside; no need to tip the gun onto a wire stand or lay it flat on your table. It comes in six colors (all of them on sale), and its insulated, no-drip nozzle keeps the glue hot and your fingers unscathed. Each gun comes with a dozen 7/16-inch glue sticks.

***NEW TODAY*** Uniball Signo 207 Impact Stick Rollerball Gel Pen, 1.0 mm, Black, 12-Pack
Buy for $15.63 and save 55% with a Prime membership (LIGHTNING DEAL!)

From our very favorite line of gel pens, the Uniball Signo 207 Impact Stick features the Signo’s legendary smooth-flowing, acid-free, fade- and water-resistant ink. The 1.0 mm nib delivers a bold line, and the padded grip makes for comfortable writing.

***NEW TODAY*** Aykasa Collapsable Storage Crates (Small and Medium)
Buy for $9.95–$22.95 and save 23%–29%

Most artists are cursed with an abundance of supplies and the responsibility of keeping everything organized. These collapsible, stackable plastic crates in 50 dreamy colors (most of which are on sale) will hold it all and liven up any studio or home at the same time. They can be coordinated for easy customization and fold up flat when they aren’t needed. Note that the large size is not on sale.

***NEW TODAY*** Zebra bLen Retractable Gel Pen, 2-Pack
Buy for $5.35 and save 26% with a Prime membership

A collaboration between the venerable Japanese pen manufacturer Zebra and Japanese-Canadian designer Sato Oki, this pen isn’t just a beautiful object—it’s been engineered to provide a smooth, comfortable writing experience. It’s loaded with fast-drying gel ink and has a rubber grip to prevent hand fatigue. And it is refillable. This pack contains 2 pens.

Arrow Electric Staple Gun Kit
Buy for $39.99 and save 33% with a Prime membership

If your work involves a lot of stapling, invest in a corded staple gun! This one, from noted manufacturer Arrow, will see you through, whether you are a painter, carpenter, upholsterer, or craftsperson.

40-Roll Washi Tape Set
Buy for $6.64 and save 34% with a Prime membership

Washi tape is one of those things you don’t think you need . . . until it proves addictive. Simply called masking tape in Japan, this decorative, low-tack tape replicates the patterns and textures of traditional Japanese washi—a handmade paper made from the bark of shrubs such as mulberry, or kozo and painted or printed in intricate designs. While this tape is thinner and less adhesive than better brands, this set of 40 rolls in assorted colors is ideal for school projects or playtime.

Brother PE535 Embroidery Machine
Buy for $284 and save 25% with a Prime Membership

This is a great deal on a great beginner embroidery machine. It has a 4-by-4-inch embroidery hoop, perfect for small projects like patches, and boasts 80 preloaded designs and 9 built-in fonts, making it very easy to jump right into embroidery. The PE535 has a USB port that allows for you to easily upload your unique designs and a large LCD touchscreen so you can preview them first. Note that this machine only does embroidery. It is not a sewing machine.

Edding 400 1.0 mm Permanent Markers, 10 Colors
Buy for $10.90 and save 36% with a Prime membership

From the German company Edding come these high-quality, fine-line permanent markers. Use them to make labels, sign work, or in any situation where you want a line similar to that of a standard ballpoint pen. The fast-drying ink won’t smear, fade, or wash away and the pen can can write on a variety of surfaces, including cardboard, wood, plastic, metal, and glass. This set brings you 10 brilliant colors.

Plantactic Biodegradable Raffia Ribbon
Buy for $5.11 and save 36% with a Prime membership

Because Christmas. In red, green, and natural.

Pilot G2 Gel Pens, Bold Point, 1 mm
Buy for $18.57 and save 43%

One of our favorite pens, in one of our favorite point sizes. This is a pack of 14 bold-point pens in 12 bold colors. (Or choose a single-color pack of 14 bold-point pens in black, blue, red, or navy—we are fond of the navy, which approximates classic fountain-pen blue—also on sale.) G2 pens are refillable, and so better for the planet. A great gift for writers and journal keepers.

AT-A-GLANCE Large 2024 15-Month Monthly Planner
Buy for $15.32 and save 32% with a Prime membership

Planners sell out fast, so take advantage of the discount on this no-nonsense, wire-bound planner dated from January 2024 to December 2024. The 1 9/16-by-1 5/8-inch boxes provide ample space for deadlines and reminders, and there are extra pages for notes. We love that it lays flat and features super-smooth paper that resists bleeding from inky pens.

rOtring 800 Mechanical Pencil, 0.5 mm
Buy for $32.40 and save 29% with a Prime membership

Never requiring sharpening, mechanical pencils let you work for hours without distraction. With its solid all-metal construction and retractible lead sleeve, this covetable fine-point mechanical pencil is a thoughtful gift for the architect or draftsperson in your life.

Pentel Arts Pocket Brush Pen
Buy for $11.95 and save 43% with a Prime membership

Ideal for travel, this durable pocket brush pen is designed for calligraphy and brush painting but is also suitable for quick sketches. Because the pen uses cartridges, the ink flow is smooth and consistent. Cartridges are loaded with pigment ink that is both fade and water resistant, and this set includes one refill.

Waterman Expert Fountain Pen
Buy for $49.72 and save 44% with a Prime membership

This popular pen, made in France, makes a great gift for writers. Add a bottle of Waterman ink (also on sale) for a truly elegant presentation. (The rather more expensive fine-nib version of this pen is also on sale here.)

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