When you need paper, brushes, frames, or other supplies, your first instinct might be to shop online. It is convenient to shop without ever leaving home, and you can often find deals on merchandise. However, there are equally valid reasons to look for what you need at an arts and crafts store.

Why You Should Stop By an Arts & Crafts Store

1. Speak with Experts

At a store, if you’re uncertain which item you need or how it works, you can ask a team member for advice. Most likely at least one employee will have experience with the product you're considering.

This level of service isn’t available online. Although may online retailers try to anticipate questions with FAQ sections, they can’t address all of them.

2. Get the Tactile Experience

When you shop in person, you can feel the heft of each item and check the quality before you buy it. If you’re interested in lettering, for example, you can test many pens to see if they perform and give you the effects you want. Online photos can’t replicate this in-depth examination.

You also can’t test out products bought online until you receive them. If you make the wrong selection, you face the hassle of shipping the item back. 

3. Support the Local Economy

When you shop online, the money you spend often leaves your state—or even the country—and lines the pockets of someone far away.

On the other hand, if you buy from a locally owned arts and crafts store, the money stays in your community. Those dollars pay the salaries of local employees or buy other local goods, enriching the people and establishments you may know and care about.

When you need art materials, stop by Hawaiian Graphics in Honolulu. They serve customers all over Oahu with a huge variety of painting, drawing, and crafting supplies. Visit them online to take advantage of  promotions, or call them at (808) 973-7171 to ask about product availability and discounts for seniors, teachers, students, and military members.