This is a neat little Art Supplies Store! If you are an Art Student or Teacher, come here with…read moreyour ID-- you get a discount. Everything in here is legit and you will be SO glad you found this little gold nugget. Skip any other art supply store-- this is where the Pros go. ;) The service was very easy going and helpful if I had any questions. Definitely a vibe for the Art crowd in this little store. It's a little store with MANY art supplies and niche tools, from pens, brushes to paints and canvases. A mini artist's paradise! The cost and value of all the tools and supplies in this store are fairly priced and even better for those who are students and teachers (discounts for them). I would recommend this spot to those who are serious artists and newbies looking to find the right art gear without guessing. Tip: Parking is street and neighborhood or the garage which is $3 for an hour. If you eat at Handels ice cream or one of the places nearby they comp your parking ticket which is cool too. Make a day out of it!

We succumbed to all the hype and went here for their big sale. But what I didn't realize is that…read more23% off is only for purchases over $50. The place is tiny and kinda spendy but clean & organized. Not as much dejection as I'd hoped. And we had to park around the corner. But I guess that's what it's like in Hollywood. I'm sure it's good for the neighborhood to have an art supply store there. **edit. I misread the flyer. I'm so sorry Blue Rooster.

Okay, these guys blow Cinema Secrets out of the water with regards to true special effect make-up…read moresupplies. From fabrication to actualization, they've got what you need. Foams, silicones, gels, mold making, etc.... Their inventory is very impressive. The website has been revamped and is much more user friendly than it used to be. It just dawned on me that I need to get some more sculpting tools, guess where I'm going to get them from?

always a great place to shop for all your special effects industry needs!! they have great service…read moreand the prices are always good!

I'm usually not so long-winded with my Yelp reviews, but I had reserved a chunk of my afternoon for…read morea visit to this store, so I clearly have plenty of time on my hands right now... I discovered General Wax earlier this year when I thought candle making would be a fun hobby. I brought a friend along to their North Hollywood location for what was advertised as an educational class. Unfortunately, it didn't seem like a class much at all but more like an activity. The 'instructor' claimed to sell her own candle creations, yet seemed surprisingly unknowledgeable. Our group was outspoken and asked lots of questions, but she was incredibly vague and nonchalant. When asked basic technical questions like how different fragrances react with specific waxes or how to choose the right wax for a project, she couldn't even provide clear answers. I really didn't learn much of anything at this paid class. (Fyi, I turned to YouTube!) The store itself is spacious and well organized, but be very careful with their pricing. I've found that many of their supplies are significantly marked up compared to local craft stores or Amazon. For example, I bought a digital scale here that turned out to be a non-functioning and non-reliable piece of trash. After some research, I realized they charged me three times more than better models available online. Thankfully, I was able to return it. Their fragrance selection and quality is mostly great and I do like their wax. The staff doesn't go out of their way to help but are approachable and friendly. What prompted this review today was a total lack of communication regarding their hours. I checked their website before leaving my house to ensure they were open. The only holiday closure banner on their website was for a holiday that happened months ago (labor day). After a 40-minute drive, I arrived to find the gates closed. I had to pull over and call, only to hear a recording stating they are closed for the next 10 days for holidays and inventory. It's incredibly irritating to waste that much time and gas because a business can't be bothered to update their website. Honestly, it shows that they don't really value their customers or their time.

I saw an ad on instagram and was really happy to see it was so close to my house…read more So I treated a friend and myself for a candle making class and it was really fun and affordable. We really enjoyed the experience and the instructor was friendly and answered everyone's questions. We received a coupon to purchase things after the class so I have supplies and new skills to make some candle gifts! Plenty of parking! Enjoy!

Top's is a small art supply business. They have a LOT of good stuff, and some things are a lil…read morepricier but it makes sense because it's not a big company or anything! If you're tryna save money try going during their back to school sale The employees know a lot about art, and are very helpful! Even if it's a bit pricier I come often because of the service and knowing that I'm supporting a business that truly appreciates art :')

Top's Art Supplies is a family-owned Korean art supply shop in Koreatown that has been in operation…read moresince 1987. While the shop is small, they stock all of the essential art supplies (brands like STABILO, POSCA, and DecoColor) so customers can be more intentional with what they want to buy. The store requires ID checks for paint marker purchases. In addition, the shop also carries a large selection of Asian art materials for calligraphy (e.g., square paper, calligraphy brushes, calligraphy books, ink stones, black sumi ink, brush hangers, etc). Apparently students from USC who take calligraphy courses come here to purchase their supplies. Overall this is a decent shop for anyone looking to restock art supplies or buy calligraphy materials. P.S. - There is metered street parking in front of the store, but there are also few free designated parking spots behind the shop. P.P.S. - Check the website to see which supplies are currently on sale.

I'm new to ceramics and taking a class for which I needed to purchase clay. Because it's about an…read morehour drive I called first to make sure they had the type of clay I needed in stock. Because this was my first time purchasing clay, I didn't know exactly the stock number of the item I needed. I had a list of qualities I needed the clay to match (cone number, sandy, color, etc.). I explained what I was trying to find out to the first person who answered the phone and she told me I needed to speak to someone in X department for questions about product availability and transfered me over. When I got to that department and again explained my question I was told they couldn't provide a list of clay matching those descriptions, I'd have to speak to someone in Y department, then transferred me again. That person was, thankfully, able to suggest a couple of clays that would meet my needs. But he wasn't able to give me any information on availability or price. I'd need to be transferred back to department X again. For a new customer, this was just a lot of hassle to get an answer to a relatively simple question. I did end up getting all of the information I needed eventually and drove out to the store to pick it up. You can order clay online and have it shipped, but for that the minimum order is 50 lbs. In store you can purchase 25 lb packages. The store has a lot of options for clay, glazes, and tools and as a new ceramicist it was fun to window shop. The in store staff were nice, and if you have a student ID they offer a small discount.

Like a pottery wonderland, staff is nice and knowledgeable and they have free glaze samples! Cant…read morewait to go back!

*** Only open on Sundays from 12 PM to 5 PM - always check the website to confirm opening hours ***…read more Yup you heard it right - Baum-kuchen is a specialty card and stationery shop that only opens its brick-and-mortar store once a week. As an online store, Baum-kuchen has been in operation for 16 years (since 2010). [Parking]: Easy and free street parking. [Selection]: Baum-kuchen sells stationery items that combine the philosophies of German Bauhaus and Japanese wabi-sabi. Visitors will find fewer cute items as most products focus on aesthetically designed stationery such as stamps, planners, pens, paper pads, pen cases, pouches, tapes, etc. The shop has few postcards and pins, but the selection is limited. There are no greeting cards. [Mailbox]: The shop also sells postage stamps so customers can purchase them on the spot and drop postcards into the mailbox right next to the cashier counter. They will add letters and postcards to their outgoing mail. [Conclusion]: Some of items at Baum-kuchen can technically be found at other stationery stores in Los Angeles, so I don't feel like this is a must-visit shop or you'll miss out. With that being said - if you are a fan of stationery stores like Paper Plant Co., Hightide Store DTLA, or Shorthand, then Baum-kuchen is certainly worth checking out. Plus it is also nice to see some of these online items in person rather than just browsing them on their website.

This is one of the few local stores that carried exactly what I was looking for: Stalogy Monthly…read morePlanner B6. They're only physically open on Sundays but they answered my call on a Wednesday. Super gorgeous and organized inside. There's a lot of wandering space so you can take your time to explore and test products like pens. There's even a large table if you need to sit and relax. If you need help looking for something, don't be shy to ask. The workers are super friendly and knowledgeable. My purchase came with a free set of stickers! Super happy with this place. Will come back to support when I can. :)

amazing knowledge and so many beautiful papers! A fantastic place to visit, a wonderland of…read morehandmade paper, metallic envelopes, all the colors and textures you could want.

Always great for paper .. exotic huge selection of papers and supplies.Unique handmade and archival…read morepapers. Wonderful art supplies too!

Ordered. They sent the wrong items. I called they said they're gonna send me the correct one right…read moreaway. After 4 days, nothing. No updates or emails at all. I called and they said they ordered it and is still arriving to their store. Now I want my money back and now I have to put an effort too to go to the post office to return the wrong items they sent . They should keep their customers updated. Wish I never ordered in this company.

I've been a customer of JETS for several years, first online and then more recently in person. The…read morestaff are hardworking, friendly, and efficient, and the owner is gracious and kind and has phenomenal expertise & knowledge. He's very hands-on and knows everything about the products he sells and will make recommendations if you ask. I buy from them mostly online but I also drop by in person when I'm in NoHo. As another reviewer mentioned, their brick-and-mortar location is more of a small warehouse/shipping fulfillment center with an office attached so you can't really browse. But if you check out the merch on their website or in their eBay store JETStools and you know what you want (or have a basic idea) you can stop by in person and pay cash etc. When I know I'm going to drop by in person, I often call ahead and they have everything ready for me when I get there which is super convenient. The owner is always happy to answer my product and technique questions and recently he sold me a mini hammer that is my new favorite tool. He'll tell you upfront which is cheapest, which is best, which is a good combination of both, and he always has very helpful suggestions. I've made dozens and dozens (and dozens) of purchases from them over the years and I've never been disappointed with the quality of their items or their service, nor have I ever found someone with better prices. They've become my go-to place for anything related to jewelry supplies or tools. So glad I found them! Thanks JETS!!