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PAINT-BY-NUMBER AND HOBBY SETS

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New Craftint "Interior Decorator's" Paint-by–

Number Oil Painting Sets. Specially selected

and designed subjects. Arrange

a wide vari–

ety of colorful patterns for special settings or

unusual decorating effects. Related pictures

available in 8x8-in. panels and 8x16-in. pan–

els, permit flexibility of grouping.

Panels are canvas-textured hardboard, pre–

sketched and pre-numbered, mounted, ready

to paint and frame. Each set also includes

twelve U-oz. screw cap jars of oil paint, 3

artist's brushes, 1 jar brush cleaner, instruc–

tions.

State catalog number of set wanted.

Shpg.

·wt.

each set 2 lbs. 8 oz. Each set $2.87

Group 1-4 paint-by-number panels in each

set, each panel 8x8 in. (2 square and 2 dia–

mond shape pictures in each set).

(A) 3 N 498-0ld South Scenes

(B) 3 N 500-Desert Scenes lmodernl

Group 1A-2 paint-by-number panels in each

set, each panel 8x16-in.-vertical pictures to

give that modern "long look."

(D) 3 N 499-0ld South Scenes

(E) 3 N 501 -Deserl Scenes !modern)

(F) 3 N 503-Gloucester Scenes

Seled, Kiln-dried Hardwood Frames. (Not illus–

trated.)

1~-in.

oak frames for "decorator's"

panels above. Unfinished assembled frames

are ready for painting or natural finishing.

3 N 9939-Frame for 8x8-in. panels.

Shpg. wt. each 1 lb. 8 oz.. Each $1.27; 4 for $4.63

3 N 9940-Frame for 8xl6-in. panels.

Shpg. wt. each 2 lbs..... Each $1.671 2 for 2.97

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Croftint "BIG 3" Numbered Oil Set. Each set

has 3 big 12xl6-in. mounted panels for

easy painting, ready for framing. Outlined,

numbered pictures from fine original paint–

ings. Includes 18 jars top quality, ready-mixed

paints in wide-mouthed, screw cap jars, 3

artist's brushes, brush cleaner, instructions.

Stale catalog numbers of sets wanted.

Without

frames. Shpg. wt. each set 4 lbs.. . , .. ..$3.67

(G) 3 N 507-Peter Pan, Aladdin, Goldilocks

(H) 3 N 5309-Clipper Ships, Harbor Scene, Rock

and Shoals

(J}

3 N 5223- Portrait of Christ, The Good Shep·

herd, Jesus Meditation

(KJ 3 N 510-Japanese Dancer, Hindu Dancer,

Siamese Dancer

{L) 3 N 511-Flamingo, Blue Heron, Florida Ever–

glades

(M) 3 N 5337-Paradise Cove, The Rice Planters,

Home in the Tropics

(NJ 3 N 5225-Canyon's Trail, Valley Stage, Cow-

boy love Song

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Craftint "King Size" Oil Set.'our largest fea–

tures two 18x24-in. canvas-textured hard–

board panels- pre-sketched and pre-num–

bered. Mounted panels .. ready to paint. In–

cludes 30 numbered

~-oz.

jars ready-mixed

oil paints; replaceable screw caps; 3 artist's

brushes; brush cleaner; instructions.

State cat–

alog no. of each set wanted.

Shpg. wt. each set

8 lbs. Without frames. . .... .. .. Each $5.67

(P} 3 N 0512-Stollions at Rest, Wild Stallions

(R} 3 N 0513- lndian Chief, Indian Squaw

(S) 3 N 0514-Steamboat 'round The Bend, Sou–

thern Plantation

(T) 3 N 05235-The last Supper, Christ with the

Children

(V}

3 N 08051-Hold 'em Cowboy, Bucking Bronco

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Craftint"K-9

Animal Series Paint-by-Number

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Oil Sets. Two different poses of animal in

each set. Set contains two 9x12-in. outlined,

pre-numbered and mounted panels. Eight

78-

oz. jars of oil paints with replaceable snap-on

caps; 1 artist's brush; 1 bottle brush cleaner.

Stale catalog no. of sets wanted.

Shpg.

wt.

each

set 1 lb. 8 oz. . .............. Each set $1..57

( W ) 3 N 505- Boxer Puppies 12 poses)

( X ) 3 N 506-Engllsh Springer Puppies 12 poses)

( Y J 3 N 5250-Collies 12 poses)

( Z ) 3 N 5293- Pinto Pony 12 poses)

(AA) 3 N 5318-Silver Tabby Cats 12 poses)

( BB} 3 N 8045- Western King 12 horses)

(CC} 3 N 8046-Golden Palomino 12 horses)

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"Studio" Point-by-Number Oil Sets.

Set con–

tains two large 12x18-in. pre-numbered,

pre-sketched mounted canvas panels. Also in–

cluded are 20 vials of ready-mixed oil paints

with replaceable snap-on caps; 3 artist's brush–

es; 1 bottle brush cleaner; instructions.

Stale

catalog number ofset.

Shpg.

wt.

each 14o.z .$2.87

(DD) 3 N 721 - Florol Study; Red Shoes Ballet

( EE ) 3 N 722- Fisherman; Mexican Countryside

( FF ) 3 N 724- Boats at Dock; Along the Road

(GG) 3 N 725- Poris River Scene; Venetion Canal

(HH} 3 N 726- Fruit !still lifel; Dogs, Kittens

Hobby Croft "Miniature" Oil Paintings. It's

easy to "Paint-by-Numbers." Set contains

4 deep-dimension plastic shadow

frames,7~x

7!1ix2 in. deep. 4 mounted canvases of beauti–

ful subjects. Frames ready for hanging. 13

vials of paint with replaceable caps; 1 artist's

brush.

State catalog no. of set wanted.

Shpg.

wt.

each 2 lbs. 10 oz. . . . . . .. . .. Each $2.67

( JJ )

3 N 720- Flowers- 4 beautiful flowers

( KK } 3 N 719- Blrds- 4 colorful birds in set

( LL ) 3 N 515- Dogs- 4 popular dogs in set

(MM) 3 N 516- Horses- 4 horses In set

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New

De luxe"

Oil

Pointing

Sets

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com–

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plete

with

frames.

wonderful and new

idea for the paint-by-number enthusiasts.

Each set contains two large 12x16-in. pre–

sketched and pre-numbered ·mounted canvas

panels of beautiful subjects. Also included in

each set are 20 screw-type glass jars of artist's

oil paints, 2 professional-style brushes, PLUS

2 exquisite plastic frames in a light gray color.

Instructions are also included.

Please stale

catalog number of set wanted.

Shipping weight

each set 4 lbs. 8 oz.

. . . ... Each set $3.87

(NN) 3 N 518-Still life-Geraniums and Flowers

( PP) 3 N 519-Marine Scenes-Rocky Point and

Fisherman's

Harbor

(RR) 3 N 521-landscapes-Country Homestead

and

The Harvest

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Flowers,

Bird; and Scenes

Paint.

popu–

Jar flowers and 32 colorful birds (size 8:V.x

lO:V. in.) or 20 beautiful nature studies (10xl2

in.). Outlined on fine drawing paper. 72-page

book included with Birds and Flowers show–

ing each subject in full color and authoritative

description of each. Nature studies include

48-page booklet showing each scene in c0Ior

with suggestions for painting. Brush included.

De L11xe Set: 50 cakes

(~x:V.

in.), fine quality,

semi-moist water colors; 4 tubes water colors.

(SS) 3N392-Flowers to Paint. Wt. 2 lbs. 4 oz.$2.77

(TI) 3N396-8irds to Paint. Wt. 2 lbs. 4 oz.. 2.77

(VV)

3N395-Scenes to Paint. Wt. 2 lbs. 12 oz. 2.77

Regular Set. Like De Luxe Set above, except

30 assorted water colors in each set.

3 N 391 -Flowers to Paint. Wt. 1 lb. 10 oz..

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3 N 390-Birds to Point. Wt. I lb. 10 oz.... 1.87

3 N 397-Scenes to Paint. Shpg. wt. 2 lbs. .. 1.87

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New . . Easy-to-do

Point Your Own

Master–

pieces" Oil

Painting

Set. A new approach to

ail painting for amateur painters and hobby–

ists-an oppartunity to express their artistic

and creative abilities. Goes one step further

than the paint-by-number set. Set includes 3

pre-sketched (but not pre-numbered) canvas

panels that are authentic reproductions of art

masterpieces; also 3 full-color reproductions

of art masterpieces to serve as a guide in

painting the pre-sketched panels.

Includes: two !Ox!4-in. pre-sketched panels,

reproductions of Utrillo's "Montmartre'' and

"La Banliene;" one 12x16-in. pre-sketched

panel, a reproduction of Renoir's "Coquette;"

16 glass jars of pre-mbced artist's oil paints;

metal palette for color mixing; 1 bottle each

turpentine and linseed oil; 2 fine quality

brushes; PLUS Color Mixing Guide with in–

structions for mixing colors.

(WW) 3 N 522-Shpg. wt. 2 lbs. 8 oz.. Set $3.87

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New "Fibre

Pointing"

Set. A new technique

El for texture painting using colored thread

instead of paints. Complete instructions with

full-color print of finished mat serve as your

guide. Set includes: one 12x16-in. textured

mat with outlined design to follow; large as–

sortment of various sizes of colored threads

and yarns; brush; scissors; fibre-set to adhere

thread to textured mat; fibre lacquer to add

luster and permanence to colored threads;

metal pan; hanger.

Stale catalog number of set

wanted.

Sbpg.

wt.

per set 4 lbs ...... . Each Set $2.87

(XX} 3 N 643- Frult with Bottle

(YY) 3 N 646- New England Church

(ZZ} 3 N 645- New Englond Red Barn

(A) 3 N 644-Fruit Bosket

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New Mosaic Tile Kits. Enjoy the lasting

beauty of porcelain tile . . . make your

own chess (or checker) board or a useful black

wrought iron table. It's .easy with these com–

plete kits. Tiles pre-mounted on sheets .. .

may be peeled off for individual application

or cut in sections for varying effects. Each kit

contains tiles, instructions,

all

necessary ma–

terials for assembly. Extra tiles in each kit.

Postpaid from Chicago, Ill. factory.

(B} Mosaic Tile Tobie. Black wrought iron table

comes assembled with legs welded to frame.

Rubber-tipped feet. 12xl2xl6 in. high.

Slate porcelain tile colors wanled

multicolor,

mixed blue, mixed green, mixed gray, whlte,

black, mixed pink, purple.

3 N 681 F-Postpaid. !Shpg. wt. 12 lbs.I . . . .. $8.95

hardwood frame with Masonite Presdwood

base is assembled and ready for finishing.

Black and white porcelain tiles.

3 N 682F- Postpaid. IShpg. wt. 4 lbs.1 .. .. .. $6.95

ITfil

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smoothly from ball-Point tip tubes. Quick-dry–

ing paint is hand washable. Each kit contains

5 tubes of assorted colors; instructions.

(D) 3 N 5201-Towel Kit. 2 cotton towels, each 26

in. long. Shpg. wt. 2 lbs... . .. .... ...... Kit $2.95

(E) 3 N 5221 - Scarf Kit. 2 cotton scarves, 12¥.x

42 in. long. Shpg. wt. 14 oz.. . . . . .... .. Kit $2.95

3 N 5313- Extra Deco-Write Color Tubes.

State

color

yellow,

chartreuse,

It.

green,

forest..

green,

royal blue,

It.

purple,

cherry red,

pink,

brown,

block.

Shipping weight

oz.... . . .......... 3 for $1.37

Figurine Pointing. A finished fig–

urine or wall plaque

some–

thing children will be proud

give as a gift or to decorate

their shelves. Paints are easy to

apply-produce beautiful, col–

orfully gay figurines. Set of

break-resistant figures, each 3

in. bigh; plus an attractive wall

plaque and dog to paint.

jars

assorted, easy-to-use opaque

paints, 1 jar glaze, 2 brushes, 1

paint tray, complete instruc–

tions for figurine painting.

3 N 1104-Shpg. wt. 2 lbs.$1.87

Plexon" Plastic-

Braiding and

Lacing Kit. Popular craft for

boys and girls of Scout age. All

materials included to make 6

practical, useful projects. It's

easy to make bracelets, bar–

rettes, tie bars, earrings, plus

many other fine objects. Kit

includes 150 feet of plastic

craftstrip in assorted styles and

colors, plus metal parts and

findings. Instructions included.

· Postpaid.

3 N 8062-IShpg. wt. l lb.1 .$1.81

Tom Sawyer Finger Pointing Set.

A favorite pastime and hobby

with children. Non-toxic colors.

Eight 2-oz. plastic, shatterproof

jars of finger paints, in assorted

colors. Also, 12 sheets of paper,

and 4 wood spatulas. Instruc–

tions included.

3 N 5299- Shpg. wt. 3 lbs.. $1 .77

Extra Lorge Set. 12 jars paint,

one jar paint fixative with

brush, 6 spatulas, 18 sheets

paper. A welcome gift.

3 N 5396- Wt. 4 lbs. 3 oz. $2.67

New

Mogiclay" Kit • • •

really

new and colorful idea in clay

modeling. It's easy to model

any subject with Ever-Plastic

Clay ... requires no mixing

or wetting .. . always soft and

pliable, ready to work. Clay is

re-usable, it never hardens.

Kit includes:

lbs. clay,

six %'-oz. jars non-toxic tem–

pera colors,

~-oz.

jar perma–

nent varnish, 4-oz. hardening

powder, brush, modeling tool,

instructions included.

3 N 534-Wt.

lbs. 4 oz.$2,37

Suji"

Wire

Art Kit. A

sensa–

tion with hobby enthusiasts.

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ust a few simple turns of

Suji multicolored wire around

a wire skeleton and you can

produce the latest in novel

knick-knacks, partic favors,

ornaments, gift items. Make

comic

and

cartoon characters,

animals, cowboys .. . project

possibilities limitless. With

wire,

wire

cutter, cement, jigs,

tools, instructions. Postpaid.

3 N 443-IWt.1 lb.4 oz.1. $2.95

New Do-It-Yourself " A'!_uo

Bawl" Kit. Make ideal gilts,

paperweights, decorations on

shelf or mantel. Makes 4 beau–

tiful "Aqua Bowls" 3% in.

high

. ..

reindeer, snowman,

cowboy, rose, and orchid (ex–

tra part)- also, including ma–

terial for "snowstorm" and

"jewel" floats. Easy-to-follow

instructions simply involve

assembling, adding snow or

simulated jewels, then filling

with plain water.

3 N 526- Shpg. wt. 2 lbs. $2.77

"learn To"

Art

Sets by

Jon Gnagy,

famous TV art teacher. Draw a

real picture by following illus. book.

"Learn

to Drow" Set.

Includes; 12x

18-in. Masonite Presdwood drawing

board, 25 sheets each sketching and

drawing paper, 3 drawing pencils,

carbon pencil, kneaded eraser, 3

sketching chalks, shading stomp,

sandpaper pencil pointer.

3 N 727-Shpg. wt. 2 lbs. 8 oz...$2.87

learn Pastel Pointing" Set.

Includes:

box of 24 colored pastels, spiral pad,

carbon pencil, kneaded eraser, sand–

pad, fixatif, fixatif blower, paper

stomp.

3 N 540-Shpg.

wt.

1 lb. 12 oz...$3.37

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