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An art supplies buyer asks whether a product can be returned, how large an order must be for postage to be free and whether it can be paid by invoice. These decide 50 points out of 100.
Score shows how the company does on our comparison criteria, on a 0–100 scale. Rankings cannot be bought.
Basic metrics · 70.7
+ Wide range of brands and products: Amsterdam, Liquitex, Winsor & Newton Galeria, three professional-level acrylic brands.
Basic metrics: 70.7, rank 2 · ▲ 1 place
Basic metrics · 60.8
+ Clear returns policy: 'Free returns', '30-day right of return', the best returns policy in the comparison.
Basic metrics: 60.8, rank 4 · ▲ 2 places
– Paying by invoice: Payment methods are not mentioned on the front page, the Customer service page or the FAQ page (when rendered, the pages show only the front page content).
Basic metrics · 67.7
+ Free delivery for orders over 150 euros and fast delivery normally within 1-4 working days.
Basic metrics: 67.7, rank 3 · no change
Basic metrics · 71.8
+ Business ID (Y-tunnus) 0776504-9 (FI07765049) is shown directly on the site alongside the address details.
Basic metrics: 71.8, rank 1 · ▼ 3 places
– Free delivery threshold: A free delivery threshold is not mentioned on the front page or in the delivery and return terms.
Basic metrics · 39.7
+ Yhteystiedot selkeästi esillä: 'Hämeentie 2, 00530 Helsinki, 040 503 8890', aukioloajat ark. 10-18, la 10-16.
Basic metrics: 39.7, rank 6 · ▲ 1 place
– Right of return: Return terms were not found on the front page, in the contact details or in the site's sitemap, which has no terms or delivery page.
The buying motives of these services could not be checked; the reason is shown for each one. They are not on the list as poor performers but as unscored. The result of the basic metrics is shown for comparison.
+ Tempera Oy was founded in 1945 and is Finland's longest-established art supplies retailer, a comprehensive product range assured.
– The site blocks automatic reading (bot protection).
Basic metrics: 54.9, rank 5 (for comparison only)
Weights are fixed. All companies are measured on the same scale. Read the full methodology.
| Buying motive | What is measured | Scale | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Right of return QUESTIONHow long do I have to return the product? | Return or exchange right for an online purchase, in days. | 30 days or more = 100 points, no right of return = 0, directly proportional in between. | 24 p |
| Free delivery threshold QUESTIONHow much do I need to buy for postage to be free? | Minimum order value for free delivery to Finland. | 50 € or less = 100 points, 200 € or more = 0, in between directly proportional. | 12 p |
| Paying by invoice QUESTIONCan I pay by invoice and, if I wish, also by card or online banking? | Online shop payment methods. | Invoice alongside online banking and card = 100, invoice only = 40. | 14 p |
| Basic metrics | Digital quality, transparency, reachability and AI quality score | Basic metrics × 0.5 | 50 p |
We scored 6 online shops specialising in fine art supplies on 19 metrics. We compared acrylic paint price levels, brand range, returns policy and delivery options. Find a suitable shop for acrylic, watercolour or oil paints.
Buying art supplies online is convenient when you know the technique and quality requirements you need. Professional supply shops sell artist-grade materials, while general retailers offer cheaper student and hobby options.
Euro prices of products published on the site without registration (25), price of acrylic paints (e.g. a 12-piece set or a single tube) published (20), home delivery or postal shipping available directly from the online shop (15), right of return or return policy described on the site (15), at least 2 different artist paint brands listed in the online shop (15), business ID (Y-tunnus) or company details visible on the site (10)
Transparency is 30% of the basic metrics, i.e. 15% of the total points · these metrics make up its 100 points · the full formula and the other pillars
How to read the comparison correctly: Half of the points come from buyer's questions, i.e. things the buyer finds out before deciding. The other half measures how openly the company publishes its prices, terms and contact details. Clear differences in points indicate a genuine difference: one tells you the price immediately, another only after logging in. Close scores should not be read as a ranking order, because every measurement has a margin of variation. The measurement accuracy and the full calculation formula are open in the methodology.
Customer experience is brought into the assessment separately. We also collect customer feedback and customer experiences about companies through separate surveys. The survey results will be added to the overall assessment later.
Tempera Oy is the oldest operator in its field in Finland. Founded in 1945, Tempera is the most significant brand in the Finnish art supplies trade and sells the widest selection of acrylics, oil paints and watercolours in the shop.tempera.com online shop.
Brand selection sets specialist shops apart from each other. Arteljee, Konsta Shop and Art Supplies Finland sell brands favoured by professional artists such as Winsor & Newton, Liquitex and Amsterdam. Panduro focuses on the beginner price range.
Snow White is the only physical shop in Hakaniemi. Taiteilijatarvikkeet Snow White has operated since 1992 in the Arena building in Hakaniemi and also offers an online shop.
Every company is measured with the same public formula: half of the points come from buyer's questions and half from basic metrics, which have four pillars: technical quality, transparency, reachability and AI quality score. Ranking cannot be bought, and you can see the origin of each point on the company's profile. Read the full methodology →
Watercolours are water-soluble, translucent paints used in thin layers on paper. Acrylics are water-soluble until they dry, but once dry they are waterproof and, when used opaquely, they cover well. You can paint on almost any surface with acrylics.
A beginner usually needs: a paint set (acrylic or watercolour), 2-3 brushes of different sizes, a suitable surface (canvas or paper) and a palette. Avoid expensive artist-grade products right away -- student grade is enough for practice.
Round brushes suit details, flat brushes large surfaces and fan brushes textures. Synthetic bristles suit acrylic, while natural hair is traditionally used for oil and watercolour painting.
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