Flying from Canada with art supplies
I always fly with just a carry-on and this time I'm thinking of taking some art supplies with me on my trip and I'm just wondering what the rules are. I'll be taking pastels, china ink and nibs, a few graphite pencils for sketching and my notebooks. No oil/watercolor, no sharp and pointy tools, nothing too big either.
Also, I will most likely be flying from Canada and avoiding US airports.
Is there going to be a problem taking these through airport security?
Update: I've spoken to a couple of artist friends and their experience goes in the direction of the chosen answer, that is, no fluids over 100mL (that includes oily mediums), and the rest should be fine
Update 2: Here's a sample of what I'll be taking with me. Ink bottle is a 60mL container
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Can I bring my art supplies on a plane?
The TSA states that it is ok to bring art supplies on a plane as long as they're not liquid or gel based over 3.4oz/100 ml. They also say that you should be able to take markers, crayons and pens (No to tactical pens) onto the flight with you without having them confiscated by airport security.Can you take art paint on a plane?
Most paints and paint-related solvents are regulated as flammable liquids and are forbidden in carry-on or checked baggage. Many (but not all) artist paints are nonflammable and, if posing no other hazard, may be carried in carry-on and checked baggage.How do you transport art supplies?
Perfect for artists on the go, an art supplies carrier is great for keeping all your supplies in one, easy-to-find place. Marker and pastel storage boxes and cases usually have individual spots for each drawing tool for optimum organization. Art and poster tubes are perfect for large, rolled up pieces of art.What items are not allowed in checked baggage Air Canada?
Restricted and Prohibited Items- Batteries and Personal Electronic Devices. ...
- Battery-powered vehicles and devices. ...
- Camping Equipment. ...
- Curling Irons and Lighters. ...
- Dry Ice, Brine or Gel / Ice Packs. ...
- Liquids and Gels (including aerosols, toiletries and alcoholic beverages) ...
- MREs (Meals, Ready-to-eat) ...
- Oxygen for Medical Purposes.
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