![Christmas 2023](https://animationsupplies.net/pub/media/magefan_blog/Animation-Supplies-Christmas-2023.png)
A very Happy Christmas and best wishes for 2024
The office will be closed from 5pm on Friday 22nd December and will not re-open until the 2nd January. During this time emails will be monitored, but any orders placed will not be processed until we re-open.
![The History of Plasticine](https://animationsupplies.net/pub/media/magefan_blog/Plasticine-so-many-fun-uses.png)
We've looked at the history of Plasticine, a fantastic material which was invented in the 19th century
![Getting Started in Stop Motion](https://animationsupplies.net/pub/media/magefan_blog/Stop-Motion-Home-Studio-Character.png)
We're often asked, "what do I need to get started in stop motion animation?" So we have put together this short guide which explains how a lot of what you need, you probably already have!
![History of Stop Motion](https://animationsupplies.net/pub/media/magefan_blog/Animation-Supplies-stop-motion-character.png)
We've looked at some of the history of stop motion and highlighted some of the events which have helped shape the stop motion animation that we know and love today.
![Christmas 2022](https://animationsupplies.net/pub/media/magefan_blog/Christmas-2022_22.jpg)
A very Happy Christmas and best wishes for 2023
The office will be closed from midday on 23rd December and will not re-open until the 3rd January. During this time emails will be monitored, but any orders placed will not be processed until we re-open.