Where to Buy Art Supplies in Iceland — A Guide for Foreigners
If you have recently moved to Iceland, finding quality art and craft supplies might feel like a challenge. Good news: you do not need to import from abroad or rely on Amazon deliveries that take weeks and cost a fortune in customs.
Föndurlist — One of Iceland's Largest Art Supply Stores
Föndurlist carries over 2,800 products from 50+ international brands — the same ones you know from back home. Whether you are looking for watercolors, acrylic paint, brushes, canvases, resin supplies, polymer clay, or jewelry-making materials, it is all available right here in Iceland.
The full catalog is online at fondurlist.is/en with English descriptions, and the search bar works in English.
How Delivery Works
All orders ship via Dropp — Iceland's parcel network with 500+ pickup points at petrol stations, shops, and automated lockers across the country. Delivery takes 2–3 business days.
- Dropp pickup: 850 kr — free on orders over 15.000 kr
- Home delivery: 1.050 kr flat rate
- Warehouse pickup: Free — Einhella 11, Hafnarfjörður, Fridays 4–7 PM
For a full breakdown, see our How Ordering Works page.
What If You Cannot Find Something?
Föndurlist offers special orders (sérpantanir). If a product is available from our European or American suppliers, we can order it for you — delivery usually takes 2–4 weeks. Browse the special order catalog.
Popular Categories
Here are some of the most popular categories among English-speaking customers:
- Watercolors — Daniel Smith, White Nights, Kuretake, and more
- Acrylic Paint — Amsterdam, Mont Marte, Golden
- Brushes — for watercolor, acrylic, oil, and mixed media
- Resin and Epoxy Art — resin, pigments, moulds, glitter
- Jewelry Making — beads, findings, tools
Starter Kits for Beginners
Not sure where to start? Check out our curated Starter Kits and Bundles — pre-assembled sets for painting, drawing, resin art and more.
Questions?
Email us in English at [email protected] or call +354 644 6400. We are happy to help you find exactly what you need.