Aunt Martha's Ballpoint Metal Painting Hoop has a hard covered blotter center which provides a work surface you can take with you anywhere. It will help you secure your fabric so you can begin to paint on it. The raised hard surface makes painting with ballpoint paint a breeze. For use with the Ballpoint Paint Tubes which are sold separately. Works the same as a traditional embroidery hoop. The hoop is 10 inches diameter. One Replacement blotter is included. Made by Colonial Patterns. Made in USA. Product Dimensions: 0.8 x 10.4 x 12 inches ; 6.2 ounces