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ballpoint pen
/bˈɔːlpɔɪnt pˈɛn/
noun
a writing instrument with an oil-based ink solution and a small metal or plastic ball at the writing tip
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canvas
/ˈkænvəs/
noun
a piece of cloth that artists paint on, especially with oil paints
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card stock
/kˈɑːɹd stˈɑːk/
noun
a thick, stiff paper used for items like greeting cards, business cards, and other projects that require durable paper
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Steinbach
/stˈaɪnbɑːx/
noun
a type of heavyweight, acrylic-coated paper known for its durability and glossy finish
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claude glass
/klˈɔːd ɡlˈæs/
noun
a darkened and filtered pane of glass that was used by landscape painters in the 17th and 18th centuries
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crepe paper
/kɹˈɛːp pˈeɪpɚ/
noun
a thin, lightweight tissue paper made from shredded paper pulp that is crimped to give it a textured appearance
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dipper
/ˈdɪpɝ/
noun
a tool used for dipping or scooping a quantity of oil from a storage container
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drawdown card
/dɹˈɔːdaʊn kˈɑːɹd/
noun
a tool used to apply the wet paint film in a consistent and reproducible manner
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drawing paper
/dɹˈɔːɪŋ pˈeɪpɚ/
noun
a special paper that is used by sketchers or draftsmen
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easel
/ˈizəɫ/
noun
a wooden frame, usually a tripod, that an artist uses to support a canvas
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egbert
/ˈɛɡbɝt/
noun
a lightweight slanted sketching and drawing board with an angled surface that provides stability for drawing tools while reducing neck strain for artists
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eraser
/iˈɹeɪsɝ/, /ɪˈɹeɪsɝ/
noun
a small tool used for removing the marks of a pencil from a piece of paper
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erasing shield
/ɪɹˈeɪsɪŋ ʃˈiːld/
noun
a tool used by artists to protect areas of a drawing or painting while erasing unwanted parts
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ferrule
/fˈɛɹuːl/
noun
a metal or plastic ring or cap that fits around the end of a rod or tube to provide reinforcement, protection or to allow it to be attached to a handle
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fountain pen
/fˈaʊntɪn pˈɛn/
noun
a pen that can be refilled with ink
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gel pen
/dʒˈɛl pˈɛn/
noun
a pen that uses thick gel ink that dries quickly and allows for smooth strokes with varied shades and colors
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kneaded eraser
/nˈiːdᵻd ɪɹˈeɪsɚ/
noun
an eraser made of synthetic rubber that can be manually shaped and reformed
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lay figure
/lˈeɪ fˈɪɡjɚ/
noun
a jointed model of the human figure that could be put into different positions, used by artists
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marker
/ˈmɑɹkɝ/
noun
a type of pen that has a thick tip
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maulstick
/mˈɔːlstɪk/
noun
a support tool used by artists to steady their hands while drawing or painting
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mechanical pencil
/mɪkˈænɪkəl pˈɛnsəl/
noun
a pencil with a button on top that can be pushed or turned to get more lead out
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medium
/ˈmidiəm/
noun
the material or substance used by the artist to create the artwork, such as oil, acrylic, watercolor, etc.
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paint roller
/pˈeɪnt ɹˈoʊlɚ/
noun
a hand tool used to apply paint to large surfaces quickly and evenly
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paint pad
/pˈeɪnt pˈæd/
noun
a tool used to apply paint smoothly and evenly to surfaces
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paintbox
/pˈeɪntbɑːks/
noun
a box containing a set of dry pigments, used by artists in painting
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painting knife
/pˈeɪntɪŋ nˈaɪf/
noun
a tool with a flat, rigid metal blade used to apply and spread thick layers of oil or acrylic paint onto a surface
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palette knife
/pˈælət nˈaɪf/
noun
a spatula with a thin steel blade used for mixing or moving paint by artists
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palette
/ˈpæɫət/
noun
a thin oval board that a painter uses to mix colors and hold pigments on, with a hole for the thumb to go through
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paper
/ˈpeɪpɝ/
noun
the thin sheets on which one can write, draw, or print things, also used as wrapping material
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paperboard
/ˈpeɪpɝˌbɔɹd/
noun
a thick, sturdy type of paper made by forming several layers of paper pulp into a single sheet
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pen
/pen/
noun
an instrument for writing or drawing with ink, usually made of plastic or metal
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pencil
/ˈpɛnsəɫ/
noun
a tool with a slim piece of wood and a thin, colored part in the middle, that we use for writing or drawing
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ratchet
/ˈɹætʃət/, /ɹættʃət/
noun
a round metal part that rotates in one direction and locks in the opposite direction, used on art tools such as paintbrush handles or adjustable clamps
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scratchboard
/skɹˈætʃboːɹd/
noun
a coated board that artists cover with white pigment and then scrape lines into using a pointed tool, revealing the contrasting black surface underneath to create high-contrast linear artwork
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spatula
/ˈspæˌtʃʊɫə/
noun
a flat, blade-like tool used by artists to mix paints, spread materials evenly, and scrape paint from surfaces
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sponge
/ˈspəndʒ/
noun
a porous material used by artists to apply and blend paints by soaking up paint and releasing it onto a surface
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spray gun
/spɹˈeɪ ɡˈʌn/
noun
a piece of equipment like a gun that is used to spray a liquid on a surface by an air compressor mechanism
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spray paint
/spɹˈeɪ pˈeɪnt/
noun
a type of paint that comes in an aerosol can. It is applied to a surface by spraying
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staple wire
/stˈeɪpəl wˈaɪɚ/
noun
a thin metal wire used by artists to assemble and join paper and cardboard pieces into forms and structures
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stencil
/ˈstɛnsɪɫ/
noun
a thin sheet of material with a design or words cut out of it, used to put the design or words on a surface below it by putting paint over
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strainer bar
/stɹˈeɪnɚ bˈɑːɹ/
noun
a metal bar with hooks used to stretch and secure canvas for painting
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stretcher bar
/stɹˈɛtʃɚ bˈɑːɹ/
noun
a rectangular wooden or metal frame used to stretch and secure canvas for painting
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stylus
/ˈstaɪɫəs/
noun
a writing or drawing tool used with digital devices and touchscreens
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sumi
/sˈuːmi/
noun
a type of black ink made from soot and glue used in East Asian brush painting
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tack cloth
/tˈæk klˈɔθ/
noun
a type of cloth, typically made of cotton, that is coated with a sticky substance such as wax or resin, used to remove dust and dirt from surfaces
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technical pen
/tˈɛknɪkəl pˈɛn/
noun
a type of writing instrument, typically made of metal, with a fine, pointed tip that is used to draw precise lines and details
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tightening key
/tˈaɪʔn̩ɪŋ kˈiː/
noun
any tool used to securely fasten or tighten screws, bolts, or other fasteners, including wrenches and spanners
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vellum
/vˈɛləm/
noun
a type of parchment made from animal skin, typically calfskin, used for writing or printing
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airbrush
/ˈerbɹʌʃ/
noun
a piece of equipment using compressed air that an artist employs to spray paint on a surface
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brush
/brʌʃ/
noun
an object that consists of stiff hair or a man-made substitute attached to a handle, used for painting
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fan brush
/fæn bɹʌʃ/
noun
a cosmetic tool with thin, flat bristles fanned out in a shape like a fan, used for applying and blending powder or highlighting products
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filbert
/ˈfɪɫbɝt/
noun
a type of paintbrush with tapering bristles that create rounded tip ends
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flat brush
/flˈæt bɹˈʌʃ/
noun
a paintbrush with straight, untapered bristles that produce a straight edge when applied to a surface
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hake
/ˈheɪk/
noun
a thick, flat brush typically made from hog hair bristles
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ink brush
/ˈɪŋk bɹˈʌʃ/
noun
a specialized type of paint brush used for applying ink
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liner
/ˈɫaɪnɝ/
noun
a fine, thin paintbrush used to apply very precise lines and details
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mop brush
/mˈɑːp bɹˈʌʃ/
noun
a large, roughly textured paintbrush used for applying thick paint in an impasto style
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paintbrush
/ˈpeɪntˌbɹəʃ/
noun
a brush used by a painter to apply paint to a surface
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pinstriping brush
/pˈɪnstɹaɪpɪŋ bɹˈʌʃ/
noun
a specialized paintbrush designed for creating very thin, precise lines and patterns
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round brush
/ɹaʊnd bɹʌʃ/
noun
a paintbrush with bristles that taper evenly to form a rounded tip
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spotter
/ˈspɑtɝ/
noun
a tool used by artists to contain and localize materials applied to a surface
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stippler
/stˈɪplɚ/
noun
a tool used to apply paint or ink in a dotted pattern
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rigger brush
/ɹˈɪɡɚ bɹˈʌʃ/
noun
a specialized paintbrush used for creating a "drawn-on" or "ragged" style line
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