Arts and Crafts - Art Equipment

Here you will learn some English words related to art equipment such as "canvas", "easel", and "palette".

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a writing instrument with an oil-based ink solution and a small metal or plastic ball at the writing tip

canvas [noun]

a piece of cloth that artists paint on, especially with oil paints

Ex: After weeks of hard work , the painter finally completed her canvas , a vibrant depiction of a bustling city scene that conveyed the energy of urban life .

a thick, stiff paper used for items like greeting cards, business cards, and other projects that require durable paper

a type of heavyweight, acrylic-coated paper known for its durability and glossy finish

a darkened and filtered pane of glass that was used by landscape painters in the 18th and 19th centuries

a thin, lightweight tissue paper made from shredded paper pulp that is crimped to give it a textured appearance

dipper [noun]

a tool used for dipping or scooping a quantity of oil from a storage container

a tool used to apply the wet paint film in a consistent and reproducible manner

easel [noun]

a wooden frame, usually a tripod, that an artist uses to support a canvas

egbert [noun]

a lightweight slanted sketching and drawing board with an angled surface that provides stability for drawing tools while reducing neck strain for artists

eraser [noun]

a small tool used for removing the marks of a pencil from a piece of paper

Ex: I use an eraser to correct my mistakes when writing .

a tool used by artists to protect areas of a drawing or painting while erasing unwanted parts

ferrule [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

a pen that can be refilled with ink

Ex: Fountain pens are favored by writers for their smooth ink flow and ergonomic design .
gel pen [noun]

a pen that uses thick gel ink that dries quickly and allows for smooth strokes with varied shades and colors

an eraser made of synthetic rubber that can be manually shaped and reformed

a jointed model of the human figure that could be put into different positions, used by artists

marker [noun]

a type of pen that has a thick tip

Ex: I use a black marker to write my name on my belongings .

a support tool used by artists to steady their hands while drawing or painting

a pencil with a button on top that can be pushed or turned to get more lead out

Ex: He keeps a mechanical pencil in his pocket for jotting down quick notes during meetings .
medium [noun]

the material or substance used by the artist to create the artwork, such as oil, acrylic, watercolor, etc.

Ex: Oil paint is a traditional medium that allows for rich , layered brushstrokes .

a hand tool used to apply paint to large surfaces quickly and evenly

a tool used to apply paint smoothly and evenly to surfaces

paintbox [noun]

a box containing a set of dry pigments, used by artists in painting

a tool with a flat metal blade used to apply and spread thick layers of oil or paint onto a surface

a spatula with a thin steel blade used for mixing or moving paint by artists

palette [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

Ex: The painter 's palette featured compartments for different colors of acrylic paint , ensuring easy access and organization during the artwork .
paper [noun]

the thin sheets on which one can write, draw, or print things, also used as wrapping material

Ex: The teacher handed out sheets of paper for the students to complete the test .

a thick, sturdy type of paper made by forming several layers of paper pulp into a single sheet

pen [noun]

an instrument for writing or drawing with ink, usually made of plastic or metal

Ex: She uses a black pen to sign important documents .
pencil [noun]

a tool with a slim piece of wood and a thin, colored part in the middle, that we use for writing or drawing

Ex: She lends her pencil to a classmate who forgot to bring one .
ratchet [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

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

spatula [noun]

a flat, blade-like tool used by artists to mix paints, spread materials evenly, and scrape paint from surfaces

sponge [noun]

a porous material used by artists to apply and blend paints by soaking up paint and releasing it onto a surface

a piece of equipment like a gun that is used to spray a liquid on a surface by an air compressor mechanism

a type of paint that comes in an aerosol can. It is applied to a surface by spraying

a thin metal wire used to assemble and join paper and cardboard pieces into forms and structures

stencil [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

a bar with hooks used to stretch and secure canvas for painting

a rectangular wooden or metal frame used to stretch and secure canvas for painting

stylus [noun]

a writing or drawing tool used with digital devices and touchscreens

sumi [noun]

a type of black ink made from soot and glue used in East Asian brush painting

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

a type of writing instrument, typically made of metal, with a fine, pointed tip that is used to draw precise lines and details

any tool used to securely fasten or tighten screws, bolts, or other fasteners, including wrenches and spanners

vellum [noun]

a type of parchment made from animal skin, typically calfskin, used for writing or printing

airbrush [noun]

a piece of equipment using compressed air that an artist employs to spray paint on a surface

brush [noun]

an object that consists of stiff hair or a man-made substitute attached to a handle, used for painting

a brush with bristles spread out in a fan shape, often used for blending colors and creating textured effects like foliage or clouds

Ex: Using the fan brush loaded with different shades of green , he effortlessly created the lush foliage in the foreground of his landscape .
filbert [noun]

a type of paintbrush with tapering bristles that create rounded tip ends

a paintbrush with straight, untapered bristles that produce a straight edge when applied to a surface

hake [noun]

a thick, flat brush typically made from goat hair bristles

a specialized type of paint brush used for applying ink

liner [noun]

a fine, thin paintbrush used to apply very precise lines and details

a large, roughly textured paintbrush used for applying thick paint in an impasto style

a brush used by a painter to apply paint to a surface

Ex: He grabbed a wide paintbrush to quickly cover the wall with a fresh coat of paint .

a specialized paintbrush designed for creating very thin, precise lines and patterns

a paintbrush with bristles that taper evenly to form a rounded tip

spotter [noun]

a tool used by artists to contain and localize materials applied to a surface

stippler [noun]

a tool used to apply paint or ink in a dotted pattern

a specialized paintbrush used for creating a "drawn-on" or "ragged" style line