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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

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canvas
[noun]

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

Ex: As he stood in front of the blank canvas, the artist felt a rush of inspiration , eager to translate his emotions onto the fabric with each brushstroke .
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a thick, stiff paper used for items like greeting cards, business cards, and other projects that require durable paper

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

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

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

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dipper
[noun]

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

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

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a special paper that is used by sketchers or draftsmen

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

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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

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

Ex: They keep a small eraser in their pencil case for quick corrections .
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a tool used by artists to protect areas of a drawing or painting while erasing unwanted parts

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ferrule
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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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a pen that can be refilled with ink

Ex: The calligrapher demonstrated intricate lettering techniques using a vintage fountain pen.
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gel pen
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a pen that uses thick gel ink that dries quickly and allows for smooth strokes with varied shades and colors

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

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

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marker
[noun]

a type of pen that has a thick tip

Ex: We label our boxes with permanent markers for easy identification.
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maulstick
[noun]

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

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

Ex: The student used a mechanical pencil for the math exam to ensure precise calculations .
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medium
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the material or substance used by the artist to create the artwork, such as oil, acrylic, watercolor, etc.

Ex: The sculptor used clay as the medium to shape and mold their intricate designs .
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a hand tool used to apply paint to large surfaces quickly and evenly

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paint pad
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a tool used to apply paint smoothly and evenly to surfaces

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paintbox
[noun]

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

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

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

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palette
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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 art student learned how to hold the palette comfortably while practicing color theory and painting techniques in class .
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paper
[noun]

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

Ex: The printer ran out of paper, so he had to refill it to continue printing .
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a thick, sturdy type of paper made by forming several layers of paper pulp into a single sheet

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

Ex: We sign our names with a pen when writing greeting cards .
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pencil
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a tool with a slim piece of wood and a thin, colored part in the middle, that we use for writing or drawing

Ex: We mark important passages in a book with a pencil underline .
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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

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

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

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

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

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

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stylus
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a writing or drawing tool used with digital devices and touchscreens

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sumi
[noun]

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

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

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

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airbrush
[noun]

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

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brush
[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
[noun]

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

Ex: The art teacher showcased using a fan brush for blending colors and adding texture to landscapes .
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filbert
[noun]

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

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

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hake
[noun]

a thick, flat brush typically made from goat hair bristles

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ink brush
[noun]

a specialized type of paint brush used for applying ink

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liner
[noun]

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

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

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

Ex: After finishing the mural , she carefully cleaned her paintbrush to keep it in good condition .
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a specialized paintbrush designed for creating very thin, precise lines and patterns

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

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spotter
[noun]

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

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stippler
[noun]

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

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

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