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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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Words Related to Arts and Crafts
ballpoint pen

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

[noun]
canvas

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

[noun]
card stock

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

[noun]
Steinbach

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

[noun]
claude glass

a darkened and filtered pane of glass that was used by landscape painters in the 17th and 18th centuries

[noun]
crepe paper

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

[noun]
dipper

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

[noun]
drawdown card

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

[noun]
drawing paper

a special paper that is used by sketchers or draftsmen

[noun]
easel

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

[noun]
egbert

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

[noun]
eraser

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

[noun]
erasing shield

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

[noun]
ferrule

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

[noun]
fountain pen

a pen that can be refilled with ink

[noun]
gel pen

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

[noun]
kneaded eraser

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

[noun]
lay figure

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

[noun]
marker

a type of pen that has a thick tip

[noun]
maulstick

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

[noun]
mechanical pencil

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

[noun]
medium

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

[noun]
paint roller

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

[noun]
paint pad

a tool used to apply paint smoothly and evenly to surfaces

[noun]
paintbox

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

[noun]
painting knife

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

[noun]
palette knife

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

[noun]
palette

a thin oval board that a painter uses to mix colors and hold pigments on, with a hole for the thumb to go through

[noun]
paper

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

[noun]
paperboard

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

[noun]
pen

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

[noun]
pencil

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

[noun]
ratchet

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

[noun]
scratchboard

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

[noun]
spatula

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

[noun]
sponge

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

[noun]
spray gun

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

[noun]
spray paint

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

[noun]
staple wire

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

[noun]
stencil

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

[noun]
strainer bar

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

[noun]
stretcher bar

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

[noun]
stylus

a writing or drawing tool used with digital devices and touchscreens

[noun]
sumi

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

[noun]
tack cloth

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

[noun]
technical pen

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

[noun]
tightening key

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

[noun]
vellum

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

[noun]
airbrush

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

[noun]
brush

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

[noun]
fan brush

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

[noun]
filbert

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

[noun]
flat brush

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

[noun]
hake

a thick, flat brush typically made from hog hair bristles

[noun]
ink brush

a specialized type of paint brush used for applying ink

[noun]
liner

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

[noun]
mop brush

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

[noun]
paintbrush

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

[noun]
pinstriping brush

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

[noun]
round brush

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

[noun]
spotter

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

[noun]
stippler

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

[noun]
rigger brush

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

[noun]
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