Art materials Art materials In a general sense, lacquer is a clear or colored coating, that dries by solvent evaporation only and that produces a hard, durable finish that can be polished to a very high gloss, and gives the illusion of depth. In a narrower sense, lacquer consists of a resin dissolved in a fast-drying solvent which is a mixture of naphtha, xylene, toluene, and ketones, including acetone. The word "lacquer" comes from the lac insect (Laccifer lacca, formerly Coccus lacca), whose secretions have been historically used to make lacquer and shellac. ...more on Wikipedia about "Lacquer"
Linseed oil is a yellowish drying oil derived from the dried ripe seeds of the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum, Linaceae). It is obtained by pressing, followed by an optional stage of solvent extraction. Cold-pressed oil obtained without solvent extraction is marketed as flaxseed oil. It is suitable for human consumption (though not recommended for cooking) and is used as a nutritional supplement which is high in omega-3 fatty acids, especially alpha linolenic acid, and relatively low in omega-6 fatty acids, allowing it to be used to lower the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 oils in the diet, which may have health benefits. ...more on Wikipedia about "Linseed oil"
Manila paper is a type of paper originally made from Manila hemp. It is beige in color and the fibers are usually visible to the naked eye. Because manila paper is generally inexpensive, it is commonly given to children for making child art. ...more on Wikipedia about "Manila paper"
Marble is a metamorphic rock resulting from the metamorphism of limestone, composed mostly of calcite (a crystalline form of calcium carbonate, Ca C O3). It is extensively used for sculpture, as a building material, and in many other applications. ...more on Wikipedia about "Marble"
Mixed media, in visual art, refers to an artwork in the making of which more than one medium has been employed. ...more on Wikipedia about "Mixed media"
Clay has been used for modelling from the beginning of civilisation. ...more on Wikipedia about "Modelling clay"
Oil pastel is a painting and drawing medium with characteristics similar to pastels and wax crayons. Unlike "soft" or "French" pastel sticks, which are made with a gum or methyl cellulose binder, oil pastels consist of pigment mixed with a non-drying oil and wax binder. The surface of an oil pastel painting is therefore less powdery, but more difficult to protect with a fixative. ...more on Wikipedia about "Oil pastel" Made by www.shortopedia.com.
A paint marker is a type of marker pen that is used to create permanent writing on a variety of surfaces from paper to metal to stone. ...more on Wikipedia about "Paint marker"
A palette is: ...more on Wikipedia about "Palette"
Paper is a thin, flat material produced by the compression of fibres (or fibers). The fibres used are usually natural and based upon cellulose. The most common material is wood pulp from pulpwood (largely softwood) trees such as spruces, but other vegetable fibre materials including cotton, hemp, linen, and rice may be used. A stack of 500 sheets of paper is called a ream. Though generally considered a flexible material, the edges of paper sheets can act as very thin, fine-toothed saws, leading to paper cuts. ...more on Wikipedia about "Paper"
Parian marble is a fine-grained semitranslucent pure-white marble quarried during the classical era on the Greek island of Paros. It was highly prized by the ancient Greeks for making sculptures. Some of the greatest masterpieces of ancient Greek sculpture were carved from Parian marble, including the Medici Venus and the Winged Victory of Samothrace. ...more on Wikipedia about "Parian marble"
Pastel is pure pigment, the same pigment used in making all fine art paints. All top quality pastel brands are permanent when applied to conservation ground and properly framed. Pastel that has not been sprayed with fixative contains no liquid binder that may cause other media to darken, yellow, crack or blister with time. Pastels from the 16th century exist today as fresh as the day they were painted. ...more on Wikipedia about "Pastel"
Pen and ink refers to a technique of drawing or writing, in which colored (this includes black) ink is applied to paper using a pen or other stylus. It may be used as a medium for sketches, or for finished works of art. Pen and ink also lends itself to fine writing and calligraphy. ...more on Wikipedia about "Pen and ink"
A pencil is a handheld instrument used to write and draw, usually on paper. The writing is done with graphite (except for colored pencils), which is typically covered by a wooden sheath. Pencils may also have an eraser or "rubber" attached to one end, typically by means of a metal ferrule. The pencil differs from most pens in that erasing is possible. ...more on Wikipedia about "Pencil"
Pencil lead is the marking substance inside a pencil or mechanical pencil. It is not actual lead (which is poisonous), but rather a form of graphite, which in modern pencil lead is mixed with clay. It is called lead because graphite was originally mistaken with lead and named "black lead" since lead and graphite leave similar marks. ...more on Wikipedia about "Pencil lead"
A permanent marker is a type of marker pen that is used to create permanent writing on an object. Generally the ink is water resistant, contains the toxic chemical xylene or toluene, and is capable of writing on a variety of surfaces from paper to metal to stone. They come in a variety of tip sizes (ultra fine to wide), shapes (chisel point, bullet tip, and wide bristle), and colors (metallic, non metallic, or ultraviolet reactive). ...more on Wikipedia about "Permanent marker"
Plasticine is a putty-like modelling material; the word is trademarked, but in Commonwealth English it tends to be used as a generic description. In the US, the term modeling clay is much more widely used, and although the particular brand is available Plasticine is not well known. ...more on Wikipedia about "Plasticine"
With the 20th century came the use of plastics in art. In the latter half of the century, plastic making technology advanced so that it was feasible for artists to start using plastic as a medium. ...more on Wikipedia about "Plastics in art"
Prismacolor is a brand of professional artists' supplies, originated by the Berol corporation, and now manufactured by Sanford (makers of Sharpie markers). Among the items in the Prismacolor line are colored pencils, art stix, pastels, and oil-based permanent art markers. Several variations and quality grades of each type of art product are available. ...more on Wikipedia about "Prismacolor"
Quad-ruled paper is paper that comes pre-printed with a grid of perpendicular lines. ...more on Wikipedia about "Quad-ruled paper"
Scratchboard or scraperboard is a technique where drawings are scratched into ink painted over a thin layer of white clay which has been laid over posterboard or another stiff paper. These boards are also called scratchboard or scraperboard after the technique. Rarely, scratchboards are made with several layers of multi-colored clay, so the pressure exerted on the instrument used determines the color that is revealed. Using scratchboard is said to yield a highly detailed and textured piece of work far beyond that of traditional paintings. ...more on Wikipedia about "Scratchboard"
A semi-drying oil is an oil which partially hardens when it is exposed to air. This is as opposed to a to drying oil, which hardens completely, or a non-drying oil, which does not harden at all. ...more on Wikipedia about "Semi-drying oil"
Silverpoint predates the use of graphite as a drawing medium and was used by Leonardo da Vinci in his notebooks. A silverpoint drawing can be made with a piece of silver wire held in a lead holder or handmade holder. Some artists simply wrap the wire in a spiral around a pencil with enough length extending over the tip of the pencil to make the drawn line visible to the artist's eyes. The gauge of silver wire used is somewhat determined by individual preferences of the artists. The firm paper or lightweight board to draw on needs to be smooth and coated with a thin layer of gouache, poster paint or gesso. The slight tooth made by the layer of paint takes a little of the silver as you move the point over the surface to make the drawing. The result is very delicate. The marks need to be built up carefully. Cross-hatching is an effective drawing technique for silverpoint. There can be no effective erasure since the wire cuts into the gessoed surface a bit when the lines are drawn, leaving an indentation. To start with the drawing is silvery but over time the silver will tarnish to a rusty black for an old master finish. Tarnish to deepen the tones can be hastened with a dilute mixture of delicately brushed-on egg yolk. The yellow yolk bleaches out in natural light within a week while the tarnished lines remain a deeper tone. Another artist who preferred silverpoint was Ingres, along with some other French neo-classical draftsmen/artists. ...more on Wikipedia about "Silverpoint"
Terra cotta ( Italian: "baked earth") is a hard semifired waterproof ceramic clay used in pottery and building construction. The term is also used to refer to items made out of this material and to its natural, brownish orange color. ...more on Wikipedia about "Terra cotta"
Tissue paper or wrapping tissue is a type of thin, translucent paper used for wrapping and cushioning items. ...more on Wikipedia about "Tissue paper"
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