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Drawing Supplies:

Technical Drawing

Erasers

 Charcoal

Sharpening Tools Pencils Colored Pencil
Tortillions & Blending Stumps Conte Pastels
Drawing Manikins Paper Clayboard

       

Technical Drawing

 

Aluminum Yard/Meter Stick

C-Thru

 

This hard-grade aluminum construction ruler features a .080"-thick blade that has been polished and anodized. One edge is graduated in 8ths to the inch with millimeters on the other edge. The reverse side of the stick provides metric conversion tables in length, area, mass, volume and temperature. Convenient hang holes at each end. The ruler (1-1/8" x 39-3/8") weighs only 5 oz.

 

Flexible Stainless Steel Rulers

C-Thru

 

These rulers are calibrated in inches and millimeters. Features include a rubberized, skid resistant cork backing, rounded corners for safety and a hang hole.

 

Triangular Scales

C-Thru

 

Scholastic quality, plastic 12" scales. Available with either architectural or engineering graduations.

 

Geometry Set– Large

Helix

 

Blue-tinted instruments in metric graduations. Includes: 30cm bevelled-edge ruler and pair of 21cm 45\u730° and 60\u730° triangles.

 

French Curve Set

Helix

 

Unique design incorporates isometric ellipse templates and inking edges. Sizes: 5-1/2", 6-1/2" and 12-1/4".

 

Professional 8-Piece Drawing Set

Helix

 

This professional drawing set contains a small side screw compass with metal legs for small circles, a 5-1/2" self-centering knee joint compass/divider, an extension bar, a technical pen adapter, a divider point, a lead pointer, a mechanical pencil and lead.

 

Super Hi-Polymer Leads

Pentel

 

.3mm, .5mm, .7mm.  One of the strongest and highest quality series of leads on the market. Formulated under an exclusive process to improve strength yet retain blackness and smoothness. These leads require only light pressure to create dark, clean lines. Super Hi-Polymer formula reduces the risk of lead breakage and consequently saves lead. Packaged in plastic tubes. Twelve leads per tube except where noted.

 

18X24 Drawing Board with Metal Edge

Art Alternatives

 

Portable, light-weight work surfaces that are more effective than your dining room table and less expensive to replace! With these light-weight drawing boards, you will have a stable, sturdy surface for working on any art or craft project, anywhere. The metal edge maintains a reliable track for T-squares, and the honeycomb core construction prevents surface warping. The wood is kiln-dried and sanded to a satin finish that resists pencil indentations.

 

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Erasers

 

Artgum Erasers

Paper Mate

 

Doubling as a non-abrasive eraser and a dry cleaner, this artgum eraser leaves a fine powder after erasing that dry-cleans the surface by absorbing graphite and dirt.

 

Kneaded Rubber Erasers

Paper Mate

 

Excellent for removing and highlighting chalks, charcoals and pastels. Kneads into any shape, removes marks cleanly and leaves surfaces smooth and bright.

 

Magic Rub Erasers

Paper Mate

 

Drafting erasers made of vinyl. Excellent for erasing on drafting films and on delicate drawing or tracing papers.

 

Pink Pearl Erasers

Paper Mate

 

Soft, pink, pliable pencil eraser.

 

Pencil Erasers

Faber-Castell

 

Pink, hard and able to sharpen in a hand sharpener.  Great for detail work!

 

Peel and Rub Magic Eraser Stix

Paper Mate

 

White vinyl eraser wrapped in paper to use as pencil.  You can sharpen with a knife and use for detail erasing.

 

 

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Tortillions and blending stumps

 

Tortillons

Loew-Cornell

 

These rolled paper tortillons are pointed at one end for use in blending pencil, charcoal and pastel drawings.

 

Blending Stomps

Loew-Cornell

 

Double-ended and pointed these stomps are specially made from soft paper felt. Perfect for use with pastels, charcoal and graphite.

 

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Sharpening tools

 

Sandpaper Block

Art Alternatives

 

Excellent for sharpening charcoal, blending stumps, crayons, pastels, pencils and tortillons. Twelve sheets of 1" x 4" medium grit sandpaper are attatched to a pressboard paddle providing a portable yet sturdy surface.

 

Aluminum 2-Hole Sharpener – Standard Pencil

Alvin

 

The traditional wedge design is German-made in aluminum. This double-hole sharpener is ideal for most standard and large diameter pencils. A package of ten replacement blades is available separately (MG100-0050).

 

Trio Sharpening Box

Faber-Castell

 

A multi-purpose box sharpener with three sharpeners in one. The hinged box opens up to reveal one sharpener for color pencils that produces a blunt point, a second sharpener for graphite pencils that produces a fine point for detailed drawing and a third, jumbo sharpener for oversize pencils, woodless pencils and artist crayons.

 

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Pencils

 

Design Ebony Pencil - 2pk

Design

 

Thick jet black pencils with a matt finish.

 

Turquoise Drawing Pencils

Prismacolor

 

9B-9H High Quality drawing pencils.  Turquoise colored exterior to distinguish this pencil from others.

 

SketchMate Charcoal and Graphite Drawing Kit

Generals

 

Includes all you need to get started drawing with graphite and charcoal.  3 graphite pencils, 3 charcoal pencils, sharpener, vinyl eraser, tortillion, and sanding block.

 

Monochrome Graphite Set

Faber-Castell

 

Includes the Graphite Pure Stylus, Graphic Crayon, and accessories all made by the highest quality of raw materials.

 

Design 3800 Drawing Pencils

Design

 

6B – 6H

Pressure-proof bonding gives these drawing pencils great strength. They are accurately graded and come in a hexagon shape with a sculpted white cap and a crackled green finish.

 

Graphite Crayons

Lyra

 

These solid graphite crayons are perfect for sketching, layout work and shading large areas. The hexagon shaped crayons measure 12cm long and 12mm in diameter, and have a removable paper wrapping. The water-soluble variety may be used with a brush and water for monochromatic watercolor effects and are non-staining and erasable when dry.

 

Woodless Graphite Pencils

Generals

 

2B and 6B Woodless Graphite are great for large images, use the edge for quick large sketches.

 

Primary Pencil with Eraser

Tot

 

The 13/32 inch diameter is designed for younger children's hands in pre-kindergarten to grade 1. Comes in blue and red and has a large pink eraser.  NON TOXIC

 

18 piece Graphite Drawing Set

Faber-Castell

 

The Faber-Castell Art-On-The-Go Drawing Set includes everything you need to draw and sketch anywhere. The premium Gold Faber graphite pencils are crafted for a smooth color laydown.

 

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Colored Pencil

 

Premier Thick Core Colored Pencils

Prismacolor

 

These high quality, popular colored pencils are available in more places in the U.S. than any other colored pencil. Colors include primary hues, mid-tones, grays, neons and metallics. They have soft, thick leads, unmatched in brilliance, point strength and blending quality. Their permanent pigments in wax binder resist fading, and due to a special bonding process, they also resist crumbling. The round cedar wood case is finished to match lead color.

 

Premier Thick Core Colored Pencil Sets

Prismacolor

 

12, 24, 48, 72 sets.

These pencil sets are featured in collectible tins that showcase the distinctive works of six feature artists. Each has captured their signature style using Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils.

 

Watercolor Pencil Set

Faber-Castell

 

This student-grade watercolor pencil set is rich in color and excellent for wet or dry use. The break-resistant leads are permanent after drying and come in the following six acid-free colors: black, blue, brown, green, red and yellow.

 

Watercolor Pencil Set

Kimberly

 

12 set of high quality of great watercolor pencils at a great price!

 

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Charcoal

 

Charcoal Pencil Kit

Generals

 

Kit includes 3 charcoal pencils (2B, 4B, 6B), w charcoal white pencil, and one kneaded eraser.

 

Compressed Charcoal

General Pencil

 

Rich and smooth compressed charcoal sticks. Four sticks per pack: two soft, one medium and one hard.

 

Charcoal Pencils

Prismacolor

 

Prismacolor quality in a charcoal pencil.  Black and white available.

 

Vine and Willow Charcoal

Winsor & Newton

 

Great for sketching and drawing on a variety of paper surfaces, these natural charcoal sticks come in 6" lengths.

 

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Conte

 

Crayons Classic, Portrait and Assortment Sets

Conté

 

These finely ground pastels provide particularly soft and smooth drawing. The rich, vivid colors mix together nicely, and are well suited for use on emery paper or heavily grained surfaces. Sharpen them to a chisel tip, or drag them flat on their sides for various shading techniques.

 

Crayon Packs

Conté

 

Same crayons as listed above but packaged in handy packs of two crayons.

 

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Pastel

 

AquaStic Oil Pastel Sets

Cretacolor

 

Versatile AquaStic pastels are highly pigmented, exceptionally lightfast and water-soluble. They can be made transparent with water to create watercolor washes, applied opaquely like an oil pastel and are easily blended. Great for use on paper, canvas, wood, plastic, glass, metal, leather and more.

 

Alphacolor Square Pastel Sets

Quartet

 

12, 24 and 48 sets

Vibrant, non-toxic and specially formulated pastels that outlast molded chalks three-to-one. Highly pigmented strong colors make bright pictures, posters and murals on cloth or paper.

 

Pastel Pencil Sets

Generals

 

12 and 24 sets available, keep your hands clean but get the great use of pastels, also great for detail work.

 

Large Oil Pastel Sets

Color & Co

 

The non-toxic, vibrant colors of these 2-3/4" x 7/16" oil pastels are great for mixing and have good lightfastness. Each pastel is made from quality pigments, waxes and oils for smooth drawing and easy blendability, and is protected by a paper sleeve. Artists of all ages and levels will appreciate the coverage that these large, economically priced pastels provide on surfaces such as paper, board, canvas and wood.

 

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Manikins

 

Articulated Wooden Hands

Art Alternatives

 

These quality wooden male hands are accurately jointed for posing in a variety of positions. They are made from imported hardwood.

 

Male and Female Manikins

Art Alternatives

 

Manikins are useful tools for learning to draw. These are accurately proportioned, and they are flexible enough to mimic many human positions. Each is made of seasoned hardwood and comes with a stand.

 

Art S. Buck Male and Female Manikins

Multi Vendor

 

These anatomically proportional, one-sixth scale models have over 30 points of articulation, allowing them to display nearly the full range of human movement. The neutral gray color of the durable plastic will not distract the eye when sketching. Both male and female heads have generic facial features, and the hands are crafted with distinctive, expressive fingers to make detailed drawing easier. Display stand is included.

 

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Papers

 

Hand-Book Journals

hand-book journal co.

 

These Journals are  hard-bound with 128 buff colored heavyweight paper.  Great for pen and ink, pencil, and markers.  It is 100% acid free and has a durable plastic envelop in the back cover.

 

Mi-Teintes Sheets

Canson

 

A unique 65% rag, gelatin sized paper, ideal for hard and soft pastel, pencil, charcoal, colored pencil and gouache work.

 

Colorline Paper Sheets

Canson

 

Colorline is a heavy-weight drawing paper with light grain. Economically priced, it’s perfect for posters, signs, collages and cards, all school and craft projects. Great for colored pencils, charcoal, pastel and tempera. Sheets measure 19" x 25".

 

Ingres Drawing Paper Sheets

Canson

 

Ingres is a laid drawing paper that is 65% rag, gelatin sized and acid-free. These 19" x 25" sheets have been colored in the pulp to ensure each sheet is light resistant. An ideal surface for all dry techniques including black, red, sepia and white pencils, art chalk, charcoal and soft pastels. Also suitable for light wash drawings.

 

Smooth Art Stock

Big Art

 

2 ply Bristol smooth paper.  Spiral bound on top with 50 pages of clean white paper.  Great for pencil, marker or pen.

 

300, 400 and Windpower Series Bristol Paper Pads

Strathomore

 

Strathmore series of 2-ply bristol, available in two surfaces. Smooth is suited for pen or pencil. Vellum is ideal for a broad range of media, including crayon and charcoal.  Acid-free. Each tape-bound pad contains 20 sheets.  300 Student grade, 400 professional grade and Windpower for those earth-friendly minded artists.

 

Black Charcoal Pads

Strathmore

 

A staple for charcoal and pastel artists for over 70 years, this 100% cotton fiber paper has a traditional laid finish that provides the precise shading control needed for various media. The 64 lb. black charcoal sheets are completely acid-free and come in 24-sheet pads.

 

Charcoal Paper Pads– Series 300

Strathmore

 

Intended for use with charcoal or pastels, but also excellent for use with pencil or oil crayon, these acid-free sheet pads are ideal for use by students and professionals.

 

Drawing Paper Pads– Series 400

Strathmore

 

Versatile sheets of cream colored drawing paper for sketching and most finished work. The Medium surface readily accepts pen and ink, pencil, charcoal, crayon and markers. The Smooth surface, with its non-reflective finish and uniform formation, is especially suited for line drawing and technical work. Twenty-four 80 lb., acid-free sheets per spiral-bound pad.

 

Recycled Drawing Paper Pads

Strathmore

 

Artists with concern for the environment will feel secure about using this drawing paper, made in acid-free surroundings with only acid-free recycled papers and virgin wood pulp. This 80 lb. paper offers the brightness, texture and durability of the regular 400 Series drawing paper. Each non-reflective, bright white sheet has a uniform surface, particularly suited to line drawings and technical artwork– great for pencil, pen and ink, charcoal, light washes and markers. Twenty-four sheets per spiral-bound pad.

 

Tracing Pads-Series 300

Strathmore

 

An economical tracing paper for use with markers, pencils and crayons. Fifty sheets per pad.

 

Mega Newsprint Pads

Strathmore

 

On every drawing class list! 18" x 24" rough newsprint in 60- or 120-sheet pads.

 

Field Drawing Books

Canson

 

These dual wire-bound, drawing books are hard covered for durability and long life. They’ re filled with sixty cream colored sheets that give an added richness to dry techniques.

 

Marble Paper

Strathomore

 

This decorative stationary is great for hand written invitations and other exceptional communications.  Comes in 8.5"X11", 20 sheets assorted packs.

 

Decorative Handmade Paper

Shizen Design

 

Comes in 1lb. collage packs.  Paper is 11"X15".   It is ideal for card making, rubber stamping, art projects and collage.

 

Harvest Paper

Yasutomo

 

Contains 50% reclaimed fiber, including 10% post-consumer fiber; each 64 lb. sheet has a scattering of flower petals embedded throughout; use to create personalized stationery, greeting cards, note paper, wrapping papers or craft projects.19"X25"

 

Unryu Paper

Yasutomo

 

Beautiful imported oriental papers in a wide selection of weights, textures and colors.

 

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Clayboard

 

5x7 Clayboard 3pk

Ampersand

 

Clayboards have pre-inked black smooth surface.

 

Clayboard Box

Ampersand

 

A completely customizable fine art box. These boxes are ready for you to add your creativity – no building is necessary. The lid features a Claybord Smooth surface and the sides are constructed of beautiful birch plywood. The Claybord lid can be painted with any water media, stamped, collaged, photo-transferred onto, and more. Use the box kit for art, home decor, or to make someone an artful gift. Boxes are 3" high.

 

Clayboard Tool Kit

Ampersand

 

This kit contains: two line tools used to render thin, controlled lines for cross hatching and fine detail; two texture tools to create precise parallel lines and distinctive effects; two eraser tools used to soften crisp edges and create gradual tonal values or completely remove pigment. Also includes a small sample of Claybord.

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