Drawing and Coloring Craft Terms
Find out the definition of words commonly used when talking about drawing and coloring.
Butcher Paper
Butcher paper comes in large rolls and is great for murals, posters, and more. This sturdy, thick paper was originally...
Butcher paper comes in large rolls and is great for murals, posters, and more. This sturdy, thick paper was originally...
Cardstock
A thick, sturdy paper that is available in a variety of weights; commonly used in...
A thick, sturdy paper that is available in a variety of weights; commonly used in...
Charcoal
A drawing pencil or crayon made from a black, porous carbonaceous material....
A drawing pencil or crayon made from a black, porous carbonaceous material....
Colored Pencils
Same as a pencil except with a colored drawing substance enclosed in...
Same as a pencil except with a colored drawing substance enclosed in...
Crayons
It is a writing implement consisting of a colored stick of composition wax used for...
It is a writing implement consisting of a colored stick of composition wax used for...
Fabric Crayons
Similar to regular crayons, you can use these crayons to make designs on fabric...
Similar to regular crayons, you can use these crayons to make designs on fabric...
Fabric Markers
Similar to regular markers, you can use these markers to make designs on fabric...
Similar to regular markers, you can use these markers to make designs on fabric...
Fixative
A sealer sprayed over pictures and projects to protect the surface from smudging, smearing, and...
A sealer sprayed over pictures and projects to protect the surface from smudging, smearing, and...
Markers
A marker pen, or marker, is a kind of writing instrument similar to a pen but never having an external ink-source...
A marker pen, or marker, is a kind of writing instrument similar to a pen but never having an external ink-source...
Newsprint Paper
This is a low-cost, low-quality, non-archival paper that comes in...
This is a low-cost, low-quality, non-archival paper that comes in...
Parchment
This was originally a writing surface made from animal skins...
This was originally a writing surface made from animal skins...
Pastel
A chalk-like crayon made from ground pigment with a binder added. Pastels offer more brilliant colors....
A chalk-like crayon made from ground pigment with a binder added. Pastels offer more brilliant colors....
Pen
A writing instrument which applies ink to some surface...
A writing instrument which applies ink to some surface...
Pencil
A pencil is a handheld instrument used to write and draw, usually on paper...
A pencil is a handheld instrument used to write and draw, usually on paper...
Quadrille Paper
Paper that is printed with fine lines making up a grid. It is great for not only making...
Paper that is printed with fine lines making up a grid. It is great for not only making...
Tagboard
A lightweight cardboard suitable for making signs and posters. It comes in a variety of...
A lightweight cardboard suitable for making signs and posters. It comes in a variety of...
Tracing Paper
A type of paper which is translucent so light can go through it. It is usually...
A type of paper which is translucent so light can go through it. It is usually...
Transfer Paper
A paper that is coated on one side with a colored material that aids in transfering a design to...
A paper that is coated on one side with a colored material that aids in transfering a design to...