basic hand tools will help you come up with the most creative and industry-accepted illustrations.
Illustration Tool Category of Hand Tools
● Writing instruments ● Measuring tools ● Drawing tools ● Knives and cutters ● Paper ● Coloring tools A. Writing Instruments
1. Drawing pencils are the most basic requirement for any illustration job. Most common pencil types used for drawing range from 2b to 2h.
2. Refillable or mechanical pencils are useful when you want to create lines with consistent thickness. Refills come in different softness and thicknesses. A. Writing Instruments
3. Ink fountain pen is used for producing “fancy” styles of writing.
4. Fine pens are normally black and are
used to draw permanent, accurate lines. They come in various thicknesses of tips. B. Measuring Tools
1. A ruler is one of the most common measuring tools for drawing. It is
also used to measure distances with lines.
2. A protractor is used to draw and
measure angles. The unit used is degrees. B. Measuring Tools
3. Triangle rulers are used to draw
accurate angles. The most common triangles are 45 and 60/30 degrees.
4. A parallel ruler is used to draw parallel lines. It is made up of two
rulers connected by two linkages that provide the parallel motion. B. Measuring Tools
5. An adjustable square is a set square
variation. Unlike the triangle ruler that has a fixed angle measurement, this can be adjusted to almost any angle.
6. T squares are used to draw horizontal
lines. It is commonly used with a drawing board, set squares, and clips. C. Drawing Tools
1. A drawing board is a flat, smooth
board where the paper is attached for making illustrations or designs.
2. A compass is used to draw arcs and
circles of any size very accurately. A variation, the bow compass, can draw bigger arcs and circles. C. Drawing Tools
3. French curves are used to draw curves
by matching the section of the curve on the profile of the curve in the drawing.
4. A flexi curve, just like a French curve,
is used to draw curves. But unlike the French curve, this is adjustable and can be used in almost any type of drawing curve tasks. C. Drawing Tools
5. Circle templates are usually made of
plastic containing holes for circles of varying sizes.
6. Sharpeners are used to sharpen
pencils to create more accurate thin lines; but for shading purposes, a blunt pencil is more useful. C. Drawing Tools
7. Erasers are used to remove pencil marks on the drawing or to
make changes to the illustration. The different kinds of erasers are: D. Knives and Cutter
1. Craft knives can be used to sharpen pencils. Unlike the
sharpener that creates shorter pencil leads, a craft knife can be used to leave the pencil lead longer to create more accurate fine lines.
2. Compass cutters are used to cut out
accurate circles better than using scissors, which can often produce poor results on card or paper. The tip is made of a craft blade that requires care when in use. E. Paper 1. Drafting paper is a silk paper-like thin translucent type of paper. This type of paper comes in varying thicknesses and strengths and technically wrinkles upon moisture.
2. Tracing paper, also known as vellum, is a polished type of paper
that also comes in different strengths and thicknesses.
3. Watercolor paper is used for watercolor illustrations. They can
withstand wetting and will not easily wrinkle with water.
4. Bristol boards are a heavier type of paper similar to cardboard
and are suited for graphite, charcoal, and colored pencils.
5. Illustration boards are almost the same as Bristol boards, but
are more rigid. F. Coloring Tools
1. Acrylics are the most common type of paint used for
illustrations. 2. Colored pencils are used to produce colored sketches. 3. Charcoal pencils are great for sketching and are most suitable for shading large areas compared to ordinary graphite pencils. 4. Ink pens are best for creating accurate thin lines. 5. Oil pastels can create vivid colors, but require a great deal of control while applying since pastels are quite soft and can be messy. 6. Watercolor is the most common coloring material, but the best kinds are quite expensive. Enlighten
Instructions
1. Note that this is an individual activity.
2. Read the instructions in the handout carefully. 3. Look closely at the pictures of tools. 4. Name the tools and classify them based on functions and task requirements. 5. Prepare to share your answer with the class. Enlighten
Picture Name Category Use
Recharge Enlighten
Activity Processing Each type of work entails a certain type of tool. For you to be efficient at the task, you must recognize and select the proper tools needed for it. Enlighten
Instructions 1. This is an individual activity. 2. Read each question carefully. 3. Answer the questions to the best of your knowledge. Enlighten
1. Sheila would like to use oil pastels for her project. What kind of paper would you suggest for her to use and why?
2. In his art class, Dino has a problem with his eraser since it always damages his paper. What suggestions can you give him to prevent this problem?
3. In his entrepreneur class, Jay was tasked by his groupmates to bring
the paper for their product poster. The paper must be sturdy enough to stand, and the coloring material they will use is watercolor. What kind of paper should he bring and why? Enlighten
4. Mark’s designs always contain curved lines. He wants to create more
designs with curves. Which do you suggest for him to use, the flexi curve or the french curve? Justify your answer.
5. A design requires the students to draw and cut out big circles. Discuss the kind of tools they need to use and prepare. Recharge Enlighten
Activity Processing Having the knowledge of how to use the right tool and material for a job will help you come up with the best output efficiently and effectively.
Illustration Reexplore
Hand Tools for an Illustration Project
Reexplore
Instructions 1. Note that this is an individual activity. 2. Read the instructions carefully in the handout. 3. Complete the information to the best of your knowledge. 4. Processing questions will be given after the activity. Reexplore ________________________ __ Name of the Project Tools or Materials Functions
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5. Recharge Reexplore
Activity Processing
Different jobs require different
tools. Photo Credits
Slide 7: Architect picture wall skyscrapers by geralt is licensed under Pixabay License via Pixabay.
Slide 11: Protractor measure mathematicsby ArtsyBeeKids is licensed under Pixabay License via Pixabay. Eraser rubber school write office by Clker-Free-Vector-Images is licensed under Pixabay License via Pixabay.
Slides 11 and 12: Pencil pen orange red eraser by TheUjulala is licensed under Pixabay License via Pixabay.
Slide 28: Draw drawing icon jims card tools by OpenClipart-Vectors is licensed under Pixabay License via Pixabay.
Slide 32: Architecture blueprint floor plan by 3844328 is licensed under Pixabay License via Pixabay.
Slide 33: Free vector designer concept set by macrovector is licensed under Freepik License via Freepik.
Slide 36: Pen writing scribble pencil eraserby Clker-Free-Vector-Images is licensed under Pixabay License via Pixabay. References
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