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Acurit Proportional Brass Divider 9"Save Up to38%Off list…connect the dots with a freehand line. You can also hold the proportional divider in front of you at arm's length while looking at something you're drawing from life. You'll get relatively accurate proportions as long as the length of your arm is consistent and doesn't change much as you draw. Accurately Reduce Or Enlarge Proportions The Acurit Brass Proportional Divider is perfect for artists who frequently paint or draw from a reference that requires size reduction or enlargement. The tool features adjustable legs that allow you to set the desired scale for your project easily. Its precise points ensure that your measurements will be accurate and consistent. If you're an artist searching for a tool to elevate the accuracy of your compositions, the Proportional Divider is the tool for you! Key Features: * Brass proportional divider - 9" long * Solid steel points * Graduated measurements for lines and circles * Includes a carrying case with secure closure * Easy to transport and store Perfect For: * Accurately capturing proportions and perspective * Enlarging or reducing the size of a reference by hand * Drafting, sketching, and drawing * Portraits, landscapes, and still-lifes * Artists, designers, and architects How To Use A Proportional Divider: First, choose the scale of your drawing. This means deciding how much smaller or larger you want your drawing to be. You can do this by loosening the dial and sliding the legs up or down to shrink or enlarge the scale. Once you have the scale set, you can measure any object. If you're trying to enlarge a tree in a reference photo, position the tool so that the smaller end of the X is touching the top and bottom of the tree. Then use the wider opposite end of the divider to mark the tree's proportions on your paper. To reduce the size of a large subject, reverse the process. Use the wide end of the tool to measure your object and the smaller end to make your marks on the paper. Once you have the tick marks in place, connect the dots with a freehand line. You can also hold the proportional divider in front of you at arm's length while looking at something you're drawing from life. You'll get relatively accurate proportions as long as the length of your arm is consistent and doesn't change much as you draw. See More
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Awagami Sekishu 35gsm White 24" x 39" (Pack of 25)Save Up to24%Off listWhite Over 8 generations of family papermaking! Since the late 18th century, Japan's Awagami Factory has been producing fine-art papers characterized by their softness and strength. Their papers, including their signature Kitakata paper, are made from regional fibers to yield paper sheets with an expressive surface and impressive character. Awagami Japanese Handmade Papers are acid-free, made with respect, and care for the environment and suitable for professional artists & students alike. Here you will find some of Awagam's best-selling papers for painting, drawing, printmaking, book arts, and alternative photography. Key Features: * Handmade paper * Acid-free * Eco-friendly * Eight generations of papermaking experience * Regional fibers make up the paper pulp * Made in Tokushima, Japan Perfect For: * Painting and drawing * Printmaking * Book arts * Alternative photography prints * Block and monotype printing * Students, teachers, professionals Bamboo, 170gsm: Made with environmentally friendly bamboo, this sheet has a small ecological footprint. Bamboo Select is slightly heavier than other washi with a lovely soft surface making it ideal for intaglio, block-printing, and letterpress. 70% Bamboo, 30% Recycled. Bunkoshi, 70gsm: This paper has a relatively deep natural color and smooth surface with 4 deckled edges. Its texture is classically Japanese, with no additional sizing, making it good for both printmaking and calligraphy. 30% Kozo, 70% Alpha Cellulose. Ginwashi Cream 39gsm: This beautiful thin paper has hemp fibers that resemble "Gin", or silver. Hakuho, 220gsm: This sturdy sheet is made from an impressive blend of kozo and cotton, and is the first fine paper to feature this unique East meets West fiber blend. Hakuho Select's strong and resilient surface is certain to lend unique textural depth to artworks created on it. Great for Woodcut, but sized enough for atmospheric watercolors. 45% Kozo, 55% Cotton. Hosho, 80gsm: The striped laid lines are a unique characteristic of this high-quality sheet. Long recognized by printmakers as one of the most versatile of Japanese washi papers, Hosho Select is particularly suitable for woodblock prints. 100% High Alpha Cellulose. Kinwashi, 30gsm: Kinwashi (also known as Ogura Natural) is 30 gsm with cut edges machine-made from acid-free manila hemp and kozo with long swirling fibers set in a creamy, natural-colored paper. Heavier than Ginwashi, it is great for printing and printmaking as well as shoji screens, lampshades, collage, and book arts. Kitakata Natural, 36gsm: Primarily composed of Gampi fiber, Kitakata has a subtle gloss yet surprisingly soft surface. Warm-toned yet resilient the sheet itself is also quite dense, making it ideal for many types of printmaking. 90% Gampi, 10% High Alpha Cellulose. Kitakata Green 36gsm: Primarily composed of Gampi fiber, Kitakata Green has a subtle gloss yet surprisingly soft surface. Warm-toned and resilient, the sheet itself is also quite dense, making it ideal for many types of printmaking. 90% Gampi - 10% Alpha Cellulose Kozo, 46gsm: Kozo, which derives its name from the eponymous fiber from which it is made, is the choice of many fine art printmakers and calligraphers. Kozo fiber, a renewable resource, is long and durable and results in a paper that is highly absorbent and supple. It also serves as the base paper for many other practical and creative applications such as shoji screens, umbrellas, lanterns, fans, and Yuzen-patterned papers. It is handmade from acid-free kozo, hemp, and sulfite pulp with four deckle edges. Masa, 86gsm: Masa paper (often referred to as affordable Hosho) is machine-made of sulfite pulp, bright white, and acid-free. One side is very smooth, the other side toothy. It is economical and useful for edition proofs and for student grade projects. Internally sized and should be slightly dampened prior to printing. Mulberry, 45gsm: Mulberry paper is handmade of kozo and sulfite pulp, white and acid-free, and its strength, softness, and flexibility make it the most versatile sheet for printers and printmakers. This paper is good for relief printing, silkscreen, hand lithography, and book arts. Okawara 51gsm: This paper has a warm natural color, medium weight, and subtle surface texture. Because of its versatility and affordable price point, this sheet has become an international standard for printmaking students. 25% Kozo, 75% High Alpha Cellulose. Sekishu White 35gsm: The manufacture of Sekishu started 1300 years ago and continues today. It is the trademark of the Shimane prefecture, famed for producing the purest conservation papers. Sekishu paper is handmade with kozo and sulfite pulp, acid-free with four deckle edges and a laid finish. It is used mostly in conservation, but also suitable for printing and printmaking. The paper is perfect for conservation and printmaking. Shiramine 110gsm: The relative thickness, generous sizing, and easy-to-use color of Shiramine make it a versatile paper for many art mediums including printmaking, painting, and drawing. 30% Kozo, 15% Hemp, 55% High Alpha Cellulose. Tengucho 10gsm: Tengucho is the thinnest paper made in Japan, specially designed for conservation and restoration of documents. It was invented during Japan's Edo period 1603-1867 by Genta Yoshii and was designated as a cultural asset in 1976. This paper is acid-free and machine-made of pure Kozo pulp10 gsm with cut edges. 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