GRAPHIC ARTS

1. TOOLS AND MATERIALS
USED IN DRAWING

3. A beginner will need only a few
instruments to use in drawing .
He can acquire sophisticated
ones as he needs them.

5. DRAWING TABLE AND STOOL
• This is a special table with
adjustable top that can be
• tilted to the desired angle.
• It can be fitted with a drawing
board.

7. • A drawing board is generally
made of soft pine wood where
drawing paper can be attached.
• A revolving stool is used for easy
and comfortable movement.

9. T-SQUARE
•The T-square is used as
a guide in drawing
parallel horizontal lines.

11. TRIANGLES
•These are used in drawing
vertical or inclined lines.

14. SCALE AND RULER
•A ruler is used for
measuring size and
distance in the
drawing.

15. SET OF DRAWING MATERIALS
a.Ruling pen – This is used for
inking varying thickness
b.Compass – used to draw large
arcs and circles with pencil or

16. c. Protractor – This tool is used to
measure or lay out an angle or
an arc. The bigger the size of the
protractor, the more accurate the
angle or an arc can be drawn.

17. d. French Curve – used
as a guide in
mechanically drawing
irregular lines.

18. • Other tools such as
drawing pencil. Drawing
pens, technical pens,
tracing paper, Manila
paper, and speed ball are
used in drawing.

20. What are the drawing tools and
materials you have learned today?

21. How can you achieve proper line
consistency by using pencil?

22. Can you draw mechanically without these
tools and materials?

23. Can you draw mechanically without these
tools and materials?