Wednesday 18 January 2012

Cutting board

I cutting board is used when cutting precise measurements with a scalpel. It also stops you from cutting the table. The many lines on it will help you cut out shapes such as squares, rectangles and many other 2D shapes.

Crafting card

Crafting card is the card you use when making a collage. It's slightly thicker than paper but thin enough to cut with scissors and a scalpel.

Tuesday 17 January 2012

Clay slip

Clay slip is used to stick two parts of clay together, it is make out of soft clay and water. Slip is much like glue but will only work well with clay, it also gives the sculpture a smooth outcome.

Mod rock

Mod rock is used in sculpting. You cut parts off and wet it, then you place in the preferred location, leave to dry and you're done.

Health and safety
Dust from dry mod rock can get into throat and if big enough, it can choke.

Poster paint

Poster paint is used in printing, it is rolled with a roller and then rolled onto a block of wood.

Health and safety
Can cause illness if ingested.

Art roller

Art rollers are used for rolling poster paints in printing. They need an even cover to be used properly.

Health and safety
No real threats to health and safety.

Oil paints

Oil paints are a high quality paint which are used in most professional paintings, they are known to be "forgiving".

Health and safety
Can cause illness if ingested.