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Module 1 Drawing Tools and Materials

Drawing tools and materials are used to create illustrations and sketches. Common drawing tools release marks onto surfaces and include pencils, erasers, rulers, and compasses. The document discusses various drawing tools - such as T-squares, triangles, and protractors - and their uses. It provides instructions for proper use of tools like the T-square to draw horizontal and vertical lines as an activity to develop skills.

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Module 1 Drawing Tools and Materials

Drawing tools and materials are used to create illustrations and sketches. Common drawing tools release marks onto surfaces and include pencils, erasers, rulers, and compasses. The document discusses various drawing tools - such as T-squares, triangles, and protractors - and their uses. It provides instructions for proper use of tools like the T-square to draw horizontal and vertical lines as an activity to develop skills.

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DRAWING TOOLS

AND MATERIALS
An illustration is a form of visual art in which a person uses different drawing tools to mark paper or
other two-dimensional or more mediums. A drawing tool releases a small amount of material onto a
surface, leaving a visible mark. There are many purposes of sketching, such: describe or record
something, document some evidence or history, explore different objects or nature, remember the past
or past moments, change people understanding or thinking, express feelings and emotions, and many
more.

This Self- Learning Module is a probing course which leads you to


Fundamentals of Drawing. It covers four common competencies that an education student
like you ought to possess, namely:
1. Prepare Drawing Materials and Tools/Drawing Instruments
2. Perform Basic Mensuration and Calculation
3. Interpret Working Plans and Sketches
4. Apply Safety Practices
DRAWING MATERIALS, TOOLS, AND ITS USES/FUNCTIONS
There is an excellent variety of drafting materials and tools used in the fundamentals
of drawing. The drawing materials and tools discussed in this Module include most of
the Basic ones but sufficient for your initial understanding of the picture
Drawing paper
Different types of drawing papers are available for use, but hard and soft surface
drawing papers are highly endorsed to be the best. This type does not easily groove
when pressure should apply to the pencil.
Masking tape
It uses for fixing the drawing paper on the drawing bench or drawing board. It does not
destruct the board, and it will not damage the document if it is removed by pulling it off.
Pencil sharpener
Pencils should be polished whenever they show signs of dullness. Different types and
designs are available in the store for use.
Eraser
It is applied to clean your sketches. A soft eraser is useful in taking off the pencil
smears, while a harder eraser is essential for making changes and correcting errors in
the picture.
Drawing pencil
It is one of the powerful instruments in
a drawing. It comes in various grades. The grade of the pencil to be used depends on
the quality of the paper to be applied. You have to take a concern also the kind of line
style is required.
Hard pencils – are used where necessary accuracy is required.
Medium pencils – are used for commonly work in drawing.
Soft pencils – are too weak to be used in mechanical drafting. They are handy for the
artwork of various kinds.
Scale
It is an instrument used in the reproduction of a drawing in a more giant or smaller
scale for an average fraction. Its primary function is to reproduce the object’s
measurements in full size, reduced size, and enlarged size.
Erasing Shield
This tool is metal with holes in various sizes. It is an essential tool to take care of the
drawing when clearing up smudges, unnecessary pencil lines, and other erasures.
DRAWING INSTRUMENTS
Drawing instruments are pragmatic for drawing and designing purposes. Their quality
is essential if you want to have a good result. Cheaper drawing tools and devices will
provide low-quality outcome or output. You have to discern proper uses and care if
you wish to them last longer.
T-Square
It is a drawing tool used when making horizontal lines. It utilizes for guiding triangles
when drawing vertical lines. There are three kinds of T-square, namely:
1. Fixed Head. The head fastened to the blade. Its use for a regular job.
2. Adjustable head. It has an adjustable head and is used only for particular
purposes.
3. Attachable head or separable head. It is intended for comfort when carrying the T-
square.
Triangle
A three-sided measuring and a drawing tool, which typically has two equal sides
meeting at a 90 degrees angle and to a third side at 45, 30, including 60-degree
angles.
The base of the triangle must be placed on top of the T-square blade when its use.
Commonly used triangles are:
a. 30 degrees X 60 degrees
b. 45 degrees X 45 degrees
Compass
This drawing instrument used when drawing arcs and circles. Its use in a similar way
to a divider. It comprises one with the pen leg and the needlepoint leg being held
together with a handle. This drawing instrument can use for both penciling and inking.
Protractor
A semi-circular measuring tool in angles into 180 equal parts, each of which is called a
degree. Its use to determine the gradations of the degrees when measuring arcs,
curves, and circles.
How Do You Utilize The Acquired Skills?
It is not enough that you learned thoughts and ideas on drawing materials and tools.
But you are also able to demonstrate the skills. Do this Activity.
Proper Usage of T-square
Directions: Underneath is a simple activity for you to develop. Practice the task following the given procedure.
Instrument: T – Square
Equipment: Drawing Table or Drawing Board

Procedures:
1. Position the head of the T-square against the edge of the drawing board.
2. Glide the working head of the T-square against the active edge of the drawing board.
Note: Do not use the T-square on the irregular surface and never cut the paper along its working edge.
Directions: Underneath is a simple activity for you to hone. Practice the task following the given
procedure.
Materials: Drawing paper, Masking tape
Instrument: T – Square Equipment: Drawing Table
Procedure:
1. Press the T-square firmly against the working edge of the drawing table.
2. Place the drawing paper close to the drawing table's active edge and working head of the T-square,
depending on whether you are right or left-handed while the document is engaged on the top edge
of the T-square.
3. Secure the upper left portion of the drawing paper, followed by the lower rightand remaining corners.
Note: Always fasten a more massive backing sheet of thicker drawing paper on the boardfirst.
Drawing a Horizontal Line
Directions: Underneath is a simple activity for you to work continuously.
Accomplish the task following the provided steps.
Materials: Drawing paper, Masking tape
Instrument: T – Square, Triangles (30 deg. X 60 deg. And 45 deg. x 45 )
Equipment: Drawing Table
Procedure:
1. Press the T-square head on the drawing board's working edge and inclined the pencil at about 60 degrees
angle on the drawing board.
2. Keep the position of the pencil while you slide lightly on the blade of the T-square.
3. Draw the line from left to right, occasionally rotating to produce uniform line weights.
(Reverse this step if you are left-handed).
Drawing a Vertical Line
Directions: Beneath is a simple activity for you to work continuously. Try this task after the given steps.
Materials: Drawing paper, Masking tape
Instrument: T – Square, Triangles (30 deg. X 60 deg. And 45 deg. x 45
Equipment: Drawing Table
Procedure:
1. Use a 45-degree triangle or 30 x 60 to sketch vertical lines.
2. Fix the triangle on T-square with the horizontal edge on the bottom and the vertical edge on the
side.
3. The left hand shall be pressing the T-square head and the triangle on the drawing table, draw the
line from the bottom upward, rotating the pencil slowly between the thumb and forefinger.

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