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Graphics Equipment

 

Pencils

Grey pencils are measured by H, HB and B ranges. 2H to 6H are used for construction lines and sketching.

2B to 6B are used for Shading

There are many types of coloured pencils

pencils
Ruler

Basic 300 mm Ruler used for measuring at various stages of the design process

ruler
Set Squares

Used to draw specific Orthographic and Isometric Angles.

Isometric Set Square has 30 and 60 degree angles

Orthographic Set Square has 45 degree angle

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Technical Pen

Technical Pens can be refillable or throw away.

They come in a range of sizes. Common ones are 5mm, 7mm and 10 mm.

They are used to outline design sketches, produce formal Orthographic drawings and for applying textures and shade to sketches (hatching, cross hatching etc)

technical_pen
Protractor

Used for measuring Angles

Can be Full or Half sized

protractors
Pair of Compasses

Can be used with Pencils or Technical Pens

Used to draw accurate circles or arcs

compass
Drawing Board

Drawing boards are used, with set squares and technical pens, to create more formal drawings.

These may include Orthographic and dimensioned drawings

drawing_board
Underlays

Underlay sheets come in many shapes and sizes. They are placed under paper and used as guidelines to aid freehand sketching and designing.

The most commonly used ones are Orthographic (squared) and Isometric.

underlays
Circle Guides

Used as an alternative to a Compass.

They are used to accurately draw circles of a set diameter.

circles
Ellipse Guides

Used in a similar way to Circle Guides.

Are generally used in 3D Isometric drawings.

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Markers

Are used for creating Design Sketches.

Colour can be 'blended' to create realistic 3D drawings.

They can have different nib types.

They are often used in conjunction with Purple and White pencils that are used to apply additional highlights and lowlights to sketches.

markers
Lightpads

Lightpads and Lightboxes are used to light up drawings from below.

They are used to make 'Tracing' easier

lightpad
Tablet

Tablets are connec ted to a computer either by USB or Wireless.

The pen is used to 'draw' onscreen.

Used widely with software like Sketchbook Designer and Photoshop.

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