Approach to sketchingApproach to sketchingWhat is sketching?What is sketching?Sketching is a freehand drawing process that allows detailers, designers, engineers, architects, technicians and trades persons to record their ideas quickly on paper without the use of tools.Tools for sketchingTools for sketching1. 1. Pencils PencilsDiferent kinds of pencils are used for sketching to get various efects. a. Lead HoldersMechanical pencils remain a known constant at all times. either length nor weight change. !alance remains true, afording very precise control. Sharpening involves only the enclosed lead and not the outer casing, allowing needle"sharp points to #e easily achieved when required.#. $rogresso $encils#. $rogresso $encils$rogresso pencils are solid sticks of graphite and very versatile tools. %t can #e #est used for outdoor sketching and for lightly washing tone over an incised areac. &ood ' cased $encils(sually cased in )edar, these pencils possess a lightness that can aid su#tle shading techniques #ut sufer from a num#er of disadvantages. *hey shorten in use resulting in an ever"changing #alance and weight+ a variety of points can #e achieved #ut very ,ne points tend to require the use of an emery #oard.d. d. Indenting stylusIndenting stylus*he tool is home"made and consists of a darning or sewing"up needle -round, not pointed, tip. with the eye snapped of and inserted into a spare clutch pencil.(sed for impressing a line into paper #efore drawing commences. %t produces a clean white line with parallel sides and -with practice. a perfect tapering point. (ses include the cat/s eye#row whiskers as shown here.e. Stumps and e. Stumps and TortillonsTortillonsStumps and *ortillons are (sed for #lending graphite. *ortillons are single ended, ,ne and sharp. f. Colour Shaperf. Colour Shaper*he )olour Shaper is used in much the same manner as a tortillon$articularly useful for #lending in tight corners.%t doesn/t a#sor# graphite, which restricts its use to small areas.&ider 1at chisel point can #e purchased as soft or hard.g. Charcoal Pencilsg. Charcoal Pencils*hey are made ofcharcoal$rovide fuller #lacks than graphite pencils*end to smudge easily and are more a#rasive than graphite.h. h. Carbon pencils*hey generally are made of a mi2ture of clay andlamp #lack!ut are sometimes #lended with charcoal or graphite depending on the *hey produce a fuller #lack than graphite pencils, #ut are smoother than charcoali.Coloured pencils*hese have wa2"like cores with pigment and other ,llers. Multiple colours are often #lended togetherj. rease Pencilsj. rease Pencils*hey write on virtually any surface -including glass, plastic, metal and photographs.. *he most commonly found grease pencils are encased in paper -!erol and Sanford $eel"of., #ut they can also #e encased in woodk. Water Colour Pencilsk. Water Colour Pencils*hese are designed for use with water colourtech. *he pencils can #e used #y themselves for sharp, #old lines. Strokes made #y the pencil can also #e saturated with water and spread with #rushes3. Sharpenersa. Staedtler sharpener$roduce needle sharp points*wo small holes on either side4ne gives sharp point4ther gives standardi5ed #lunt tip#. )onventional Sharpener(sed for sharpening wood"cased pencils6ery usa#le points will #e o#tained7. 8rasers!. Papers!. Papersi"i"#ristol Paper#ristol PaperHeavyweight paper.Made #y layering paper to make it thicker.%t can #e used for diferent types of drawing.)an #e used for acrylic painting " heavy, will hold the paint.ii" ii" $anila Paper$anila Paper%s a #eige colored paper.Has visi#le ,#ers throughout.%t is thin and lightweight.can #e used for quick sketching.ot high quality, can9t #e used for e2tensive drawing.iii"iii"Charcoal Charcoal PaperPaper(sed for charcoal drawing.Developed with the ideal te2ture to create stunning charcoal drawings.)harcoal and pastel paper require a good, proper tooth for precise shading with charcoal, pastel, pencil, or crayon.iv. Calligraphy PaperCalligraphy PaperDesigned with a smooth surface %deal for an easy 1ow of ink from a calligraphy pen. Some calligraphy paper is meant for practice%"%"Can%as PaperCan%as PaperSuita#le for mounting:ough surface te2ture efectively holds pigment8nhances the creative process. 82cellent for painting with oilvi. Construction PaperConstruction PaperHeavier"stock paper comes in packs, pads, rolls, and sheets of assorted #right colors ideally suited for arts and crafts. trusted #y artists ready to cut, paste, doodle, and fold.%ii"%ii" Craft Craft PaperPaperServes a variety of uses in the creation of arts and crafts. )raft papers include;a. Metallic paper#. 4rigami $aperc. *e2tured $aperd. *issue $apere. *ransparent $aperf. Drawing $aper%iii" raphite & %iii" raphite & Transfer PaperTransfer PaperAllows to transfer design from a sketch, pattern, template, or free"hand drawing to any surface.