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Sadie’s Graphite Drawing Materials

3-Ring Binder
With plastic sheet protectors for saving handouts

Small sketchbook or notebook (or lined paper in the binder)

Plus pen/pencil for taking notes

Paper
Strathmore 400 Series Drawing Paper Pad (Brown cover, GIRL’s FACE), 14 x 17 inches,
Medium Surface. (note: Please do not substitute the smaller size!)
Canson Vidalon Vellum pad, 9x12 inches

Pencils
Staedtler LUMOGRAPH brand (blue wood - NOT BLICK blue wood brand)
OR
TOMBOW MONO brand (black wood)
6H - 2B, at least 2 of each
FOR INTRO TO CLASSICAL DRAWING: ONLY 2H, H, HB: At least 4 of each
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Erasers
● Kneaded rubber eraser, any brand

● retractable pen-style eraser, either the General’s Factis or Tombow Mono Knock
http://www.dickblick.com/products/generals-factis-mechanical-eraser/
http://www.dickblick.com/products/tombow-mono-knock-stick-eraser/

Optional second eraser:

smaller Tombow Mono for detail work

Sanding block
http://www.dickblick.com/products/nitram-sharpening-bloc/

NOTE: Do NOT get the lead point sander: NO NO NO NO NO NO

Utility Knife, Small retractable snap-off style. Make sure it’s sturdy and sharp! Olfa makes great
ones, but there are many good brands.
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Drawing board:
Helix Metal Edge 16” × 21”

Tape
WHITE low-stick masking tape called “Artist’s Tape” found in art supply stores
NOTE: Don’t get blue tape, don’t get manilla drafting tape

Optional: Portfolio case with handle for carrying everything - does not have to be fancy or
expensive.

ARCH Art Supply store is just a few minutes walk from our studio, click for map
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*All students will receive a 10% discount from Arch for all art supplies.*