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• Drawing paper Various types of drawing papers are available for use but hard and soft surface drawing papers are highly recommended to be the best. This type does not groove easily when pressure is applied to the pencil. Oslo paper is commonly used but bond paper is also recommended
• Masking tape This is used for fastening the drawing paper on the drawing table or drawing board because it does not damagethe board and it will not damage the paper if it is removed by pulling it off.
• Pencil sharpenerPencils should be sharpened whenever they show sign of dullness. Various types and designs are availablein the store for use.
• Eraser This is used to clean the dirt off the drawing. A soft eraser is advantageous in removing smudges andpencil marks,whereas,a harder eraser is useful for making changes and correcting errors in the drawing.
• Drawing pencilThis is one of the most important tools in drawing. It comes in various grades. The grade of pencil to beused depends on the quality of paper to be used. You have to take into consideration also the type of line workrequired
• .Hard pencils-are used where extreme accuracy is required especially working on graphs, diagramsand charts.
• Triangular Scales This is a tool generally used when reproducing a drawing in an enlarged or reduced form to some regularproportion. The architect's scale is the most commonly used for general drawing. Its main function is to reproducethe measurements of an object infull size,reduced size, and enlarged size.
• Erasing Shield This tool is made up of metal with irregular holes. It is a useful tool to protect the rest of the drawing whenclearing up smudges, unnecessary pencil lines and other erasures.
• DRAWING INSTRUMENTS Drawing instruments are used for drawing and designing purposes. Their quality is very essential if you wantto have good result. Cheaper drawing tools and instruments do not only provide poor quality results but also donot last long. You have to observe proper handling and care if you want them.
• T-SquareIt is a drawing instrument used when making horizontal lines. It is also used for guiding triangles whendrawing vertical lines. It is made of wood, plastic or the combination of both. There are three (3) types of Tsquare,namely:
• Fixed Head The head is fastened to the blade. It is used for ordinary work.
• Movable Head or Adjustable Head. It has one fixed and one adjustable head and used only for occasionaldrawing.
• Detachable Head or Removable Head. It is designed for comfort when carrying the T-square.
• 1. TriangleIt is a three-sided ruler, which typically has two equal sides meeting at a 90-degree angle and to a third sideat 45,30,including 60 degree angles. It is usually made of plastic and comes in different sizes. If in use, the baseof the triangle must rest on the blade of the T-square. Drawing a line always starts from the point near the basegoing upward. Commonly used triangles are:30 degrees X 60 degreesb. 45 degrees X 45 degrees
• Compass This drawing instrument is used when drawing arcs and circles. It is used in a similar way to a divider.It iscomposed of one with the pen leg and the needle point leg being held together witha handle. This drawinginstrument can be used for both penciling and inking.
• Divider This is a drawing instrument used when transferring measurements, dividing lines and arcs into the desirednumber of equal parts. It can easily transfer accurate measurements by adjusting the divider points. Constantcorrect practice is necessary before doing an actual work for a quick and easy control when use.