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The article offers information on how to create a portrait including the initial sketch using cheap paper and B pencil, cleaning and refining details, and quality drawing paper lay out. It states that portrait is a satisfying artwork that records an image of a person. It mentions several things needed in making a portrait including B pencil, Tracing paper marked with 1cm squares, and A4 Cartridge paper. It also mentions several portraits such as the portrait of W. H. Auden and Rudolf Nureyev.

The article presents the author's insights on the materials used in making rustic cards. The author mentions that pencils and a fine tipped pens labeled as permanent or waterproof are needed for outlining the images and for adding stitch and extra details. The author says that a white and not a watercolor paper to paint and sheets of colored A4 card are used as a card without being mounted. Moreover, the author also uses good brushes that hold a lot of paint without flooding the paper.

The article describes the basic equipment and materials needed for the projects in the July 2008 issue of "Quilled Wild Flowers." Several types of basic equipment include a cork quilling board, pins and quilling tools, cocktail sticks, tweezers and scissors. Other materials include rotating craft table, quilling papers and permanent marker pens.

The article presents information on the materials and equipment used for quilling. Quilling papers come in various colors but beginners are advised to buy a rainbow-mix pack of papers. Metallic- and pearl-edged papers are often used for Christmas, wedding, and anniversary quilling designs. There are varieties of tools used for quilling including glue, cork board or fiberboard, and pins.

The article provides the materials that will be used in the projects featured in the issue. It indicates that paper punching requires only a punch and some paper to get started on. It cites several useful punches such as the border and circle punches, the corner punches and the tumble punches. It points out that plain coloured papers are the most versatile although patterned papers are available. It mentions paint tins, small boxes and box canvasses which can be decorated with punched paper.

The article offers information on materials which can be used to paint perspective, detail and depth using watercolors. It list the materials in order of importance, in terms of how they ease the process and improve the result. These materials include paper, paints, brushes, sketching materials, and painting boards.

The article offers information on materials for painting moments, images, holiday memories, colours and textures using watercolor. It stresses the importance of having a trial run before venturing out into painting, and to keep everything simple. Some of the materials discussed include sketchbooks, pencils and pens, watercolours and papers.

The article presents the materials required to create a three-dimensional picture, or decoupage, which includes cards and papers, printed sheets, and outline stickers.

The article offers information on several materials and equipment that can be used for rubber stamping. Each type of rubber stamps has its own advantage, however one's choice of stamp affects the image to be depicted. A watermark ink creates a wonderful watermark effect on any paper or matte-finish card. Chalk pads are useful since these serve as pigment inkpads which dry with a matte chalk finish.

The article offers step-by-step instructions on how to make a colorful sheet of paper for a book cover.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for making plant papers.

The article describes the materials used for the quilling craft. Quilling strips can be bought in a large variety of colours and types with a standard length of 45 centimeters and width of 3-15 millimeters. It notes that quilling strips can also be cut by hand from paper sheets. It recommends pure white polyvinyl acetate (PVA) glue and an extra strong one for less absorbent papers. Other materials mentioned include cocktail sticks, wooden dowels of various sizes and shapes, and tweezers.

The article offers advice on the important points to consider in drawing. It emphasizes the need to work on the quality of lighting and the surface on which one draws, and to support drawing by working on the correct position. It advises the need to choose the best quality paper, hold a pencil in a comfortable position, and sharpen pencils mechanically with an appropriate sharpener. It suggests techniques when drawing with charcoal and when drawing with pen and ink.

The article presents the materials and equipment used for drawing. A diagram features the materials and equipment which are indispensable when first starting to draw, including paper, felt pens, watercolors and tempera, pencils and graphites. Examples of strokes drawn on rough paper with different media are illustrated.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for pasting a patterned paper.

The article focuses on paper, which is commonly made from plant fibers, water and various additives. In the early times, textile was the raw material for paper-making, but it has since evolved to use cotton, fibre or wood free in the modern times. Identifying the grain direction of the paper is an important part to do before using it to avoid problems later. A1, A1 and A4 are the most common sizes of paper.

The article discusses the natural qualities of handmade paper as it guides its readers through the process of making their own. It notes that true paper was invented by the Chinese and patented by Ts'ai Lun in 105 Common Era (CE). It indicates the abundance of plant and other materials suitable for making paper which can be acquired free of charge. It points out that producing handmade paper is a medium of creativity that can counteract the surge of environmental damage.

The article offers information on the right stampable materials for rubber stamps. It cites paper and card as the first choice because of its flat surfaces in which stamps can be customized and decorated. It indicates that using card and paper, everyone can create a gift wrap or greeting card in which images can be stamped on. It highlights wood and fabric as other means for rubber stamping.