Pencils– traditional wood pencils are fine but I recommended 2mm lead holders (multiple

holders in different colors is useful). Various hardesses –at least two each: 4H, 2H, H and HB.

Paper– a pad of Strathmore 400 drawing series paper (For quick drawings or block-ins).

            – one Sheet of Artistico Fabriano, 140 lb, Hot press, extra white, 18” x 24” (for final drawings)

Sharpener– for wood pencils: a razor blade and sandpaper. For lead holders: a rotary sharpener (The turquoise Drafting rotary

sharpener is recommended (only found on Ebay) the Staedler brand in stores will also do).

Measuring Stick -Knitting needles, kebab skewers, or bicycle spoke. Around one foot long (25cm).

Drawing Board –around 20×30 inches.

Stylus Erasers – these are thin erasers that advance out of a holder like the lead from a

mechanical pencil. Can be found on Jetpens.com

http://www.jetpens.com/Tombow-Mono-Zero-Eraser-2.3-mm-Circle-Silver-Body/pd/1747

Small level– to check if the drawing board is straight. (can be shared with other students)

Mahl Stick-to keep your hand off drawing while working

Drawing supply box- some kind of box to organize drawing materials

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AFAS has a few drawing boards available for artists who may not want to fly with such a bulky item. Please let us know in advance if you will need one.

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