Art Equipment Glossary
Welcome to our Art Equipment Glossary — a handy reference designed to help artists, students, and printmakers understand the wide range of tools and materials used in creative practice. From traditional printmaking supplies and specialist cutting tools to drawing, painting, and studio essentials, this glossary explains key terms in clear, accessible language. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your knowledge, you’ll find straightforward definitions and practical insights to support your artistic journey.
- Scraper & Burnisher (for intaglio plate work)
- Screen Printing (Serigraphy, Silkscreen)
- Scrim (cloth for wiping)
- Sizing / Unsized Paper
- Solvents / Grounds (stop-out, hard ground, soft ground)
- Spit Bite (painting acid directly onto aquatint)
- Squeegee (for screen printing)
- State (of a print)
- Stencil Method
- Stencil Resist (photo emulsion, hand-cut)
- Stopping Out
- Sugar Lift (etching technique)
- Support (substrate)