Islamic geometry tools and supplies
The ultimate supplies list. Everything you need to start drawing (and painting) Islamic art at your finger tips. Trust me, I'm Sandy Kurt!
this is 'the' list
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Drawing
geometry tools & supplies
compass:
Staedtler compass Mars 551
Staedtler compass Mars 552
ruler:
Plastic ruler 30 cm
Plastic ruler 30 cm w/ metal edge
pencil:
Mechanical pencils 0.3 mm
eraser:
Stick eraser
tracing paper:
A3 tracing paper
paper:
A3 copy paper
fineliners:
Sakura ink pen set
masking tape:
Blue masking tape
perfect for beginners
advanced
compass - 6 inch:
compass - 3 inch:
Dorapasu 4 inch spring compass
pencil:
Kurutoga Mechanical pencil 0.3mm
eraser:
Tombow eraser pen
paper:
A3 Bristol paper
fineliners:
Techincal pens Rotring Rapidograph 0.1mm
tool for weaving:
Alvin lettering guide
drop bow compass
Hot tip: Search eBay for 'fallnullenzirkel' which is the German translation for dropbow compass. Also, Ebay.de often has more options than Ebay.com
Hot tip: Search eBay for “Zirkelkasten” or “Präzisionszirkel” which is the German translation for compass or compass set. Also, Ebay.de often has more options than Ebay.com.
Highest quality compasses 99% of the time are vintage and come in sets. Check eBay, Etsy, Pergelistan or Antikapergel websites. Search for brands like Rotring, HAFF, Kern, Richter, Staedtler, Riefler, Dietzgen, Keuffel & Esser, Ecobra.
Read the above-mentioned blog posts to get an idea of what to look for so that you can make your own research in case one of the products is out of stock or unavailable.
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Buy what you need and put everything that you have learned here in practice.
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How it works
Painting
geometry tools & supplies
advanced
paper:
A3 Fabriano watercolour paper
watercolours:
Daniel Smith professional
Winsor & Newton professional
gold
23.75kt Gold
brush
Miniature Winsor & Newton brush
palette:
Ceramic palette
MASKING fluid:
Masking fluid
Handmade A.Gallo watercolours
Borciani e Bonazzi 605 Top Graphic*
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before you go
If you are not interested in the “drawing” phase or you are having a "just painting and chilling" day, I have created a coloring book.
You can both print it out and paint or copy and trace the pattern on watercolor paper and enjoy a relaxing painting session.
Grab my free geometric patterns coloring book!
