Painting Materials: English Vocabulary List

a fast-drying water-based paint that uses pigments suspended in a polymer emulsion to create a versatile and durable medium for painting on a variety of surfaces

"Acrylic paint dries very quickly."

"Acrylic paint is water based and dries quickly to a permanent waterproof finish on most surfaces."

a type of spray paint that is packaged in a pressurized can and dispensed through a nozzle, allowing for a controlled and even application of paint on a variety of surfaces

"Aerosol paint sprays from a can."

"Aerosol paint is sprayed from a pressurized can for quick and even application on large surfaces."

a type of paint that glows under ultraviolet light, creating a vibrant and luminous effect

"Blacklight paint glows under ultraviolet."

"Blacklight paint glows brightly when exposed to ultraviolet light in darkness creating a neon effect."

a drawing medium that uses wax or oil-based pigments to create vibrant and detailed images on paper

"Colored pencil blends like crayons."

"Colored pencils are drawing tools with a pigment core inside a wooden barrel for coloring."

a drawing medium that uses compressed powdered graphite or charcoal mixed with clay and wax to create a firm and versatile drawing tool

"Conte sticks draw like chalk."

"Conte crayons are hard square pastels used for drawing on paper with bold lines."

a small stick of white or colored wax or chalk, used for writing or drawing

"The child colored the picture with a red crayon."

"The child used a bright color crayon to draw a picture of his family."

an oil that hardens when it is exposed to air, commonly used in paints and other coatings to make them dry and form a solid layer

"Drying oil hardens when exposed to air."

"Drying oil hardens when exposed to air making it useful for oil painting and wood finishing."

a kind of pigment that is mixed with water or egg yolk in order to be painted on a canvas, paper, etc.

"Use tempera paint."

"Artists used tempera paint widely before the invention of oil painting technique many years ago."

a paint consisting of pigments with melted beeswax and applying the mixture to a surface, often a wooden panel or canvas

"Encaustic uses hot wax medium."

"Encaustic painting uses hot wax mixed with colored pigments as a medium applied to wood panels."

a primer used to prepare surfaces, particularly canvas, for painting

"Gesso primes canvas for painting."

"Gesso is a white primer used to prepare canvas for painting by creating a smooth surface."

a clear, viscous substance made from egg whites that is often used in the preparation of art and in bookbinding

"Glair is egg white binder."

"Glair is a binding medium made from egg white used in manuscript illumination and painting."

a type of paint that is specially formulated to adhere to glass surfaces and create a translucent or opaque finish that can be used for decorative or functional purposes

"Glass paint fuses in kiln."

"Glass paint is used to decorate glass surfaces and often requires baking to set permanently."

a decorative material made up of small, shiny particles, typically made of plastic, metal, or glass, that reflect light and create a sparkling effect

"Glitter sparkles with tiny reflections."

"Glitter consists of tiny shiny particles used to decorate crafts cards and artwork for special effects."

a type of watercolor paint that is opaque and has a matte finish when dry

"Gouache is opaque watercolor."

"Gouache is an opaque watercolor paint that dries to a matte finish and is easy to blend."

a soft, black, and highly conductive material made up of carbon atoms that is commonly used in pencils and as a lubricant

"Graphite pencil lead."

"Graphite is used to make pencil leads that write smoothly on paper every day."

a black or colored liquid used for drawing, writing, etc.

"The ink is black."

"He filled the pen with ink before writing the letter."

a water-based paint that uses synthetic polymers to bind pigment particles together, creating a durable and flexible coating when it dries

"Latex paint cleans with water."

"Latex paint is water based and commonly used for house painting because it cleans up easily."

a type of solvent made from petroleum that is used to thin and clean up oil-based paints, varnishes, and stains

"Mineral spirit thins oil paint."

"Mineral spirit is a solvent used to thin oil paints and clean brushes after painting."

a thick paint that has oil in it, allowing artists to mix colors and work in layers to achieve the desired effects

"The artist works with oil paint on canvas."

"Oil paint dries slowly which allows artists to blend colors directly on the canvas for smooth transitions."

a colored liquid that you put on a surface to decorate or protect it

"The paint is drying."

"The walls of the old house needed a fresh coat of paint because the existing color had faded over time and looked dirty and worn in many places."

a solvent made from the resin of pine trees that is used in various applications, including as a paint thinner, cleaner, and in the production of varnishes and perfumes

"Turpentine also thins oil paint."

"Turpentine is a strong solvent distilled from pine resin for oil painting and varnish removal."

a clear or tinted coating made from resins, oils, and solvents that is applied to wood, metal, or other surfaces to provide a protective and decorative finish

"Apply wood varnish."

"The carpenter applied a clear protective varnish to make the wooden table more beautiful and durable."

a type of water-based paint that contains vinyl resin as a binder, providing a durable and flexible finish that is often used for exterior surfaces such as siding, fences, and doors

"Vinyl paint remains flexible after drying."

"Vinyl paint is durable and flexible often used for painting vehicles signs and outdoor equipment."

a chemical substance that is used on drawings to fix colors or prevent stains

"Fixative prevents smudging of artwork."

"Fixative is a spray that protects finished drawings from smudging and keeps them in place."

a yellowish oil extracted from flaxseeds that is used in drying paint, ink, etc.

"Linseed oil binds oil paints."

"Linseed oil is a common binder and medium for oil paints that slows drying time slightly."

a type of additive used in acrylic painting to slow down the drying time of the paint, making it easier to blend and work with

"Acrylic retarder slows drying time."

"Acrylic retarder slows the drying time of acrylic paint for blending and wet on wet techniques."

the last layer that is put on the surface of something as a way of protection or decoration or the substance that does this

"The finish is smooth."

"The glossy finish on the table made it easy to wipe clean after meals."

an essential oil that is derived from the wood, needles, or berries of cedar trees and is commonly used for its aromatic properties

"Cedar oil has a scent."

"Cedar oil is often used in aromatherapy for its calming scent and insect-repelling qualities."

a type of lacquer that is used to create a glossy and durable black finish on various surfaces, such as wood, metal, or ceramics

"Japan black is black lacquer."

"Japan black is a black lacquer that dries quickly with a glossy finish on metal surfaces."

a synthetic resin medium used by artists to accelerate drying time and improve the flow and transparency of oil paints

"Liquin speeds oil paint drying."

"Liquin is an alkyd medium that speeds the drying time of oil paint significantly for faster layering."

a type of water-based paint or coating made from a mixture of lime, water, and other additives that is used to brighten, disinfect, or decorate surfaces

"Whitewash whitens lime surfaces cheaply."

"Whitewash is a cheap white paint made from lime and water used for coating walls."

a type of aerosol spray used by soccer referees to mark the position of a free kick and the distance that the defending team's players must stand during the kick

"Vanishing spray marks field temporarily."

"Vanishing spray is used to mark temporary lines on sports fields and they disappear after a short time."

a drying oil derived from the seeds of the Chinese tung tree that is commonly used as a wood finish and to protect other materials

"Tung oil waterproofs wood."

"Tung oil is a natural drying oil used as a wood finish that provides a water resistant coating."

a coating created by applying dry paint in the form of a fine powder

"Powder coating electrostatically applies dry paint."

"Powder coating applies dry paint that is cured with heat for durability and a smooth finish."

the degree of gloss or luster

"Sheen is surface glossiness."

"Sheen is the glossiness or shininess of a painted surface ranging from matte to high gloss."

a chemical used to remove paint or other coatings from an object by loosening the bond between the coating and the object's surface

"Paint stripper removes old layers."

"Paint stripper is a chemical used to remove old paint from surfaces before applying a new coat."