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Materials for Textural Art
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Fibers and Threads
Create a tactile, woven texture; can be embedded into wet media or glued onto the surface.
Beads and Sequins
Adds a three-dimensional, decorative texture; can reflect light and add shine. Usually adhered with glue
Tissue Paper
Thin, pliable paper that can be crumpled and layered to create delicate, textured surfaces.
Sand
Adds a gritty, rough texture; can be mixed with paint or applied directly onto an adhesive surface.
Charcoal and Graphite
Can create a range of textures from smooth gradients to rough, gritty marks; used for shading and sketching.
Paper Collage
Layering of paper elements to create a textured, dimensional effect; can incorporate various types of paper.
Watercolor
Creates smooth, fluid textures with transparency; layering and salt can add unique textural effects.
Acrylic Paint
Thick, can be applied in layers to create impasto effects; dries quickly allowing for rapid overpainting.
Oil Pastels
Soft, buttery consistency; easily blended and layered to create a thick, impasto-like texture.
Gesso
A white primer that creates a smooth or textured surface depending on application; used to prepare canvas or paper.
Leather or Faux Leather
Natural grain or embossed textures; durable and flexible, used for collage or as a support.
Glass Beads Gel
Clear gel with suspended glass beads; dries clear with a textured, sparkly finish that reflects light.
Pumice Gel
Contains ground pumice to create a fine, granular surface; dries to a hard, stone-like texture.
Ceramic and Pottery Shards
Broken pieces of ceramic or pottery embedded in a medium create a unique, tactile surface.
Modeling Paste
Heavy, opaque, thick substance that can be molded and textured; dries hard with a white, matte finish.
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