acrylic
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a paint that is made from acrylic and used by artists
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a piece of equipment that uses compressed air to send small drops of paint onto a picture or photograph
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an object used for painting, cleaning things, or making your hair tidy. It consists of a handle with stiff fibres or thin short pieces of plastic or wire called bristles that are fixed to it
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a stick of white or coloured chalk, used for writing or drawing, especially on a blackboard
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thin paper that stretches easily, has small folds on its surface, and is often used for making decorations
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a chemical that is used for keeping the colours of a photograph, painting, cloth etc from changing
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a clear shiny oil that you put on paintings or on objects made of clay, leather, or paper to protect them and make them look attractive
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a particular substance that artists use for creating their work, for example paint, wood, or stone
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a coloured liquid that you put on a surface to change its colour or that you use for making a picture
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a set of small blocks or tubes containing paint of different colours that you use for making pictures
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a substance consisting of pieces of paper covered in glue. You use it for making objects.
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a large flat case for carrying large pieces of paper, especially pictures or paintings
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a piece of card or plastic with a shape or letters cut out of it. You place it on a surface and paint over it to make a design on something.
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a strong-smelling oil that you use for removing paint from things such as brushes, clothes, or your hands
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a percussion instrument used by football fans which makes a rattling sound when shaken
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