Wooden Handle Stainless Steel Flat Knife
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This is the primary tool used by artists for mixing and applying paint.
Key Characteristics
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Blade Shape: Features a flexible, flat, and often tapered stainless steel blade connected to the handle by a cranked (angled) metal shank. The blade comes in various shapes: diamond, rectangular, trowel, or teardrop.
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Flexibility: The stainless steel blade is typically highly flexible to allow the artist to spread paint thinly or create unique textures and glazes.
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Wooden Handle: Provides a traditional, balanced feel and a comfortable grip for fine art application.
Primary Uses
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Color Mixing: Mixing oil paints, acrylics, and heavy-body mediums on a palette.
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Impasto & Texture: Applying thick layers of paint directly to the canvas to create texture (impasto) or structured surfaces.
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Scraping: Removing excess paint from the canvas or palette without damaging the surface.
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Media Application: Spreading gesso, texture paste, plaster, or modeling compounds.