This list includes 32 Art supplies that start with D, from “Dagger brush” to “Dye”. Many items are painting, drawing, or surface-decorating tools used across media and skill levels.
Art supplies that start with D are tangible tools and materials artists use to make visual work. Dye, a notable example, shaped textile and printmaking traditions worldwide for centuries.
Below you’ll find the table with Item, Usage, and Popular brands.
Item: The supply name so you can quickly locate, identify, or search for the product when you shop or reference lists.
Usage: A one-line explanation of how the item is commonly used, so you understand whether it fits your project needs.
Popular brands: Short list of well-known manufacturers or labels so you can compare quality, availability, and price quickly.
Art supplies that start with D
| Name | Category | Common sizes/measurements | Popular brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drawing paper | Paper | 9×12 in, 18×24 in, A4, 90–400 gsm | Strathmore, Canson, Fabriano |
| Drawing pencil | Drawing | 9H–9B grades, 2 mm mechanical leads | Staedtler, Faber-Castell, Derwent |
| Drawing board | Tools | 14×17 in, 18×24 in, 24×36 in | Alvin, Art Alternatives, Studio Designs |
| Drafting table | Tools | 24×36 in tops, adjustable tilt 0–70° | Alvin, Studio Designs, Safco |
| Dip pen | Drawing/inking | 6–8 in holders, assorted nibs | Hunt, Speedball, Brause |
| Dip pen nibs | Drawing/inking | Assorted sizes (#101, #22, fine–broad) | Hunt, Speedball, Brause |
| Damar varnish | Painting/varnish | 75–250 ml | Winsor & Newton, Gamblin, Grumbacher |
| Drypoint needle | Printmaking | 1–2 in steel needles | Speedball, Essdee, Akua |
| Disposable palette (palette paper) | Painting/palettes | 9×12 in, 12×16 in pads | Canson, Art Advantage, Strathmore |
| Dust mask | Safety/tools | One-size, P95, N95 filters | 3M, Moldex, Honeywell |
| Dowel | Sculpture/tools | 1/8–1 in diameters, 6–48 in lengths | Rockler, Oakcraft, McFeely’s |
| Dry pastel | Drawing/pastel | 10–100 mm sticks | Sennelier, Rembrandt, Faber-Castell |
| Drawing charcoal | Drawing | Vine/compressed sticks 3–12 mm | General’s, Nitram, Winsor & Newton |
| Drying rack | Studio equipment | 12–36 in shelves, multiple tiers | Studio Designs, Sullivans, Alvin |
| Dagger brush | Brushes | 6–12 mm filaments, sizes 0–12 | Escoda, Princeton, Winsor & Newton |
| Dye | Mixed media/textiles | 10–500 g or 50–500 ml | Jacquard, Rit, Procion |
| Dotting tool | Tools/sculpture | Dual tips 0.5–6 mm | Darice, Martha Stewart, Fiskars |
| Debossing tool | Printmaking/embossing | Styluses 4–8 in | Fiskars, Sakura, Speedball |
| Die cutter (manual) | Tools/paper crafts | 6–12 in platforms | Sizzix, AccuCut, Spellbinders |
| Dapping block | Metalwork/tools | 2–6 in blocks, punch sets | GRS, Otto Frei, Durston |
| Diamond bur | Sculpture/tools | 1–6 mm heads | Dremel, NSK, True Grit |
| Disposable gloves | Safety/consumables | S–XL, nitrile or latex | Ansell, Kimberly-Clark, 3M |
| Dry pigment | Pigments | 5–500 g | Natural Pigments, Kremer, Daniel Smith |
| Deckle frame | Papermaking/tools | 6×8 in to 20×30 in | Hahnemühle, Arnide, Handcrafted suppliers |
| Dusting brush | Tools/printmaking | 1–3 in widths | Winsor & Newton, Escoda, Rosemary & Co |
| Drawing compass | Drafting/tools | 2–12 in radius, adjustable | Staedtler, Alvin, Helix |
| Drawing gum | Masking/inks | 20–75 ml tubes | Winsor & Newton, Pebeo, Daler-Rowney |
| Double-ended brush | Brushes | Length 6–10 in, sizes 0–12 | Princeton, Winsor & Newton, Da Vinci |
| Dropper bottle | Tools/consumables | 5–50 ml glass/plastic | Fisherbrand, Nalgene, ULINE |
| Duck canvas | Painting/canvas | 6 oz–12 oz weights, 8×10–24×36 in | Fredrix, Claessens, Blick |
| Drop cloth | Studio equipment | 6×9 ft, 9×12 ft | Trimaco, Canvas Guard, U.S. Art Supply |
| Drypoint plate | Printmaking | 4×6 in to 12×18 in metal | Speedball, Essdee, Intaglio suppliers |
Descriptions
Drawing paper
Versatile paper for sketching and finished drawing; available hot- or cold-pressed and in weights suited to pencil, ink, charcoal, and pastel.
Drawing pencil
Graphite pencils from hard to soft for sketching, shading and fine detail; sold singly or in graded sets.
Drawing board
Rigid board for taping or mounting paper; provides a flat, stable surface for drawing and drafting.
Drafting table
Adjustable workbench for drafting and large drawings; tilt and height adjustments improve ergonomics and precision.
Dip pen
Pen holder used with replaceable metal nibs and ink; ideal for calligraphy, illustration and technical line work.
Dip pen nibs
Interchangeable metal nibs for dip pens; vary in flexibility and line width for lettering and detailed illustration.
Damar varnish
Natural resin varnish for oil paintings; adds gloss and protection and is traditionally dissolved in turpentine or mineral spirits.
Drypoint needle
Sharp tool for incising lines into a plate to create drypoint prints with characteristic burry, velvety lines.
Disposable palette (palette paper)
Coated paper sheets for mixing paints; tear-off pads speed cleanup for acrylics and oils.
Dust mask
Respiratory protection against dust, pigments and sanding particles in studios; choose appropriate filter rating for materials used.
Dowel
Wooden or metal rods used as armatures, supports or joinery in sculpture, framing and mixed-media construction.
Dry pastel
Compressed colored sticks with rich, blendable pigment for vibrant marks on textured paper and boards.
Drawing charcoal
Soft black sticks for bold marks and tonal work; available as vine, compressed or pencil forms for varied effects.
Drying rack
Racks for air-drying paintings, prints and wet media; keep works organized and protected while curing.
Dagger brush
Long, slanted brush with a pointed edge for precise strokes and fine lines in watercolor and acrylic.
Dye
Soluble colorants for fabric and paper; used in textile art, dye painting and mixed-media staining techniques.
Dotting tool
Stylus with rounded tips used to apply dots in painting, create texture in clay and add fine decorative details.
Debossing tool
Stylus used to press designs into paper or leather, creating indented impressions for book arts and printmaking.
Die cutter (manual)
Manual press that cuts shapes from paper, fabric and thin materials using metal dies; popular in collage and print projects.
Dapping block
Hardened metal block with hemispherical depressions used with punches to form metal into domes for jewelry and sculpture.
Diamond bur
Rotary cutting bits with diamond grit for carving and detailing stone, glass, ceramic and hard materials.
Disposable gloves
Single-use gloves that protect hands from paints, solvents and clay; nitrile gloves preferred for chemical resistance.
Dry pigment
Powdered colorants used to make paint, grounds and glazes; versatile for mixing media and custom color blends.
Deckle frame
Removable frame used in hand papermaking to form a natural deckle edge and control sheet size.
Dusting brush
Soft-bristled brush for clearing dust and debris from paper, prints and canvases without scratching surfaces.
Drawing compass
Tool for drawing precise circles and arcs in drafting, illustration and design; often includes pencil or pen adapter.
Drawing gum
Liquid masking fluid applied to preserve white areas on paper; peeled or rubbed off after paint dries.
Double-ended brush
Brush with different tips on each end for quick switching between sizes or shapes in watercolor and acrylic.
Dropper bottle
Small bottles with pipettes for precisely dispensing inks, solvents, dyes and glazing mediums in the studio.
Duck canvas
Heavy woven cotton canvas (duck) used for stretching, priming and oil/acrylic painting; available in rolls and pre-stretched panels.
Drop cloth
Protective canvas or plastic sheet used to shield floors and furniture from paint splatters and spills in the studio.
Drypoint plate
Copper, zinc or acrylic plate used for drypoint printmaking; artists scratch lines that hold ink to produce prints.