This list includes 21 Art supplies that start with U, from “UHU Patafix” to “Utrecht acrylics”. These entries cover small consumables and tools used across drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and mixed media. You’ll see notable brand names like UHU and Utrecht among household and studio staples.
Art supplies that start with U are tangible materials and tools you use to create visual artwork. Several items here are long-standing brand names that artists recognize across classrooms and professional studios.
Below you’ll find the table with Item, Usage, and Popular brands.
Item: The supply name as commonly used so you can quickly identify the exact product or variant to look for.
Usage: Brief, practical description showing how artists typically use the supply and where it fits into projects.
Popular brands: One to three well-known manufacturers or labels you’re likely to find at art stores and major retailers.
Art supplies that start with U
| Name | Category | Typical form/size | Popular brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultramarine | pigment/paint | tube 37 ml; pan; pigment 100 g | Winsor & Newton, Gamblin, Sennelier |
| UV resin | medium/resin | bottle 10–250 ml | Solarez, Loctite |
| UV lamp | tool (curing) | handheld LED lamp 6–48 W | SUNUV, MelodySusie |
| UHU glue | adhesive | tube 40 g | UHU |
| UHU glue stick | adhesive stick | stick 8–21 g | UHU |
| UHU Patafix | repositionable adhesive putty | tub 20–50 g | UHU |
| Utility knife | tool | retractable blade; spare blades | Olfa, X-Acto, Stanley |
| Urethane resin | casting resin | kit 500 ml–2 L | Smooth-On, Alumilite |
| Urethane foam | sculpture foam | blocks/sheets e.g., 12x12x2 in | Smooth-On, Polytek |
| UV protective glass | framing glazing | sheets e.g., 8×10 in | Tru Vue, Artglass |
| Unprimed canvas | support | pre-stretched 8×10–48×60 in; rolls | Fredrix, Blick |
| Uncoated paper | support | sheets/pads 9×12 in | Strathmore, Canson |
| Ultrasonic cleaner | tool | tank 0.5–3 L | iSonic, Branson |
| UV varnish | varnish/spray | spray can 300–400 ml; bottle | Krylon, Golden |
| Ultrafine sandpaper | abrasive | sheets; grit 320–2,000 | 3M, Norton |
| UV acrylic sheet | support/acrylic | sheet 12×12 in up | Plexiglas, Acrylite |
| Urushi lacquer | finish/medium | bottle 30–200 ml | various specialist suppliers |
| Utrecht acrylics | paint | tube 59 ml; jar 250 ml | Utrecht |
| UV ink | printing ink | bottle 250–1,000 ml | Nazdar, Sun Chemical |
| Unbleached muslin | support/fabric | yards; rolls 36 in width | Blick, Dharma Trading |
| UV-cut matboard | framing/matboard | sheets 16×20 in | Crescent, Bainbridge |
Descriptions
Ultramarine
A classic deep blue pigment sold as paint and pigment powder, used in oils, acrylics, watercolor and printmaking for rich, transparent to semi-opaque blues.
UV resin
Fast-curing resin that hardens under UV light; popular for jewelry, mixed media, coatings and small castings because it cures quickly and produces a glossy finish.
UV lamp
LED or fluorescent lamps used to cure UV resins, inks and adhesives; common in jewelry making, print curing and craft studios.
UHU glue
A widely sold all-purpose adhesive from the UHU brand, used in paper, cardboard, collage and light craft assembly.
UHU glue stick
Solid glue stick for paper, scrapbooking and mounting — convenient, low-mess adhesive for student and craft projects.
UHU Patafix
Reusable putty used to tack lightweight prints and sketches to walls, hold objects during composition, or temporarily position work without damage.
Utility knife
Handy cutting tool for trimming paper, mat board, foam core and canvas; most artists keep it for precise straight cuts and model-making.
Urethane resin
Two-part polyurethane resins used for casting sculptures, molds and props; cures fast and can be pigmented or reinforced.
Urethane foam
Closed- or open-cell foam used for carving, props and armatures; comes in sheets or blocks and can be sanded or coated.
UV protective glass
Glass or acrylic glazing with UV-filtering coatings to protect framed artworks from fading while providing clear display.
Unprimed canvas
Canvas without gesso or primer, chosen when artists want to apply their own ground or prefer the raw texture for oil or acrylic.
Uncoated paper
Paper without surface sizing or coating, used for charcoal, pastel, acrylic ground preparation, printing tests and mixed-media work.
Ultrasonic cleaner
A small ultrasonic bath used to clean brushes, metal tools, and printing plates by removing dried paint and contaminants with cavitation.
UV varnish
Clear protective varnish with UV inhibitors sold as sprays or solutions to protect paintings and prints from UV damage and yellowing.
Ultrafine sandpaper
Fine-grit paper for smoothing surfaces, sanding gesso, polishing resin and preparing wood or composite supports before finishing.
UV acrylic sheet
Rigid acrylic glazing with UV-stable properties used as an alternative to glass for framing, signage and mixed-media supports.
Urushi lacquer
Traditional Japanese lacquer made from sap, used in fine craft and lacquer work for durable glossy finishes and layered decorative effects.
Utrecht acrylics
A long-standing artist acrylic paint line (now under Blick) known for professional pigments and a range of viscosities for studio painting.
UV ink
Fast-curing inks for screen and digital printing that polymerize under UV light, used for durable prints on nonporous substrates.
Unbleached muslin
Natural, unbleached cotton fabric used as canvas backing, painting drop cloth, or for making custom stretched supports and studies.
UV-cut matboard
Matboard with UV-blocking cores or coatings that reduce light transmission to protect photographs and artworks in framed displays.