This list includes 19 Art supplies that start with Q, from “Quartz crystal” to “Q‑tip (cotton swab).” These items range from raw materials and stone tools to studio consumables used in drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media.

Art supplies that start with Q are tangible tools and materials artists use to create visual work. For example, quartz crystal has centuries of use as a polishing and mixing aid in printmaking and jewelry making.

Below you’ll find the table with Item, Usage, and Popular brands.

Item: Lists the supply name so you can quickly find each “Q” item and recognize familiar or novel tools.

Usage: Brief description of how the item is commonly used, helping you choose supplies suited to your projects.

Popular brands: One to three well-known manufacturers or retailers so you can compare quality and sources before buying.

Art supplies that start with Q

ItemTypeTypical form & sizePopular brands
Quilling paperPaper craft, mixed mediaStrips 3–10 mm × 25 cmMartha Stewart, Darice, Paper Poetry
Quilling toolPaper craft, mixed mediaSlotted or needle tool, ~10 cm longMartha Stewart, Darice, Beading Supply Co.
Quilling boardPaper craft, mixed mediaPeg board ~20 cm squareDarice, Quilling Creations, Crafty Kit
Quilling combPaper craft, mixed mediaPlastic/metal comb ~8–12 cmDarice, Quilling Creations, Craft Smart
Quilling needlePaper craft, mixed mediaMetal needle ~8–12 cmDarice, BeadSmith, Craft Keeper
Quilling crimperPaper craft, mixed mediaHand crimper ~10–15 cmDarice, Martha Stewart, Fiskars
Quilling gluePaper craft, mixed mediaBottle 10–50 ml with fine tipAleene’s, Tombow, Beacon
Quilt battingTextile art, mixed mediaRolled sheet 90–320 cm wide; 3–20 mm thickWarm & Natural, Pellon, Hobbs
Quilt frameTextile artAdjustable wooden/plastic frame 60–200 cmHarrisville, Grace, Oak Grove
Quilting rulerTextile art, mixed mediaAcrylic ruler 15–60 cmOLFA, Omnigrid, Fiskars
Quilting threadTextile artSpool 100–1,200 m; various weightsCoats & Clark, Aurifil, Gutermann
Quilting needleTextile artNeedles sizes 9–18; hand or machine packsSchmetz, John James, Organ
QuoinPrintmaking, bookbinding, letterpressMetal wedge or screw clamp 2–6 cmHeidelberg, Chandler & Price, Kelsey
Quill penDrawing, calligraphyFeather pen 20–40 cm; dip-styleSpeedball, Manuscript, John Neal Bookseller
Quill nibDrawing, calligraphyIndividual nibs pack (6–12) small metalSpeedball, Zebra, Nikko
Quartz sandSculpture, ceramics, mixed mediaBag 1–25 kg; fine to coarse granulesUS Silica, Quikrete, Sakrete
Quartz crystalMixed media, sculptureRaw or tumbled pieces 1–10 cmWard’s, Local mineral dealers, Etsy sellers
QuicklimeFresco, sculpture, plaster workBag 5–25 kg powderGraymont, Lhoist, Regional lime suppliers
Q‑tip (cotton swab)Painting, drawing, mixed mediaPackets; swabs ~6 cm lengthQ‑Tips (generic), Puritan, CVS Brand

Descriptions

Quilling paper
Pre-cut narrow paper strips for rolled-paper art; used to make decorative coils, shapes and layered designs in cards and mixed media.
Quilling tool
Hand tool for rolling quilling strips; slotted or needle tips help form tight coils and shapes for paper filigree.
Quilling board
Perforated board with pegs to shape and size quilled coils consistently for cards and decorative projects.
Quilling comb
Tool with evenly spaced teeth to loop and coil paper for decorative quilling patterns and rosettes.
Quilling needle
Thin needle-style tool used to wind narrow paper strips for detailed quilling and delicate rolled shapes.
Quilling crimper
Tool that crimps paper strips to create textured, accordion-like quilling effects and dimensional embellishments.
Quilling glue
Fast-drying clear adhesive formulated for paper filigree; fine nozzle allows precise gluing of small quilled pieces.
Quilt batting
Soft inner layer for quilts and textile art, adds loft and insulation; available cotton, polyester, wool blends.
Quilt frame
Frame system to hold quilt layers taut for hand or machine quilting, useful for textile art and large fabric work.
Quilting ruler
Clear, marked ruler for precise cutting and measuring in quilting and fabric-based art; aids straight lines and angles.
Quilting thread
Strong sewing thread designed for piecing and quilting; available cotton, polyester, and specialty threads.
Quilting needle
Needles for hand or machine quilting; designed for piercing multiple fabric layers with minimal damage.
Quoin
Adjustable wedge or clamp used to lock type and formes in a press chase; essential in traditional letterpress.
Quill pen
Traditional feather dip pen used for calligraphy and ink drawing; offers expressive line variation and historic charm.
Quill nib
Replaceable metal nibs used in dip pens or quill holders for diverse line widths and lettering styles.
Quartz sand
Natural silica sand used to add texture to media, mix into plasters, or as aggregate for sculptural surfaces.
Quartz crystal
Mineral specimens used in mixed-media sculpture, assemblage, and decorative art for sparkle and natural form.
Quicklime
Calcium oxide used historically in slaked-lime plasters and fresco preparations; requires careful handling and slaking.
Q‑tip (cotton swab)
Small cotton-tipped swabs commonly used for blending, cleaning, and delicate paint or solvent work in studios.
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