Acme - Yardstick

Yardstick

Measure and mark with precision using durable maple construction

Maple construction resists warping across temperature and humidity changes that bend cheaper materials out of true. This yardstick maintains straight edges through years of studio use, from marking canvas stretcher bars to measuring mat board cuts. Metal ends protect the measurement points where rulers take the most abuse, no more splintered tips throwing off your dimensions by a sixteenth of an inch.

Eighth-inch divisions provide sufficient precision for most studio layout work without cluttering the face with markings you'll rarely reference. The wood surface accepts pencil marks when you need to note measurements, then erases clean. Natural maple shows less accumulated grime than painted alternatives while providing enough contrast to read black graduations clearly under varied lighting conditions.

A grommeted hanging hole keeps the yardstick accessible on pegboard or wall hooks rather than buried in a drawer when you need it. Useful for everything from stretching canvas to checking frame dimensions to rough layout work before switching to more precise measuring tools.

Drawing and Illustration

Drawing and Illustration Purchase Guide

Drawing and Illustration Materials

Calligraphy Inks - Specialized inks for calligraphy and pen work. Includes traditional sumi ink, colored calligraphy inks, and metallic formulations for decorative writing.

Markers - Professional markers including alcohol-based, water-based, and pigment markers. Perfect for illustration, design work, and mixed media projects.

Pastels - Soft pastels, oil pastels, and pastel pencils for vibrant color work. Excellent for blending and creating rich, textured drawings.

Pencils - Graphite pencils in various hardness grades, colored pencils, and specialty drawing pencils for different techniques and surfaces.

Pens - Technical pens, fountain pens, and specialty drawing pens for precise line work and detailed illustrations.

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