| 3 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W X Y Z |
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| walid |
an arabic name which means "newborn", derived from the word "walada" - "to give birth". |
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| watercolor |
a painting technique using water-soluble pigments mixed with a binder such as gum arabic to bond the pigment to the paper. traditionally, watercolor paintings are done on paper, and are characterized by luminous transparency. however, watercolor paintings can also be opaque, and can be carried out on other surfaces, including leather, fabric, wood, and canvas.
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| webster |
an english name from a surname meaning "weaver" in old english.
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| wenge |
found in the swampy regions of africa, wenge (milletia laurentii) is a wood known for its density and high natural abrasion resistance. with straight grain and a coarse texture, it is dark brown in color, and has black veins with streaks of light brown lines. wenge has been used for hundreds of years in its native africa to make ceremonial masks. it is believed that wenge is rich in mystic powers. |
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| wheel-thrown |
a technique in ceramics where the object is formed by the action of the artist's fingers and hands against clay as it revolves on a potter's wheel. artists often use several thrown shapes together to construct one larger piece. the term "throw" comes from an old english word meaning "spin". |
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| whiteware |
ceramic pieces made of white clay. whiteware is considered medium- to high-grade ceramic, and boasts white color, low absorption, translucency and high strength. also known as white stoneware. |
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| william |
from the germanic name "wilhelm", which was composed of the elements "wil", meaning "will, desire" and "helm" - "helmet, protection". |
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| wood engraving |
a relief printing technique originally used for book illustration. the negative of the image is incised with copper engraving tools into the end grain of hard wood (as opposed to the wood cut method of engraving lines into the plank side of the wood). the fineness of the lines make it possible to create detailed images, and also allow the artist to create shades of grey by employing cross-hatching techniques. the wood is then inked, and the raised areas are printed, while the parts that have been cut away appear blank. wood engraving is printed either on a press or by hand using a tool to rub the back of the paper. |
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| woodcut |
a relief printing technique where the image is cut into a wood block using tools such as chisels, gauges and knives. the wood is then inked and pressed onto paper (on a press or by hand), causing the raised areas to be printed, while the parts that have been cut away appear blank. woodcut blocks are cut along the grain of the wood, as opposed to wood engraving, which uses the end grain. |
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| wrought iron |
an easily welded or forged iron containing approximately 0.2% carbon. total impurities are less than 0.5%. in metalworking, wrought iron is heated in a forge and then hammered with various tools to create the desired shape. wrought iron products are usually lacquered or waxed to give the uneven surface a smooth sheen and to retard rusting, to which it is prone. if rust stains do appear, they can be removed by rubbing the iron with kerosene and scouring it with a fine grade steel wool. rust stains can also be removed with commercial cleaners. |
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