Drawing is a complex process with many nuances, which requires certain tools. One of them is a raiser. What it is and how it can be used is described below.
What is it like?
Initially, this word has two meanings. The first is a stylus pen holder. The second is an "adjustable pen with which you can draw." The first case in the world of drawing is quite rare, since it is easier to find the right pencil. That is why now the drawing pen is a drawing tool for drawing ink lines.
Depending on the species, it looks different, but the general structure is similar. Usually this is a handle made of hard plastic or metal, on which the tip is fixed. It can be detached or not, made of different materials, but in any case there must be a small nut in it, which holds two small pointed plates. Its adjustment affects the thickness of the line, which is obtained after filling the gap.
Tool history
Reisfeder was invented in the 18th century. At that time, he was part of the compulsory set for the creation of accurate maps and drawings - the foreground. It was an advanced toolkit that made it possible to clearly create the necessary images.
At the beginning of the XX century it was significantly improved. The inconvenience of the tool was that it was difficult to handle mascara, it was always running out, flowing, and so on. To eliminate these shortcomings, a speedograph was created - a tool with replaceable spray cans with mascara of a certain diameter.
Now the drawing pen, whose photo can be seen a little higher, is not so popular in drawing circles, but it is still important for drawing, calligraphy, icon painting and other areas of art.
Types of tools called "raiser"
What is it and who invented it, we have already figured out. Now it’s worth saying that there are several different types of tools. These include:
- one-head raiser for one straight line at a time;
- double tracker with two fixed heads for two identical lanes per call;
- curved leg - a handle with a movable head, which allows you to draw curved lines along the patterns, can also be double;
- circular, in which the writing part of the compass is the head of the re-feeder;
- it can also be linear, knife-shaped or with thick cheeks - in the shape of a head.
The Reisfeder, whose photo is below, is an old instrument whose design changed only with the advent of the rapidograph.
Where is it used?
Used a tool for various graphic tasks. Their list is quite wide, since clear lines of a certain thickness are necessary in many situations. This may include:
- creation of drawings, for example, when planning buildings;
- for applying topographic maps to paper;
- drawing drawings of a certain style, drawing manga (Japanese comics);
- in icon painting, for example, to draw a halo;
- much more.
That is why the questions about such an instrument as a raiser - what it is and how to use it - is important for many professions, from builders to comic book creators.
Usage Details
By looking at the raiser what it is, you can understand better. According to its structure and features, there are some nuances of its use, which are important both for drawing and for other graphic works.
Firstly, the tool must be kept as straight as possible. This is done so that a dashed line does not form above or below. If you tilt the tool too far to the side, one of the plates will stop touching the paper, which will lead to an undesirable effect. This is especially true for the feeder with a movable head - it must move strictly perpendicular to the Whatman paper, otherwise the moving part will not be able to "drive" normally along a given curve.
Secondly, for effective use you need a skill. Draw a straight line so that the ink does not leak under the ruler or there are no blots and unnecessary waves, the first time is almost impossible. You should practice and concentrate on the draft, and only then go on to the original.
Thirdly, thick lines are drawn a little more complicated. Two neat finer lines are drawn according to the upper and lower borders of the wide strip, then the middle is filled with mascara with a brush or other similar tool.
In this case, the more personal practice, the more aesthetic and true the drawing will be.
Fillers
Fill the distance between the plates in the raiser can be various fillers. In official drawings, this is determined by experience and GOSTs. Lines of a certain thickness will not work with improperly prepared composition.
Usually it’s mascara, because black sharp lines are needed in drawing. The less common use of the re-feeder in color drawing requires paint. It is very important to correctly observe the consistency of the composition so that it does not spread in the instrument, does not fall under the ruler and does not spoil the final result. The reverse situation is possible when, due to a too thick filler, the line will not work at all, since it will not drain onto paper.
Tool care
For effective drawing it is important to keep the tool in perfect order. To do this, after each use, thoroughly clean the raiser and carry out maintenance work:
- wash with soapy water, then with alcohol;
- plates should be the same in length;
- their thickness should also coincide and be sufficiently thin, approximately from the hair, while the tool can only be sharpened from the outside;
- Using chromium oxide, polish the outer and very carefully inner parts, and then gently process the sharpened edges.
Regular care will help to get a really good result. Before working with the cleaner, it is recommended to make a couple of test lines on an unnecessary piece of paper to make sure that the line parameters are correct.
Reisfeder - a tool for drawing and drawing. A demanded thing both in science and in art, which, when used correctly, will give you a high-quality result.