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Acetate <\/strong>is transparent plastic film with a variety of uses, e.g. behind apertures, either for shaker cards or to make embellishments appear to hang unsupported; for stamping or mounting outline stickers, so they can then be painted with glitter glues and glass paints.<\/p>\n

Acid-Free Paper<\/strong>: Paper with a neutral or basic pH level (7.0 to 9.0), is less prone to yellowing or deterioration, and will not harm photographs that are attached to it. During production, acid-free paper may be treated with a mild base (usually calcium or magnesium bicarbonate) to neutralize the natural acids occurring in wood pulp, and it may also be buffered to prevent the formation of additional acids as may develop from the application of sizing.<\/p>\n

Acrylic Paint<\/strong> is a fast-drying paint made of pigment suspended in acrylic polymer emulsion. Acrylic paints are water-soluble, but become water-resistant when dry. Depending on how much the paint is diluted with water, or modified with acrylic gels, media, or pastes, the finished acrylic painting can resemble a watercolor or an oil painting, or have its own unique characteristics not attainable with other media.<\/p>\n

Adhesive<\/strong> is any substance applied to one surface, or both surfaces, of two separate items that binds them together and resists their separation. There are many different types of adhesives used in crafting including: tape, glue, epoxy, glue sticks, hot glue, rubber cement and spray adhesives.<\/p>\n

Airbrush <\/strong>is a compressed air tool shaped like a pen that dispenses a fine mist of paint, ink or dye. Used in illustration and re-touching photos, as well as in crafts, to achieve a graduated tone.<\/p>\n

Air Mail Paper <\/strong>is paper made in the lightest substance while ensuring reasonable strength and a good surface, to minimize postage costs. Generally produced in white, off-white or pale blue, and usually below 40 grams per square meter. Some non-airmail lightweight bonds are still known as airmail papers.<\/p>\n

Alcohol Ink <\/strong>is permanent, fast drying, transparent, acid-free dye inks specially formulated to create a vibrant, polished stone look. Can be used on glossy paper, dominoes, metal, foil, shrink plastic, glass and other slick surfaces and are particularly useful in the creation of Altered Art designs.<\/p>\n

Alter<\/strong> is a term used to change or revise a pattern or garment to fit an individual.<\/p>\n

Altered Art <\/strong>is collaging, stamping, embellishing, and otherwise altering a craft to reflect an artistic idea or narrative.<\/p>\n

Altered Book<\/strong> is a found book, embellished through collaging, stamping, or other decoration to express an artistic idea or narrative.<\/p>\n

Angel Hair <\/strong>is material made from the fusing of fine fibers. Used mainly as a backing material, normally sold in sheets.<\/p>\n

Antique Embossing <\/strong>is a technique of creating an aged surface using rubber stamping materials.<\/p>\n

Antiquing <\/strong>is a more involved form of distressing in which the crafter works to create an antique appearance, such as using historical ink or paint colors and faux finishes. May require many steps.<\/p>\n

Antistatic Pad <\/strong>is used to eliminate static and clear small particles away. Swipe over the area to clean.<\/p>\n

Aperture Cards <\/strong>were originally used for cross-stitch. Now they’re widely used for Iris folding and many other techniques, apertures come in all shapes and sizes.<\/p>\n

Appliqu\u00e9<\/strong> is an added decorative element, as in needlework, made by cutting pieces of one material and applying them to another.<\/p>\n

Archival paper<\/strong> is an especially permanent, durable acid-free paper. Archival paper is used for publications of high legal, historical, or significant value. Often, cotton rag paper is used for archival purposes, as it is not made from wood-based pulp. Thus, “archival paper” is sometimes broken down into two categories:<\/p>\n