Materials list

Materials list

To make the Cola pen:
Drink can (does not have to be cola!)
Cutting mat, or surface protection
Sharp knife (Stanley-type)
Scissors
Tape (eg duct, electrician's, masking)
Fine sand paper
Handle, rigid (pencil, chop stick, thin bamboo etc)
Marker pen

For the course project:
Watercolour paper 140lb/300gsm Not surface, approx 50x40cm 
Cola / folded nib pen
Waterproof black Indian ink
Watercolours - quin gold, burnt Sienna, French ultramarine, caput mortem/Mars violet. Please feel free to substitute colours to make this painting truly your own.
Brushes - large round (16), small round (8), large filbert if you have one
Other - spritzer bottle, kitchen towel, two water containers, HB pencil and eraser


Pen and wash - how to make and use a folded nib pen ('cola' pen)

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Introduction

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  • Introduction
  • Materials list2

Versatility

  • Versatility

Making a cola pen

  • Making a cola pen

Drawing

  • Drawing2
  • Red Kite reference photo

Starting to ink

  • Starting to ink4

Finishing the inking

  • Finishing the inking

Watercolour washes

  • Watercolour washes

The final touches

  • The final touches2
  • Image of completed painting2