{"product_id":"traditional-charcoal-sketch-transfer-for-iconography-tutorial","title":"Traditional Charcoal Sketch Transfer for Iconography Tutorial","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"content-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-content clearfix with-meta\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nShort Description\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this lesson, you will learn how to correctly transfer an icon sketch onto a gessoed board using a traditional tracing method with graphite or charcoal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis stage is extremely important because it creates the foundation for the entire icon. You will learn how to properly fix the sketch, transfer the lines, work with facial proportions, and prepare the surface for the next stages of icon painting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake your time, work carefully, and enjoy the process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e⸻\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials Needed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGessoed board (Levkas board)\u003cbr\u003eGraphite or charcoal\u003cbr\u003eCompressed charcoal or natural charcoal both work well\u003cbr\u003e0.5 mm ballpoint pen\u003cbr\u003eRed ink is recommended\u003cbr\u003eBlue ink also works\u003cbr\u003ePrinted sketch\u003cbr\u003eThe sketch should match the exact size of your board\u003cbr\u003ePaper tape (masking tape)\u003cbr\u003eSoft cloth or paper towel for cleaning excess charcoal\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Icon Experience","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57042583585033,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6969\/4217\/files\/IMG_5263_1c4c17b3-77a4-4278-99ef-0e7b7cc2d170.jpg?v=1778180224","url":"https:\/\/www.icon-ex.com\/products\/traditional-charcoal-sketch-transfer-for-iconography-tutorial","provider":"Icon Experience","version":"1.0","type":"link"}