what is the name of the stick with a padded end that artists use?

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Also, what is the padded bit made of?. Thank You

2007-12-16 23:12:34 · 3 answers · asked by madge 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Painting

Mahl Stick

http://painting.about.com/od/artglossarym/g/defmahlstick.htm

bdsmslavegirly had the right idea just couldn't get the spelling.

2007-12-16 23:44:48 · answer #1 · answered by edzerne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Its called a rest you rest your hand on it to allow for precise paint lines The end is made of cotton cloth

2007-12-17 07:23:22 · answer #2 · answered by burning brightly 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋

a mal or maal or maul
it is normaly a bit of rag tied around the end

2007-12-17 07:20:44 · answer #3 · answered by bdsmslavegirly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋