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German Cap Used for Detailed Graffiti Art
German Cap Used for Detailed Graffiti Art

German Cap Used for Detailed Graffiti Art

Datec. 1980
Mediumplastic
DimensionsOverall (HWD) (overall): 1 1/2 × 2 in. (3.81 cm, 2 in.)
Credit LineMoPOP permanent collection
Object number1999.182.204
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The German universal cap has been used for detailed graffiti artwork more than any other spray paint brands capThe German universal cap makes fine clean lines and is great for outlines and details.

Street art and graffiti hold cultural significance in the way they help artists express their individuality and critique political, cultural, social, and economic issues, as a subculture with a message. Caps, also known as nozzles, tips, and actuators, come in many sizes, shapes, and colors and can produce a variety of desired line widths, spray effects, and overall output volume. Most spray paints include a spray nozzle or cap and it is typical for a graffiti artist to remove the stock cap and replace it with a more task- appropriate one. Using the wrong cap can result in shaky and undesired strokes, while using the right caps can give the artist sharp, crisp, and accurate lines as well as speed up larger tasks.

 

White cap German cap with green paint inside.
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