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Pencil – the different types used in recent times

In the recent times, though time is very important, as pens and computers are used throughout the world, pencils are also used in many professions like drawing and preparing drafts. Usually, pencils are used by students to complete school assignments or filling forms and creating sketches etc. Some problems that people face while using pens are the smearing or leakage of ink and while correcting a mistake.

The discovery of graphite in the 15th century marked the beginning of the pencil industry. It was found that graphite could be used to create a mark and it can also be cut into slates. To write, they used to wrap the graphite in sheepskin and then carry on their work so that they do not smear themselves.

Nowadays, the modern pencil can be divided into several types based on the professions:

China Marker: It is also known as wax pencil and is made of colored wax. The importance of this pencil is that it can write on any surface – mainly used for making on hard, shining surfaces such as porcelain, ceramics, and glass etc. It is used by mainly traditional artists.

Carpenter Pencils: They are easily recognized by its rectangular shape and elliptical cross-section. Since their shape stops them from rolling away and because of their hardness, builders use it for marking on hard and rough surfaces such as wood, stone and concrete etc.

Charcoal pencils: It leaves a very dark black mark when written and is used primarily by artists for making sketches.

Water color pencils (Aquarelle): used for giving colors, they are washable and produce an effect identical to water Color Paints.

Pastel Pencils: They are used mainly for marking on dark papers and their color is usually white resembling chalk.

Colored Pencils: They are prepared by mixing graphite and different colors of wax. They can be used for portraying various colors.

Cosmetic pencils: They are mainly used for make-up purposes such as eye or lip-liner.

Indelible pencil: The pencil which leaves a permanent mark and cannot be erased.

Woodless pencil: The graphite is cut into rods and they are enclosed in a plastic casing (medium HB to 9B).

There are two rating systems based on the hardness:

The European system has divided the rating into two parts. If they are soft they are classified with a B, where as if pressure has to be applied to make a line, it is H. 9B is the softest while 9H is the hardest.

The soft pencils are soft and smooth to write with and they make thick black line which can make a blurred mark. They are distinguished by a marking labeled as “B.” These are usually soft and they are used by artists to create drawings and for adding shading to images. “2B” to “4B” is usually used for rubber stamping or stamp carving projects.

Hard pencils (H to 6H) with the letter “H” which means ‘hard’ are used for making fine lines. For making a dark impression or line, pressure is required.

The US system of rating uses numerical pattern for pencils. They rate it as: 1, 2, 2 ½, 3 and 4.

Uses of Pencils in History:

Thomas Alva Edison used to keep a pencil in his pocket and a small notebook to jot down ideas and later correct them.

Leonardo da Vinci, the famous sculptor, artist, philosopher used pencils for making drawings.

The first advertisement for the sale of pencils can be found in the paper “Pennsylvania Gazette” published by Benjamin Franklin in the 17th century.

About the Author

SathyaNarayana B is from Mysore, Karnataka, India and he has done post-graduation in Applied Geology. He is interested in writing articles for science, history and health.

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Realistic Colored Pencil Textures $39.98 David Dooley and Sandra Angelo demonstrate new special effects for combining colored pencils with a wide variety of media to create textures including fur, skin tones, satin, glass, foliage, dew drops, weathered wood, rusty metal, rocks, grass, shimmering water, and more. This DVD runs approximately 70 minutes.

Derwent Metallic Colored Pencil Sets $15.99 Add a metallic shimmer to your drawings with these professional grade blendable pencils. They are exceptionally brilliant when used on black or dark colored papers. These high-quality pencils, made in England, add a new dimension to Derwent’s Studio Colored Pencils. Each pre-sharpened pencil is hexagonal, finished in matte metallic color. Use the pencils on their own to create sparkling sketches and drawings, or use them with other media to highlight and define. You can even add a light metallic wash to dissolve the pigment for further interesting effects.

Crayola Crayola Trayola Colored Pencil $11.99 0% 3.30 mm Diameter 64 / Box 68-8054 Value-priced group pack of sets are ideal for sharing with an assortment of colors in each tray. Offers convenient, reusable, stackable Crayola branded plastic tray. Designed for the classroom teacher’s budget and needs. Great for classrooms, groups, camps, clubs, after school. Ideal for sharing at a table or for classroom learning stations. Presharpened pencils have thick, strong 3.3 mm leads. Vibrant colors, smooth laydown. Colors include red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet, black, brown and white Black Blue Brown Colored Pencil Crayola Crayola, LLC Green No Orange Pre-sharpened Red Trayola Trayola Colored Pencil Violet White Yellow www.binney-smith.com

Dixon Prang 7" Colored Pencil $6.99 0% 22360 3.30 mm Diameter 36 / Set PMA AP 3.3mm core colored pencils have smooth cores for vivid, blendable color laydown. Quality colored pencils are manufactured using only the finest materials. Cased in real wood, colored pencils come pre-sharpened and ready-to-use. Assorted Colored Pencil Dixon Dixon Ticonderoga Company No Non-toxic Prang 7″ Colored Pencil Pre-sharpened Wood www.dixonticonderoga.com

Colored Woodcase Pencil(Pack of 1) $26.99 Colored Woodcase Pencils, 3.3 Mm, 24 Assorted Colors/Set

Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil-Raspberry(Pack of 1) $4.99 Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil-Raspberry. PRISMACOLOR-Premier Colored Pencils. Artists’ quality non-sharpened colored pencils for every level of expertise; high quality pigments for a rich color saturation; soft thick cores create a smooth color layd

Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil-Salmon(Pack of 1) $4.99 Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil-Salmon. PRISMACOLOR-Premier Colored Pencils. Artists’ quality non-sharpened colored pencils for every level of expertise; high quality pigments for a rich color saturation; soft thick cores create a smooth color laydown

Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil-Violet(Pack of 1) $4.99 Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil-Violet. PRISMACOLOR-Premier Colored Pencils. Artists’ quality non-sharpened colored pencils for every level of expertise; high quality pigments for a rich color saturation; soft thick cores create a smooth color laydown

Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil-Jasmine(Pack of 1) $4.99 Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil-Jasmine. PRISMACOLOR-Premier Colored Pencils. Artists’ quality non-sharpened colored pencils for every level of expertise; high quality pigments for a rich color saturation; soft thick cores create a smooth color laydow

Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil-Beige(Pack of 1) $4.99 Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil-Beige. PRISMACOLOR-Premier Colored Pencils. Artists’ quality non-sharpened colored pencils for every level of expertise; high quality pigments for a rich color saturation; soft thick cores create a smooth color laydown

Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil-Chartreuse(Pack of 1) $4.99 Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil-Chartreuse. PRISMACOLOR-Premier Colored Pencils. Artists’ quality non-sharpened colored pencils for every level of expertise; high quality pigments for a rich color saturation; soft thick cores create a smooth color lay

Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil-Pink(Pack of 1) $4.99 Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil-Pink. PRISMACOLOR-Premier Colored Pencils. Artists’ quality non-sharpened colored pencils for every level of expertise; high quality pigments for a rich color saturation; soft thick cores create a smooth color laydown f

Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil-Copenhagen(Pack of 1) $4.99 Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil-Copenhagen. PRISMACOLOR-Premier Colored Pencils. Artists’ quality non-sharpened colored pencils for every level of expertise; high quality pigments for a rich color saturation; soft thick cores create a smooth color lay

Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil-Artichoke(Pack of 1) $4.99 Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil-Artichoke. PRISMACOLOR-Premier Colored Pencils. Artists’ quality non-sharpened colored pencils for every level of expertise; high quality pigments for a rich color saturation; soft thick cores create a smooth color layd

Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil-Orange(Pack of 1) $4.99 Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil-Orange. PRISMACOLOR-Premier Colored Pencils. Artists’ quality non-sharpened colored pencils for every level of expertise; high quality pigments for a rich color saturation; soft thick cores create a smooth color laydown

Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil-Sand(Pack of 1) $4.99 Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil-Sand. PRISMACOLOR-Premier Colored Pencils. Artists’ quality non-sharpened colored pencils for every level of expertise; high quality pigments for a rich color saturation; soft thick cores create a smooth color laydown f

Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil-Chestnut(Pack of 1) $4.99 Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil-Chestnut. PRISMACOLOR-Premier Colored Pencils. Artists’ quality non-sharpened colored pencils for every level of expertise; high quality pigments for a rich color saturation; soft thick cores create a smooth color laydo

Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil-Chocolate(Pack of 1) $4.99 Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil-Chocolate. PRISMACOLOR-Premier Colored Pencils. Artists’ quality non-sharpened colored pencils for every level of expertise; high quality pigments for a rich color saturation; soft thick cores create a smooth color layd

Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil-Aquamarine(Pack of 1) $4.99 Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil-Aquamarine. PRISMACOLOR-Premier Colored Pencils. Artists’ quality non-sharpened colored pencils for every level of expertise; high quality pigments for a rich color saturation; soft thick cores create a smooth color lay

Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil-Black(Pack of 1) $4.99 Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil-Black. PRISMACOLOR-Premier Colored Pencils. Artists’ quality non-sharpened colored pencils for every level of expertise; high quality pigments for a rich color saturation; soft thick cores create a smooth color laydown

Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil-Cream(Pack of 1) $4.99 Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil-Cream. PRISMACOLOR-Premier Colored Pencils. Artists’ quality non-sharpened colored pencils for every level of expertise; high quality pigments for a rich color saturation; soft thick cores create a smooth color laydown

Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil-Lemon(Pack of 1) $4.99 Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil-Lemon. PRISMACOLOR-Premier Colored Pencils. Artists’ quality non-sharpened colored pencils for every level of expertise; high quality pigments for a rich color saturation; soft thick cores create a smooth color laydown

Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil-Lavender(Pack of 1) $4.99 Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil-Lavender. PRISMACOLOR-Premier Colored Pencils. Artists’ quality non-sharpened colored pencils for every level of expertise; high quality pigments for a rich color saturation; soft thick cores create a smooth color laydo

Sanford Prisma Thick Core Colored Pencil $69.99 0% 3599TN 72 / Set Artist-quality colored pencils are designed for every level of expertise. Colors are easily blended, slow to wear and waterproof. Thick leads resist breakage. Soft, thick cores create a smooth color laydown for superior blending and shading. High-quality pigments deliver a rich color saturation. Assorted Colored Pencil No Prisma Thick Core Colored Pencil Sanford Sanford, L.P. Waterproof www.sanford.com

Crayola Binney & Smith Crayola Erasable Colored Pencil Set $4.99 0% 12 / Pack 684412 Crayola erasable colored pencils deliver bright colors and smooth laydown. Integral eraser on every pencil. Assorted Binney & Smith Crayola Erasable Colored Pencil Set Colored Pencil Crayola Crayola, LLC No www.binney-smith.com

Colored Pencil Pack $65.99 Strong 3.8 mm lead with excellent, smooth color properties and brilliance. Pre-sharpened and ready to go. Includes 12 each of Yellow, Orange, Vermillion, Cherry Red, Blue Violet, Mid-Blue, Dark Blue, Mid-Green, Dark Green, Indian Brown, Mid-Brown, and Black.

Creating Textures in Colored Pencil $16.81 No Synopsis Available

Creative Colored Pencil : Wildlife $14.15 No Synopsis Available

The Complete Colored Pencil Book $18.27 No Synopsis Available

Prismacolor Thick Core Colored Pencil Set $12.99 0% 12 / Set 3596T Artist-quality colored pencils are designed for every level of expertise. Colors are easily blended, slow to wear and waterproof. Thick leads resist breakage. Soft, thick cores create a smooth color laydown for superior blending and shading. High-quality pigments deliver a rich color saturation. Assorted Break-resistant No Pen/Pencil Set Prismacolor Sanford, L.P. Thick Core Colored Pencil Set Waterproof www.sanford.com

Drawing And Painting With Colored Pencil $18.71 This book is in New – Excellent condition

Colored Pencil Explorations $21.74 This book is in New – Excellent condition

The Encyclopedia of Colored Pencil Techniques $13.46 This book is in New – Excellent condition

Colored Pencil Solution Book $14.99 This book is in New – Excellent condition

Colored Pencil for the Serious Beginner $14.96 This book is in New – Excellent condition

Painting Light With Colored Pencil $14.99 This book is in New – Excellent condition

Colored Pencil Portraits $17.24 This book is in New – Excellent condition

Exploring Colored Pencil $21.71 This book is in New – Excellent condition

Dixon Super Ferby Metallic Colored Pencil $25.99 0% 12 / Set 3721122 6.25 mm Diameter AP Pencils offer a large triangular barrel for a comfortable grip and 6.25mm colored cores. Assortment includes shimmery metallic colors that work well on light and dark paper. Extra large break-resistant core is designed for shading large areas. Core lasts three times longer than standard-size pencils and requires less frequent sharpening. Pencil has a closed end so core is not exposed for very young children who may put pencils in their mouths. AP certified nontoxic. Assorted Break-resistant Colored Pencil Comfort Grip Dixon Dixon Ticonderoga Company Germany No Non-toxic Super Ferby Metallic Colored Pencil Triangular Grip www.dixonticonderoga.com

Blick Studio Artists’ Colored Pencil Sets $7.59 Ideal for drawing, illustrating, and coloring, these richly colored pencils feature brilliantly balanced shades for superior blending. Long lasting, thick 3.8 mm leads are encased in round, lacquered California cedar casings. For easy identification, the exterior of each pencil is colored to match the core and the color name is printed on both ends. These pre-sharpened pencils feature: Smooth color lay-down Highly pigmented, fade-resistant leads Sets of 12, 24, 36, 48 and 72 pencils in convenient tins Blick Artists’ Colored Pencils were specially developed utilizing feedback from Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA) artist members and teachers. The result is a professional-quality colored pencil at an affordable price that has been manufactured to Blick’s exacting standards. Use Blick Studio Artists’ Colored Pencils for fine art applications or wherever you need some color. Note — Please see Item Specs tab for sets’ contents.