Royal & Langnickel Essentials graphite and charcoal sketching set, 21 pieces

Practise outlines, shading and light accents with this Royal & Langnickel Essentials sketching set. Switch between a fine pencil point and the broad face of a stick within the same drawing. The 21 pieces combine graphite and charcoal with tools for correcting and sharpening.

The 21 pieces

• 8 graphite pencils: 4H, 2H, H, HB, B, 2B, 4B and 6B
• 3 charcoal pencils: soft, medium and hard
• 3 graphite sticks and 3 charcoal sticks
• 1 woodless graphite pencil
• 1 white eraser and 1 kneadable eraser
• 1 metal pencil sharpener

Choose a material for line and tone

Choose an H pencil for a light initial layout and a B pencil for softer, darker tonal work. Use the point for small details and tilt a graphite or charcoal stick for wider areas. Compare the materials on the same paper: charcoal creates a different surface from graphite, and the paper texture also affects the mark.

Build, correct and store

Start with light pressure and add dark layers gradually. Shape the kneadable eraser into a small point and dab to lift tone locally. Test the white eraser on a sample first; firm rubbing can change the paper surface. Rest your hand on a clean sheet to limit smudging. The set comes in plastic clamshell packaging; store sticks and points so they do not knock against each other. Add your own drawing paper.

Age guidance

Not suitable for children under 3 years.

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