A batch of graphite has just been delivered to this pencil factory in Germany. Once it’s been thoroughly mixed with clay, it’s ready to go into production, with around 550 pounds of the stuff ...

When searching for a grounding neutral to add to your space, look no further than the tip of a pencil ... pattern and texture. For example, medium gray tile with a shiny glaze creates a subtle ...

The Graphite Pencil was discovered before 1565, when a deposit of graphite was discovered near Grey Knotts of Seathwaite in Cumbria, England. The locals being traditional farmers found that it was ...

Graphite sticks are harder than charcoal and can be used for more detail. They are like pencils, but without the wooden casing. They are useful for shading and blending.

Best graphite pencils: Staedtler Pencil Mars Lumograph ... The charcoal and pastel paper notebooks both have a wonderful texture to them that really works for the softer media and good blending.