Water Soluble Graphite Pencils | 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B | Set of 4 - Drawing & Wash

Sketch in pencil, then paint with water. This set of 4 water soluble graphite pencils runs 2B, 4B, 6B and 8B. They are woodless, about 18cm long, so the whole pencil is graphite you can use on the point or on its side. Draw dry, then brush clean water over the marks and they dissolve into soft grey washes, a quick way to add tone like watercolour without paint.

Specifications

Ideal For

• Sketchers who want wash effects
• Travel and urban sketchers
• Mixed media artists

Perfect for

• Sketch and wash drawings
• Soft grey tonal washes
• Urban sketching and journals
• Mixed media pages

Compatibility

Works with: watercolour pads and heavy mixed media paper; a round brush.

Pairs well with: water soluble graphite sticks for broad washes.

Not suitable for: thin paper that buckles when wet.

How to Use

1. Draw and shade dry.
2. Brush clean water over areas you want to soften.
3. Let the wash dry fully.
4. Add sharp dry detail on top.

Before You Buy

• Woodless pencils are brittle; do not drop them.
• Washed areas can reactivate with water.

You'll Need

• watercolour pads
• a round brush

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Frequently Asked Questions

What grades are in this water soluble graphite pencil set?
Four pencils in 2B, 4B, 6B and 8B.

How is this different from the water soluble graphite sticks?
These are pencil shaped with a point for detail. The sticks are chunkier and better for broad strokes.

What paper do I need?
Watercolour paper or thick mixed media paper that stays flat when wet.

Are these wooden pencils?
No. They are woodless, so the whole pencil is graphite.