Conte - Crayon - Black HB - 2qty - Conte Crayons were invented in France by Nicolas-Jacques ContT in 1795 for drawing and sketching, Conte Crayons are made from a blend of natural pigments, kaolin clay, and graphite. The rich colors of ContT Crayons mix together nicely, and a range of effects can be consistently produced. Conte Crayons are great for use on newsprint, bristol, toned paper or heavily grained surfaces. Their rich opacity makes them ideal for work on darker papers and their quality ensures the longevity of drawings. ContT crayons are waxier and much firmer than soft pastels, so they produce little dust and are easy to control.

Sharpen Conte Crayons to a chisel tip with a sanding pad for detailed work or drag them flat on their sides for various shading techniques on large areas. The unique shape allows the sticks to be broken for easier use. Sticks are 2+ inch long + + inch square (63 mm x 6 mm). Each box contains 2.