{"title":"Paper Stumps \u0026 Colour Blending","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlending is where a drawing truly comes alive — the moment when individual marks dissolve into smooth, seamless tone. Whether you're working in graphite, charcoal, pastel, or coloured pencil, having the right blending tool to hand makes all the difference between a flat drawing and one with real depth and dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur blending collection covers every technique and medium, from traditional paper stumps and tortillons to blender pencils, blender pens, and specialist blending mediums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePaper Stumps \u0026amp; Tortillons\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe classic blending tool for graphite, charcoal, and pastel. Tightly wound paper stumps (also called tortillons) allow you to blend and soften marks with precision, working into small areas or sweeping across larger passages of tone. Available in a range of sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBlender Pencils\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eColourless pencils with a wax or oil-based core that blend and burnish coloured pencil marks without adding pigment. Ideal for smoothing out pencil strokes, intensifying colour, and achieving a polished, painterly finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBlender Pens\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolvent-based blender pens dissolve coloured pencil and marker pigment for smooth, fluid blending effects — particularly effective with wax-based coloured pencils and alcohol markers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePencil Blending Mediums\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecialist mediums that can be applied to the paper surface or over pencil marks to aid blending, increase colour intensity, and improve the overall finish of coloured pencil work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for graphite, charcoal, pastel, and coloured pencil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in a range of sizes and formats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential tools for smooth tonal work and polished finishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"zest-it-blending-sponge-for-blending-coloured-and-pastel-pencils","title":"Zest-it Pencil Blending sponge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn easy, clean and convenient way of using Zest-it f\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eor blending coloured pencils and pastel for Parchment and other work on vellum or paper. Pre filled with 15ml of Zest-it, which is dispersed in the tub. The sponge may appear dry, however the blending solution is soaked into the sponge, for controlled use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRe-moisten when necessary with 5 ml of Zest-it Brush Cleaner, Pencil or Parchment Blend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not over fill. Keep closed when not in use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid eye and skin contact. 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