Derwent
Natural graphite is a rare form of carbon, formed under great heat and pressure, from the decay of ancient forests. The first natural graphite deposits were discovered around 1500, at Borrowdale, in the English county of Cumberland.
It was there, in the town of Keswick, that the finest early pencils were manufactured. Until the 19th century, each wooden case was handmade by craftsmen, and strips of graphite were cut individually by hand.
The Cumberland Pencil Company dates from a factory established in 1832, in the town of Keswick, in northern England's picturesque Lake District. Although the company was established to work the Borrowdale graphite, it ultimately developed a reputation for every kind of fine art pencil. The complete Derwent line of pencils includes both graphite and coloured pencils, watercolour pencils, and pastel pencils in every hardness, thickness, and grade.
If you happen to be in Keswick, Cumberland, England, visit the Cumberland Pencil Museum. Journey through the history of graphite mining and pencil making, from the earliest times. Art exhibitions and special events are held throughout the year.
DERWENT Professional Artists Soft PASTEL PENCIL SHARPENER
The pastel sharpener is specifically designed for use with pastel pencils, charcoal pencils, Drawing and Artists pencils.
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Derwent Art & Craft Eraser Pencils Double Ended With Brush (Twin Pack)
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Derwent Artist Coloured DRAWING Pencil Fur & Feather Sketch Portrait Landscape
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Derwent Artist KNEADABLE ERASER IN A BOX soft pastel charcoal graphite
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Derwent Artist's Coloursoft Drawing Pencils Set of 12 in a Tin
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Derwent Artists ARTPACK storage bag
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Derwent Artists BATTERY OPERATED ERASER PEN or graphic refill pack
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Derwent Artists BLENDER & BURNISHER pencils blister
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Derwent Artists BLENDER PENS SET of 2 for coloured & graphite pencil
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Derwent Artists CARRY ALL PENCIL LEAVES pack of 2 storage
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Derwent Artists CARRY-ALL A4 FOLIO pencil storage
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Derwent Artists CARRY-ALL sketch/drawing storage bag
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Derwent Artists CHARCOAL PENCIL individual draw/sketching grade
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Derwent Artists DUAL ERASER PACK of 2 standard & soft
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Derwent Artists EMPTY PENCIL TIN storage metal box
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Derwent Artists GRAPHIC Technical Drawing Design & Sketching Graphite Pencils
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Derwent Artists LIGHTFAST PENCILS Coloured Draw/Sketching illustration Oil Based
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Derwent Artists METALLIC PENCILS individual colour sketch/drawing
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Derwent Artists MULTI-USE ERASER PVC & latex free Pack of 3
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Derwent Artists ONYX Smooth Graphite Pencils Technical Architectural Drawing
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Derwent Artists PAPER STUMPS SET of 3 blending charcoal pastel pencil erasers
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Derwent Artists PENCIL EXTENDERS SET of 2 8mm & 7mm for Drawing & Sketching
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Derwent Artists PLASTIC ERASER for graphite pencils
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Derwent Artists POCKET WRAP storage for pencils & brushes
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Derwent Artists PRECISION MECHANICAL PENCIL SET or graphite refills
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Derwent Artists SCALE DIVIDER enlarges & reduces proportion ruler
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Derwent Artists SHAPED ERASERS pack of 2 for graphite pencils
Impressively smudge free, the shaped erasers are perfect for those that prefer a different grip and are easy to hold and control.
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Derwent Artists SKETCHING PENCIL individual graphite degree
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Derwent Artists SLIM ERASER Pack of 2 fine for graphite pencils
Slim plastic eraser ideal for removing graphite in small areas and for soft precise erasing. Non abrasive. Clean finish with low shedding.
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Derwent Artists SOFT PASTEL PENCIL colour draw/sketching
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