Conte Sticks or Squares
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Conte Sticks or Squares
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made from natural pigments, (iron oxide) carbon black, titanium dioxide, clay (kaolin) and a binder( cellulose ether)
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dry square sticks similar to soft pastels but slightly harder
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pigments are finely grounded and mixed with binder
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they are very rich, waxier and firmer than soft pastels
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they produce little dust and are easy to control
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sticks are 2 ½ “ long and ¼ “ square
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well suited for heavy grained surfaces, bogus paper, newsprint, bristol, ideal for dark surfaces
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excellent for cross hatching, pointillism, smearing, wash( just add a little water), shading, and line work.
- sticks available in various sets or individually