Conte Crayon Match Box- Set of 4 Colors Reviews

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Conte crayons have quickly become one of my favorite mediums in the last few months. Their only downfall I found was when working on a smaller scale, like a 9x12", it was difficult for fine detailing. So, recently I also picked up the pencils Conte Sketching Set, Dull Tones Set. Conte is a hybrid of graphite/charcoal (depending) and clay. Originally they were made due to a shortage in graphite during that time era, but clearly it was a wise idea as many people still favor them today. They have the grit-feeling of graphite but the smoothness of clay and the way I use them is much similar to chalk pastels. These don't give quite the same painterly effect as chalk pastels, but I would still say it's a safe comparison as far as methods of use. My preferred paper to couple up with Conte is Canson Pastel Mi-Teintes. A rough paper is essential.

One small complaint is that these smudge easily and can become quite messy.

Theses also come in brighter colors.

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The selection of colors is simple: black, white, sepia & sanguine. I am not exactly sure of the names of the "browns." Conte also has a variety of sepias and sanguines, but they don't specify which ones are in this set.

I use this set in portrait drawing classes. After laying down the browns, I rub the side of the white crayon on top and use a stump to smooth it out. This creates delicious flesh tones.

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crayons are alot smaller than appears in pictures. But are just what was needed to finish this art project. Just might have to look around for larger ones.

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Conte crayons are very easy to work with: they blend well, and the pigments are well suited to sketching on medium to rough paper. the listed price is almost too good to believe...

So don't. The REAL price might be part of the 'shipping' cost. If you were to order two sets the 'shipping' cost doubles, three sets and the 'shipping' cost triples, four sets and the 'shipping' cost quadruples. See a trend here? C'mon, these sets weigh 4 ounces each. One could ship four sets for the one set 'shipping' cost. I would be surprised if Amazon approves this review, but even more surprised if people purchase this the way it is set up. Go to your local Art store at least i got a better deal there.

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Conte brand conte crayons are supposedly the best. These work well (even though I am still a student). : )