Ceramic Pencil: Multiple Colors Available

These firm, woodless colored pencils feel just like ones you’d use on paper. They offer a high level of detail, control, and tonal variation in your work. They stay true to color up to cone 10, can be sharpened with a standard, large-sized pencil sharpener and are fully erasable before firing making them an extremely forgiving medium.

These pencils are intended to be applied to bisque or fully fired clay. They can be used alone, as a wax resist, or accept clear glaze on top after firing.  If using on a food-contact surface (e.g. the inside of a bowl), you must apply a cover glaze. Be sure to fire in a well ventilated kiln.

Firing temperature is dependent on the surface you are applying to and ranges from cone 06 for fully fired clay to cone 6-10 when applied to bisque fired stoneware. More detailed firing information is included in the package insert, but I recommend creating sample tiles to see exactly how the pencils work with your clay and firing setup.

As a new product, there’s lots of room for experimentation. Try applying to the top of matte glazes, layering additional pigment after firing, or using in combination with my oil pastels and firm crayons. Keep an eye on my social media for upcoming demos and examples.