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Originally posted by JohnReid@Sep 16 2004, 04:14 PM
[b]I checked out my pastels box, that I inherited some time ago ,and discovered a pencil like tightly wound paper shader(I least thats what I call it)All I know is that it is about 5 inches long,about the thickness of a pencil and works just great for shading.Mine says Made in Taiwan # 812 and cost me about a buck(however I dont know how long ago I bought it)Maybe some of the pastel artists out there could better identify it.
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Hi John -
The item in question in question is called a "blending stomp" and is generally used to smear around pastel, charcoal or pencil. You can keep a nice point on it by twirling the business end back and forth on some sandpaper, and use it like a crayon until there's not enough left to hold onto. They'll run you between $.50 and $1.50 (USD), depending on size, at any art supply store.
Have fun!
Eric