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Create Joy with Pencils

Easy, fun, relaxing, and skill building -- Check out our complete kits below to inspire your creative expression starting with a pencil.

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For the Love of Pencils

$25.00

General's® Learn to Draw and Paint with Kimberly® Watercolor Pencils

$18.00

General's® Learn to Draw with MultiPastel® Chalk Pencils™ Kit

$21.00

"The Masters"® Brush Cleaner, 2.5 oz Jar

$10.00

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At-Home Essentials

General's® Cedar Pointe™ Graphite Pencils

General's® Big Bear Primary Pencil - 11/32" Diameter, Jumbo Round

Kiss-Off® Stain Remover - 3 Tubes

"The Masters"® Soap, 4.5 oz Bar

"The Masters"® Soap, 1.4 oz Bar

Handcrafted with Pride in Jersey City, NJ Since 1889

Handcrafted with Pride in our Factory in Jersey City, New Jersey USA
General Pencil Company's art and craft pencils come to you from our factory in Jersey City, New Jersey. We believe in quality, tradition, value, and the fun of creating. We take pride in handcrafting quality pencils and artist materials using traditional methods passed down for six generations. Our history dates back to 1860 when Edward Weissenborn began the first pencil factory in the USA. In 1889, Edward and his son, Oscar A., began what is now General Pencil Company. Still family owned and operated, our goal is to create consistent, quality products in a sustainable manner for artists of all levels. We thank you for choosing our fine art and craft products for your creative talents and enjoyment

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