How A Pencil Is Made Video by Skunk Bear Science on NPR

10/24/2016

Check out General Pencil's Jersey City, NJ Factory featured in NPR's “Skunk Bear” Show "How is a Pencil Lead Made?" General Pencil enters the video around 2:25.

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1 Comment

Mary Helmers CZT

2/4/2018 07:22:53 pm

I am a Certified Zentangle Teacher, and love shading tangle patterns with the #2 HB pencil that is included in Zentangle® supply kits. The graphite takes well to the 140 lb watercolor paper used for the tiles, and then spreads beautifully for blending and shading with a tortillion or blending stump. I particularly like the beautiful fine point it takes with a hand sharpener. I can lay graphite down close to a line without leaving an open area next to the line or putting graphite on the other side of the line.

The white charcoal pencil is a delight to use on black tiles and for adding highlights to tangles. I like the way it lays the white down on tiles, and it is easily spread to create the look I want.

I am particularly happy to be able to use such wonderful quality pencils that are made in the USA! Thank you!

Mary Helmers

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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