• Xinbowen Compressed Charcoal Sticks deliver deep blacks and smooth textures, perfect for expressive sketching, shading, and fine detail work.

•  They are durable, easy to color, and do not easily break. You can get the sharpness of charcoal by rubbing it on paper.
• The charcoal has a smooth surface and feels comfortable in the hand. When painting, you can get light to dark tones depending on the pressure applied during application, so that your work is well-toned and the texture is clear and vivid, making your work look like a sense of space and rich detail.
• These charcoal sticks are made of high-quality materials so that they blend perfectly with the paper and make your work more expressive The perfect charcoal and packaging: our charcoal.

1. May be sanded in between coats for a super smooth surface which is great for detailed works
2. Adds dramatic contrast and interesting effects that regular white gesso cannot achieve
3. May be diluted with water.

Handy Hints

1. Store in a cool, dry area (away from direct sunlight and excessive cold or heat)
2. Pour or scoop gesso into another container before use, rather than using directly from the tub. Always use a clean utensil or painting accessory when placing gesso into another container to avoid contamination
3. Re-place seal and then tightly close the lid after use to keep gesso fresh

Use with

• Mont Marte Gesso Brushes