Description
hese are white pigment chalks, designed for drawing on darker paper or backgrounds – so that the white shade stands out vividly.
The white chalk has high brightness and good coverage – meaning it can effectively overlay darker surfaces.
Composition: may contain natural materials, such as finely ground natural pigments and calcium carbonate, used as the base component for the white color.
Form: round lead profile – this means that the line can be drawn with a smooth, evenly thick stroke.
Advantages:
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Excellent for highlights, light areas, and reflections when drawing on medium-dark or very dark paper.
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The strong white pigment provides good contrast against darker tones.
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Thanks to its coverage properties, it can layer over other colors.
Limitations / Things to keep in mind:
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The chalk can smudge – meaning you should avoid rubbing your hand across the drawing.
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Fixative may be required to protect the work from accidental smearing.
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On very smooth paper, adhesion may be weaker – it can slip or fail to fully adhere.
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For smoother transitions, blending or soft tools (paper stump, blending stick) may be needed.
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Chalk, especially with white pigment, can be somewhat fragile and may break, so it should be handled carefully and protected from impacts.