13-Piece Art Blending Set for Sketching and Drawing Included in the set - 6 blending stumps for shading and smoothing: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 - 6 tortillions for precise blending: #1, #2, #3 (two pieces for each size) - 1 sandpaper pencil pointer for sharpening and powder grinding Key benefits and why you need this set - All-in-one blending solution: sharpen charcoal, pencils, stumps, and tortillons, and grind solid pigment into powder for versatile effects. - Improves control and precision: the range of stump and tortillon sizes lets you blend broad areas or fine details with ease. - Durable, premium materials: blending stumps and tortillions are crafted from high-quality compressed and rolled paper, sturdy and not easy to bend, small and exquisite for convenient use. - Ideal for pastels and charcoal: designed to blend, soften, and smooth variations in tone while maintaining the integrity of delicate textures. Premium materials and construction - Blending stumps and tortillions are built from top-quality compressed paper and rolled paper. - They are sturdy, resist bending, and offer a comfortable, compact form for prolonged use. - Small and precise, they are convenient to carry and mix colors smoothly across your artwork. Versatile uses for all levels of artists - Softens lines, blends tones, and creates shadows and dark areas to add depth to drawings. - Produces blur effects and a dim or soft atmosphere in your artwork. - In thinner areas, you can delineate textures and patterns where lines are finished, enhancing detail without harsh edges. Practical use scenarios - Charcoal portrait shading: use larger stumps to lay down midtones and broad areas, then switch to smaller stumps for delicate transitions around the features. - Pastel landscapes: blend skies and distant forms with broad strokes, then refine trees and grasses with the smaller sizes for texture. - Graphite pencil work: smooth tonal gradations on still life, blending sides of graphite for even shading and subtle highlights without harsh lines. Performance notes - The sandpaper pencil pointer helps keep your tools sharp and, when needed, can grind solid pigment into powder for additional blending applications. This set is a reliable, practical choice for painters, sketch artists, and drawing enthusiasts who value smooth blending, precise control, and durable materials in a compact, versatile kit.