PANDAFLY Willow Charcoal Sticks (25)

What the PANDAFLY Willow Charcoal Sticks (25) is

Key features, explained

Based on the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

• 25 natural willow sticks

  Each stick is made of carbonized willow rods, and the box holds 25.

• 7 to 9 mm thick, about 135 mm long

  A thickness you can hold like a pencil for lines or lay on its side for soft, broad shading.

• Soft, velvety, grit-free lines

  PANDAFLY describes a soft, velvety quality with smooth lines, the smoky marks willow charcoal is known for.

• Easy to erase and adjust

  The listing calls it erasable, so you can correct proportions in the early stages of a drawing.

• Blends and layers

  The listing says it blends, erases and layers for a wide range of tones.

• Non-toxic

  The set is listed as non-toxic and suited to budding artists and amateurs of all ages developing their skills.

PANDAFLY Willow Charcoal Sticks (25) specifications

Type

Willow (vine) charcoal sticks

Count

25 sticks

Thickness

7 to 9 mm

Length

About 135 mm (5.31 in)

Material

Carbonized willow

Best uses

Studies, life drawing, quick sketches, shading

Safety

Non-toxic

Color

Black

Model

P927

Who the PANDAFLY Willow Charcoal Sticks (25) suits

• Life drawing. The listing names studies, life drawing and sketching scenes quickly as its uses.
• Blocking in a drawing. Soft lines that erase and blend are easy to adjust before you add detail.
• Beginners learning charcoal. The listing says it works well for budding artists and amateurs of all ages.

Look elsewhere if: you want a stick with a stated grade. The Winsor & Newton Vine Charcoal comes as a set of 12 soft sticks.

PANDAFLY Willow Charcoal Sticks (25) vs similar picks

• PANDAFLY Willow Charcoal Sticks (25)

  Count

  25 sticks

  Type

  Willow (vine)

  Thickness

  7 to 9 mm

  Grade

  Not listed

  Choose it for: The most sticks in the box

• Winsor & Newton Vine Charcoal (12)

  Count

  12 sticks

  Type

  Vine charcoal

  Thickness

  Not listed

  Grade

  Soft

  Choose it for: A stated soft grade

• PANDAFLY Compressed Charcoal Sticks (12)

  Count

  12 sticks

  Type

  Compressed

  Thickness

  Not listed

  Grade

  4 soft, 4 medium, 4 hard

  Choose it for: Three hardness grades in one set

Before you buy

• The listing does not state a hardness grade.
• Charcoal of any kind leaves dust, so work over a surface you can wipe.
• Charcoal smudges, so a fixative protects finished work.

Frequently asked questions about the PANDAFLY Willow Charcoal Sticks (25)

What is willow charcoal used for?

The listing names studies, life drawing, sketching scenes quickly and shading.

Is vine charcoal the same as willow charcoal?

PANDAFLY sells these willow sticks as artist vine charcoal. Both names describe sticks of carbonized wood, and willow is a common type of vine charcoal.

Can you erase willow charcoal?

Yes. The listing describes it as erasable and blendable.

How big are PANDAFLY willow charcoal sticks?

Each stick is 7 to 9 mm thick and around 135 mm (5.31 inches) long, and the box holds 25.

Is PANDAFLY willow charcoal non-toxic?

Yes. The listing describes it as a non-toxic charcoal drawing set.