{"product_id":"generals-compressed-charcoal-set","title":"Compressed Charcoal Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eDense, velvety blacks distinguish compressed charcoal from vine alternatives. General's compresses pure charcoal powder into solid square sticks that deliver intense, saturated tones without the brittleness of natural willow. You get twelve sticks across three degrees, 2B for controlled line work and initial blocking, 4B for mid-range values and transitions, 6B for deepest shadows and dramatic contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquare profiles create both broad strokes and sharp edges depending on how you hold them. Extra-smooth formulation eliminates the gritty drag that can tear delicate paper surfaces, gliding across tooth with consistent coverage. This matters during extended tonal work when you're building layers or blending large areas. The compressed format also means less dust and breakage compared to vine charcoal, though you'll still want fixative between layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reusable sleeve and tray keep sticks organized and protected, important since exposed charcoal picks up oils from handling. Having all three degrees together lets you explore value ranges without switching between separate purchases. Life drawing, portraiture, and landscape studies all benefit from this range, whether you're working reductively on toned paper or building up from white.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"General's","offers":[{"title":"12 pieces","offer_id":47982948122853,"sku":"95078","price":14.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.texasart.com\/products\/generals-compressed-charcoal-set","provider":"Texas Art Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}