Lightfast colored pencils not so lightfast
A problem with colored pencils is that, like the good watercolor pigment inks, certain colors fade quickly. Lightfastedness is, therefore, a key selling point: “our pencils won’t fade,” declares one popular manufacturer. Sarah Renae Clark tested various brands and found that that many faded before the 6-month test cycle was do…
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