Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901® Colour Pencils - Orange or Red or Purple

Name: Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901® Colour Pencils - Orange or Red or Purple
Brand: Caran d'Ache
SKU: CAM6901030
Price: 8.20 CAD
Availability: InStock

Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901® Colour Pencils - Orange or Red or Purple

Select from 101 colours

Description

Luminance 691®: The secret of light-loving colours.

Caran d'Ache, Maison de Haute Ecriture, is emphasising its expertise in Colour by offering professionals the Luminance 691 colour pencil, a combination of the highest lightfastness and the smoothness of a permanent lead. Two years of research went into developing the formulation in the greatest secrecy in the Geneva workshops.

Lightfastness in compliance with the highest international standards: ASTM D-691.
A perfectly balanced range of 76 colours.
Intense and bright colours.
High pigment concentration.
Smoothness and superior covering power.
Conforms to ASTM D 4236.

Characteristics:

Lead 3.8 mm, smooth and permanent particularly recommended for mixings and gradations, blendings and also shading and burnishing with a white pencil.
Premium FSC® certified cedar wood, requires the use of a well-sharpened pencil sharpener, round pencil
Lightfastness indicator LFI or LFII (standard ASTM D-691)
Identification number and name of colour
Glossy cap matches the lead colour

Eco-Conscious Art Materials

Caran d'Ache is a Swiss art supplies brand that places a high priority on sustainability. We've chosen to feature their Museum Aquarelle, Luminance, and Neocolor II products in our Eco-Conscious Art Materials Collection due to their commitment to environmentally friendly practices. Some of their sustainability initiatives include:

FSC certification and locally sourced wood: Caran d'Ache is FSC certified, meaning they prioritize responsible forest management, and they prioritize locally sourced wood for their products.
Free from toxic heavy metals: Their pencils are made with water-soluble pigments that are free from toxic heavy metals, ensuring the safety of both artists and the environment.
Nespresso partnership: Caran d'Ache partners with Nespresso to recycle used coffee capsules into the barrels of their Grafwood pencils, reducing waste and giving a second life to the aluminum and coffee grounds.

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