Derivan Liquid Pencil

WHAT IS LIQUID PENCIL?

Have you ever been sketching and wanted to cover a larger area quickly? Or wanted to variegate the tone very subtly, similar to using a watercolour? Well, Derivan Liquid Pencil is capable of all these things and more. It's a truly revolutionary way to create sketches.

Derivan Liquid Pencil is available in Permanent and Rewettable formulas in six subtle graphite shades - Yellow, Red, Blue, Sepia, Grey 3 and Grey 9 in 12ml tubes.

All hues in the Derivan Liquid Pencil range were created using natural graphite powder, just like those used in the more familiar solid form and most commonly known as the active ingredient in lead pencils. 

Graphite is a common, naturally occurring form of carbon, non-toxic. When carbon compounds are subjected to extreme pressure and heat, it converts to crystalline graphite. However, not all graphites are equal.

There are different types of natural graphite, each sourced from different types of ore deposits and each intended for various uses like lubricants, batteries, household and automobile paints and, of course, as artist mediums. 

Graphite in multiple grades of softness or hardness results in different qualities and tones when used in artist media. 

Different regions on the planet produce graphite with unique properties. For example, the graphite powder used in Liquid Pencil Grey 3 is sourced from China and has a partially formed structure that contains additional compounds, which give it a deep black colour with a blue undertone. In contrast, the graphite used in Liquid Pencil Grey 9 comes from Sri Lanka and has a more uniform chemical structure that imparts a silver metallic sheen to the finish.

DERIVAN LIQUID PENCIL

REWETTABLE

The re-wettable liquid pencil formula behaves like a watercolour. It utilises a similar binder. Easy to reactivate even if it has been dry for months. The Derivan Rewettable colours have excellent granulation characteristics. There are six different undertones to choose from.

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PERMANENT

The permanent formulation will dry water fast and is permanent.  This liquid graphite works perfectly to lay down large areas of graphite. Once dry, you can burnish it like a regular graphite pencil.