Caran d'Ache Technalo Water-Soluble Graphite Pencils
Caran d'Ache Technalo Water-Soluble Graphite Pencils offer the versatility of traditional graphite drawing combined with the expressive possibilities of watercolor techniques. Available in HB, B, and 3B grades, these professional-quality pencils can be used dry for sketching and shading or activated with water to create rich graphite washes and subtle tonal transitions.
Ideal for urban sketching, mixed media, illustration, and preliminary drawing, Technalo pencils allow artists to move seamlessly between precise line work and painterly effects. Simply apply graphite to the surface and activate it with a brush to transform marks into smooth washes and atmospheric shading.
Technalo pencils also blend beautifully with watercolor pencil lines, making them an excellent companion to Caran d'Ache Supracolor® and Museum Aquarelle® pencils for creating complex tonal and color effects.
Designed for artists who enjoy both drawing and painting techniques, Technalo pencils provide exceptional control, versatility, and creative freedom.
Features
- Professional water-soluble graphite pencils
- Creates smooth graphite wash effects when activated with water
- Can be used wet or dry
- Excellent for sketching and tonal studies
- Blends with watercolor pencil techniques
- Ideal for mixed media applications
- High-quality Caran d'Ache performance
Available Grades
Ideal For
- Urban sketching
- Water-soluble graphite techniques
- Mixed media artwork
- Preliminary sketches and underdrawings
- Illustration and rendering
- Tonal studies and atmospheric effects
Compatible With
- Waterbrushes and traditional watercolor brushes
- Caran d'Ache Supracolor® pencils
- Caran d'Ache Museum Aquarelle® pencils
- Watercolor and mixed media papers
Popular Techniques
- Graphite washes
- Line-and-wash sketching
- Water-activated shading
- Mixed graphite and watercolor effects
- Expressive tonal rendering
