What is the best way to sharpen the pencils? Thank you.
1726252
I use a regular pencil sharpener !!! I love my derwent inktense pencils !!!!!!
1726253
It's best to use a regular pencil sharpener - not electric. Colored pencils have soft leads that can clog the blades of an electric sharpener. With a hand held, good quality sharpener you have more control over how pointed the lead gets (you don't want sharp points on Inktense pencils).
1726254
Don't know if this is the "best" way...but I just use my Prismacolor pencil sharpener. It is the same sharpener I use for my watercolor pencils and colored pencils. Maybe there is a "best" or even "better" way. I never gave it that much thought...just used what I had... interesting question.
1726255
Like with any other pencil sharpener just pick out the wood shavings and save the pigment .to either clump together and use it on a pallete for water color.or disolve in a bottle and use it as a spritzer . Those are a few ideas :)
1726256
these are a very soft lead . the best way that I have found is to take a little hand held sharpner put the pencil in and then switch hands and turn the sharpner instead of the pencil. this way the pencil does not twist. do not sharpnen to a real sharp point keep in minimal. you will love these pencils.
1392362
Never use an electric sharpener, as it can break the color stick inside the pencil and every time you try to sharpen it, you will lose more. I found videos on line that recommend either using a hand held pencil sharpener or a very sharp knife to peel off wood around the color stick, thereby saving as much f the color as possible. If I accidentally break off a piece of the color stick, I have small containers to save it in. Just add a little water and you have paint to use!
1491890
With all pencils you have to be careful with the type of pencil sharpener you get. I have two types of pencil sharpeners. I use one for regular pencils and the other works well with color pencils. It just took me two tries to find the right sharpener for color pencils. One of those sharpeners just broke the lead all the time, meanwhile the other was more gentle with the lead, and wood.
1361484
open the top as to sharpen then, Pull the top where you sharpen the pencils up. there is a small notch in the back that lines up to put it back
270548
I got 2 un-sharpened pencils in my single order, but they forgot the free gemstones. They are supposed to be sending them, but I have not received them yet (it has been about 2+ weeks). The pencil works best freshly sharpened (not too pointy, more of a flat end)--be sure to buff the tip for best stick. I plan to use them for crafting.
244938
I use a soft mouse pad with fine sandpaper on it. Just Google how to sharpen a convex knife.
4321
I haven't actually used one of the pencils down to the end yet. But I remember attempting to sharpen one out of idleness and it sharpened... But don't do it unless the top piece is completely finished! Cause it gets messy otherwise lol
2147211
I take mine to a professional knife sharpner at a quilt shop if they are very dull or nicked, I also use the edge sharpener I purchased from Amazon, my husband does it for me
2047347
I haven't but I would use one of those plastic sharpeners that have the ceramic and the course sharpeners. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00032S02K?cache=f7f8c0a1e822bec97cb9f8ac53ad27a3π=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70#ref=mp_s_a_1_6&qid;=1393128365&sr;=8-6
2090536
I wouldn't sharpen them, they do get blunt after a while, but I feel they're too fat for a sharpener (as you said). And also, unlike non-roll-up pencils, there is nothing to grip onto. I feel you lose too much product in the process of sharpening. It may help to put it in the freezer/fridge beforehand.What I try to do, is to apply it more from the sides than the tip, so the tip doesn't go as blunt, but wears more from the side. If that makes sense.
1103021
I just use a small, manual sharpener ~ I can throw it in my purse and empty it easily. Cost of that type is very low!
1967371
I have the suggested sharpener and a regular one. Both work great but I prefer the Prismacolor one
1967372
I'd like to suggest that you not use a long point sharpener. The colored pencil core is too soft and will crumble if you make the point too narrow. Stick to a sharp/quality hand held sharpener.
643232
Not as fast as others I've used -- you have to hold it steady for a while; otherwise, the pencil will just spin and not sharpen. It takes several seconds to sharpen one pencil.
713228
Use a .5 mm mechanical pencil. It is helpful to hold the pencil perpendicular to your work. (I. e. vertically in most cases.) This will go a long way to prevent lead breakage. It is also supposed to be possible to use a normal wooden pencil if it is sharp enough. I haven't tried that.
1567809
With a pencil sharpener. You can purchase one on Amazon. It just has to have an opening large enough for chubby pencils.
481139
it isn't necessary...any sharpener is fine.these are wonderful pencils,by the way.