Derwent - Paper Stumps

Paper Stumps

Blend charcoal and pastel smoothly without smudging your artwork

Controlled blending in tight spaces and precise gradation work. These stumps maintain firm structure while picking up charcoal, graphite, and pastel particles, letting you soften edges and build smooth tonal transitions without the smudging and oil transfer that comes from skin contact.

Three diameters, 5.5mm, 7mm, and 10.5mm, address different blending needs. The smallest navigates details in portrait work and botanical studies; the medium size handles general blending across most drawing scenarios; the largest covers broader areas and initial softening of heavy charcoal applications. Dual points on each stump effectively give you six working surfaces before maintenance becomes necessary.

When points flatten or paper surfaces load with pigment, a few strokes across a sandpaper block restores sharp tips and clean working surfaces. This extends each stump's usefulness significantly compared to disposable alternatives. The rice paper construction resists tearing under pressure while maintaining enough tooth to grip and redistribute dry media effectively. Keep stumps dedicated to specific media or color families to avoid unintended color contamination in your blending work.

Drawing and Illustration

Drawing and Illustration Purchase Guide

Drawing and Illustration Materials

Calligraphy Inks - Specialized inks for calligraphy and pen work. Includes traditional sumi ink, colored calligraphy inks, and metallic formulations for decorative writing.

Markers - Professional markers including alcohol-based, water-based, and pigment markers. Perfect for illustration, design work, and mixed media projects.

Pastels - Soft pastels, oil pastels, and pastel pencils for vibrant color work. Excellent for blending and creating rich, textured drawings.

Pencils - Graphite pencils in various hardness grades, colored pencils, and specialty drawing pencils for different techniques and surfaces.

Pens - Technical pens, fountain pens, and specialty drawing pens for precise line work and detailed illustrations.