{"product_id":"jack-richeson-charcoal-holder","title":"Charcoal Holder","description":"\u003cp\u003eCharcoal dust settles everywhere during drawing sessions, your hands, your work surface, sometimes your face. This aluminum holder keeps your fingers clean while maintaining the direct control charcoal drawing demands. At 6½ inches long, it extends your reach without feeling unwieldy, letting you work close to the canvas for detailed passages or pull back for broader gestural marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adjustable chuck accommodates various charcoal stick diameters and shapes, from standard vine charcoal to compressed sticks. Wider pieces fit securely; very thin sticks may require wrapping with tape or paper to achieve a snug grip. This flexibility means you can switch between soft vine charcoal for initial layout and harder compressed charcoal for refined details without changing tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond cleanliness, the holder provides leverage for controlled pressure variations, essential for tonal transitions and atmospheric effects. The aluminum body stays lightweight enough for extended sessions while offering sufficient heft for stability. Artists working on large-scale charcoal drawings particularly value how the holder preserves expensive handmade charcoal sticks by preventing breakage from direct handling. Simple, practical design that solves the perpetual problem of charcoal-blackened hands without compromising the medium's expressive immediacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jack Richeson","offers":[{"title":"each","offer_id":48102388891877,"sku":"52305","price":9.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.texasart.mom\/products\/jack-richeson-charcoal-holder","provider":"Texas Art Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}