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Chemical Blending Swatches for Colored Pencils

Chemical Blenders and Colored Pencils: Facts and tips Why use solvents for blenders? They blend without the use of pressure, keeping the tooth of the paper intact for the addition of more layers. They can help with subtle changes since you don’t need to build up as heavy of a base layer in order to blend. They can be very quick. Techniques for using solvents Work from light areas to dark areas, using a circular or back and forth stroke. Dip brush in the solvent and dab off excess. Don’t overwhelm the paper with too much liquid. Wait on it to dry, then you can go back over it with more pencil layers and even more rounds of the solvent. You want to use less solvent and a drier brush with each consecutive layer, or it will start picking up your pencil layers from the page. Types of blenders you might already have access to: There are OMS blenders marketed for colored pencils, but there are some options you might have at home to try. Odorless Mineral Spirits: Known as OMS, this is the go-to for many colored pencil artists. Used in oil painting and for some household paint cleanups, it’s very effective at breaking down the bonder. It has a slightly oily texture that leaves a stain in papers, and it can be a HARMFUL chemical. Always use it with care, in a well-ventilated area. Only pour out a small amount, and keep the rest capped while you work to limit fumes. Rubbing Alcohol: In tight supply right now, I know. But even a very tiny amount can help break down the bonders in the pencil. Pros: it dries very quickly and doesn’t leave any residue or stain. Cons: it also doesn’t work quite as quickly or fluidly as OMS. Alcohol Marker Colorless Blender: It’s full of rubbing alcohol, essentially. However, it has the added benefit of never pooling, so your paper won't buckle like it might if too much rubbing alcohol was applied. Nail polish remover: This one works almost too well. It lifts a lot of the color, but it does create a nice blend. Work quickly, and keep your pressure very light to avoid scrubbing your layers right off the page. As you can see, if I hesitated too long, it left visible brush strokes. Try to get one that isn’t colored like mine. Pros: it works well, and dries very quickly, so minimal paper warping. Cons: It’s finicky, and can be hard to use multiple times because it can suck the saturation out of your layers.