Coates Willow Charcoal- Box of 4 Extra Thick Sticks 12-14mm
Coates Charcoal- Box of 4 Extra Thick Willow Sticks...The P.H. Coate family has specialized in willow cultivation since 1819. They have been producing premium quality artists vine charcoal from willow grown on the Somerset Levels  Stoke Saint Gregory in Southwest England for over thirty years. Plantation willow cultivation is part of the rich heritage of the Somerset Levels  stretching back for hundreds of years. A special combination of unique environmental conditions and tried and trusted traditions enable the Coate family to produce a truly unique fine art charcoal. Since Coates produces and processes their own raw materials  they are able to select only the best willow rods ensuring consistently high quality charcoal. Coates Willow Charcoal is non-compressed and burned from rods left in their raw round shape and diameter. It is very soft and velvety  and has a beautiful deep black hue especially favored by artists.These thick sticks are great for large drawings  gesture drawings  and filling in large areas. 4 sticks of soft Willow charcoal. These sticks average 5-1/4" long by 1/2" thick.(Photo is enlarged to show detail!)