Graphite pencils are an essential part of an artist’s kit. They are a simple tool, but the history of the pencil is full of twists, turns, intrigue, and brilliant innovation. This National Pencil Day, learn more about the history of the pencil on our blog: https://www.jacksonsart.com/blog/2024/11/01/the-dark-history-of-the-pencil/?utm_campaign=national_pencil_day&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organicsocial&utm_content=fb_org_video_feed_to_blog Filmed by the Jackson’s Team in the Jackson’s Studi

Oh, the wonder of the humble pencil: Did you know that graphite was originally used to mark sheep? Or that people once used bread crumbs for erasers? | NPR