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Coates Premium Artist Willow Charcoal
Item ID
MGPS-764
In stock
Quick Overview
For many years now Coates willow charcoal has been recognized as the best quality charcoal in the world. The family-run business creates charcoal with a velvety smooth stroke and rich, deep black hue that is particularly favored by artists.
Charcoal is an essential tool for fine artists. For many years now Coates willow charcoal has been recognized as the best quality charcoal in the world. The family-run business creates charcoal with a velvety smooth stroke and rich, deep black hue that is particularly favored by artists.
The willow plant used for making artist charcoal grows very quickly and takes only one growing season before it is ready for use. It takes 3 days to turn raw willow sticks into willow charcoal ready for the artist to use. The very best willow rods are selected from each crop to be used in the production of this charcoal. The willow is not compressed and is sorted and burned in its natural diameter and shape, slight variations are characteristic.
Willow Charcoal, Box of 30 Assorted Short Lengths - The perfect choice for anyone wanting to try willow charcoal drawing for the first time. This box of Coates Willow Charcoal includes approximately 30 assorted short length sticks of various diameters, each measuring between 3-12 mm. in diameter.
Willow Charcoal, Box of 10 Thin - Ideal for fine, detailed drawing. This handy box of Coates Willow Charcoal includes 10 thin sticks, each measuring between 3-4 mm. in diameter. This charcoal is made using the top of the willow rod where the wood is the thinnest.
Willow Charcoal, Box of 6 Medium - This is the most popular size that we carry. This box of Coates Willow Charcoal includes 6 medium sticks, each measuring between 5-6 mm. in diameter.
Willow Charcoal, Box of 3 Thick - The ideal size for most charcoal drawing, this box of Coates Willow Charcoal includes 3 thick sticks, each measuring between 7-9 mm. in diameter.
Willow Charcoal, Box of 4 Extra Thick - Perfect for big pieces of work, this box of Coates Willow Charcoal includes 4 extra thick sticks, each measuring between 10-15 mm.
Willow Charcoal, Single Tree Stick - Tree sticks are made from two-year old willow rods. These very chunky sticks are great for really large drawings and are strong enough to use on all kinds of surfaces. This box of Coates Willow Charcoal includes 1 jumbo tree stick measuring at least 20 mm. in diameter.
Note - Please be aware that willow charcoal is a completely natural product made simply from the willow grown on the Coates family farm. Therefore the sizes of the charcoal sticks are approximate measurements, one end of the charcoal stick will differ in size to the other end. Look very carefully at a stick of willow charcoal and you will see the marks where the leaves have been removed from the willow stick and also the soft central pith at the core of the stick.
Color |
Black |
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Color Family |
Black |
New! |
New! |
Brand |
Coates |
Company Info |
It was back in the 1960s that Percy Coate began experimenting with the willow he grew to make drawing charcoal. Although it took some years to perfect the technique, by the 1970s he was finally ready to share the new Coates willow charcoal with the world. Percy's grandfather, Robert Coate started in business in 1819 as a 'withy merchant', buying and selling local willow crops. Today Coates is still very much a family concern with members of the family involved in all aspects of the business. |
Material |
Charcoal |
Size |
Assorted |