The Blackwing 602: The Pencil That Takes You Back
The Blackwing 602 is more than a pencil. From John Steinbeck to Chuck Jones, here's why this cedar-and-graphite classic still has a cult following.
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Why Are Pencils Yellow The Surprising Origin Story
Pencils reveal why they are yellow, tracing branding, Chinese symbolism, and how one marketing move shaped what quality looks like in the US.
Pita Bread Pencil Holder
School is just around the corner. Kids and parents are flocking around Staples and Walmart buying school supplies. I always wanted to buy unique supplies when I was young. There is not much you can do with loose leaf and binders. Pencil holders are a whole other thing. This pita bread pencil holder is a […]
Pencil Fence
My next summer project, a giant pencil fence. Let’s hope kids don’t climb over it. It will turn into a crimson shish kabob pencil fence. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an email at sandboxworld@gmail.com. I […]
Color Pencil Zipper
Looking beyond the obvious. Turning colored pencils and a sharpener into a zipper. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an email at sandboxworld@gmail.com. I read every message personally and, with your permission, may feature your thoughts […]
Artisanal Pencil Sharpening
Have we become so lazy as a society that we cannot sharpen our own pencils? Since when has it become an art form? David Rees the man behind artisanal pencil sharpening will sharpen your pencils with care, and charge you a pretty penny. The cost? $15. You can pick yourself up from the floor now. […]
Pencil Sculptures: Dalton Ghetti
Usually the pencil is the medium of creation. A pencil has been always a tool. What happens when you start making pencils into sculptures? They become art pieces. Dalton Ghetti, originally from Brazil, creates miniature sculptures on the tips of pencils. The 49 year old artist leaves no pencil discarded, he whittles a masterpiece out […]