White Drawing Chalk from Belgium

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3.15 x .4 inches (8 x 1 x 1 cm) Mined from rich Belgian limestone deposits, this natural white drawing chalk is composed of pure calcite formed by the ancient fossilization of mari ne organisms. Free from artificial binders, the raw mineral is simply cut in a two-step process into slender rectangular sticks ready for studio use. Sharply distinct from conventional plaster-based school chalks, this natural Belgian chalk offers a noticeably softer touch and superior opacity. It excels on dark paper for traditional heightening and highlights, or ground into a fine powder for custom artist primers and wall paints. Steeped in artistic history, white chalk remains an essential cornerstone of drawing—one of the original four pigments that defined Stone Age palette history. Show more