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product_id: 16510823
title: "Art Graf Water-soluble Graphite 20g Tin, Grey"
brand: "artgraf"
price: "£16.49"
currency: GBP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Art Graf"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/16510823-art-graf-water-soluble-graphite-20g-tin-grey
store_origin: GB
region: United Kingdom
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# Rich graphite shades from light to deep opaque Water-soluble for versatile wet/dry use Compact 20g portable tin for on-the-go creativity Art Graf Water-soluble Graphite 20g Tin, Grey

**Brand:** artgraf
**Price:** £16.49
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖋️ Elevate your art game—where graphite meets watercolor magic!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Art Graf Water-soluble Graphite 20g Tin, Grey by artgraf
- **How much does it cost?** £16.49 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- artgraf enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted artgraf brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Unleash Dynamic Shades:** From delicate washes to bold strokes, master every tone with water-soluble graphite.
- • **Studio to Plein Air Ready:** Compact tin design lets you create anywhere—perfect for the modern artist on the move.
- • **Matte Finish with Quick Dry:** Achieve professional matte textures with a fast 1-hour dry time to keep your workflow smooth.
- • **Effortless Layering & Erasing:** Work wet or dry, then rework or erase to refine your masterpiece with ease.
- • **Premium Heritage Craftsmanship:** Crafted by Viarco, a century-old leader in artist materials ensuring unmatched quality.

## Overview

Art Graf Water-soluble Graphite in a 20g tin offers artists a premium, versatile medium that blends the precision of graphite with the fluidity of watercolor. Made by Viarco since 1907, this portable solid graphite paint enables a wide tonal range from transparent washes to rich opaque layers, dries matte in 1 hour, and supports both wet and dry techniques—ideal for studio or plein air painting.

## Description

Viarco is a family owned business located in northern Portugal that has been making premium artist drawing materials since 1907. They have developed unique blends of graphite, carbon and binders to produce some of the highest quality sketching materials available today. This water-soluble graphite is packed in a tin for use with a wet brush. Create a wide range of graphite grays from deep black to more transparent shades that are completely erasable! Perfect for studio use or plein air artist. 20 gram tin.

Review: Fantastic Medium! - I purchased this based on a video posted on YouTube about different art products. This one seemed really interesting and I wanted to try it out, as I use a lot of watercolors, graphite and charcoal medium. Very interesting product. It's slightly different than typical watercolorz as it has a heavy body and the graphite has a very obvious difference in consultancy. It's easy to learn how to manipulate it, and it's fun figuring out how bet to use it. You can layer it if you work carefully, to achieve dark values and it can be reworked to create lighter values. It's very similar to a gouache in some respects because of how workable it is. Once dry, it can be erased fairly easily to allow further working of the surface, which means it has a lot of possibilities for projects. My biggest con is that it's obviously messy. It has a lot of loose graphite in the tin, but I know that's just how it has to be considering the medium is a pressed graphite. Just know that you'll want to be prepared for the eventual dust so it doesn't get onto your project accidentally. The other biggest thing to note is that you'll want to deal your work with a fixitif as soon as you finish, as it is a graphite, and will rub away and transfer if you do not. I haven't tested to see how it works with a coat of fixitif on the paper, but I assume it does not preform as well, so I suggest fixing it after you've completed it. A great medium though. Very fun to work with and I'm excited to use it in more projects!
Review: Fun painting media - If you have never used graphite to paint with, you should try it. It’s not a true black but it’s pretty dark and works with water with watercolor. I just did a painting of pears on gesso textured paper and love the look of graphite on the texture paper. This is a good quality product for professional art creating. Try it! Good value for the money.

## Features

- ARTIST WATER-SOLUBLE GRAPHITE - Paint on a whole new level with this portable artist graphite packed in a convenient 20g tin
- USE WET OR DRY - This water-soluble graphite is packed in a portable tin and ready to use with a wet brush
- RICH INTENSE GRAPHITE - Artists can create a wide range of shades from light transparent hues to rich, deep opaque colors for drawing, sketching and watercolor effects
- IDEAL FOR PAINTING OR WATERCOLOR - This graphite is the perfect artist tool for studio and plein air use
- MADE BY VIARCO - A company that has been producing premium drawing materials since 1907

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B006ZAVT9A |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #32,445 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #223 in Drawing Pencils #730 in Art Paints |
| Brand Name | ArtGraf |
| Color | Grey |
| Color Code | #808080 |
| Container Type | Can |
| Coverage | Opaque |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (357) |
| Dry Time In Hours | 1 |
| Finish Type | Matte |
| Full Cure Time | 1 Hours |
| Included Components | Brush |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Waterproof | False |
| Item Form | Solid |
| Item Type Name | 20g Tin |
| Item Volume | 20 Milliliters |
| Item Weight | 20 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Viarco |
| Model Name | Water-soluble Graphite |
| Model Number | 500020 |
| Paint Type | Watercolor |
| Part Number | 500020 |
| Size | 0.71 Ounce (Pack of 1) |
| Special Features | Water Soluble |
| Specific Uses For Product | Painting, Watercolor, Sketching |
| Surface Recommendation | Tin |
| Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ArtGraf
- **Color:** Grey
- **Finish Type:** Matte
- **Indoor/Outdoor Usage:** Indoor
- **Item Volume:** 20 Milliliters
- **Paint Type:** Watercolor
- **Size:** 0.71 Ounce (Pack of 1)
- **Special Feature:** Water Soluble
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Painting, Watercolor, Sketching
- **Surface Recommendation:** Tin

## Images

![Art Graf Water-soluble Graphite 20g Tin, Grey - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61PyrTL-kdL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic Medium!
*by D***. on April 17, 2018*

I purchased this based on a video posted on YouTube about different art products. This one seemed really interesting and I wanted to try it out, as I use a lot of watercolors, graphite and charcoal medium. Very interesting product. It's slightly different than typical watercolorz as it has a heavy body and the graphite has a very obvious difference in consultancy. It's easy to learn how to manipulate it, and it's fun figuring out how bet to use it. You can layer it if you work carefully, to achieve dark values and it can be reworked to create lighter values. It's very similar to a gouache in some respects because of how workable it is. Once dry, it can be erased fairly easily to allow further working of the surface, which means it has a lot of possibilities for projects. My biggest con is that it's obviously messy. It has a lot of loose graphite in the tin, but I know that's just how it has to be considering the medium is a pressed graphite. Just know that you'll want to be prepared for the eventual dust so it doesn't get onto your project accidentally. The other biggest thing to note is that you'll want to deal your work with a fixitif as soon as you finish, as it is a graphite, and will rub away and transfer if you do not. I haven't tested to see how it works with a coat of fixitif on the paper, but I assume it does not preform as well, so I suggest fixing it after you've completed it. A great medium though. Very fun to work with and I'm excited to use it in more projects!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun painting media
*by K***P on November 2, 2024*

If you have never used graphite to paint with, you should try it. It’s not a true black but it’s pretty dark and works with water with watercolor. I just did a painting of pears on gesso textured paper and love the look of graphite on the texture paper. This is a good quality product for professional art creating. Try it! Good value for the money.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple and awesome
*by B***E on August 9, 2021*

I love this stuff. Adds a new dimension to watercolor and pencil. I carry a multi media sketchbook, an arteza water brush, a blending stump and this stuff, everywhere. I’m an extreme doodler, and this stuff ups the game. It’s fun, easy and cleanup is…none-ish. I’d give more stars if I could.

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*Last updated: 2026-06-02*