LYRA artist supplies are superior products for serious artists. LYRA Graphite Crayons are perfect for sketching and shading large areas. Add depth to your drawing with these 12 millimeter, paper wrapped crayons will keep your hands clean. They are water-soluble and can be used with a brush and water for monochromatic water color effects. LYRA Graphite Crayons are non-staining and erasable when dry. They are available in three hardness degrees; 2B, 6B and 9B, and comply with even the most stringent quality standards. Draw, sketch design and empower your creativity with artist products from LYRA.