Lightfast colored pencils not so lightfast

A problem with colored pencils is that, like the good watercolor pigment inks, certain colors fade quickly. Lightfastedness is, therefore, a key selling point: 'our pencils won't fade,' declares one popular manufacturer. Sarah Renae Clark tested various brands and found that that many faded before the 6-month test cycle was done. — Read the rest
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