The pencil “lead” is actually a mixture of graphite and clay. More clay in the mixture makes the lead harder. A harder lead has a higher number. Pencils are numbered from 1-3 but most people use a ...

Plasma irradiation removes graphite from the pencil lead, exposing a thin layer of clay. By controlling the exposure time, the thickness of this layer can be varied to modulate the infrared (IR ...

We can still get a kick from treating ourselves to a new t-shirt or pair of trainers. But can that possibly compete with the thrill of shopping for stationery in the weeks leading up to the new ...

Several companies this week said they’d stop selling cinnamon products after Consumer Reports found items tainted with lead. The consumer nonprofit found traces of lead in cinnamon powder and ...

Some coloured pencils are water soluble - water can be brushed over them to blend colours. Water-soluble pencils are usually softer than ordinary coloured pencils and will go blunt more quickly.

because the way it's mined means it always contains lead," cosmetic chemist Ni'Kita Wilson told Allure. So, when you see kohl ...

Comparing the $18 lip pencil to the popular $5 NYX Slim Lip Pencil, I tested both products to determine if the higher price was worth it. First off, to ensure a smooth application for both lip ...

Mishcon de Reya has hiked salaries for newly qualified solicitors (NQ) by 5.5 per cent to £95,000. The last time the firm raised its NQ salary was in May 2022, when it opted for an 8 per cent uplift ...

With new gestures that see you squeeze and twist the pencil to access toolbars and menus as well as Find My network functionality, Apple Pencil Pro will delight creatives and casual users alike.