Comparative Analysis of Lightfastness in 50+ Colored Pencil Brands
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Summary
The article discusses lightfast testing of over 50 colored pencil brands to determine their longevity and resistance to fading. It compares the author's testing method with official industry tests.
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· 1 pulledIf you want to know more about my own lightfast testing method, I’ve written a very detailed (and nerdy!) explanation of my process and how it compares to the official industry tests in this blog post.
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