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The Right Replacement Blades for Your Sharpener

"Which replacement blade should I get for my sharpener?" Sharpener replacement blades come in different sizes, and it may be confusing which replacement blades go into your sharpener. Often, the blades may look like they fit, however, some…

How to Use Custom Pencils in Your School or Home/Office

How To Use Custom Pencils Custom pencils are fun to use, however, it may be difficult for some to find a reason or occasion to use them. These are just some of the ways that we've seen them used to help inspire you. Custom Pencils For Your…

An Introduction to California Cedar Products Company

If you have ever placed an order with us, you may have noticed that your credit card statement shows a charge from CA Cedar Products. California Cedar Products Company (also known as CalCedar) is Pencils.com's parent company, and also owns…

May 1-7: Screen-Free Week and Children’s Book Week

Two great weeks in one! This week is both Screen-Free Week and Children's Book Week. Screen Free Week Screen-Free Week is an annual, international celebration when families, schools, and communities swap digital entertainment for the…

Drawtasticon 2017: A day of indie animation, art, and workshops.

Drawtasticon is a festival of art and animation that celebrates 2D animation. Drawtasticon will feature local indie artists, as well as 4 screening sessions that show original animated films from around the world.  There are three Award/Movie…

The Art of CursiveLogic: Now on Kickstarter

In January 2015, Linda Shrewsbury launched CursiveLogic on Kickstarter. The goal was to create a guide with simple lessons to help revive the dying art of cursive. CursiveLogic is an "innovative method that teaches the entire lowercase alphabet…

International Correspondence Writing Month 2017

Did you know that February is International Correspondence Writing Month? International Correspondence Writing Month (or InCoWriMo for short) is a challenge to hand-write and mail a letter, card, note, or postcard every day throughout…

What’s the Difference Between Typography, Lettering, and Calligraphy?

  Is the difference between calligraphy, lettering and type just different ways of saying the same thing? You know, I say, “tomayto” and you say, “tomahto” sort of thing? Well, no. Turns out, there is a difference. And…