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What is the difference between Camel and Camlin?

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  Kokuyo Camlin is one of India’s oldest art & stationery supplies companies. There would be very few people in India who haven’t ever used a Camel or Camlin product in their lives. Currently known as Kokuyo Camlin, they are a leading art and stationery manufacturer in India. Kokuyo Camlin Founded in 1931 as Dandekar & Co., the company later changed its name to Camlin Ltd. This name remained until May 2012, when Camlin came to an agreement with the Japanese company Kokuyo Co. Ltd. and changed its name to Kokuyo Camlin. Kokuyo kept both Camel and Camlin. But if you have noticed, you’ll see that the two are not one and the same. Here is the difference between Camel and Camlin: Camlin Camlin equals quality stationery products. Be it an early learning set, school stationery like  pencils ,  notebooks ,  geometry kits , etc., or even office supplies, you will be pleasantly surprised by the range and variety of products that are oriented to education and occupation...

Crayons vs Oil Pastels

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When it comes to colours and painting, the medium you choose can make or break your artwork. The right colours not only define your style but also reflects your imagination on the canvas. Crayons and oil pastels are two of the most common mediums used worldwide by amateur and professional artists alike. The main difference between the two comes from the binder used with the pigments. Crayons are made with a wax binder whereas oil pastels, use a mixture of non-drying oil and wax. Here’s a much more detailed list of the differences between crayons and oil pastels.   Drawing When it comes to achieving sharp lines, crayons definitely take the prize, in comparison to oil pastels.  Crayon  colours are smudge-free and are great to make quick sketches. This would be a mighty task with oil pastels as they are extremely creamy. Mixing Although, this texture of mixing comes to use when you want to blend and layer your colours. Crayons are stubborn colours; the pigments hold characte...