Start with light layers of color
Use small, circular strokes
Apply gentle pressure at first
Layer similar colors together
Add darker shades gradually
Burnish with a lighter pencil or colorless blender
Blend overlapping colors where they meet
Use a blending stump or tortillon if needed
Use solvent sparingly for smoother blending
Keep pencil points sharp for better control
Build color slowly for a smoother finish
Work from light to dark
Test blends on scrap paper first
Use paper with enough tooth to hold layers
Rework areas with additional layers as needed