Blending Stump
Estimated value as of 2026 · Hobby Lobby assorted blending stumps[4]; typical single or small pack price across retailers like Blick ($1.59-$6.99)[1] and Walmart ($5.66)[2]
A blending stump is a rolled paper tool used by artists to blend and smooth pencil, charcoal, or pastel marks in drawings.
Fun fact Blending stumps are made from tightly rolled soft gray paper felt, pointed at both ends, and can be sharpened or sanded for reuse.[6]
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