When working wet on wet with watercolor pencils or watersoluble crayons, make a point of keeping the tips clean to ensure you colors don't get muddied. Wipe the tip on a damp cloth or scribble with it on a scrap bit of paper.
What You Need to Know About Watercolor Pencils & Water-Soluble Crayons
By Marion Boddy-Evans, About.com Guide
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Keeping the Tip of a Water-Soluble Pencil Clean
Just like you'd wash a brush regularly while painting to ensure you don't muddy your colors, so you should ensure the tip of a water-soluble pencil or crayon stays clean.
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