But, I find that with large color sets, you can often substitute similar colors and achieve the same effects. Finally, before moving on, I would like to make it very clear that neither of the two individuals I spoke to divulge any information regarding ingredients, ratios etc that go into producing the cores.

There are a few too many greys for my liking (7 seems excessive) and not enough shades of pink (6 – not including the 3 flesh tones but these 6 include some purple colours). I can recommend this set to any artist as their starter kit or even as a gift because it is affordable and an excellent quality set with many benefits. I asked both Chemists where they thought this fixation on wax and oil colored pencils came from and why do some companies market there pencils as wax or oil based. Before I start reviewing let me first state that I am NOT an artist, I have no art training, not even an art GCSE and only started using coloured pencils again 2 months ago. They sharpen beautifully without the need for an expensive sharpener (I currently use a Lego one from a kids’ stationery set) and have had very few problems with breakages or not being able to get a proper point.It will also retain its sharp point for longer than a wax pencil, making it an excellent choice for sharp details.

With a range of 100 colors to choose from, the Derwent Lightfast colored pencils offer a diverse palette to suit any artistic need. Whenever possible, we should look for opportunities to mix colors through layering instead of using a pre-mixed color. Despite not being as commonplace as some of the others, the Caran D’ache Pablo pencils are a water-resistant line of premium pencils offered by the Swiss company that we like. These pencils are available in various sets, with larger sets (72 and 105 pieces) offering a wide array of colors.To take the guesswork out and for your convenience, I have provided direct links which take you to the products so you can make a purchase if you wish. Now, while it’s great that there are two options when it comes to the binder of the colored pencil, it can cause a bit of confusion. If these oil pencils are truly “pencils”, yet you use them with oil pastels, then it would have to be considered a “mixed medium”, right? Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. Going along with this, they are also easier to manufacture, and the turnaround time is much lower so products can get on the shelves much quicker.