Classic Colour Pencils - Pack of 72

The Faber-Castell Classic Coloured Pencils - Pack of 72 provides a durable, high-quality solution for classroom creativity, offering vibrant colours and smooth application across various surfaces. Each pencil contains high-quality pigments housed in a smooth 3.3mm colour strip that is fully bonded to the FSC-certified wood casing, ensuring maximum break resistance. Ideal for blending and layering, these pencils perform exceptionally well on paper, poster, and card, supporting a wide range of artistic and curriculum-based projects. Their hexagonal shape promotes a comfortable and stable grip, helping students with control and fine motor development during extended drawing sessions. This pack includes a total of 72 pencils (6 x 12 colours), conveniently housed in a sturdy tub for easy organisation and quick classroom distribution. Crafted from FSC-certified wood, these pencils support environmentally responsible teaching practices, while maintaining the superior quality Faber-Castell is known for.

Educational Benefits

• Reinforces eco-consciousness - FSC-certified materials encourage sustainability discussions.
• Supports motor skill development - Hexagonal shape aids correct grip and coordination.
• Enhances creative expression - Rich pigments enable vivid drawings and artistic freedom.
• Strengthens colour theory knowledge - Encourages exploration of tone, value, and blending.

Classroom Ideas

• Rotational art stations - Use sets across groups for consistent colour access.
• Theme-based drawing units - Use for seasonal, cultural, or narrative illustration.
• Poster and project design - Create visual aids for science, history, or literacy.
• Daily sketching practice - Encourage quick, expressive drawing to build technique.

Product Specifications

• Contents: 72 coloured pencils (6 x 12 colours)
• Lead Size: 3.3mm
• Lead Bonding: Fully bonded for high break resistance
• Shape: Hexagonal for ease of grip and control
• Surfaces: Suitable for paper, poster, and card
• Pigment Quality: High-quality, vibrant colours
• Storage: Handy, reusable tub
• Safety: Non-toxic
• Sustainability: Made from FSC-certified wood
• Brand: Faber-Castell

Pack Size: Pack of 72