Watercolour Pencils, Assorted

This versatile set of 72 Faber-Castell Watercolour Pencils is perfect for developing a wide range of artistic skills in the classroom. Featuring soft, pigment-rich leads, these pencils deliver intense colour that can be used dry for traditional colouring or activated with water to create vibrant watercolour effects. When applied to watercolour paper, the pencils offer smooth blending and can be layered over lead pencil or combined with traditional watercolour paints, giving students opportunities to experiment with texture, shading, and detail. This dual-use design makes the set a flexible and cost-effective solution for schools, suitable for both beginners and advanced art students. The broad colour range promotes exploration and supports lessons in colour theory, mixed media, and illustration techniques. As a product of the world-renowned Faber-Castell, these pencils reflect the brand's longstanding reputation for high quality, innovation, and environmental awareness. Each pencil is crafted for reliability and consistency, making this pack an excellent choice for individual or shared classroom use.

Educational Benefits

• Encourages creative flexibility - Can be used dry or with water to explore various artistic effects.
• Develops artistic technique - Promotes understanding of layering, blending, and tonal gradation.
• Supports STEAM integration - Useful for creative visual projects in science and humanities.
• Enhances visual expression - Helps students translate ideas into colourful, dynamic artwork.

Classroom Ideas

• Illustrate water cycle diagrams - Use watercolour blending to show transitions in states of matter.
• Cultural art projects - Recreate traditional watercolour techniques from different cultures.
• Landscape painting - Use pencils wet and dry to depict depth and perspective.
• Literature-inspired art - Visualise scenes from stories through layered drawings and washes.

Product Specifications

• Contents: 72 assorted watercolour pencils
• Lead Type: Soft, pigment-rich
• Usage: Use dry for colouring or wet for watercolour effects
• Surface Compatibility: Best used on watercolour paper
• Application: Can be layered over lead pencil or with traditional watercolours
• Brand: Faber-Castell

Pack Size: Pack of 72