Castle Art Supplies 120 Colouring Pencils Set | Quality Soft Core Coloured Leads for Adult Artists, Professionals and Colourists | Protected and Organised in Presentation Tin Box

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There are two main techniques for using colored pencils: layering and burnishing. Layering is generally used at the start by coloring different colors on top of one another to create unique shades and tones. Burnishing involves additional layering and blending the layered colors until the appearance is smooth and shiny. For many artists and coloring enthusiasts, being able to layer, shade and blend colors is a vital factor when choosing coloring pencils. If the lead core is too hard, then the pigment won’t blend in and shading will not be smooth. Some sets have a soft core designed to glide smoothly across the paper, while other models feature ultra-smooth and even color laydown. Our pencils feature a ‘soft series’ core, allowing for silky smooth application, as well as expert layering, blending and shading. This makes them incredibly easy to use, a fantastic feature for beginners and experts alike. Easily the biggest selling point (and likely a huge reason why these colored pencils have become so popular) is their fantastic asking price. They are extremely affordable considering the number and quality of the pencil you get and this makes it within just about everybody’s budget. And it is also a big reason why these are so popular online. We feel that if money is tight but you are still after quality, these should be on your shortlist. Overall Ranking – 4/5

Also, the external shell color of the pencils is a bit off when compared to the actual color that they put out. Several readers have mentioned making a color template on some scratch paper before using these so that you will have a better idea of the true color and we certainly agree with that. Usability and Durability – 4/5Castle Art has explicitly come out and said that their cores are strong and reliable and help to minimize breakage. We do see the fruits of their efforts and have found that these cores are above average in terms of toughness and reliability. This is great for those of you who are notorious for pushing down very hard with your pencils to get that extra color out of them. And even for those that apply color with less pressure, it is good peace of mind knowing that these pencils will hold up to typical wear and tear.

However, in addition to being popular with kids, colored pencils are now also part of an adult pastime. These days, you’ll find adults — professional artists and beginners alike — creating beautiful works of art using colored pencils. Available in dozens of colors, the pencils are used for drawing, sketching, shading and coloring. For children, colored pencils are a cornerstone of fun activities. They are used at home and at school to make whimsical pictures, complete homework and doodle aimlessly.

This set features our premium quality coloured pencils that you can find in our other sets. Made with top quality materials featuring a strong centred core to prevent frustrating breakages and a Basswood rounded barrel for easy sharpening and added comfort, you can trust that these pencils will be there for you when you need them most. I really enjoyed using the new Castle Arts Gold Colored Pencils and it is obviously very clear to see that Castle are certainly making a name for themselves, they are not resting on their laurels by any stretch of the imagination. Castle have a wide range of products on their catalog but perhaps the most impressive aspect of the Castle eco system is the literature they provide with their products. Simply get in touch with our friendly Customer Service team via [email protected] and they will support you every step of the way. It is also important to note, especially for those of you new to the world of colored pencils that Lightfast pencils are not the, be-all-and-end-all. The only time that Lightfast pencils are essential are if you plan on selling your art, sending it in to competitions or hanging your art work and want it to last a number of years. Castle Art Coloured Pencils V Arteza Expert Colored Pencils Conclusion. The wax core applies very good color with each pass and you will find that layering is also quite effective. Blending, for the most part, is also responsive although we did find that wax bloom was a bit higher than some of the other wax-based brands we have reviewed.