Water Soluble Coloured Pencil Set - 12 to 72 Colours for Painting and Blending

These water soluble coloured pencils offer a flexible drawing and painting tool for artists who want to combine line work with watercolour effects. Whether you are sketching outdoors or working on detailed studio pieces, the ability to switch between dry and wet application from one pencil simplifies your process. Available in multiple colour counts and lead hardness grades, this set adapts to different artistic styles without requiring extra paint.

Features and Construction

The pencils are built around a water-soluble colour lead that responds to water, giving you control over opacity and blending. Each pencil has a wood casing for sharpening.

Colour Selection

You can choose from 12, 24, 36, 48, or 72 colour sets. Larger sets provide more tonal range for complex illustrations or gradient work.

Lead Hardness Options

Lead grades include 2B, B, 5B, 3B, H, and 4B. Softer leads (B series) give darker, more blendable marks, while harder leads (H, 4B) hold a fine point for details.

Water Soluble Design

The core formulation dissolves partially when water is applied, allowing you to create washes, soften edges, or layer colour without separate watercolour pans.

Uses and Placement

These pencils suit a range of painting and drawing applications. They are a practical choice for artists who want one medium for both sketching and colour work.

Studio Art and Illustration

Use them for fine art drawings, botanical illustrations, or mixed-media pieces where controlled washes add depth. The variety of lead grades supports both broad shading and precise lines.

Outdoor Sketching

Carry a compact set for urban sketching or plein air painting. With just a water brush, you can produce watercolour effects without tubes or pans.

Educational and Hobby Use

Art students and hobbyists benefit from the forgiving nature of water-soluble pencils. They allow experimentation with colour blending and wash techniques at a manageable scale.

Benefits and Buying Value

This set delivers practical value by combining two mediums in one. The number of colours and lead options let you tailor the set to your typical projects.

Versatility in One Tool

One pencil eliminates the need to carry separate drawing pencils and watercolour paints. This convenience suits artists who work in varied settings or prefer a streamlined kit.

Customisable Colour Range

The option to choose between 12 and 72 colours means you only pay for what you will use. Larger sets are useful for detailed colour work, while smaller packs work for basic sketching.

Low Maintenance

These pencils require only a sharpener and access to water. No palette cleaning or drying time for paints is needed, making them a straightforward choice for quick studies.