CARAN D'ACHE SWISSCOLOR watercolour colouring pencils, water-soluble, 12 pieces

These 12 Caran d'Ache watercolour pencils combine drawing and painting in one: lay down the colour first, then let it blend with a little water.⁠‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‍‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‍‍‌‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‍‍‍‌‌‌‌‍‍⁠ The soft, break-resistant cedarwood lead sits comfortably in the hand, and with the 12 carefully chosen colours you can draw both detailed and full.⁠‌‌‌‍‌‍‌‍‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‍‍‌‌‌‌‌‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‍‍‍‌‌‌‌‍‍⁠

What are watercolour pencils and when do you use them?
Watercolour pencils combine the ease of coloured pencils with the artistic possibilities of watercolour paint. You first draw your design with the pencils and then activate the water-soluble pigments with a wet brush. This gives you control over both dry coloured pencil techniques and flowing watercolour effects.

Why choose a set of 12 colours?
This SWISSCOLOR set contains a carefully composed colour palette with basic colours such as black, grey, white and brown, complemented by vibrant shades such as cobalt blue, emerald green and scarlet red. With 12 colours you have enough variety for most projects without being overwhelming, ideal if you are starting out with watercolour techniques or for everyday creative work.

Soft and break-resistant properties
The soft 2.8 mm core ensures smooth colour release and easy blending when you add water. Thanks to the break-resistant composition, the pencils stay intact, even with intensive use. The water-soluble pigments activate evenly, giving you predictable results when washing out colours.

Practical usage tip
The hexagonal shape of cedar wood sits stably in your hand and does not roll off your work surface. Use a natural sponge or watercolour brush to activate the colours – start with a little water and gradually add more for different effect intensities. The sturdy wooden casing also means you can sharpen these pencils easily for fine details.