Caran d'Ache Museum Aquarelle 40 Pencils

MUSEUM Aquarelle pencils are the fruit of research and innovation, a perfect union between drawing and painting. They give you the comfort and precision of a pencil with the strength and effects of watercolour. A range of techniques in a single pencil for excellent results.
Developed and manufactured in our Geneva workshops. Caran d'Ache's know-how and expertise in the world of colour guarantees 100% Swiss Made quality.

Ultra-high pigment concentration ensures intense colour and exceptional light resistance. For all amateur or professional watercolourists, mixed media designers and lovers of unbridled creativity.
This assortment of 40 colours was selected using the " double-primary " system (the 3 primary colours are all represented by two shades) and is ideal for discovering watercolour techniques.
Contents : 40 " Standard " water-soluble coloured pencils
Applications : Can be applied dry or wet for wash drawings, hatching, shading, for accurate lines, washes or blurring.

Technical description :

Type : Water-soluble coloured pencils, hexagonal shape for optimal grip
Lead : soft, extra-fine to meet the most demanding requirements of watercolour painting and artistic drawing. Diameter: 3.8 mm. Ultra-high pigment concentration. Exceptional light resistance when applied dry or as watercolour (Standard Blue Wool Scale - between *** and *****)
Pencil : hexagonal, 8 ply, matt casing matches the colour of the lead, colour number indicated
Premium FSC® certified cedar wood
Techniques : Watercolour, wash drawing, shading, unlimited mixed techniques. Dry or wet drawing on all media (paper, cardboard, canvas, etc.).