Derwent Colouring Pencil Set, Tin of 12, Artist-Grade, Blendable Core

The set includes 12 pencils with durable cores and ergonomic barrels, housed in a reusable tin case for secure storage and travel.

Apply light layers and gradually build color, allowing hues to blend softly. The blendable pigments and smooth laydown make gradients and subtle tonal shifts easy to achieve.

Use medium-weight drawing paper or sketchbooks (around 90–160 gsm) with a smooth to lightly textured surface to allow for clean color application and blending.

Yes. Derwent pencils are designed to be non-toxic and safe for general use, with safety standards typically observed for art materials.

'Artist-grade' indicates higher pigment load and smoother laydown, providing richer color and more consistent results than standard student-grade pencils, while remaining portable in a compact tin.

Sharpen to a fine point with a quality sharpener, handle with a light touch during layering, and store in the tin to protect the cores from impact. The durable core is designed to resist breakage under typical drawing pressure.

Yes—it's well-suited for beginners and hobbyists who want a compact, blendable kit, while also serving as a convenient travel starter for more seasoned artists building a color repertoire.

Ideal for quick sketches, color studies, small illustrations, practice shading, and learning color blending without needing a large assortment of pencils.

The 12-pencil tin offers a focused, portable color range with Derwent quality. If you’re looking for more options, you can compare with Derwent Colouring Pencil Set Tin 24 at https://fepy.com/product/derwent-colouring-pencil-set-tin-24 and with Derwent ColourSoft Pencils Tin 12 at https://fepy.com/product/derwent-coloursoft-pencils-tin-12 to evaluate color variety and feel across lines.

Yes. You can pair this 12-pencil tin with other Derwent color families to broaden your palette, ensuring you choose compatible tones and similar pigment characteristics for smooth blending.

The pencils come in a reusable tin case that protects the cores, keeps colors organized, and makes it easy to transport your set between locations without losing pencils.