Derwent Pastel Pencil Tin, 36 Colours

Pastel pencils have a soft, powdery pigment core that releases pigment as you draw. They blend easily with light pressure to create smooth gradations and fine details. The dust-minimising formula helps keep your drawing surface cleaner than many traditional pastel options.

Key specs: 36 colours; soft pastel core with consistent pigment release; blendable texture; dust-minimising formula; high lightfastness; reusable tin case for portability and storage.

They work great on heavyweight drawing paper, textured pastel paper, or laid-in illustration boards. For best results, choose papers with some tooth to grab the pigment and consider a fixative after completing your piece.

Start with light tones and build up darker layers gradually. Use gentle pressure and blend with a tortillon, blending stump, or clean finger to achieve soft transitions. Sharpen to a fine point for precise details, then layer as needed.

Yes. Derwent pastel pencils are designed for art use and are formulated to be non-toxic and suitable for artists of all levels. Always follow user guidelines for best results.

If you’re weighing options, you might consider the 24-colour Derwent Pastel Pencil Tin for a lighter budget or the 12-colour variant for a focused palette. See: Derwent Pastel Pencil Tin 24 Colours - https://fepy.com/products/derwent-pastel-pencil-tin-24-colours, Derwent Pastel Pencil Tin 12 Colours - https://fepy.com/products/derwent-pastel-pencil-tin-12-colours. For a different brand with a similar pastel approach, Faber-Castell Pitt Pastel Pencils 24 Colours are also available: https://fepy.com/products/faber-castell-pitt-pastel-pencils-24-colours.

The 36-colour range makes it versatile for beginners building a library and for more experienced artists requiring a broad tonal palette. The soft core is forgiving for blending, while still enabling fine detail work.

Great for portraits, landscapes, still life, concept sketches, and mixed-media pieces where vibrant color and soft shading are beneficial.

Use a sharpener designed for soft pencils or a dedicated pastel pencil sharpener to minimize core crumbling. Store the pencils in the included tin to protect tips, work on a clean surface, and consider light fixative application to preserve your finished piece.

This 36-colour set provides a broad tonal range, smooth blending, and reduced dust in a portable tin, offering a strong balance of color versatility and workspace cleanliness. It’s a solid middle-ground choice for artists who want a substantial palette without buying individual colours.