4.7/5
Thick, robust leads resist cracking and chipping making them perfect for adult coloring books
Lightfast, richly saturated pigments
Ultra smooth, even color laydown
36 premium colored pencils
Soft, thick cores are perfect for shading and shadows
$234
I bought this 150 set of Prismacolor pencils before about 2 weeks now and did some drawings .
so first of all it is AMAZING soft , blend easily and the result is great . about the breaking issue honestly I sharpened many colors of the set many times and it didn't break not even once .
a tip before you start using your set take a hair dryer and try to move the heat all over the pencils then leave them for 15 to 30 minutes to cool down . this way you will avoid any breaking issues while sharpening your pencils .
I definitely recommend prismacolor pencils for anyone who loves to draw
4.7/5
Ultra smooth, even color laydown
Thick, robust leads resist cracking and chipping making them perfect for adult coloring books
150 premium colored pencils
Lightfast, richly saturated pigments
Soft, thick cores are perfect for shading and shadows
$234
I can't compare these to other higher quality pencil sets, this is about all I've ever used as they are the standard in the industry. Of course they do not come without flaws, #1 and most widely known is the breakage issue, the lead basically falls out if you sharpen them too much and before you know it your 7.5" pencil is 2" and you can no longer get a grip on it. There is a message under the FAQ section on the prismacolor website stating "If the core slides out of the pencil this generally means the core was not properly glued to the wood and returning the pencil would be advisable" Well heads up, returning them will not fix the problem, they all have this issue. I was aware of this problem before I bought them but I knew these pencils color so well it wasn't worth risking losing money trying a different brand, so I decided to manage. Well turns out there IS in fact a solution. The next day I went to my local art store and talked to a very knowledgeable employee who is owed a well earned pay raise for fixing this problem, she recommended a pencil sharpener made specifically for soft lead made by 'pro art'. I admit I did not have much confidence this would solve the problem but sure enough I got home and sharpened every dull pencil with no breakage. Best part is it only cost me $2.50. This is the pro art soft sharpener (picture below). Part # is above the bar code on the back & reads 'PRO 3083'. This is a MUST HAVE if you plan to purchase these as a regular sharpener just won't 'cut it' (haha get it?)
2nd gripe I have is with the organization, the flimsy plastic holders that hold the pencils slide the pencils out of order and make a mess. Of course I bought this for the pencils, not the container, but I did find, for me personally -and you may have a better idea- the best way to organize them was to simply rubber band the shades together. I separated the different colors (blue, green, red etc) then put black/white/silver/gold separate, gray tones separate and then skin tones (pinks and tans) separate since I frequently use those 2 sets in conjunction with one another. So far it's worked out very well. If you aren't mobile and have a work desk of course it would make more sense to have some kind of fixed holder.
As far as the pencils themselves, they wear very fast but they color and blend very well and that makes it worth the cost if you're serious about your work. They are waxy so they slide on the paper very naturally, I press down hard and they hold up pretty well without ripping through the paper. I used to love art growing up but the past 10 years my life has been work and problems and I got away from my one true talent. I hope if you're dreams are to become an artist you follow them, I regret not following mine but I'm trying to relearn all I lost.
4.5 stars!
4.7/5
Ultra smooth, even color laydown
Soft, thick cores are perfect for shading and shadows
Lightfast, richly saturated pigments
Thick, robust leads resist cracking and chipping making them perfect for adult coloring books
Includes: True Blue: PC903, Grass Green: PC909, Apple Green: PC912, Canary Yellow: PC916, Orange: PC918, Crimson Red: PC924, Violet: PC932, Violet Blue: PC933, Sienna Brown: PC945, Dark Brown: PC946, Black: PC935 and White: PC938
$234
I am 200% amazed by the outcomes of these great colors. They are very easy to blend and layer. When I first opens the box, the pencils looked so ordinary that I was a little sad. But after I used them to do some work, they surprised me. The colors are incomparable to those cheap pencils I used to have. It seems that the pencil itself knows how to read my mind, lol! It works with me!
I don't have any broken lead issues at all. It was sitting on the platform when I got home. It was very hot from the hot summer weather. I put it in fridge for like 5 minutes before using it. It consumes fast, though. I need to constantly sharp it to get the wanted details. The Prismacolor scholar pencil sharpener is what I use to sharpen it. It works perfectly.
Here, I added a picture of a black kitty I drew on an A4 size sketch book. It cost me a little more than half an inch of the black color pencil.
I will definetly buy a delux of 150 colors later when I have more pocket money.
All in all, 5 stars! Highly recommend it!
4.7/5
SCHOOL SUPPLIES: Prepare the classroom for creative Art projects and homework assignments.
CRAYOLA COLORS: Featured colors include red, red orange, orange, yellow, green, yellow green, sky blue, blue, purple, black, brown & white.
PRESHARPENED & DURABLE: soft cores won't break easily, and presharpened tips are ready for use right out of the box.
SAFE AND NONTOXIC: Ideal for kids, ages 6 & up.
CRAYOLA COLORED PENCILS: Includes 24 packs of 12 count colored pencils.
$234
Although we haven't used them yet, I purchased these colored pencils for a Bible journaling class we are going to have in the spring of 2020. We need to keep our costs low for supplies and a journaling Bible so everyone can afford the class. Have a nice option of these Crayola Pencils in so many colors in bulk was a nice option for me and they were so much more affordable than an art store.
4.6/5
Conforms to ASTM D4236
Contains artist-quality soft lead for rich pigment and smooth application
Includes a tin storage case with a built-in tray to keep pencils organized and protected
Set contains 24 pencils
Use for fine detail drawing as well as shading and layering
Explore your creativity with a wide variety of colors
$234
UPDATE: I bought the second set of Amazon Basic Colored Pencils. At this point, I would have to say my favorite colored pencils are Faber-Castell Polychromos (oil based,) Colore' Premium Colored Pencils (oil based), Amazon Basics, and Schpirerr Farben Oil Based Soft Core - in that order. CONS: I ordered my sets on 01-27-19 and 02-02-19, the set is now selling for about $10 less than what I paid. I chatted with an Amazon customer support/representative about this and had the WORST experience I have ever experienced. My past interactions with Amazon customer support/representatives have nearly always been exemplary! Not so this time. PROS: I have ordered other Amazon Basic items and continue to do so because they have been decently priced and good-to-great quality. It is no different with these colored pencils. I have MANY different brands of colored pencils and these rank high, in my regard, and in comparable competition with many of the, longstanding "quality named brands." I continue to be delightfully surprised and pleased with these colored pencils. They lay down smoothly, blend well, have good color intensity, offer a wonderful selection of colors, and are well made. I will likely be buying a second set of these.
4.6/5
Trusted Choice - COVACURE's color pencil set is CE-EN71 certified, No pungent smell, both adults and kids can use it reassurance - if you have any dissatisfaction with our color pencil set, 6 months return promise offered. It's also the best choice as a gift for Christmas, Thanksgiving, Birthday or any festivals.
Amazing Gift - Gift for young artists and artists of all ages,Kids, Writers or you can buy it for yourself.Just about Everyone! Stylish, lightweight, well-made canvas roll is secured with faux leather ties; individual compartments protect and hold up to 36 of your favorite drawing pencils and an sharpener.
Premium Colored Pencil Set - Color pencil length: 17.5CM / 7-Inch pencil core diameter: 0.4cm / 0.16 inch Force degree: 15.3N Hardness: 73 (HK) / MPa Attrition: 2.3 mm.
Superb Soft Lead- You don't need to endure the pencil breaking anymore. Pencil Hardness is 60% higher than others, you can sharpen it again and again and you will surprise that No More Breaking. Just glide effortless over the paper and absolutely looks nice, suitable for color sketch / adult coloring book /meticulous painting.
Portable color pencil set - Comes with a sharpener and canvas pencil bag (17.7 Inch x 8.3 Inch). The canvas pencil pounch not just with an attractive design but also an excellent protecter of pencils on the trip. 0.66lbs / set of the pencils is the essential choice for outdoor painting.
$234
I have not used colored pencils since I was kid. I researched five different brands on Amazon, all with varying prices, & had no idea there was such a vast difference in colored pencils. I've read that some pencils are to soft/waxy, while others require the user to have to press too hard in order to obtain good coloring. The reviews on this particular set seemed to bridge between those two different issues.
Firstly, I want to mention the travel canvas/leather wrap that these pencils are housed in. I LOVE IT! It conveniently keeps the pencils organized, & rolls up into a nice-sized parcel. Secondly, some reviewers have commented on the sharpener that's included in this kit. I have used it a few times, rounding it very slowly around the circumference of the pencil, & it works GREAT!
Lastly, for my purposes, the variety of colors included in this kit are adequate. However, some of the pencils do require me to push harder on them than others in order to achieve any depth of color, so there is some minor inconsistency there. This is why I gave it an overall rating of 4 stars. While I do have to push a bit harder with most of these pencils than what I would like, they are still achieving my overall purpose. I would rather have to push a touch harder, than have pencils that are too soft and break, which seems to be the issue with some other pencils. So on that note, this was a great purchase & I am satisfied.
4.6/5
A IDEAL CHOOSE for Adult Coloring Painting Books such as Secret Garden, Enchanted Forest, and Lost Ocean Coloring Book,or any sketching writing and drawing.Pencils arrived in a compact tube with a lid,easy for you to take for outdoor art project.
PREMIUM WOOD- beautifully crafted with soild beech, which can well protected the lead than others. They also sharpen easily, it is not splintering and breaking the tip where you would have to sharpen it again.
SAFETY GUARANTEE - Environmentally friendly and non-toxic. Can be used for all ages except for children under 3 years of age.
Please confirm your order is sold by Fun Lavie, we will provide FIRST CLASS customer and after-sales service for you.Our oil based colored pencils are made of high quality pencil lead which have strong tips,they don't break easily.Vibrant color goes on smooth and it blends easily,durable for your art creation.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED-To ensure you're completely satisfied with this product, we offer a 30 DAYS MONEY BACK GUARANTEE.If our product damaged when you recieve, we'll send you a new one at no cost.
$234
Hello Everybody.
This is just a perfect little set of colored pencils. Now, I was not a big pencil user. I was a marker gal. I have seen the light. (:-D)
This set comes in a very nice round, sturdy container with a lid. It's compact making it ideal as a take-along set. This set has "oil-based" lead in their color pencils. I purchased this set, because I was looking for a softer, oil-based pencil set. I can't say it any plainer, "This set is wonderful to use". The lead is very pigmented, and wonderfully soft, making it just incredibly easy to put color onto paper.
So, most of you are probably thinking that this set is too small to worry about. Please, look at what I've been able to achieve with them. I am not an artist, I just love colors, and coloring. This particular set has made me love colored pencils. The vibrancy is so bright that when I was coloring my first page, I was getting a lot of color while just barely touching the paper with the pencil. Normally I color with gusto, very heavy-handed, but I wanted to be able to show everyone how well they worked with the lightest pressure, and how intense the color got when I burnished. So, I've got a couple photos for you to look at. The first page is a little mermaid taking in a bit of sun. She has a stained glass styled background and she's holding her "trident" and sports a crown. (This page is from "Whimsical World" by Molly Blakemore.) I was using as little pressure as I could, and I was getting a LOT of color. I put 3 light layers into the "ocean" area, starting with the light green. Dark green, and the teal went on next, and I aded some light brown to the bottom. The mermaid herself got all of the blues and purples for her tail, her hair got 2 shades of brown. The rock she's sitting on is not black and white. This set has a beautiful darkest brown, and it worked perfectly for coloring and highlighting the rock that she is sitting on. The stained glass styled background got all of the colors that I did not use on the bottom of the page. I used every colored pencil on this page, all 24.
My next page is in considerable contrast to the mermaid page. This page is from "Yoga Lounge" by Vision Street, LLC. It is the first page in the book, so it was also the first page that I colored in the book as well. As you can see, I put my muscles to work. I started with the vase on the left, and I used that "color grouping" for the entire page. The set has a very nice flesh color, and the best blonde I've used so far. You see the blues, purples, reds are so VERY vibrant. When I felt I needed an additional color, I simply "stacked" my colors. Using this technique, I was able to make 14 additional shades to choose from. The background was done using only slight pressure. I overlapped the colors, making new ones. Quite the psychedelic trip, I must say.
I have also made a color chart where each color is burnished so that I can see the full intensity of the colors. I have also included on my color chart, the "recipes" for making the 14 additional shades.
My last page is the 2nd page in the "Yoga Lounge" book. You see 2 hands with a flower in the center, and a mandala, some stripes, and some dots. This page was done according to a challenge in one of my coloring groups. We were granted 9 colors, which we were given 1 day at a time, and we didn't know what the colors were to be. We were just to guess and jump in. The colors could have been markers, pens, colored pencils or watercolors, whatever we wanted. I used pens, water and alcohol markers, and 4 colored pencils. All of the pencils came from this set. (light gray, light peach, true green, and pumpkin orange.) You can see that the pencils blended in with the other media beautifully. The background was once again done using overlapping light layers of colors.
Okay, so what I have to say about these pencils...................... I say get a set. The vibrancy is so bright, and the lead is so soft that this set is very easy to color with.
The only thing I might mention, is that like all other softer leads, they can break while sharpening. Don't get frustrated. Just use a sharpener that is stationary, like a school sharpenpener, and the breakages are more infrequent. (This does not deter me from using them.)
As always, let me know if you found what I've said here helpful. If not, I want to know that to, always room to improve.
Thanx,
Mindy
4.5/5
CREATIVE PROJECTS: Whether you're creating a landscape masterpiece or decorating t-shirts with your Girl Scouts troop, Crayola has the markers, pens, kids markers, paints, colored pencils & crayons you need to make your project pop in bold, bright colors.
TRUSTED QUALITY: Crayola is passionate about helping parents & educators raise creative children who will become inspired, original adults. We've inspired artistic creativity in children since the first box of Crayola crayons rolled off the assembly line.
CRAYOLA COLORED PENCILS are made from reforested wood – which is unique to Crayola – and never from tropical rainforest or endangered species. Including 36 bright, bold colors with smooth lay down, these pre-sharpened long pencils are strong and durable.
A RANGE OF OPTIONS: We offer a diverse range of packs for artists of all ages, from washable formulas for the youngest students, to premium colored pencils for teens and adults. Check out our Twistables, Metallic, Extreme colors & watercolor pencils.
36 PACK: Perfect for school projects and detail work, Crayola Colored Pencils are the ideal companion to any creative project. They're perfect for everything from coloring in maps for history class to relaxing with an adult coloring book.
FROM MARKERS TO SIDEWALK CHALK: Markers for kids or adults, washable paints, bright crayons, even scented markers, we've got it all! Crayola gives kids the power to express all that inspires them as they explore, discover, play, pretend, create & dream.
$234
I purchased these colored pencils to do some coloring only to be informed by a 6 year old little girl that adults can't color. When she saw my box of colored pencils it gave her a fit of the giggles made her point at them then at me. While giggling she managed to tell me that I was to old to color and that she only had 5 pencils in her box.
Well suffice it to say she now has a box of colored pencils and I learned a valuable lesson that I'm to old to color unless I want to endure a 6 year old little girl laughing at me.
By the pictures I've watched her color in envy, the pencils work great.
4.3/5
Vivid, erasable colors help you effortlessly make changes on the fly
Perfect for illustrating, animating and even note taking
Intensely rich pigments go down smoothly and erase easily
Strong medium point resists cracking and breakage
Includes: Vermillion, Brown, Terra Cotta, Tuscan Red, Blue, Carmine Red, Green, Yellow, Black, Purple, Light Blue, Light Green, White, Light Peach, Pink, Violet, Light Grey, Indigo Blue, Grass Green, Lavender, Canary Yellow, Orange, Rose and Red erasable pencils
$234
I actually prefer these rather than your normal graphite pencil for sketching since I tend to draw darker and thus making an impression on the paper. These go on pretty light, and if you want something REALLY bold and dark you'd either had to switch to a real colored pencil or press down really, really hard.
However, I only gave it 4/5 stars because many of the eraser caps kept falling off because they were poorly secured in place. Also, they're erasable, but they still leave a trace of pigment behind that is similar to light sketches with the pencil which interferes with my work. I also found them hard to put back into their case as some of them didn't actually fall all the down to the bottom and poked out like a sore thumb.
This doesn't affect the performance of the pencils, but the box's image design looks like something from the early 2000's when VCRS and VHS tapes still existed. Couldn't hurt to update, could it?
3.9/5
High-quality pigments deliver rich color saturation
Ideal for outlining, detailing, and lettering
Hard, thin cores can be sharpened to a fine point
Pack of 1 box, available in 36 vibrant colors
$234
I have a complete set of Prismacolor Premier colored pencils (150 set), but I find this set of Verithin indispensable for creating detailed art. The 36 set offers a great range of colors, and because of the transparent nature of the colors, you can layer colors to create texture. I like this set so much that I am actually using them more than my huge set of Premier pencils. The leads are thin & hard, and can go a long time without sharpening. So I find this to be a perfect set for traveling or sketching outdoors. There are really no other colored pencils I've tried that can do exactly what these do.
When you buy this you should also buy a Prismacolor blender pencil, or odorless mineral spirit. Those will make your drawings even more vibrant. I have to say these pencils re-ignited my love for drawing.
I use these with Sakura Micron Pigma drawing pens and Moleskine notebook.
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