Colored Pencil Set Astra 12 colors, wooden hexagonal black barrels

Astra Colored Pencil Set with 12 colors in wooden hexagonal black barrels provides a compact and practical selection of pigment cores for everyday drawing, coloring and sketching. The set includes primary and secondary tones suitable for outlining, basic shading and filling, and the hexagonal wooden barrel offers a stable grip that reduces rolling on flat surfaces. These pencils are designed for school, hobby and home use and are convenient for students and casual artists who need a simple, portable color palette.

Advantages

The wooden hexagonal black barrels combine a classic look with ergonomic handling, helping to maintain control during detailed work. The pigment cores deliver consistent color laydown for quick coloring tasks and light shading, while the compact 12-color selection balances variety and portability. The pencils are suitable for everyday use, store easily in pencil cases, and are straightforward to sharpen with standard sharpeners.

Suitable for

• School art classes and homework
• Hobby sketching and journaling
• Coloring books and quick illustrations
• Basic outlining and light shading

Key specifications

• Number of colors: 12
• Barrel material: wood, hexagonal shape
• Barrel color: black
• Core type: colored pigment cores suitable for drawing and coloring
• Intended use: school, hobby, home

How to use

Select the desired color and sharpen the pencil with a standard sharpener to a fine point for detailed lines or to a blunter tip for filling larger areas. Apply even pressure for smooth, consistent coverage; layer colors gently to achieve simple blends and shading. Store the set in a pencil case or box to protect tips and maintain the wooden barrels. Replace broken cores by sharpening and working from the remaining usable length.

Usage recommendations

For best results, use on medium-weight paper designed for colored pencils or sketchbooks to prevent bleed-through and allow for light layering. Keep a soft eraser and a sharpener nearby. For darker tones and stronger saturation, apply multiple light layers rather than hard pressure to avoid damaging the paper or core.