Caran d'Ache Supracolor Aquarelle colored pencils set of 12 offers a compact selection of water-soluble artist-grade colors in a sturdy box. These pencils are designed for drawing, sketching and watercolor techniques: the soft, highly pigmented cores lay down rich color, blend smoothly and accept both dry layering and wet washes. The boxed format keeps the pencils organized and portable, suitable for students, illustrators and professional artists working in the studio or on location.
Advantages
The Supracolor Aquarelle range combines strong pigmentation with a smooth, creamy core that resists breakage while enabling even color laydown. Water solubility allows easy conversion from colored-pencil textures to transparent watercolor effects, expanding technique options without additional tools. The selection of 12 assorted colors provides a practical palette for mixing, shading and quick studies, while the compact box protects the pencils during transport and storage.
Suitable for
- Sketching and line work, dry or followed by water blending
- Watercolor effects and mixed-media illustrations
- Field studies, travel sketching and plein air work
- Student practice, art classes and professional studies
Key specifications
- Quantity: set of 12 colored pencils
- Color type: water-soluble (aquarelle) pigment cores
- Finish: smooth, blendable core suitable for layering
- Packaging: compact protective box for storage and transport
- Intended use: drawing, sketching, watercolor and mixed media
How to use
Work dry for precise lines, detailed shading and layered color build-up. For watercolor effects, apply pigment and activate it with a damp brush to achieve washes, gradients or soft blends. Use multiple layers of dry pencil prior to wetting to increase color intensity, or blend wet-on-wet by first wetting the paper and then applying the pencil pigment. Allow layers to dry between wet applications to control granulation and edge sharpness.
Usage recommendations
Store pencils horizontally to reduce core stress and keep the box closed to protect from dust. Pair these water-soluble pencils with medium-weight watercolor or mixed-media paper (minimum 200 gsm recommended for extensive wet work) and natural-hair or synthetic water brushes for best blending control. When sharpening, use a quality sharpener to minimize core breakage and preserve point integrity.
