Watercolor Wax Pencils Caran d'Ache Swisscolor CD7502-815 — 15-piece cardboard box

Caran d'Ache Swisscolor CD7502-815 are a set of 15 watercolor wax pencils presented in a cardboard box. These pencils feature a wax-based core infused with water-soluble pigments, allowing artists to work dry for precise lines and details or to activate and blend colors with a damp brush for watercolor-like washes. The compact boxed set is designed for illustration, mixed media, travel sketching and layered colour techniques where both drawing control and wet blending are required.

Advantages

The wax binder ensures smooth, consistent application on paper while water-soluble pigments provide vivid, blendable colour when moistened. The dual nature of the pencils supports sketching, shading and fine detail in dry mode, and soft, graduated washes when used with water. Supplied in a compact cardboard box, the set is easy to store and transport, making it practical for studio use and work on the go.

Suitable for

• Illustration and concept sketching
• Mixed media artwork combining dry drawing and water effects
• Travel and urban sketching
• Layered colour techniques and shading

Key specifications

• Quantity: 15 pencils
• Core type: wax-based core with water-soluble pigments
• Packaging: cardboard box for storage and transport
• Usable techniques: dry drawing, wet blending with a damp brush
• Recommended support: drawing paper, mixed media paper, watercolor paper

How to use

Use the pencils dry for precise lines, hatching and detailed work. To achieve watercolor effects, apply pencil colour to paper and then gently brush over the marks with a damp brush to dissolve the pigment and create washes. Build layers by allowing washes to dry between applications and combine dry strokes with wet blending to achieve texture and depth. Sharpen with a standard pencil sharpener suitable for wax-based cores.

Usage recommendations

For best results, test on your chosen paper to determine the amount of water needed for optimal pigment activation. Use a soft, round brush for smooth washes and a firmer brush for texture. Keep pencils capped or stored in the box to protect cores from breakage during transport.