Colored pencil set Derwent Procolour 24 pieces metal tin

Derwent Procolour 24-piece colored pencil set in a metal tin offers a selection of professional-quality pigments for drawing, sketching and illustration. The set contains 24 individually coloured pencils designed for dry media techniques including layering, blending and detailed colour work. Packaged in a sturdy metal tin, the pencils are easy to store and transport for classroom use, studio practice or plein air sketching.

Advantages

The pencils have richly pigmented cores that deliver consistent colour laydown and smooth application across paper. Their formulation supports multiple layers and blending without excessive wax bloom, enabling controlled gradations and fine detail. The metal tin protects the pencils from damage and keeps them organised, while the compact range of 24 colours covers primary hues, mid-tones and a selection of neutrals useful for realistic rendering.

Suitable for

• Professional and amateur artists working in coloured pencil techniques
• Art students learning colour mixing, layering and shading
• Illustrators creating detailed colour work and textures
• Hobbyists and crafters using dry media for cards, journals and mixed-media pieces

Key specifications

• Quantity: 24 coloured pencils
• Packaging: metal tin for storage and transport
• Core type: coloured pencil cores suitable for layering and blending
• Recommended medium: dry applications such as paper and sketchbooks
• Colour range: balanced selection of primaries, mid-tones and neutrals for general-purpose illustration

How to use

Begin on paper appropriate for coloured pencils—medium to heavy weight with a slight tooth will hold multiple layers. Start with light, even strokes to lay down base colours, then build up layers gradually to increase saturation and depth. Use blending techniques such as burnishing with a lighter pencil or solvent blending if desired, and sharpen pencils as needed for fine lines and details. Store the set in the metal tin when not in use to protect points and keep colours sorted.

Usage recommendations

For best results, test colour combinations on a scrap of the same paper before applying to a final piece. Work from light to dark tones, preserve highlights by limiting heavy application in these areas, and consider using a fixative spray suitable for coloured pencil artwork to reduce smudging in finished pieces.