Colored watercolor pencils Faber-Castell Goldfaber Aqua 38 pcs, lead Ø 3.3 mm

Faber-Castell Goldfaber Aqua 38 pcs is a studio box of water-soluble coloured pencils designed for drawing, illustration and watercolour techniques. The set contains 38 highly pigmented Goldfaber Aqua pencils with a lead diameter of 3.3 mm, suitable for both dry coloured-pencil work and wet wash effects when activated with water. The fully water-soluble leads are formulated for smooth, vibrant colour laydown and good lightfastness, allowing artists, students and hobbyists to combine pencil detail with brush-applied washes.

Advantages

These pencils offer soft, intense colour application that performs well in layered and blended dry techniques and transforms into watercolour-like washes with a wet brush. The 3.3 mm lead gives consistent coverage and is easy to sharpen with standard sharpeners. The formulation provides high pigmentation and excellent lightfastness for lasting results. In addition to the coloured pencils, the studio box includes two graphite pencils (HB and 2B) and a round size 4 brush to support drawing and water-based blending processes.

Suitable for

• Sketching and detailed coloured-pencil drawing
• Illustrations and mixed-media artwork
• Watercolour effects and washes activated with a brush
• School projects, hobby art and practice exercises

Key specifications

• Quantity: 38 coloured pencils
• Lead diameter: 3.3 mm
• Lead type: fully water-soluble (watercolour pencil)
• Pigmentation: high
• Lightfastness: excellent (manufacturer specification)
• Additional items in box: 2 graphite pencils (HB, 2B) and 1 round brush size 4
• Break resistance: enhanced by secure bonding process

How to use

Use the pencils dry for precise lines, layering and blending typical of coloured-pencil techniques. To create watercolour effects, draw or lay down colour on paper and then gently activate the pigment with a wet brush; work from light to dark and rinse the brush between colours to avoid unintended mixing. The included graphite pencils can be used for initial sketches or tonal work before applying coloured pencils. Avoid dipping the entire pencil into water; instead use a brush to dissolve the pigment on the paper.

Usage recommendations

For best results choose heavy-weight, watercolour or mixed-media paper that tolerates wetting. Start with light layers and build up colour intensity gradually. Store pencils horizontally and keep the brush clean and damp, not soaking, to maintain control over wash effects.