Watercolor Pencils KOH-I-NOOR 72 colors, set in basket (MPN 378004)

Set of 72 KOH-I-NOOR watercolor pencils supplied in a basket-style case. Each pencil contains water-activatable pigment formulated to work as a colored pencil and to produce transparent washes when blended with water. The set offers a broad palette of hues arranged in a portable basket that keeps pencils visible and accessible for sketching, illustration or mixed-media work.

Advantages

The pencils provide dual-function performance: they can be used dry for precise drawing and layered color, and transformed into watercolour washes when activated with a brush and water. The 72-color range covers subtle tones and vivid shades, enabling smooth gradations and detailed color work. The basket-style case combines storage and presentation, making the set easy to transport and to access during creative sessions.

Suitable for

• Sketching and detailed line work
• Watercolor washes and glazing techniques
• Illustration and concept art
• Mixed-media projects combining dry media and watercolour effects
• Hobby and educational art activities

Key specifications

• Number of colours: 72
• Pigment type: water-activatable coloured pencil leads
• Case type: basket-style storage case for easy access and transport
• Suitable surfaces: watercolor paper, mixed-media paper, drawing paper
• Usability: dry drawing and wet wash effects with brush and water

How to use

Use the pencils dry to draw lines, hatch, layer colours and create textures. To create washes, lay down colour on paper and activate with a wet brush; work from light to dark and blend adjacent colours while the pigment is wet to achieve smooth transitions. Allow layers to dry before adding further wet applications to avoid over-saturation. Use heavier applications of pigment to obtain richer, more opaque washes; use light pressure for translucent glazing effects.

Usage recommendations

Choose appropriate paper weight for wet techniques — medium to heavy watercolor or mixed-media paper reduces buckling. Clean brushes between colour changes to keep washes clear, and store pencils in the basket case away from direct sunlight to preserve pigment quality.