Watercolour Pencils Staedtler Noris colour 185 — 144 pcs, assorted 12 colours

The Staedtler Noris colour 185 watercolour pencil set contains 144 pieces arranged across 12 writing colours: Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Light Blue, Light Green, Magenta, Mauve, Orange, Peach, Red and Yellow. These pencils combine a traditional coloured pencil feel with water-soluble pigments that produce soft washes and blended effects when activated with water. The set is suitable for classroom use, hobby sketching, illustrative studies and mixed-media projects, offering a wide supply of each colour for extended practice or group activities.

Advantages

Staedtler Noris colour watercolour pencils deliver consistent colour laydown and predictable water-soluble behaviour for controlled blending. The pencil leads are formulated to dissolve evenly with water, producing smooth gradients and transparent washes without excessive graininess. The large quantity included in the set reduces the need for frequent repurchasing, making it practical for schools, workshops and studios that require multiple pencils of the same hue.

Suitable for

• School art classes and student projects
• Sketching and illustrative work
• Mixed-media compositions combining dry and wet techniques
• Practice and group activities where multiple identical colours are needed

Key specifications

• Total number of pieces: 144 pencils
• Number of distinct colours: 12
• Colour types: water-soluble pigment cores
• Finish: suitable for dry application and water activation to create washes
• Typical applications: drawing, sketching, watercolor effects, mixed-media

How to use

Use the pencils dry for precise lines, shading and detailed drawing. To produce watercolor effects, apply colour on paper and then touch the coloured area with a damp brush or lightly wet the paper; the pigments will dissolve and spread to form washes. Layer dry strokes and re-activate with water to build depth and soft transitions. Allow layers to dry between applications when working with multiple washes to avoid unwanted bleeding.

Usage recommendations

Choose paper designed for wet media or heavyweight mixed-media paper to prevent buckling when using water. Test water activation on a scrap of the chosen paper to gauge pigment behaviour and drying time. Store pencils horizontally in a dry place to maintain consistent performance.