150 color set (basic colors). Core diameter: 3.8 mm, shaft diameter: 7.8 mm. It has been adjusted to meet the high demands of professionals, and as a color material, it excels in quick painting, allowing you to apply the necessary colors one after the other without getting your hands dirty. Colored pencils are made by kneading pigments with wax or oils, then drying the colored cores and placing them in a wooden shaft. Holbein Artist Colored Pencils are oil-based colored pencils made from finely selected pigments and molded into soft shapes, and are adjusted to meet the high demands of experts. As a coloring material, they have excellent speed and allow you to apply the necessary colors one after the other without getting your hands dirty. The soft lead spreads easily, so you can use a thick lead to create an even, solid paint job, or a thin lead to draw smooth, thin lines as you wish. It is made using carefully selected high-quality pigments with excellent light resistance , and is designed to be less prone to fading or discoloration due to light. The thick core is 3.8 mm in diameter, allowing you to fill in a large area at once. The barrel is 7.8 mm in diameter, making it easy to hold and preventing hand fatigue. It can be used over watercolors, gouache and acrylics. It adheres well to all papers and can be used with watercolors and acrylics. Meltz allows you to create watercolor-style drawings. First draw on the screen with colored pencils, then use Meltz to melt and blur the drawing to create a watercolor-style finish. North America Central America Middle East. With tracking and Insured. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding. We hope you enjoy your shopping!