Oil-based colored pencils are made by kneading pigments with wax or oil, drying them, and inserting the colored core into a wooden barrel. Holbein Artist Colored Pencils are oil-based colored pencils made from carefully selected pigments. Holbain Artist Colored Pencils are oil-based colored pencils that use carefully selected pigments, are molded softly, and are tailored to meet the high demands of professionals. As a coloring medium, you can quickly and easily apply color after color without getting your hands dirty. The core is soft and easy to apply. The soft lead allows you to apply a thick, even coat, and the thin lead allows you to draw smooth, thin lines. Carefully selected high-quality pigments minimize fading and discoloration caused by light. Easy to draw with thick lead and thick axis. The diameter of the lead is 3.8mm, which is thick enough to fill in a large area at once. The 7.8mm diameter shaft makes it easy to grip, so your hands won’t get tired. Can also be used over watercolors, gouache and acrylics. The paint adheres well to any paper and can be used with watercolors and acrylics. Melt can be painted in a watercolor style. If you draw on the screen in advance with colored pencils and then melt and blur the surface with Melts, you will get a watercolor-like finish. It usually takes from several days to 1 week. My shop is located in Tokyo, Japan. Delivering wonderful Japanese products to the world. International Buyers – Please Note. These charges are the buyers responsibility. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts” – US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.