--- product_id: 7230138 title: "Colored Pencils, Watercolour, Water Color Pencils, Drawing, Art, Metal Tin, 12 Count (32881)" brand: "derwent" price: "152.83 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Derwent" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/7230138-colored-pencils-watercolour-water-color-pencils-drawing-art-metal-tin store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 12 vibrant water-soluble colors 3.4mm break-resistant core Durable metal tin storage Colored Pencils, Watercolour, Water Color Pencils, Drawing, Art, Metal Tin, 12 Count (32881) **Brand:** derwent **Price:** 152.83 DT **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Unlock your inner artist with precision, vibrancy, and endless watercolor possibilities! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Colored Pencils, Watercolour, Water Color Pencils, Drawing, Art, Metal Tin, 12 Count (32881) by derwent - **How much does it cost?** 152.83 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/7230138-colored-pencils-watercolour-water-color-pencils-drawing-art-metal-tin) ## Best For - derwent enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted derwent brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Artist-Approved Heritage:** Trusted since 1832, crafted in the UK, and perfectly paired with Derwent’s premium art accessories. - β€’ **Precision Meets Durability:** Hexagonal barrel & break-resistant core for flawless detail and long-lasting use. - β€’ **Adjust & Remix Colors Anytime:** Non-permanent pigment lets you move and modify colors even after drying for ultimate creative control. - β€’ **Effortless Layering & Blending:** Soft pigment formulation enables seamless color layering from bold to delicate effects. - β€’ **Watercolor Magic at Your Fingertips:** Transform pencil strokes into rich, textured watercolour washes with just a touch of water. ## Overview Derwent Colored Watercolour Pencils feature a sturdy 3.4mm break-resistant core housed in a hexagonal barrel for precision drawing. This 12-color set offers vibrant, water-soluble pigments that blend and layer effortlessly, allowing artists to create everything from bold strokes to delicate washes. Stored in a durable metal tin, these pencils provide artistic flexibility with non-permanent pigments that can be reworked even after drying. A heritage brand since 1832, Derwent delivers professional-grade quality ideal for detailed watercolor and mixed media artwork. ## Description Derwent Watercolour Pencils can be mixed with water to create unique colour flows and stunning watercolour effects. These easy to sharpen, break-resistant pencils are ideal for long periods of use. Plus, with the 3.4mm core and hexagonal barrel, you gain greater precision for detailed drawings. They combine the control of a pencil with the beauty of watercolour. Use a wetted pencil tip to create rich, textured lines, or use dampened paper to obtain bright colours with soft edges. The pigment transfers to paper quickly due to the softer formulation, which makes it easier to blend and layer colours. Create a range of effects, from bold, vibrant colours to delicate watercolour washes. Easily customize colours by adding more water, which creates a more muted, watercolour wash. As the pigment is not permanent, you can use water to move and adjust the colours, even after it has dried. With a heritage dating to 1832, Derwent’s innovation comes from an understanding of artists. We’ve produced a range of quality art materials, many of which are made in our British manufacturing plant. Review: Watercolor made simple - There are any number of books available with titles like "Watercolor Made Simple" purporting to teach the aspiring painter how to master this art in a few simple lessons or a few short weeks. These claims often collide with reality as the aspiring student comes to realize that only through much practice can techniques like wet on wet, drop in, or double loading one's brush become something attractive and useful. The two problems with watercolor are, of course, the water and the brush. For the beginner, the water seems to have a mind of its own. It goes where it pleases, which is often not where the aspiring artist wishes. The brush does not help matters, sensitive as it is to the amount water, the ratio or water to pigment, and countless other factors. Watercolor pencils overcome many of these problems, and Derwent makes some of the best watercolor pencils around. Naturally, brushes and water are still involved in the process, but the are put off until later in the proceedings. Now, the user can have precise control over where and how much color is applied. Indeed, the user has the option of applying no water at all, using these as colored pencils for portions of the work. Or the user can use them directly with the brush, treating the pencil as a watercolor "pot." All of this flexibility makes this a marvelous medium to work with. For those coming over from colored pencil, these pencils do not have a rich, buttery feel one gets from Prismacolor. Instead, they are a bit on the chalky side and throw off considerably more dust than their non-watercolor cousins. Still, used dry, the color intensity is comparable to Derwent's Studio line, meaning they are perfectly functional as colored pencils. They shine with the application of water--producing intense, translucent color. They can be used to produce a pure watercolor effect or as part of layering process along with regular colored pencils to produce something more like an oil painting. Used this way, the watercolor pencils play the role of providing base layers, which are then hydrated up to the point where finishing layers and burnishing are applied using conventional colored pencils. Gary Greene, a prominent colored pencil author, is a fan of this technique. These pencils are also a great companion with conventional watercolors as well. One technique I use is to rely on the watercolors for washes over large areas where control is not an issue and the premium is on smooth layering or gradation. I then turn to the watercolor pencils for more detailed areas where precise control is at a premium. The result are watercolor works vastly better than anything I could produce with paints alone. By way of (unfair) comparison, I've also used Faber-Castell's scholar line of watercolor pencils. The Derwents produced much more saturated color and fewer visible particles of pigment in a wash. The comparison is unfair because this is Derwent's artist line. On the other hand, it is vastly cheaper than Faber's artist line for the same product. Review: Extra happy with these pencils! - Great watercolor pencils with an excellent color range that is unique to Derwent, which I really like. I had no problem sharpening them with my Kum or Alvin/Dux hand sharpener. The wood did not split or break. The colors are beautiful and there is little color shift from wet to dry. The pigment dissolves easily and works best on smooth or hot pressed paper. It does not require you to scrub the paper to activate the watercolor paint. You may see a little pigment dust when laying down color, its best to blow it off the paper into a dish or the trash than swipe with your hand and smear it. Most pencils do this and it isn't a bad thing, it just is part of the personality of your art tool. If used on cold pressed paper with more tooth/texture be careful not to press into the paper with the pencil or the lines will not completely dissolve, which is great if that is the look you going for but not if you want a smooth color flow. According to Derwent most of these pencils have great lightfast ratings, but this is not noted on the pencils or the tin. There is no literature provided with the set, you have to look it up on their web sight or read the one posted here in desertcart. This is probably a personal preference, but I love that the name of the color is clearly printed on the pencils and they are in numeric order, also printed on the pencils, from 1 through 72. For me it makes it easy to do a color chart and then keep them in order for quick color selection. The pencil color paint d on the tip is pretty accurate. Overall this is a great value choice in the category of artist quality watercolor pencils. The color range, quality, and price, make them a comfortable buy and fun to use because you don't have to feel wasteful if you want to doodle with them. While they are not budget or cheap pencils, the price currently being charged is in my opinion a fair price for an artist grade tool. ## Features - STURDY PRECISION – Easy to sharpen, break-resistant pencils are ideal for long periods of use. With a 3.4mm core and hexagonal barrel, you gain precision for detailed drawings. Includes 12 colours. - WATER SOLUBLE – Combine the control of a pencil with the beauty of watercolour. Use a wetted pencil tip to create rich textured lines or use dampened paper to obtain bright colours with soft edges. - COLOUR LAYERING – Pigment transfers to paper quickly due to a softer formulation. This helps with blending and layering, creating a range of effects from bold colours to delicate watercolour washes. - ARTISTIC FLEXIBILITY – Customize colours by adding water to create muted watercolour washes. As the pigment is not permanent, you can use water to move and adjust colours, even after it has dried. - ACCESSORIES – For best results, combine with other Derwent products, such as Derwent Canvas Pencil Wrap, Derwent Waterbrush Set, Derwent Technique Brushes and Derwent Watercolour Paper Pads. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000ILZB3W | | Additional Features | Waterproof | | Age Range (Description) | Adult | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #23,055 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #158 in Drawing Pencils | | Body Shape | Round | | Brand | Derwent | | Brand Name | Derwent | | Color | Assorted Colors | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,698 Reviews | | Drill Point | Bold | | Global Trade Identification Number | 05010255784513 | | Grip Type | wrap | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Included Components | Metal Tin | | Ink Base | Water | | Ink Color | Multicolor | | Item Diameter | 3.4 millimeters | | Item Dimensions | 12 x 12 x 10 inches | | Item Weight | 181.45 g | | Manufacturer | Derwent | | Material | Metal, Tin | | Material Type | Metal, Tin | | Model Name | metal | | Model Number | 32881 | | Recommended Uses For Product | Coloring, Drawing, Art | | Style | Metal Tin | | UPC | 793187124538 696731761251 | | Unit Count | 12 Count | | Writing Instrument Form | Watercolor Pencil | | Writing Technique | pencil lead | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** Adult - **Brand:** Derwent - **Color:** Assorted Colors - **Ink Color:** Multicolor - **Writing Instrument Form:** Colored Pencil ## Images ![Colored Pencils, Watercolour, Water Color Pencils, Drawing, Art, Metal Tin, 12 Count (32881) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71BKVZ3AiNL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Watercolor made simple *by J***N on October 14, 2013* There are any number of books available with titles like "Watercolor Made Simple" purporting to teach the aspiring painter how to master this art in a few simple lessons or a few short weeks. These claims often collide with reality as the aspiring student comes to realize that only through much practice can techniques like wet on wet, drop in, or double loading one's brush become something attractive and useful. The two problems with watercolor are, of course, the water and the brush. For the beginner, the water seems to have a mind of its own. It goes where it pleases, which is often not where the aspiring artist wishes. The brush does not help matters, sensitive as it is to the amount water, the ratio or water to pigment, and countless other factors. Watercolor pencils overcome many of these problems, and Derwent makes some of the best watercolor pencils around. Naturally, brushes and water are still involved in the process, but the are put off until later in the proceedings. Now, the user can have precise control over where and how much color is applied. Indeed, the user has the option of applying no water at all, using these as colored pencils for portions of the work. Or the user can use them directly with the brush, treating the pencil as a watercolor "pot." All of this flexibility makes this a marvelous medium to work with. For those coming over from colored pencil, these pencils do not have a rich, buttery feel one gets from Prismacolor. Instead, they are a bit on the chalky side and throw off considerably more dust than their non-watercolor cousins. Still, used dry, the color intensity is comparable to Derwent's Studio line, meaning they are perfectly functional as colored pencils. They shine with the application of water--producing intense, translucent color. They can be used to produce a pure watercolor effect or as part of layering process along with regular colored pencils to produce something more like an oil painting. Used this way, the watercolor pencils play the role of providing base layers, which are then hydrated up to the point where finishing layers and burnishing are applied using conventional colored pencils. Gary Greene, a prominent colored pencil author, is a fan of this technique. These pencils are also a great companion with conventional watercolors as well. One technique I use is to rely on the watercolors for washes over large areas where control is not an issue and the premium is on smooth layering or gradation. I then turn to the watercolor pencils for more detailed areas where precise control is at a premium. The result are watercolor works vastly better than anything I could produce with paints alone. By way of (unfair) comparison, I've also used Faber-Castell's scholar line of watercolor pencils. The Derwents produced much more saturated color and fewer visible particles of pigment in a wash. The comparison is unfair because this is Derwent's artist line. On the other hand, it is vastly cheaper than Faber's artist line for the same product. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Extra happy with these pencils! *by C***E on June 20, 2017* Great watercolor pencils with an excellent color range that is unique to Derwent, which I really like. I had no problem sharpening them with my Kum or Alvin/Dux hand sharpener. The wood did not split or break. The colors are beautiful and there is little color shift from wet to dry. The pigment dissolves easily and works best on smooth or hot pressed paper. It does not require you to scrub the paper to activate the watercolor paint. You may see a little pigment dust when laying down color, its best to blow it off the paper into a dish or the trash than swipe with your hand and smear it. Most pencils do this and it isn't a bad thing, it just is part of the personality of your art tool. If used on cold pressed paper with more tooth/texture be careful not to press into the paper with the pencil or the lines will not completely dissolve, which is great if that is the look you going for but not if you want a smooth color flow. According to Derwent most of these pencils have great lightfast ratings, but this is not noted on the pencils or the tin. There is no literature provided with the set, you have to look it up on their web sight or read the one posted here in Amazon. This is probably a personal preference, but I love that the name of the color is clearly printed on the pencils and they are in numeric order, also printed on the pencils, from 1 through 72. For me it makes it easy to do a color chart and then keep them in order for quick color selection. The pencil color paint d on the tip is pretty accurate. Overall this is a great value choice in the category of artist quality watercolor pencils. The color range, quality, and price, make them a comfortable buy and fun to use because you don't have to feel wasteful if you want to doodle with them. While they are not budget or cheap pencils, the price currently being charged is in my opinion a fair price for an artist grade tool. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality set, with lovely coverage when wet. *by W***A on August 23, 2020* Getting down to the most important thing first - what do they look like? I've swatched the pencils in the pic with their corresponding numbers, and used one or two strokes with plain water on an acrylic brush down to show the basic colour for each. The photo was taken on artist quality paper, under a natural light lamp. My thoughts- These pencils react better than expected. They are very smooth to draw with - better than most mid price pencils in my opinion, and reacted beautifully with water. There are perhaps two shades of pink and the three yellows that I feel didnt have enough pigment, but perhaps I needed to do stronger swatches as well. They appear to layer well, so I don't think it's a true deficiency. Using the chinese white (#72) on white paper, it becomes nearly invisible, so it is a good background white. (I unfortunately did not swatch it over black.) The ivory black pencil (#67) is good and strong, with a nice transparency - similar to a lamp black in a regular palette. I also tested lifting them off paper after they've dried, and while I wasn't able to get the paper back to white, I was able to lift the majority of the pigment. Perfect for adding highlights! Lastly, if you like to experiment with salt blooms - I was unable to get a good effect, so you may want to stick with regular watercolours if you enjoy that. I think for the price point, these are good quality and satisfying pencils. Whether you're an established artist or a beginner, I think it's a nice set. ## Frequently Bought Together - Derwent WC PENCIL 12 CLR SET TIN - Derwent WATERBRUSH ASSORTED 3PK --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/7230138-colored-pencils-watercolour-water-color-pencils-drawing-art-metal-tin](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/7230138-colored-pencils-watercolour-water-color-pencils-drawing-art-metal-tin) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-10-10*