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Faber Castell F110012 Polychromos Colour Pencils Tin Of 12 Faber Castell F110012 Polychromos Colour Pencils Tin Of 12 Faber Castell F110012 Polychromos Colour Pencils Tin Of 12 Faber Castell F110012 Polychromos Colour Pencils Tin Of 12 Faber Castell F110012 Polychromos Colour Pencils Tin Of 12 Faber Castell F110012 Polychromos Colour Pencils Tin Of 12

Faber Castell F110012 Polychromos Colour Pencils Tin Of 12

Faber Castell F110012 Polychromos Colour Pencils Tin Of 12 Faber Castell F110012 Polychromos Colour Pencils Tin Of 12 Faber Castell F110012 Polychromos Colour Pencils Tin Of 12 Faber Castell F110012 Polychromos Colour Pencils Tin Of 12 Faber Castell F110012 Polychromos Colour Pencils Tin Of 12 Faber Castell F110012 Polychromos Colour Pencils Tin Of 12
$ 17.22

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Based on 7,051 ratings
Easy to use
9.38
Giftable
9.49
Durability
9.18
Easy to hold
8.98
Sheerness
9.10
Value for money
8.68

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Product Description

A set of colour pencils from Faber-Castell designed for artists
The colors are vivid
The maximum amount of light-fastness possible
This gift is packaged beautifully and would make an ideal present

Questions & Answers

What does this pencil compare to Prismacolor Soft Core Pencils?

The oil-based products can be found here The Prismacolor pencils have a waxy base, while the pencils in the Aladdin line have a resin base As a result. However, Prismacolor changed ownership after their original pencils became very good. This is the first time I've owned a 150-watt unit Despite my high expectations, I was very disappointed in the Prismacolor pencil set. There is an issue with the leads not being centered properly in the cores, and they break easily when sharpened. Any oil that I find is also problematic A pencil with a graphite base is much easier to blend than one with a wax base It consists of a graphite base. The oil industry A layer of wax on a pencil does not produce the glossy shine that wax pencils do. This is my two cents. Don't bother with

The pencils do not only come in pastel colors, right?

You are right. They are more than Colors of all shades are pleasing to the eye. By varying the amount of pressure, you can adjust the shade. These pencils are beautiful. This is a worthwhile purchase.

Is it possible to tell a difference between artist-grade Polychromos and student-grade Polychromos when using artist-grade Polychromos Do you have any Fiber Castell classic pencils to grade?

Colored pencils such as the Faber Castell Polychromos will perform in a very different manner than their classic counterparts. Polychromos pencils contain a small amount of mineral oil inside the core, which improves the laydown of the colors on the paper surface and causes the colors to appear more vivid and rich. Their layers and blends are easier to achieve, because you do not develop waxy "blooms" or haze on the surface of the paint. Besides pigments with a stable lightfast rating, Polychromos Pencils feature a smoother, more permanent finish as well.

I was wondering if baby oil or whatever oil is necessary to blend the colors or if I can just blend them without one?

The effect you want will depend on what you want to achieve. To create more of a "painted-like" effect, I blended one picture I'd done with Gamsol (an odorless paint thinner) after layering and blending several layers of pencils "like" effect. I usually just self-regulate when I'm feeling down They can be blended together. Those who are used to layering and blending creamy, waxy cosmetics, may have trouble with the thick and waxy ingredients It seems that the oil-based Prismacolor pencils do not work well with them The Polychromos is a slightly firmer and "drier" version. Whenever you try out a new type of art material, you have to work through a learning curve. As a result, I can't tell you how well they blend with Polychromos pencils since I've never used baby oil to blend anything. Having personally used these pencils on their own, I can tell you that I find them easy to layer and blend even on their own. For those who have not used these pencils previously, I suggest instead of buying the biggest set, that you buy the smallest set or, if they can be purchased singly (open stock), that you purchase a few of your favorite colors and experiment.

Selected User Reviews For Faber Castell F110012 Polychromos Colour Pencils Tin Of 12

Prismacolor to black and white conversion The reason why is as follows
5/5

I consider this set to be the best colored pencils ever made. I am going to explain my big reasons why, starting from where I am. Prismacolor was my favorite brand from 2001 to 2003, but the quality of their work has fallen dramatically. Originaly, Prismas were manufactured by Sanford, which had been acquired by Rubbermaid-Newell in the 1990s. Inconsistent quality has become the norm for their products Center (that makes sharpening miserable As a result of repeated loss of segments of leads, we can only use our fingers and friction to use them), the leads are brittle, and they only take 4D printing It has 6 layers with extreme pressure, which makes the colors extremely hard or even almost impossible to remove Colours are picked up by it, etc. ), and that wax bloom is ridiculous, You might have trouble scanning your work properly online if you use an excellent DPI despite sharing it online. (That is an entirely separate got this Polychromos set for Christmas as a gift, and I am not bothering with It's worth noting that Polychromos (F. C. for short after the company name) are a great company. Although there is a really insignificant amount of bloom, it is an oil based product, so it doesn't really pose a problem. As buttery as Prisma, the laydown is even better. A thin layer of oil gives them a softer texture A lot of color is in the base and in the colors. There was a quirk I discovered, and that was their Because I'm coming from a Prisma background, I see Pompeian Red as salmon and Mauve as a very warm purple hue. My former mindset usually considers that color to be the mix of pale pink and lavender. There is no doubt that the names will take some getting used to since they are more painterly-like such as Pthalo Blue, Hooker's Green, etc. So at least if you are familiar with painting, that could be helpful. it as well, so it is at least familiar to me, but I need to adjust to it). My collection of Prisma colored pencils includes six of the same pencils in various states of use, disrepair, and even broken -- it says something when I have six of the same pencils. It adds up to quite a bit of money. least, and although the company made sure the issue was resolved every time (which was often. 2) I had flawed items which interfered with my professional work, so honestly just go with the FCs They are of much higher quality and the leads are bonded. The leads are also centered securely. -Approximate thickness of 8 mm Because this colored pencil is thicker than say, a Crayola colored pencil (*gag*), you're getting more product and less wood (which is, let's be honest A disposable casing does nothing more than protect the food inside). In this case, we got the same amount of breakage as Prismas, but with much fewer sharpening issues. Geri B. was the name of the person. As part of the Q&A FC does not glue their polychromos pencils, says A. The SV Bonding process involves gluing the lead to the casing of the pencil and filling in the voids between the leads. By strengthening the lead and preventing breakage, the point is sharper and the lead stays intact for a longer period of time. The Faber-Columbia bonding system is made by SV Bonding It is a trademark of Castell. It costs 45 cents more for a pencil than for a Prismacolor The 74th was 1, the first was 74. Currently 29) on Dickblick. Please call us to place an order. Although I've lost an average of five millimeters every time I go to the gym There are long leads in every pencil (yes! A terrible mistake! You will be charged $1 after a breakage. You lose 18c per pencil if you go to 29 for 153 mm (or less than 158 depending on the number of breaks). The wood on some of them is unusable and splinters. There is a similar length to polychromos. A comparison between 009c and There's less than a penny in either case, but those pennies do add up Even when you run the numbers just for the sake of it, the bottom line If you buy a Prismacolor pencil that snaps or doesn't perform, you're losing product and money. It's totally not in my nature to pinch pennies. Here is a breakdown of how the money is spent, for those of you who are I don't believe people should have to pay a fee if items constantly break. In an effort to address this issue, Prisma came up with pastel-colored pencils In the form of long rectangles, such as colored pencil sticks without leads- However, this did not resolve the issue as they are too unwieldy to use in detail I just wanted to rant on that side. The pros are Please read carefully

- Four dollars is all you need. There will be 50 more for the Quality of class) - This is an outstanding laydown-- The pros and cons of oil versus wax In accordance with Blending will become more efficient
- I like the intense colors but it is not overwhelmingly bad - As a throwback to the formal pigmentations used for artistic references, traditional style names were adopted - I'm specifically referring to the video with the grapes painting in this regard)

CONS Please read carefully

- Having not seen any yet, I will update this review as soon as I find out.

Dakota Daniels
Dakota Daniels
| Nov 17, 2020
Wow, these are really cool
5/5

These pencils have another quality that I love besides the way they feel. I find these to be The fact that these pencils are named after actual pigments is what I like most about them, besides how they lay down rich color. Since you may have painted before, you will know what these colors are. Using cadium or ultramarine blue pencils and cadmium or ultramarine blue watercolors can create a very effective mixed media illustration. You will also know which colors blend well to create a variety of colors when you blend. I have a set of Prismacolor premium pencils that I love, but I wanted to add a few more colors to my set. This 120 piece set is what I decided to save up for after TONS of research. The colors are bright and saturated, just like Prismacolor. There is a major difference between the two It takes less pressure to achieve Despite their softness, they are hard in addition to being easy to color. There are no words to describe what we feel. While the pencils don't come out as vivid as Prismacolor's, they're almost just as deep. This will extend the lifespan of the plants. Sore fingers are a thing of the past! Color spreads as if it was butter, but does not disintegrate into the air. Neither do they feel scratchy or sticky when gliding across your paper. They feel smooth and stable. As well as keeping a nice point, they make another. Black outlines are not covered by a waxy build up that obscures them. Sharpening these pencils with a regular pencil sharpener is not difficult, even though they are slightly thicker than the pencils I use If I use another brand and then come back to these, I instantly feel their greater density and solidity. If I use another brand for a while, then come back to these, I instantly feel the difference. In addition, they come in a sturdy tin box with a dividing tray that is both solid and stable. Prismacolor was the best I thought could be topped, but these Polychromos are even better. It will be both sets I use at the same time. Mixing them does work, but the palette is different, so you need to add more to your palette.

Hunter Haas
Hunter Haas
| Nov 03, 2020
It was an appropriate price for such a great product
5/5

know they are expensive, but there is no way you can regret purchasing these pencils Their brilliance, intensity and ease of blending make them difficult to resist. Grayscale coloring is made possible by them, and the result is remarkable. Additionally, if you make a mistake, editing the line with a soft eraser quickly eliminates the error and allows you to rewrite your line. There are a large number of colors to choose from, and the shades are extremely versatile. Feel free to contact us if you are unsure. My word to the wise is The pencils are worth every penny you spend on them.

Skyla Stanton
Skyla Stanton
| Jul 03, 2021
What is the status of your used My feelings are beyond words
3/5

I just opened this set and am feeling anything but happy. It was surprising to see this disparity in pencil length and sharpness because I was not expecting to be using such a high quality pencil set. Could you please let me know if this was returned? A real disappointment. go back to the original location.

Warren Ali
Warren Ali
| Mar 15, 2021
I love it, it is just beautiful! I'm very impressed with that pencil set! These came to me a few months ago and I have been using them consistently on different projects, primarily There are a lot of brands that I have used in the past, including Prisma Visual Rainbow Colored Pencils, Marco Raffine Colored Pencils, Ashleigh Nicole Arts Woodless Colored Pencils, and more
5/5

In addition to all of these, I also mention the Staedtler Ergosoft Colored Pencils and the way the Polychromos are superior to all of them is by their quality. However, there is one thing I have to mention. To have 120 colors to choose from was exciting (but honestly, what do you really need so many shades of grey? x) They blend so that you can create custom colors even further. In my opinion, however, the highlight of these pencils is their smoothness of pigment lay down, which makes them the best. As buttery as it gets. Just to demonstrate how beautiful the colors are, I have added some of my coloring projects. The following set of coloring pencils are worth your consideration if you wish to purchase some nice colored pencils. Almost $200 is what I know. It is a lot of money to spend on pencils, but you will appreciate them a lot! It's a great purchase that you just can't miss.

John Lang
John Lang
| Jun 22, 2021

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