7 user want this item!
Faber-Castell Albrecht Dürer Watercolour Pencils (12 Set) utilize 3.8 mm water-soluble leads for professional drawing and painting. High-density pigments provide lightfastness exceeding 100 years on archival paper. These acid-free tools produce smooth color laydown and dissolve fully when brushed with water.
Key Features
- SV-Bonded Lead: Wood casing secures the 3.8 mm diameter core. Reduces lead breakage during heavy pressure or accidental drops.
- Water-Soluble Pigment: Concentrated color dissolves entirely when touched by a wet brush. Produces smooth blending and washes without leaving pencil marks.
- Lightfastness Rating: Pigments resist fading for 100+ years under standard gallery conditions. Colors remain stable despite high humidity in local environments.
- FSC-Certified Wood: Sustainable cedar wood casing meets international forestry standards. Sharpens cleanly without splintering or jamming the blade.
- Safety Compliance: ASTM D-4236 certified acid-free chemical composition. Prevents toxic pigment exposure during long-term professional sketching sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to use watercolor pencils with water?
Apply dry pigment to paper then stroke with a wet brush. The lead dissolves to create a smooth paint wash.
Are Faber-Castell watercolor pencils lightfast?
These pencils carry high lightfastness ratings with colors lasting 100+ years. Concentrated pigments resist UV degradation over time.
