Derwent Academy Watercolor Pencils, 12-Ct. Metal Tin View Larger Derwent Academy Watercolor Pencils offer an ideal introduction to the world of paint and wash for kids of all ages. It’s really like having two types of pencils in one. Draw your subject with a dry pencil. Then shave off a little of the color from the pencil and dissolve it in water. Now you have the perfect wash. Blend the colors together to create new ones and incorporate found items from your surroundings into your work like salt, paper and photographs to add areas of interest. The 3.3 mm core offers vivid, blendable color laydown and the selection offers a range of color for unlimited creative options. This larger core size packs in more pigment and also offers a more stable grip for little budding artists. Use them wet or dry, on wet or dry paper, to achieve a variety of effects, from bold, vibrant images to delicate watercolor washes. For sheer versatility in your creative work, watercolor is an unmatched medium. The convenient pod container secures your pencils just like a pencil case. Derwent Academy Watercolor Pencils allow you to create in a variety of ways: Dry pencil on wet or dry paper - Creates a firm line on dry paper and becomes spread out with soft edges on wet paper. Wet pencil on wet or dry paper - Creates a soft-edged line for more ethereal renderings, such as sky and water. Dry pencil and wash-over with a wet painbrush - Creates almost any visual effect with soft or hard edges. View Larger Derwent Heritage Since 1832, Derwent has been inspiring amateur and professional artists with an exceptional range of innovative fine art materials. Related Products Academy Colored Pencils by Derwent, 12-Ct., Pod Generous, round barrels and quality pigment. Academy Watercolor Collection, 24-Ct., Metal Tin Colors blend and dissolve easily. Academy Watercolor Pencils, 36-Ct., Metal Tin Create gorgeous washes. Derwent Watercolor Pencils, 3.4 mm Core, 72 Ct., Metal Tin From drawing to watercolor in an instant. Derwent Canvas Pencil Wrap, 30 Pencil Capacity Holds up to 30 of your favorite drawing pencils. Derwent Battery-Operated Sharpener Sharpens up to 5 different pencil diameters.