
Faber-Castell Polychromos Artists Pencils - Set of 12
Product information for Faber-Castell Polychromos Artists Pencils - Set of 12
This set contains 12 high quality Faber-Castell Polychromos Artists' Pencils enclosed in a convenient and easily portable tin. The term "Polychromos" derives from the Greek words 'poly' (many) and 'chroma' (colour). There are 120 colours in the Polychromos product range. Launched on the market in 1908. Polychromos pencils provide the highest break resistance, unmatched light resistance, excellent colour brilliance, wiping and water resistance and an optimal paintability. Polychromos artists' pencils are valued internationally by professional artists and semi-professionals for their unsurpassed quality. We recommend you use these fabulously smooth oil based pencil crayons with cartridge paper or slightly textured pastel paper. The choice of drawing paper depends on the artists' drawing style. Paper grain sizes and textures influence the brushstrokes. Just one colour pencil can produce different lines by varying pressure intensity. Lines can be fine, wide, light or dark. For detailed work pencil can be hold nearer the tip. Product Details: High-quality acid-free pigments in bright colours, unsurpassed lightfastness Soft, vibrant colour lay down Water-resistant and smudge-proof Thick 3.8 mm lead High break resistance due to secular bonding process (SV) Colours Included in the Polychromos Set of 12: White - 101 Cadmium Yellow - 107 Dark Cadmium Orange - 115 Deep Scarlet Red - 219 Magenta - 133 Light Ultramarine - 140 Phthalo Blue - 110 Emerald Green - 163 Light Green - 171 Burnt Ochre - 187 Walnut Brown - 177 Black - 199 Please Note: Colours may vary according to availability. Downloadable pdf files: Swatch table Swatches and colour codes