Caran d'Ache - Museum Aquarelle Pencils Sets

Museum Aquarelle Pencils Sets

set of 12 / traditional
SKU: 82790
MPN: 3510.312
set of 12, traditional
List: $56.00
$53.20
SAVE 5%
set of 40 / traditional
SKU: 82795
MPN: 3510.340
set of 40, traditional
List: $182.25
$173.14
SAVE 4%
set of 20 / landscape
SKU: 82796
MPN: 3510.420
set of 20, landscape
List: $92.75
$88.11
SAVE 5%
set of 20 / marina
SKU: 82799
MPN: 3510.920
set of 20, marina
List: $92.75
$88.11
SAVE 5%

Blend vibrant watercolor washes with colored pencil precision on any surface

Soft 3.8mm leads hold enough pigment to create genuine watercolor effects when activated with water, not just tinted wash approximations. Museum Aquarelle pencils deliver the concentrated color density watercolorists expect, dissolving into smooth, vibrant washes while maintaining the precision control that makes pencils invaluable for detailed work. The water-soluble formulation transitions seamlessly between dry application and wet activation, lay down color with pencil control, then transform it with a wet brush, or work wet-on-wet for immediate blending.

High-grade cedar construction ensures clean sharpening without lead breakage, crucial when working at fine points for botanical illustration or architectural rendering. Hexagonal barrels prevent rolling during intensive sessions when you're switching between pencil work and brush activation. Each pencil displays its color identification number alongside a color-matched cap, streamlining palette selection when working with multiple hues.

The formulation handles crosshatching and graded applications in dry form, then responds predictably to water for washes and smooth color transitions. Whether building layered compositions on hot-press paper, creating texture on canvas, or combining with other media on mixed-media surfaces, these pencils maintain color integrity across wet and dry techniques. Caran d'Ache designed Museum Aquarelle for artists who need watercolor's expressive range without sacrificing the precision that pencils provide.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

  • Highly pigmented .08 mm soft leads
  • Water-soluble for watercolor painting effects
  • Brilliant, vibrant colors with optimal transparency
  • Hexagonal 8-ply cedar prevents rolling
  • Excellent for washes and crosshatching
  • Smooth blending in wet or dry techniques
  • Works on paper, cardboard, and canvas
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