{"title":"Pencils","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore drawing pencils and watersoluble pencils for sketching, shading and expressive line work. Stock up on dependable tools for artists at every level.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"derwent-pastel-pencils","title":"Derwent Pastel Pencils","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDerwent Pastel Pencils\u003c\/b\u003e offer the soft, powdery charm of classic chalk pastels with the control, precision, and clean handling of a wooden pencil. Encased in round wooden barrels, they keep pigment off your hands while allowing you to sharpen the core for fine detail work that traditional pastel sticks often struggle to achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eKey Specifications \u0026amp; Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003eCore \u0026amp; Barrel: Features a generous 4 mm powdery pastel core encased in a sturdy 8 mm round wooden barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Firmness: They sit right in the \"sweet spot\" of pastel pencil hardness. They are softer and creamier than Faber-Castell Pitt Pastels, but firmer and less crumbling than Stabilo CarbOthello.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003eDust Control: Designed to release pigment easily while producing significantly less airborne dust than traditional pastel sticks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artboard","offers":[{"title":"Derwent Pastel Pencil 12","offer_id":52013716013377,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Derwent Pastel Pencil 24","offer_id":52013717881153,"sku":null,"price":1139.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Derwent Pastel Pencil 36","offer_id":52013720011073,"sku":null,"price":1610.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/7692\/1153\/files\/Pastellogo.jpg?v=1784872554"},{"product_id":"derwent-watercolor-pencils","title":"Derwent Watercolor Pencils","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDerwent Watercolour Pencils\u003c\/b\u003e combine the precision of a traditional drawing pencil with the delicate, fluid qualities of watercolor paint. They are widely regarded as a classic choice for botanical art, outdoor landscape sketching, and detailed mixed-media illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eKey Specifications \u0026amp; Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003eBarrel \u0026amp; Core: Features a classic hexagonal 7.2 mm barrel (which prevents rolling off tilted drawing boards) housing a generous 3.4 mm to 4.1 mm pigment core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Laydown: The core is soft yet durable. Applied dry, it feels slightly softer than standard colored pencils, laying down smooth color without requiring heavy hand pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003eSubtle Color Palette: Derwent specifically formulates these with a natural, traditional watercolor aesthetic—yielding muted, earthy, and gentle tones rather than stark, hyper-saturated colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Working Techniques\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003eRe-wettable \u0026amp; Liftable: Unlike permanent water-soluble mediums, once Derwent Watercolour pencil marks dry after being activated with water, they can be re-wet and lifted or shifted again with a wet brush. This makes them ideal for blending subtle gradations and correcting edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003eSeamless Dissolution: When water is applied over dry pencil strokes on textured watercolor paper (hot press or cold press), the pigment dissolves cleanly without leaving harsh, visible pencil lines underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003eVersatile Application:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,1,0,0\"\u003eDry into Wet: Draw directly onto damp paper for rich, soft-focused lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,1,1,0\"\u003eWet Brush to Core: Lift pigment directly off the tip of the pencil with a wet brush, treating it like a portable paint pan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,1,2,0\"\u003eDry Layering: Use dry for crisp detail work over dried watercolor washes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eRange \u0026amp; Lightfastness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003eAvailable Sets: Commonly sold in tins or wooden boxes of 12, 24, 36, and 72 colors, as well as open stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003eLightfastness Ratings: Graded on the British \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"45\"\u003eBlue Wool Scale\u003c\/i\u003e (1 to 8, with 8 being highest). Across the full 72-color range, roughly half meet high archival standards (Blue Wool 6 to 8). 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They feature a standard 8mm hexagonal body finished in classic matte black with a distinctive orange ring band near the end cap. Derwent groups the full 20-grade spectrum (9H to 9B) into three main functional categories—\u003cb\u003eHard\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMedium\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eSoft\u003c\/b\u003e—available in targeted 12-pencil tins or open stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features Across All Ranges\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConsistent Core Sizing:\u003c\/b\u003e Core thickness expands dynamically as the grade gets softer (from 2.2mm for hard grades up to 4.0mm for softest B grades) to provide maximum structural strength for crisp leads while supporting heavy graphite coverage for softer leads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLead Bonding:\u003c\/b\u003e Leads are strip-bonded directly to the light incense-cedar wood casing along the full length of the pencil, keeping breakage low even under heavy pressure or when using hand-crank sharpeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGraphite Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e Refined, non-scratchy graphite mix ensures uniform tone without hard spots or grit throughout the entire core width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Artboard","offers":[{"title":"Graphic Soft 9B - H","offer_id":52058153091393,"sku":null,"price":455.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Graphic Medium 6B- 4H","offer_id":52058164592961,"sku":null,"price":455.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Graphic Hard B - 9H","offer_id":52058184450369,"sku":null,"price":455.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/7692\/1153\/files\/Graphicsets.jpg?v=1786010241"},{"product_id":"derwent-inktense-pencils","title":"Derwent Inktense Pencils","description":"\u003cp\u003eDerwent Inktense Pencils are water-soluble drawing tools famous for delivering rich, ink-like washes. Unlike traditional watercolor pencils, Inktense pigments become \u003cb\u003epermanent once fully dry\u003c\/b\u003e. This fixed finish prevents lower layers from reactivating or lifting when wet media is applied over them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCore Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCore \u0026amp; Barrel:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.0mm firm, wax-based core housed in a round 8.0mm wood barrel. Holds a sharp point well for detailed line work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor Range:\u003c\/b\u003e 100 colors available individually and in set sizes of 12, 24, 36, 72, and 100.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLightfastness:\u003c\/b\u003e High overall resistance to fading, with the majority of the range rated for professional lightfastness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Characteristics \u0026amp; Applications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePermanent Ink Effect:\u003c\/b\u003e Once wet-activated pigment dries completely, it acts like a translucent ink stain rather than standard watercolor. 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The core diameter varies by hardness (2.2mm for hard grades 2B–5H, expanding to 2.8mm for soft grades 3B–6B) to optimize break resistance and shading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Differences vs. Professional Derwent Ranges\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"214\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.86%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.7159%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDerwent Academy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.4955%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional Derwent (e.g., Artist, Lightfast, Inktense)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.86%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTarget Audience\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.7159%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents, beginners, casual sketchers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.4955%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional artists, illustrators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.86%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePigment Load\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.7159%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate, tuned for easy blending\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.4955%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh density, professional vibrancy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.86%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCore Sizes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.7159%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.3mm standard (graphite 2.2–2.8mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.4955%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThicker 4.0mm to 5.0mm cores\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.86%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLightfastness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.7159%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic \/ Unrated for archival work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.4955%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTested and rated for museum display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Artboard","offers":[{"title":"235.00","offer_id":52058209452353,"sku":null,"price":269.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Derwent Academy set 12","offer_id":52058214334785,"sku":null,"price":269.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/7692\/1153\/files\/Academy12.webp?v=1786012472"},{"product_id":"faber-castell-albrecht-durer","title":"Faber-Castell Albrecht Dürer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFaber-Castell Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/b\u003e artists' watercolor pencils are premium, artist-grade watercolor pencils renowned for their pigment quality, lightfastness, and versatility. 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Sharp Point Retention:\u003c\/b\u003e Oil-based leads tend to hold a fine point longer without crumbling, making them well-suited for detailed line work and fine edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_69ece8b7d4430653-30\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNo Wax Bloom:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-43 citation-end-43\"\u003eUnlike wax pencils that can build up a cloudy white film (\"wax bloom\") when heavily layered, oil-based pencils remain clear no matter how many layers are applied.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_69ece8b7d4430653-31\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLayering \u0026amp; Blending:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-42 citation-end-42\"\u003eThey allow for progressive, light-handed layering.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-41 citation-end-41\"\u003eBecause the pigment sits slightly differently on the paper surface, oil-based colors can be blended using dry tools (like paper stumps or tortillons) or dissolved using odorless mineral spirits \/ solvents for a smooth, painterly look.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Art Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52178734547265,"sku":null,"price":149.5,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/7692\/1153\/files\/Screenshot_44.png?v=1788787240"},{"product_id":"deli-color-emotion-water-soluble-pencils-24","title":"Deli Color Emotion Water Soluble Pencils 24","description":"\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications \u0026amp; 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Most watercolor-specific sets include a small paintbrush inside the package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDual Functionality (Dry vs. Wet):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDry Application:\u003c\/b\u003e Used like standard colored pencils for sketching, coloring, and dry shading. The lead formula is relatively soft and smooth for budget pencils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWet Application:\u003c\/b\u003e Once pigment is applied to paper, running a wet brush over the strokes dissolves the binder, turning line work into translucent watercolor-like washes and background fills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Solubility:\u003c\/b\u003e While they dissolve well for basic washes, the pigment concentration is lighter than professional-grade artist watercolor pencils (such as \u003ci\u003eDerwent Inktense\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci\u003eFaber-Castell Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/i\u003e). 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Positioned above Deli's everyday school supplies (like the \u003ci\u003eColor Emotion\u003c\/i\u003e line), the Finenolo series is designed to serve student artists, hobbyists, and adult coloring book enthusiasts who want a step up in performance without the high price tag of professional artist supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications \u0026amp; Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCore Size \u0026amp; Lead Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a generous \u003cb\u003e3.7 mm core\u003c\/b\u003e enclosed in a 7.5 mm barrel. 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