Derwent Academy Watercolour Pencil Spectrum Blue Box of 6

Yes. The watercolour strip has a soft, smooth texture that blends and layers well in dry application, making it suitable for sketching and detailed line work without any water at all. Adding water afterwards activates the pigment for a wash effect.

Spectrum Blue is a strong, rich mid-blue. Used dry it appears as a solid, saturated line, and when wet it flows into a clear blue wash. The high pigment load means colour remains vibrant even when diluted over a large area.

The key difference is permanence. Inktense colours lock in permanently once dry, producing brighter, ink-like results. Watercolour pencils remain re-wettable after drying, so you can keep lifting, blending, and adjusting the colour - making them better suited to soft, subtle washes and reworkable artwork.

This listing contains a box of 6 Spectrum Blue watercolour pencils, all in the same colour. Store them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain the integrity of the water-soluble strip and avoid warping the cedar barrel.

Yes. The hexagonal barrel gives students good grip and control, and the cedar casing sharpens easily with a standard pencil sharpener. Buying a box of 6 matching pencils also makes it straightforward to supply a full classroom with a consistent colour.

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