Derwent Pastel Pencils Set of 12

All the beauty of a pastel with the convenience and control of a pencil. The soft powdery texture produces a smooth velvety finish, ideal for blending and colour mixing. Contains Process Yellow, Spectrum Orange, Cadmium Red, Violet, Cyan, Prussian Blue, Forest Green, Pea Green, Sepia, Yellow Ochre, Carbon Black and Titanium White.

• Round pencil with a 4mm core
• The vast range of colours available allow artists to layer colours on top of each other in order to create new tints and hues.
• Can be easily mixed and blended.
• Suitable for all types of pastel work.
• Ideal for creating crisp, fine lines and detailed pastel studies
• Comes in an attractive metal tin

The History of Derwent goes back to 1916 in Keswick, England, when it was known as The Cumberland Pencil Company.  But the tradition of pencil making in the area goes back to 1832.  With a new factory opened in Lillyhall, England in 2008, Derwent looks to continue this heritage far into future and continue making most of their products in the UK.  They have a long history of safety and innovation, each product is subject to rigorous testing, for strength and lightfastness.  All Derwent products are non-toxic and some are even vegan.