How do I use these pencils?

Suitable for all types of color pencil styles and techniques, especially for those looking for their artwork to last over time. The buttery, velvety texture allowing colors to mix and blend.

What is the core size?

Lightfast pencils contain a strong 4mm round core.

What colors are in the set?

Available in sets of 12, 24, 36, 48, 72 and 100. Please refer to the product description for colors.

What texture does Lightfast have?

The pencils are oil-based to create a buttery, velvety texture allowing colors to blend and mix.

What products can I use with Lightfast?

Use on their own in conjunction with Lightfast paper, for artwork that will last up to 100 years. Or mix in with your favorite sketching or coloring pencils.

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Derwent Lightfast Colored Pencils 36 Tin, Set of 36, 4mm Wide Core, 100% Lightfast, Oil-based, Premium Core, Creamy, Ideal for Drawing, Coloring, Professional Quality (2302721)

Product ID: 72066273

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Age Range (Description)
Adult
Brand
Derwent
Color
multicolour
Ink Color
Blue
Writing Instrument Form
Colored Pencil

🌈100% Lightfast vibrant colors

🎨Creamy, blendable oil-based core

✏️4mm wide, long-lasting sharp core

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Description

🎨 Elevate your art with colors that never fade — because your masterpiece deserves forever.

BLEND LIKE A PRO - Ultra-creamy oil-based texture allows seamless color mixing and painterly effects.
FADE PROOF BRILLIANCE - 100% lightfast pigments ensure your artwork stays vivid for decades.
HERITAGE OF EXCELLENCE - Crafted in Britain since 1832, trusted by professionals worldwide.
COMPLETE CREATIVE PALETTE - Set of 36 rich, opaque colors housed in a sleek reusable tin for on-the-go artistry.
PRECISION MEETS LONGEVITY - Wide 4mm core sharpens to a fine point that lasts through detailed layering.

Derwent Lightfast Colored Pencils are a professional-grade set of 36 oil-based pencils featuring a 4mm wide core that delivers rich, vibrant, and 100% lightfast colors. Designed for artists who demand longevity and precision, these pencils blend smoothly for painterly effects and sharpen to a fine, durable point. Made in Britain with nearly two centuries of expertise, this set is perfect for detailed drawing, layering, and bold artistic expression.

Specifications

ASIN	B07BQ32VDV
Additional Features	Erasable
Age Range Description	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#31,202 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #221 in Drawing Pencils
Body Shape	Round
Brand Name	Derwent
Closure Type	Retractable
Color	multicolour
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,633)
Drill Point	wide
EU Spare Part Availability Duration	2 years
Global Trade Identification Number	05028252525862
Grip Type	rubber
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Hardness	1.0 kg
Included Components	1 Pack of 36 Pencils
Ink Base	Oil
Ink Color	Blue
Item Diameter	4 millimeters
Item Dimensions	0.55 x 7.8 x 13.98 inches
Item Type Name	Derwent Lightfast Colored Pencils, for Artist, Drawing, Professional, 36 Pack (2302721)
Item Weight	1.3 pounds
Line Size	2mm_and_above
Manufacturer	ACCO Brands
Material Type	Tin
Model Name	Lightfast
Model Number	a
Pattern	Single
Recommended Uses For Product	Drawing, Painting, Sketching
Style	Reusable Tin
Theme	Artistic Expression
Unit Count	36 Count
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
Writing Instrument Form	Colored Pencil
Writing Technique	pencil lead

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