--- product_id: 48855856 title: "Set of 12 Watercolour Pencils With Hexagonal Barrel, Professional Quality, For Adults, Students, Amateurs & Professionals, Ideal For Painting and Drawing" brand: "derwent" price: "€ 44.51" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Derwent" url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/48855856-set-of-12-watercolour-pencils-with-hexagonal-barrel-professional-quality store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # ergonomic hexagonal barrel 12 premium watercolour pencils watersoluble for wet & dry use Set of 12 Watercolour Pencils With Hexagonal Barrel, Professional Quality, For Adults, Students, Amateurs & Professionals, Ideal For Painting and Drawing **Brand:** derwent **Price:** € 44.51 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Unlock your inner artist with Derwent’s watercolour pencils β€” where precision meets passion! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Set of 12 Watercolour Pencils With Hexagonal Barrel, Professional Quality, For Adults, Students, Amateurs & Professionals, Ideal For Painting and Drawing by derwent - **How much does it cost?** € 44.51 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/48855856-set-of-12-watercolour-pencils-with-hexagonal-barrel-professional-quality) ## Best For - derwent enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted derwent brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Comfort-Driven Design:** Hexagonal barrels prevent rolling and provide a comfortable grip for long creative sessions. - β€’ **All Skill Levels Welcome:** Ideal for professionals, students, and amateurs seeking premium quality and creative freedom. - β€’ **Precision Meets Fluidity:** Experience the perfect blend of pencil control and watercolor vibrancy for stunning artwork every time. - β€’ **Effortless Blending & Layering:** Soft, creamy texture lets you create seamless gradients and bold strokes with minimal effort. - β€’ **Versatile Wet & Dry Application:** Lay down dry color then activate with water for dynamic washes that can be reworked even after drying. ## Overview Derwent’s Set of 12 Watercolour Pencils combines professional-grade watersoluble pigments with an ergonomic hexagonal barrel design, delivering smooth blending and versatile wet or dry use. Perfect for artists of all levels, this premium set offers 12 vibrant traditional colors in a protective tin, enabling precise control and creative freedom for painting, drawing, and sketching. ## Description From the manufacturer Derwent Watercolour Pencils Combine the control of a pencil with the subtle beauty of the watercolor medium. These versatile pencils are wonderful to mix with water to create interesting colour flows or use them dry for added details. 72 Colours Choose from tins of 12, 24, 36 and 72 pencils, or wooden boxes of 48 and 72 pencils. Subtle Colour Palette Subtle and soft hues are achievable, even from the brightest of colours in the range. Easy to Control Being pencils, you can be more precise with your application. Mixing Colours Layer your pencil colours, activate with water then mix in a controlled manner. Derwent Recommended Derwent Accessories Derwent Push Button Waterbrush Derwent Technique Brushes Derwent Twin Hole Sharpener Push Button Waterbrush Set Ideal for dissolving pigment and spreading colour. Derwent Technique Brushes Set Ideal for laying down a wash over a large area or creating fine lines. Delivers a consistently smooth and sharp point. Tips Available Four tip sizes: fine, medium, large and large chisel. Brushes Available Six brush designs for a variety of marks and effects. Size Compact and lightweight. Reduces mess with easy empty reservoir. How do I use these pencils? Suitable for all types of watercolour pencil styles and techniques. Use for large washes and looseness, or sharpen to create detail. How do I use these pencils? Suitable for all types of watercolour pencil styles and techniques. Use for large washes and looseness, or sharpen to create detail. What is the core size? Watercolour pencils have a hexagonal 3.5mm core, that glides across the page. What is the core size? Watercolour pencils have a hexagonal 3.5mm core, that glides across the page. What colours are in the set? Available in sets of 12, 24, 36, 48 and 72. Please refer to the product guides and documents section for colour chart. What colours are in the set? Available in sets of 12, 24, 36, 48 and 72. Please refer to the product guides and documents section for colour chart. What texture do Watercolour pencils have? The pencils are wax-based, watersoluble and soft, allowing for easier blending and layering. What texture do Watercolour pencils have? The pencils are wax-based, watersoluble and soft, allowing for easier blending and layering. What products can I use with Watercolour? Use on their own to create watercolour artworks. Or mix in with your favourite watersoluble pencils, paints or blocks. What products can I use with Watercolour? Use on their own to create watercolour artworks. Or mix in with your favourite watersoluble pencils, paints or blocks. Keep discovering About Derwent With a proud heritage dating back to 1832; we have been creating pencils in the Lake District, UK, since 1916. With over 150 years of know-how packed into every pencil and art tool, our creative and scientific minds never cease experimenting. Obsessing over highest quality materials and forever creating an ever evolving exceptional range for every artist. We keep pushing boundaries so that artists can keep pushing theirs. Review: Beautiful pencils - I love these Derwent watercolor pencils. They feel creamy in texture and wonderful to draw with. I've used so many brands of pencils over the years but Derwent for me feels like the best quality to use. It's wonderful to apply water to the drawing and they are so versatile for the way you draw/paint with it. I will always come back to these watercolor pencils, great shades and quality, they're the best to draw with, I have found. Review: Good quality and easy to use - Much more control using these pencils with my watercolour brushes than using the paints, nice colours as well ## Features - CONTENTS: 12 PREMIUM WATERCOLOUR PENCILS – Derwent Watercolour art pencil set in a protective tin, featuring 12 traditional colours. - WATERSOLUBLE PENCILS FOR ARTISTS - Professional quality watercolour that combines the control and precision of pencils with the effects and techniques of a watercolour paint. - SOFT TEXTURE FOR EASY BLENDING & LAYERING - delivers smooth application and seamless blending, create delicate gradients or bold strokes with minimal effort. - ERGONOMIC HEXAGONAL BARREL DESIGN – The sleek 3.5mm hexagonal barrels prevent rolling and provide a comfortable grip, making these watercolour pencils ideal for extended use in studios, classrooms or professional settings. - USE WET AND DRY - Laydown dry colour and then wet with a brush for washes of colour that can be re-wetted and adjusted even after drying, perfect for refining details. - VERSATILE PAINTING SET FOR ALL LEVELS – Art supplies for adults: suitable for beginners, students and professional artists looking for a watercolour painting set. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000ILZB3W | | Age Range Description | Teen, Adult | | Age range (description) | Teen, Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | 42,016 in Stationery & Office Supplies ( See Top 100 in Stationery & Office Supplies ) 240 in Coloured Pencils for Adults | | Body Shape | Hexagonal | | Brand | Derwent | | Brand Name | Derwent | | Closure Type | Click-Off Cap | | Colour | Multi-Colour | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,758 Reviews | | Drill Point | Medium | | Global Trade Identification Number | 05010255784513 | | Grip Type | Knurled | | Included Components | Case with 12 Colored Pencils | | Ink Base | Water | | Ink Colour | Multicolour | | Ink colour | Multicolour | | Is the Product Left or Right Handed? | Ambidextrous | | Item Diameter | 3.4 Millimetres | | Item Dimensions | 30.5 x 30.5 x 25.4 centimetres | | Item Weight | 0.07 Kilograms | | Line Size | 0.3mm, 0.5mm, 0.7mm | | Manufacturer | Derwent | | Material | Wood | | Material Type | Wood | | Model Name | Watercolour | | Model Number | 32881 | | Pattern | Metallbox | | Recommended Uses For Product | Colouring, Drawing, Painting, Sketching | | Special Features | Blendable | | Style | TIN 12 | | UPC | 793187124538 696731761251 | | Unit Count | 12.0 count | | Writing Instrument Form | Watercolor Pencil | | Writing Technique | watercolour | | Writing instrument form | Watercolor Pencil | ## Product Details - **Age range (description):** Teen, Adult - **Brand:** Derwent - **Colour:** Multi-Colour - **Ink colour:** Multicolour - **Material:** Wood - **Model name:** Watercolour - **Point type:** Medium - **Special feature:** Blendable - **Unit count:** 12.0 count - **Writing instrument form:** Watercolor Pencil ## Images ![Set of 12 Watercolour Pencils With Hexagonal Barrel, Professional Quality, For Adults, Students, Amateurs & Professionals, Ideal For Painting and Drawing - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71BKVZ3AiNL.jpg) ![Set of 12 Watercolour Pencils With Hexagonal Barrel, Professional Quality, For Adults, Students, Amateurs & Professionals, Ideal For Painting and Drawing - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ljbanFXaL.jpg) ![Set of 12 Watercolour Pencils With Hexagonal Barrel, Professional Quality, For Adults, Students, Amateurs & Professionals, Ideal For Painting and Drawing - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61yFgmTBX+L.jpg) ![Set of 12 Watercolour Pencils With Hexagonal Barrel, Professional Quality, For Adults, Students, Amateurs & Professionals, Ideal For Painting and Drawing - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61JDCxXYh6L.jpg) ![Set of 12 Watercolour Pencils With Hexagonal Barrel, Professional Quality, For Adults, Students, Amateurs & Professionals, Ideal For Painting and Drawing - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61abCz4zlUL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: How do I use these pencils?** A: Suitable for all types of watercolour pencil styles and techniques. Use for large washes and looseness, or sharpen to create detail. **Q: What is the core size?** A: Watercolour pencils have a hexagonal 3.5mm core, that glides across the page. **Q: What colours are in the set?** A: Available in sets of 12, 24, 36, 48 and 72. Please refer to the product guides and documents section for colour chart. **Q: What texture do Watercolour pencils have?** A: The pencils are wax-based, watersoluble and soft, allowing for easier blending and layering. **Q: What products can I use with Watercolour?** A: Use on their own to create watercolour artworks. Or mix in with your favourite watersoluble pencils, paints or blocks. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful pencils *by S***. on 1 April 2024* I love these Derwent watercolor pencils. They feel creamy in texture and wonderful to draw with. I've used so many brands of pencils over the years but Derwent for me feels like the best quality to use. It's wonderful to apply water to the drawing and they are so versatile for the way you draw/paint with it. I will always come back to these watercolor pencils, great shades and quality, they're the best to draw with, I have found. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality and easy to use *by S***Z on 22 June 2025* Much more control using these pencils with my watercolour brushes than using the paints, nice colours as well ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ delicious *by S***O on 4 November 2025* i love using these with a water brush, great for on the go ## Frequently Bought Together - Derwent WC PENCIL 12 CLR SET TIN - Derwent WATERBRUSH ASSORTED 3PK --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/48855856-set-of-12-watercolour-pencils-with-hexagonal-barrel-professional-quality](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/48855856-set-of-12-watercolour-pencils-with-hexagonal-barrel-professional-quality) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-06-23*