Ideal for drawing, illustrating, and coloring, these richly colored pencils feature brilliantly balanced shades for superior blending. Long lasting, thick 3.8 mm leads are encased in round, lacquered California cedar casings. For easy identification, the exterior of each pencil is colored to match the core and the color name is printed on both ends. These pre-sharpened pencils feature: Smooth color lay-down Highly pigmented, fade-resistant leads 72 artist-quality colors sold separately Sets of 12, 24, 36, 48 and 72 pencils in convenient tins Blick Artists’ Colored Pencils were specially developed utilizing feedback from Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA) artist members and teachers. The result is a professional-quality colored pencil at an affordable price that has been manufactured to Blick’s exacting standards. Use Blick Studio Artists’ Colored Pencils for fine art applications or wherever you need some color.