Coloured pencilskarat® aquarell - Professional watercolour pencil
Article No. 125
- High-quality watercolour pencil in classic hexagonal shape
- Watercolour leads – can be used dry or blended with water
- Excellent blending quality of the colours
- For a wide range of creative effects – also with water and brush
- Especially smooth, rich colour strokes
- Break-resistant lead
- Up to 60 brilliant, lightfast colours
- Wood from certified, sustainably managed forests
Available in sets
Metal tin containing 60 assorted colours
Article number: 125 M60
Metal tin containing 48 assorted colours
Article number: 125 M48
Metal tin containing 36 assorted colours
Article number: 125 M36
Metal tin containing 24 assorted colours
Article number: 125 M24
Metal tin containing 12 assorted colours
Article number: 125 M12
Colours codes
Basic watercolour techniques
From colour-intensive "dry" artwork to atmospheric watercolour paintings, the high-quality STAEDTLER karat aquarell watercolour pencils offer unlimited creative possibilities.
The following images and explanations will give you a short overview of the most popular dry, wet and special techniques:
Dry techniques
Hatching:
Draw a series thin lines closely together: For special light and shadow effects.
Overlaying:
Blend by overlaying individual colours.
Wet techniques
Watercolouring/glazing:
Wash colours with a brush – the more the colour is diluted, the lighter it becomes and the surface shows through.
Dry-on-wet:
Use dry lead on moist paper – strokes remain visible but become richer and slightly creamy.
Special techniques
Scraping or shaving technique:
Use a knife to carefully remove the wood casing and then rub the exposed coloured lead against coarse-grained sandpaper. When scattered over a very wet wash, the particles create attractive effects and structures.
Smudging and blotting:
Create gentle pastel shades and overlays of colour by smudging or blotting with a dry or moist cloth.
Sgraffito effect:
Add structures to thick, wet paint by smearing with a cotton bud or cloth.