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Your cart is empty.This introductory assortment of wet art mediums is your gateway to the premium quality that defines Faber-Castell. The Try It Box is an affordable sampling of drawing supplies that allows both beginners and experienced artists to experiment with the highest-quality watercolor pencils, watercolor markers, and watercolor art accessories. The drawing set features 6 highly-pigmented and fully water-soluble Albrecht Durer Watercolor Pencils in colors #105 Light Cadmium Yellow, #115 Dark Cadmium Orange, #219 Deep Scarlet Red, #171 Light Green, #110 Phthalo Blue and #133 Magenta. Watercolor pencils are made of wood from certified sustainable forestry and are coated with environmentally friendly water-based varnish, 2 dual ended Albrecht Durer Watercolor Markers in colors #273 Warm Grey IV and #199 Black. Watercolor markers contain premium quality inks that are water-based and fully water-soluble. The marker has a flexible brush nib on one end for dynamic sketches and all-over color and a fiber tip for outlines and detailed drawings on the other. The ink has excellent lightfastness and will not bleed through the paper! Art accessories include 1 refillable water brush, 1 reusable paint water cup, and 1 Blending palette. Art supplies come packaged in a cardboard box, perfect for the environment, ideal for storage, and portable for art on the go. Since 1761, Faber-Castell has created premium gifts for artists of all skill levels with the highest-quality materials. Proudly made in Germany, Albrecht Durer Watercolor Pencils and Markers provide unsurpassed quality and performance for any artist.
jerake
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2025
Wow, am I impressed with this try-it box. First, I'm glad Faber-Castell makes this kit, otherwise I never would have tried their watercolor pencils (a larger set of just the pencils, very expensive). I am getting back into art after many years, and wanted to start by experimenting with media I'd never used before.The pencils are high quality, along with the markers - the color is amazingly rich, and the pencil marks completely dissolve under water. I compared these with some expensive Staedler watercolor pencils I bought years ago, and these are head and shoulders above those. The markers are also high quality, the ink is very rich and goes a long way when using them as a wash. The included water brush is very nice as well, the brush itself stays together and doesn't fray like other cheaper water brushes I've used.Overall - this set is worth the money, the materials included are high quality and well made, and I hope to have tons of fun trying everything out!
Tim G.
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2024
I’d call this a good practice set. There are plenty of pieces to work with on technique. I do admit that watercolor pencils are a nice way to get some of the detailing you want in a watercolor painting without the wet layers. It also gives you a smoother look on cheaper paper because you don’t need as much moisture. And it is less messy which makes for practice and things like paint journaling a simpler task.
Samantha
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2024
I was surprised how much I enjoyed using this set of watercolor pencils and markers it was very different than what I have used before. The colors are bright and dry nicely.
Marks
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2024
This is a great set for testing out water colors with different supplies. The drawings of the color pencils can be altered with the water brush. The dark markers are water based and can be used for drawings and modified with water. It is a good set for experimenting with different tools.
mgacevedo
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2024
I got this little box on sale. I wanted to try a number of things and so I finally got them. I love the packagaging and everything they describe is just over the top. I film it to let others know about these try out boxes. Faber-Castell is my favorite legacy brand.
Andy Reviews
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2024
My 7 year old loves to draw and paint. We got her these to try out and she likes that they're pencils you can dip in water. she's tried pastels, water colors, oils, crayons, markers, different paints, and this is one of the few things she hasn't tried yet. It's worth the try.
Blake Fraina
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2024
My husband is a dedicated oil painter who has long wanted to try his hand at watercolors. This is a great beginner set for someone who wants to dip their toes in before investing in something more comprehensive. The color palette is somewhat limited, but the two brush-tipped markers can be used to add depth and extend the range. In addition to six wet watercolor pencils, there are the two markers (grey and black), a small brush and a collapsible water cup. That last item making the set very portable, if you opt to paint "en plein air." As expected with products from Faber-Castell, a well-known/respected, brand, the paints are good quality - they're vibrant and don't bleed through the page. Although my husband is experiencing challenges shifting to the unforgiving nature of watercolor painting, he appreciates having this small set to experiment with.
SquirrelNYC
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024
I am very familiar with the Faber-Castell brand, and it was the go-to for all art products when I was growing up, so I was happy to see that they have expanded into boxes like these that make it easy for someone to get back into creative pursuits without having to invest a ton. I always wanted watercolor pencils like this back in the 90's and I still enjoy drawing so I got this set to give it a go. The little collapsible cup is a perfect idea so these don't take up much space at all and the whole kit can fit into a little travel case. The packaging is beautifully done, especially the little old-timey 'newspaper' story that explains the company's commitment to sustainability. I feel that this would make a great gift as well.
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