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Review on KingArt PRO Soft Core Collection Pencil Set: 72 Unique Colors - Complete 72 Piece Set by Heather Shaw

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Good quality. at Drawing, Painting & Art Supplies

Over the years I've worked with a variety of colored pencils, from Crayola to Prismacolor. There are aspects that I like about this set, but also areas that I would like to improve. This is good: - A great collection of pens (72) that should give you lots of colors for your work. - The pens stack and blend pretty well, making it easy to create smoother gradient effects. - They are easily sharpened to a fine point without breaking! I use a regular office style electric pencil sharpener. - Each pencil has a name and number, making it easy to match the different shades. - It comes in a very nice metal case, which is very valuable. . It also helps protect the pens during transit. I would like it to be different: - Some pencils are very similar in color. - The colored end of the pencil does not always accurately reflect the actual color of the pencil. - I tried using thinner (paint thinner) to see if I could mix the colors even more. I somehow can't get it to work. It seemed like he was actually taking more color from the paper as he mixed it together. to sell. However, if you're a professional artist who needs to use thinners to blend colors to a silky smooth finish, look elsewhere.

Pros
  • Great Price
Cons
  • Big and Bulky