One of the decisions you would need to make as an artist when choosing your colored pencils is whether to choose oil-based or waxed-based pencils. There are quite a few differences between the two, so understanding the differences will help you make a better choice. 1. Binder Polychromos, coloured artist pencils by Faber Castell, are an artist quality oil based coloured pencil, used by professional artists around the world. Also used by adult colouring enthusiasts and crafters. Faber Castell is a German company and the worlds largest manufacturer of pencils, founded over 250 years ago. The main feature that I really like about the Polychromos is that they’re water-resistant and non-smudge. You don’t have to worry about accidentally smudging or ruining your piece. They also have break-resistant tips so they’re easier to sharpen.

The right oil-based colored pencils can be an integral part of an artists’ kit, so use the above guidelines to choose the best oil-based colored pencils for you, and have a look through our top recommendations to choose one of the better options. Related Questions Are Oil-Based Or Wax-Based Colored Pencils Better?If you have decided to use oil-based colored pencils for your artwork, you still need to decide which brand would be best, as there is a wide range of options out there, and all are slightly different from each other. APPLIES ON MOST SURFACES: These oil based colored pencils work well on paper, cardboard, textile, or wood. When you test out a brand for the first time, you often find that strong colour is more difficult to achieve from lower-priced coloured pencils. This is because there is a higher level of filler than the more expensive pigments. I will not go into pigments at this stage otherwise I will get hung up on lightfastness - which is another area altogether. If you're working on a limited budget, you can start with a few colors in one set, then build your collection later. Oil Colored Pencils FAQ 1. Do oil-based colored pencils smear? Yes, but not in a bad way. The smear factor of oil-based colored pencils means you can blend and layer them without issues. Because these colored pencils contain wax and oil for binders, they have a unique ability to get into the paper fibers for a painterly effect when blended with solvents. 2. What is the difference between oil-based colored pencils and regular colored pencils?

Although the palette at this time is limited to 36 colors they can be blended together to achieve other desired colors.The Polychromos pencil, is made using high quality acid free pigments, each pencil has its own number and name, the round barrel pencil is also coloured to match the pigment of the colour inside. These oil based pencils lay down soft vibrant colour tones, that can be built up with multiple layers without creating a wax shiny bloom, that is apparent in wax pencils. A special process call Secural Bonding, ensures the pencil lead is secured to the cedar wood casing, resulting in high resistance to breakage and great sharpening results. The coloured lead is 3.8mm, with 120 colours to choose from, you won't be short on colour choice. This reasonably priced pencil is our most popular coloured pencil to date. You could start off with a standard set of pencils if you are unsure and then go from there. There is also the option with many brands to buy individual pencils as you go, but there is also no reason you can’t buy them in on go in a large set if your budget allows for it. The more colors, the more options you have! 3. Lightfastness