Are these oil-based or wax-based pencils?

They are oil-based, with 3.2mm soft cores. Oil-based lead tends to blend and layer more smoothly than hard wax cores.

Is 36 colors enough for adult coloring books?

For most books, yes. You get the common hues, but very specific shades may need blending or a larger set.

Do the pencils blend well?

The soft oil cores are made for blending and layering. Press lightly and build in layers for smoother gradients.

How do these compare with the 48- and 72-color sets?

Same pencil type and core, more colors. The larger sets add extended and specialty hues the 36 set leaves out.

Are they good for beginners?

Yes. Soft cores are forgiving and the 36-color range covers the basics without overwhelming a new artist.

Do they come in a case or tin?

They are packaged as a set for storage and gifting. The exact packaging type is not specified.

Where is the Colored Pencils Set (36 pcs) cheapest?

At Walmart, for $15.59, as of our latest check.

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Colored Pencils Set (36 pcs)

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Our take on the Colored Pencils Set (36 pcs)

A 36-count set of oil-based colored pencils with 3.2mm soft cores, sold under the Artistry Supplies line. The oil-based lead is the main selling point: it lays down rich color and blends and layers more smoothly than the harder wax cores common in budget pencil sets. It suits adult coloring books, sketching and shading, and beginners building a palette. Against larger sets from the same line, 36 colors covers the basics but leaves out the extended hues and specialty tones that 48- and 72-count sets add.

Best forAdult coloring book hobbyistsBeginners building a first paletteSketching and shading practiceGifting to a young or new artist

Pros

Oil-based 3.2mm cores blend and layer well
Soft lead gives rich, saturated color
36 colors covers common hues without a huge case
Works for coloring, shading and illustration
Presented as a gift-ready set

Cons

No named lightfastness rating, so fading risk is unknown
Soft cores need more sharpening and wear down faster
36 colors misses the extended shades larger sets carry
Generic brand with little track record

Colored Pencils Set (36 pcs) prices at every store

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In stockSold by Loong VenturesReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.
$15.59+ $4.78 shippingChecked Nov 8
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About the Colored Pencils Set (36 pcs)

This is a set of 36 colored pencils with oil-based soft cores and a carbon core. Each core is 3.2mm thick. The cores give rich colors that blend well for coloring, shading and layering.

The pencils are used for adult coloring books, sketching and other creative work. The set comes in packaging made to keep the colors easy to grab and carry.

Count: 36 colored pencils
Core: 3.2mm oil-based soft core
Core material: Carbon core
Uses: Coloring, shading, layering, sketching, adult coloring books

Specifications

color: OtherSource
actual_color: 36Source

Questions and answers

Are these oil-based or wax-based pencils?: They are oil-based, with 3.2mm soft cores. Oil-based lead tends to blend and layer more smoothly than hard wax cores.
Is 36 colors enough for adult coloring books?: For most books, yes. You get the common hues, but very specific shades may need blending or a larger set.
Do the pencils blend well?: The soft oil cores are made for blending and layering. Press lightly and build in layers for smoother gradients.
How do these compare with the 48- and 72-color sets?: Same pencil type and core, more colors. The larger sets add extended and specialty hues the 36 set leaves out.
Are they good for beginners?: Yes. Soft cores are forgiving and the 36-color range covers the basics without overwhelming a new artist.
Do they come in a case or tin?: They are packaged as a set for storage and gifting. The exact packaging type is not specified.
Where is the Colored Pencils Set (36 pcs) cheapest?: At Walmart, for $15.59, as of our latest check.