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Cretacolor Black Box Drawing 20-Piece Set

Cretacolor Black Box Drawing 20-Piece Set

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$34.74at Blick Art Materials, last seen Nov 2

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Our take on the Cretacolor Black Box Drawing 20-Piece Set

The Cretacolor Black Box is a 20-piece drawing set built around charcoal and graphite. It bundles pencils, charcoal sticks, a kneaded eraser and blending tools in a black presentation box. It suits artists who want a compact, ready-to-go kit for sketching and tonal studies. It is a niche set, so its price moves less than mass-market art supplies; check the latest listing for the current figure.

Best forCharcoal and graphite sketchersStudents building a first drawing kitArtists who want a portable all-in-one setGift buyers for a hobby artist
Pros
  • Covers both charcoal and graphite in one box
  • Includes a kneaded eraser and blending tools
  • Compact black box keeps supplies organized
  • Cretacolor pencils are known for consistent, smooth laydown
  • Good range of soft-to-hard charcoal grades
Cons
  • Limited graphite range compared with a full pencil set
  • Charcoal is messy and needs fixative
  • Box is bulky for pocket carry
  • Not ideal for colored or watercolor work

Cretacolor Black Box Drawing 20-Piece Set prices at every store

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Cretacolor Black Box Drawing 20-Piece Set price history

Lowest price we've seen: $34.74 on Nov 2 at Blick Art Materials. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 2.

What reviewers say

Artists who use the Black Box praise its charcoal quality and the convenience of having everything in one case. Some find the graphite selection thin and the charcoal dusty, as expected for the medium.

Pros
  • Smooth, blendable charcoal
  • Sturdy, organized case
  • Good value for a starter kit
Cons
  • Few graphite grades
  • Charcoal smudges without fixative
  • Case takes up desk space

Specifications

Component Type
charcoal, eraser, pencils
Set Type
Drawing set
Number Of Pieces
20
Type
Art set
Drawing Medium Type
charcoal, pencils
Pencil Type
Graphite pencil
Eraser Type
Kneaded eraser
Supported Art Medium
charcoal, drawing
Primary Color
Black
Material
Wood
Body Material
Wood
Lead Material
Graphite

Questions and answers

Is the Cretacolor Black Box worth it?
For charcoal and graphite drawing, yes. You get a coordinated set of sticks, pencils and a kneaded eraser in one case, which costs less than buying each piece separately.
What is in the box?
The 20 pieces include charcoal and graphite pencils, charcoal sticks, a kneaded eraser and blending tools. Exact contents vary by version, so check the listing's item list.
Is it good for beginners?
Yes. It covers the basics of tonal drawing and gives you both charcoal and graphite to experiment with. A beginner may still want a separate full graphite pencil set.
Does it include a sharpener or fixative?
The set focuses on drawing media and an eraser. Sharpener and fixative are usually not included, so plan to buy them separately.
When is it cheapest?
Art supply sets often drop during back-to-school and holiday sales. Compare the current price against its recent range before buying.