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Prismacolor Premier Soft Core Colored Pencils 36-Piece Set

Prismacolor Premier Soft Core Colored Pencils 36-Piece Set

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$30.99at eBayChecked Nov 8

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  • Last seen at $30.99 at eBay on Nov 8.
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Our take on the Prismacolor Premier Soft Core Colored Pencils 36-Piece Set

Prismacolor Premier is the reference soft-core colored pencil for artists who blend and layer. The 3.8 mm wax-based core lays down rich, saturated color with little pressure and mixes smoothly on paper. The trade-off is a soft tip that dulls quickly and is easier to snap than harder pencils like Polychromos or Pablo. The 36-piece set covers a broad working palette and suits beginners moving up as well as experienced artists who want a creamy, blendable pencil.

Best forBeginners stepping up from student pencilsBlending and layering on smooth paperPortrait and illustration workArtists who prefer a soft, creamy laydown
Pros
  • Very soft, pigment-rich core for fast color build-up
  • Blends and layers smoothly without harsh edges
  • Light-resistant pigments hold color over time
  • Round cedar barrel lacquered to match the core
  • Broad 36-color palette covers most mixing needs
Cons
  • Soft cores dull fast and need frequent sharpening
  • Tips snap under heavy pressure, especially in a sharpener
  • Wax bloom can appear on finished drawings over time
  • Not ideal for fine detail or hard-edged line work
  • Lacquer finish can feel slick in the hand

Prismacolor Premier Soft Core Colored Pencils 36-Piece Set prices at every store

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    $30.99Free shippingChecked Nov 8
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    $37.99Free shippingChecked Nov 8
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    $36.80+ $9.95 shippingChecked Nov 8
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Prismacolor Premier Soft Core Colored Pencils 36-Piece Set price history

Lowest price we've seen: $14.97 on Nov 9 at Amazon. Tracked across 8 stores since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

Artists consistently rate Premier among the most blendable colored pencils available, praising saturation and smooth laydown. The recurring complaints are breakage of the soft core and how quickly the points wear down.

What people mention
  • BlendabilityPraisedOwners say colors mix and layer smoothly with little effort.
  • Core breakageCriticisedReviewers report tips snapping and cores breaking inside the wood.
  • SharpeningMixedThe soft lead dulls fast, so sharpening is frequent; some say a good sharpener prevents breakage.
  • Color payoffPraisedUsers describe strong, saturated color from light pressure.
  • Wax bloomCriticisedSome artists see a white haze appear on drawings months later.

From Oak Meadow

  • Thick, soft cores made from brilliant, light-resistant pigments
  • Smooth, rich laydown and color saturation
  • Colors are easy to blend, slow to wear, and break-resistant
  • Each 3.8 mm core is enclosed in a round cedar casing lacquered to match the core
  • Suitable for beginning and experienced artists
  • Create beautiful, hand-drawn artwork
Materials
3.8 mm core in a round cedar casing
In the box
12 pencils in assorted colors

About the Prismacolor Premier Soft Core Colored Pencils 36-Piece Set

Prismacolor Premier Soft Core Colored Pencils come in a 36-piece set for hand-drawn artwork. They suit beginning and experienced artists.

Each pencil has a thick, soft 3.8 mm core made from light-resistant pigments. The core is enclosed in a round cedar casing lacquered to match the core color.

The pencils lay down color smoothly and richly with strong saturation. The colors blend easily, wear down slowly, and the cores resist breaking.

Quantity
36 pencils
Core
Soft, 3.8 mm
Casing
Round cedar, lacquered to match the core
Pigments
Light-resistant
Skill level
Beginning and experienced artists
Brand
Prismacolor

Specifications

Soft Lead
Yes
Quantity
36 piece

Questions and answers

How does the 36-piece set compare with the 72-piece?
Same pencil, smaller palette. The 36 covers the core hues and a few tints and shades; the larger sets add earth tones, grays and pastels for finer mixing.
Are these good for beginners?
Yes, if you want soft, blendable color. They reward light pressure and are forgiving to layer, but the soft tips break more easily than student-grade pencils.
How do they compare with Faber-Castell Polychromos?
Premier is softer and wax-based, so it blends faster and covers quicker. Polychromos is oil-based and harder, holding a sharp point for detail and resisting breakage.
Do the cores really break easily?
The soft wax core is more fragile than hard pencils. Dropping the tin or using a dull sharpener increases breakage; many owners sharpen gently and store the tin flat.
What colors are in the 36-piece set?
It spans the spectrum from white and canary yellow through reds, violets and blues to greens, browns and black, with enough tints and shades to mix most colors.
Can I use them on dark or toned paper?
Yes. The opaque, pigment-heavy core shows up on toned paper, and white and light colors work well for highlights.
Where is the Prismacolor Premier Soft Core Colored Pencils 36-Piece Set cheapest?
At eBay, for $30.99, 16% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Prismacolor Premier Soft Core Colored Pencils 36-Piece Set?
8 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, Blick Art Materials, Utrecht Art Supplies, Target, School Specialty.

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