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Prismacolor Scholar Art Pencils set of 48

Prismacolor Scholar Art Pencils set of 48

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$42.99at MichaelsChecked Nov 8

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  • Last seen at $42.99 at Michaels on Nov 8.

Our take on the Prismacolor Scholar Art Pencils set of 48

The Prismacolor Scholar line is Prismacolor's entry-level colored pencil, sitting below the soft Premier and Premier Soft Core ranges. Scholar leads are harder and more resistant to breaking, which suits students, hobbyists and anyone sketching or coloring who presses hard and sharpens often. The trade-off is that the harder lead lays down less pigment per stroke and blends less smoothly than Premier, so it is a starter and practice pencil rather than a fine-art tool. Reviewers generally find it a solid value for classroom and casual use.

Best forStudents and classroom artAdult coloring booksHobbyists practicing techniqueBuyers wanting a large pencil count without premium pricing
Pros
  • Hard lead resists breaking under heavy pressure
  • Holds a sharp point well for detail work
  • Large color selection in one set
  • Good step up from generic school pencils
  • Works for sketching, coloring and lettering
Cons
  • Harder lead gives less vivid, less creamy laydown than Premier
  • Blending and burnishing are harder to achieve
  • Not fully erasable
  • Some colors repeat or feel close in large sets
  • Not aimed at professional fine-art work

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Prismacolor Scholar Art Pencils set of 48 price history

Lowest price we've seen: $42.99 on Nov 9 at Michaels. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

Owners treat Scholar as a dependable budget colored pencil for students and coloring books. Most praise the break resistance and point retention; artists who expect Premier-level softness are the ones who come away disappointed.

What people mention
  • Lead durabilityPraisedOwners say the hard lead survives heavy pressure and sharpening without breaking.
  • Color payoffCriticisedArtists find the laydown paler and less saturated than Prismacolor Premier.
  • BlendingMixedSome get smooth gradients with layering; others say colors resist blending and burnishing.
  • Point retentionPraisedReviewers note the pencils keep a sharp point for fine detail work.
  • ErasabilityCriticisedBuyers report the marks are not erasable, which makes correcting mistakes difficult.

Specifications

Color
MulticolorSource
Pack Size
60 CountSource
Number of Pencils per Pack
60Source
Pencil Lead Hardness
HardSource

Questions and answers

How does Scholar differ from Prismacolor Premier?
Scholar has a harder lead that resists breaking and holds a point longer. Premier has a softer, waxier core with richer pigment and easier blending, and it costs more.
Is this set good for adult coloring books?
Yes. The hard lead handles small spaces and heavy pressure well, and the large color range covers most coloring-book palettes.
Can I blend and burnish with these pencils?
You can layer and blend, but it takes more work than with soft-core pencils. Solvent or a colorless blender helps.
Are the pencils erasable?
No. The pigment is not designed to erase, so plan your lines and use light pressure for sketch layers.
Who is this set not for?
Professional colored-pencil artists who want creamy laydown, rich saturation and easy burnishing should look at Premier or another soft-core brand.
Where is the Prismacolor Scholar Art Pencils set of 48 cheapest?
At Michaels, for $42.99, as of our latest check.

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Pencil Pack Size
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Color Family
MulticolorSource
Drawing Pencil Type
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