What surfaces do Castle colored pencils work on?

Castle lists paper, eggshell, canvas and wood.

Are they good for blending and burnishing?

Yes, the soft cores are made for layering, blending and burnishing.

What is the tutorial?

A fold-out guide on the sleeve that teaches you to recreate the unicorn illustration on the cover.

Best organized set

Castle Art Supplies

Castle Art Supplies 72 Colored Pencils

72 soft-core colored pencils arranged in color families in a three-layer case, each named and numbered. A fold-out tutorial walks you through a full illustration.

Best for: Colorists who like an organized set with a built-in lesson

Colors: 72
Core: Soft
Case: Three-layer presentation box
Extras: Fold-out tutorial

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What we like

Pencils grouped by color family in a flip-up case
Soft, creamy cores that resist crumbling
Fold-out tutorial for practice

Keep in mind

Costs more than other 72-color budget sets
Student-to-mid-grade, not a professional lightfast line

Key features

From the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

MADE TO MAKE IT EASY Essential range of 72 pencils arranged in color families; named, numbered and color-coded for unerring selection: flip up your choice of pencil from the 3 layers of the handsome presentation tin box
SOFT YET DURABLE Latest advanced formulation by in-house artists and technicians results in cores with soft, buttery laydown that also defy crumbling under pressure and hold their point.
A JOY TO USE Intensely pigmented, rich, creamy colors for smooth coverage and effortless layering, blending and burnishing to add texture and achieve the perfect shade, on paper, eggshell, canvas, wood and more.
BUILD YOUR SKILLS Unique fold-out tutorial enables you refine your colored pencil skills by re-creating the stunning unicorn illustration on the sleeve cover.
TESTED AND TRUSTED BY ARTISTS, Developed and approved by our in-house artists to ensure consistently great results. Trusted by over 3.5 million artists worldwide.

Frequently asked questions about the Castle Art Supplies 72 Colored Pencils

What surfaces do Castle colored pencils work on?: Castle lists paper, eggshell, canvas and wood.
Are they good for blending and burnishing?: Yes, the soft cores are made for layering, blending and burnishing.
What is the tutorial?: A fold-out guide on the sleeve that teaches you to recreate the unicorn illustration on the cover.