Are Castle Art colored pencils oil-based?

The listing describes soft, creamy cores but does not say whether they are oil- or wax-based.

What is in the Castle Art Supplies 72 colored pencil set?

72 soft-core pencils arranged in color families, each named, numbered and color-coded, in a three-layer presentation tin, plus a fold-out tutorial.

What surfaces do Castle colored pencils work on?

Castle lists paper, eggshell, canvas and wood.

Are they good for blending and burnishing?

Yes. Castle describes the soft cores as 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.

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Castle Art Supplies

Castle Art Supplies 72 Colored Pencils

A tin of 72 soft-core colored pencils arranged in color families, each named and numbered, with a fold-out tutorial on the sleeve.

Best for: Adult colorists who want an organized palette and a guided tutorial

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

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Buy it if

You like an organized set where colors are grouped by family
You want soft cores that layer, blend and burnish
You want a fold-out tutorial to practice with

Skip it if

You need lightfastness data. The listing does not state lightfastness
You want more colors. The PRINA 120 Colored Pencils Set has 120

What the Castle Art Supplies 72 Colored Pencils is

The Castle Art Supplies 72 Colored Pencils set arranges 72 soft-core pencils in color families across the three flip-up layers of a presentation tin. Every pencil is named, numbered and color-coded, which Castle says makes selection easy.

Castle describes the cores as soft and buttery but made to resist crumbling under pressure and hold their point. A fold-out tutorial on the sleeve teaches you to recreate the unicorn illustration on the cover.

Key features, explained

Based on the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

72 colors in color families
Pencils are grouped by color family and named, numbered and color-coded, so you can find a shade at a glance.
Three-layer presentation tin
The tin has three layers, and you flip up the pencil you want.
Soft yet durable cores
Castle describes a soft, buttery laydown that still resists crumbling under pressure and holds its point.
Rich, creamy color
The listing describes intensely pigmented colors for smooth coverage, layering, blending and burnishing.
Works on more than paper
Castle lists paper, eggshell, canvas and wood as surfaces.
Fold-out tutorial
A guide on the sleeve walks you through recreating the unicorn illustration on the cover.

Castle Art Supplies 72 Colored Pencils specifications

Colors: 72
Core: Soft
Organization: Color families, named, numbered and color-coded
Case: Three-layer presentation tin
Surfaces: Paper, eggshell, canvas, wood
Extras: Fold-out tutorial
Brand: Castle Art Supplies

Who the Castle Art Supplies 72 Colored Pencils suits

Colorists who like order. Pencils are arranged in color families across three layers of the tin.
Beginners who want guidance. The fold-out tutorial walks you through re-creating the unicorn illustration on the sleeve.
Mixed-media crafters. Castle lists eggshell, canvas and wood as well as paper.

Look elsewhere if: you want the same number of colors with basswood barrels. The KALOUR 72 Colored Pencils also label every pencil with a name and number.

Castle Art Supplies 72 Colored Pencils vs similar picks

Spec	Castle Art Supplies 72 Colored Pencils	KALOUR 72 Colored Pencils	PRINA 120 Colored Pencils Set
Colors	72	72	120
Core	Soft	Soft	Soft, oil-based
Case	Three-layer presentation box	Not listed	Zipper case
Extras	Fold-out tutorial	Name and number on each pencil	3-color sketchbook, tutorial
Choose it for	An organized tin and a lesson	72 labeled colors, basswood barrels	More colors plus a sketchbook

Castle Art Supplies 72 Colored Pencils
Colors
72
Core
Soft
Case
Three-layer presentation box
Extras
Fold-out tutorial
Choose it for: An organized tin and a lesson
KALOUR 72 Colored Pencils
Colors
72
Core
Soft
Case
Not listed
Extras
Name and number on each pencil
Choose it for: 72 labeled colors, basswood barrels
PRINA 120 Colored Pencils Set
Colors
120
Core
Soft, oil-based
Case
Zipper case
Extras
3-color sketchbook, tutorial
Choose it for: More colors plus a sketchbook

Before you buy

The listing does not say whether the cores are oil- or wax-based.
The listing does not state lightfastness, so keep finished work out of strong sunlight to be safe.
Keep the pencils in their color families after use so the tin stays easy to read.

Frequently asked questions about the Castle Art Supplies 72 Colored Pencils

Are Castle Art colored pencils oil-based?: The listing describes soft, creamy cores but does not say whether they are oil- or wax-based.
What is in the Castle Art Supplies 72 colored pencil set?: 72 soft-core pencils arranged in color families, each named, numbered and color-coded, in a three-layer presentation tin, plus a fold-out tutorial.
What surfaces do Castle colored pencils work on?: Castle lists paper, eggshell, canvas and wood.
Are they good for blending and burnishing?: Yes. Castle describes the soft cores as 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.