Question 1

Q:  What is the difference between the Faber-Castell Polychromos Colored Pencils and the Faber-Castell PITT Pastel Pencils?

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First of all, I think the Polychromos colored pencils are awesome!  They are oil-based and produce a nice, rich, smooth color.  Color pencils are somewhat semi-transparent, meaning that the overlay color is effected by the color below it.  Pastel pencils are powdery, so consequently they produce a matte finish.  However, they overlay more easily than color pencils.  While I like the look of pastels, I prefer to use color pencils, as I don't like the powder that pastels create.  Unless I'm working outside, I feel the need to be careful, as I don't want the excess powder on someone's floor or table.  If you google colored pencils vs. pastel pencils, you will probably find a better explanation, but I hope this helps.

Question 2

what colors are in this set?

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There is one white and one black, three shades of yellow, light yellow glaze which is a bright neon color, cadmium yellow, also bright but not neon, dark chrome yellow which is almost an orange but not quite. Two shades of orange, dark cadmium orange which is a true orange and pale geranium, closer to scarlet orange. The three reds, deep scarlet red is bright, dark red, and magenta which is purplish red. Four blue pencils, none are warm tones however. Helioblue-reddish is NOT purple, but a deep royal blue. Ultramarine and light ultramarine are both cool colors, shades you would see in an iceburg, the pale blues. Phthalo blue is the only bright blue there is, only a shade or two darker than sky blue. There are four greens, two deep colors, dark phthalo green and emerald green. Light green is almost neon but not quite and earth green yellowish is an olive color. The four browns are venetian red, a reddish tone, burnt ochre, raw umber and walnut brown. Then two grays, warm gray two, pale color, and warm gray five, dark.

Question 3

Does anyone know if these would blend (or work) with Derwent Inktenses?

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Inktenses are a watersoluable ink. Wet once then it is permanent. Can be used together on a multi-media but will not blend. Use a wax base with a wax base, or an oil with another oil base for easy color blending. Hope that helps.

Question 4

are these professional or student-grade? or mostly for doodling, coloring and art journaling? (looking for both kinds, separately) thank you!

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Definitely professional grade.

ASIN	B0007OECK8
Additional Features	Blendable, Eco Friendly, Ergonomic, Pre-Sharpened, Waterproof
Age Range (Description)	Adult
Age Range Description	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#7,594 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #53 in Drawing Pencils
Body Shape	Round
Brand	Faber-Castell
Brand Name	Faber-Castell
Color	Multi
Customer Reviews	4.7 out of 5 stars 5,473 Reviews
Drill Point	Broad
Global Trade Identification Number	04005401100249
Grip Type	Contoured
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Hardness	H
Included Components	Instruction Guide
Ink Base	Hybrid
Ink Color	assorted Colors
Item Diameter	3.8 Millimeters
Item Dimensions	0.51 x 7.36 x 8.46 inches
Item Type Name	Faber-Castell 110024 Artist's Colouring Pencil, 24 Polychromos Metal Case
Item Weight	0.1 Kilograms
Line Size	3.8mm
Manufacturer	Faber-Castell
Material	Wood Stainless Steel
Material Type	Wood Stainless Steel
Model Name	FBA_110024
Model Number	110024
Pattern	Single
Recommended Uses For Product	Colouring\|Drawing
Style	Polychromos Colour Pencil
UPC	046959093823 046975299858 714137787870 798804895464 046976491503 499991973491 703791649846
Unit Count	24.0 Count
Warranty Description	90 Days
Water Resistance Level	Water Resistant
Writing Instrument Form	Colored Pencil
Writing Technique	pencil lead

Faber-Castell Polychromos Artists' Color Pencils - Tin of 24 Colors - Premium Quality Artist Pencils

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