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product_id: 5618703
title: "Supracolor Metal Box Set Of 30"
brand: "caran d'ache"
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# 3.7mm soft, durable hexagonal leads 30 vibrant water-soluble colors superb lightfastness for lasting brilliance Supracolor Metal Box Set Of 30

**Brand:** caran d'ache
**Price:** 26072 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Elevate your art game with Swiss precision and vibrant versatility!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Supracolor Metal Box Set Of 30 by caran d'ache
- **How much does it cost?** 26072 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- caran d'ache enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted caran d'ache brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Fade-Resistant Masterpieces:** Superior lightfastness ensures your artwork stays vivid and timeless—no compromises.
- • **Vibrant & Versatile Color Play:** Exceptional pigment payoff that shines wet or dry, blending seamlessly for stunning effects.
- • **Swiss Craftsmanship Meets Luxury:** Elegantly packaged in a sleek metal case, a statement piece for your creative toolkit.
- • **Unleash Your Creativity Anywhere:** Compact metal box with 30 premium pencils, perfect for on-the-go professionals.
- • **Built to Last, Designed to Impress:** Soft yet resilient 3.7mm leads in ergonomic hexagonal shape for precision and comfort.

## Overview

The Caran d'Ache Supracolor Metal Box Set of 30 features 30 hexagonal, water-soluble colored pencils with 3.7mm soft leads, offering exceptional pigment coverage and superb lightfastness. Housed in a durable metal box, these Swiss-made pencils deliver vibrant, blendable colors that perform beautifully wet or dry, making them ideal for professional artists and discerning hobbyists seeking premium quality and portability.

## Description

Caran d'Ache Supracolor are beautiful blendable colored pencils with soft and water-soluble lead. Excellent luminance to opaqueness ratio. Set of 30 in a metal box. Made in Switzerland.

Review: Fantastic Wonderful watercolor pencils - I would highly recommend this product to anyone who already owns Caran D'ache products, as their color system matches across product lines. If you don't own Caran D'ache or color matching is not a requirement for your work, for the best performance at the best price, I would recommend Albrecht Durer. Durer is extremely similar in quality but are a better price. If you have Albrecht Durer, and are thinking about getting these, you wont be disappointed by adding them to your collect, for sanity you may want to consider buying single colors that are missing from the Durer line. TLDR; While I really like Supra, I liked Albrecht Durer because of price and the colors have less granulation, which is a supper picky opinion since Supra's granulation is minuscule. ============== I tested these pencils against some of the popular and well respected lines, Caran D'ache Museum, Albrecht Durer, Burynzeel Aquarel, Prismacolor watercolor premier, Derwent watercolor pencils. The criteria: least ghost marks 'wash ability' or how well they activate with a water brush Granulation Staining Transparency Vibrancy Ghosting & wash-ability: I found zero ghost marks or marking of the paper after washing over the colors. I was able to use a stiff scrubber, watercolor brush, even a soft synthetic squirrel quill brush to activate the color. I was able to move every single color in this set. The colors are very consistent, no one color was more difficult then the others which is impressive. Granulation: Supra has slight granulation, it is very difficult to detect, you have to get up really close to see it. In back washes the granulation is more pronounced, like how you would expect ultramarine to granulate. Every color granulates, but I found every brand responds the same to back washes. This could be a con or a pro as a lot of watercolorists love to add texture with granulating colors. If that is your style I would suggest to practice back washes, if it isn't be careful to avoid them. Staining: Supra has some colors that are more staining then others, which I found was common for most brands. Getting back to the white paper is not worth the brush abuse for some colors, so its best to make color swatches and find the ones that stain. They are more permanent when completely dry and for me that is a pro because I like to do glazes. Once a wash is dry you can smooth the color out a bit more but I suspect the brush is just picking up pigment which wasn't dissolved in the first wash. Transparency: The colors dissolve extremely well, creating wonderful, predictable transparent washes. The color sticks to the paper and is less likely to get sucked up into your brush. Vibrancy: What you see in the dry form is what you get in a wash, there was no loss of vibrancy from the dry color to the wet color, they just got transparent. They won't beat out the best tube colors for vibrancy but they will preform better then student colors. I didn't compare Supra to traditional wax colored pencils, but they have nice handling qualities similar to a high quality pencil. Supra's have minimal dust and are not grainy, bits don't bust off littering your paper, waiting for your hand to brush over them and drag color where you don't want it. They don't seam to have much of a bloom, even when you abuse them by mashing them them into the tooth of the paper, you can still go over with a new color. They are soft and smooth. If you need them to hold a point you will find yourself shaping them with sand paper or sharpening them often. They don't blend very well when dry, I tried using the white pencil as a blender which only served to tint colors and feather edges. ======= Final notes ===== The only pencil that is debatably better then Ablrecht Durer or Supra would be Caran D'ache Museum pencil. Its debatable because due to the higher pigment content, Museums granulate even more then Supra and leave a slight ghosting on the page. Museum boasts a larger line of light fast colors and more pigment, but even at $4 a pencil (or 2.97 on sale D:) they wont outperform the best tube watercolors. Honorable mention, or if you prefer, fun yet budget friendlier, Derwent and Prisma were a coin toss. I found Prismas were more vibrant but sadly had more granulation and were difficult to wash, leaving light pencil marks. I prefer Derwent, they have almost zero ghosting, and a wider color range, but the trade off is less vibrant color.
Review: An absolute dream to work with! - As a long-time fan of quality art supplies, I can confidently say that the Caran d’Ache Supracolor Watercolor Pencils are an absolute dream. These pencils strike a perfect balance between versatility, rich pigment, and ease of use, making them an essential tool for both professional artists and hobbyists alike. The color payoff is exceptional—vivid, smooth, and easily blendable. Whether dry or activated with water, the pigments maintain their brilliance without fading or becoming chalky. The pencils glide effortlessly on the paper, providing great control over fine details, but they also blend beautifully when washed with water to create soft gradients or bold, striking washes. One of the standout features is their excellent lightfastness. I feel confident that my work will remain vibrant over time, which is crucial for any serious artist. Additionally, the pencil leads are soft yet durable, meaning I’ve rarely encountered breakage even with heavy pressure. Whether I’m sketching quick ideas or creating detailed watercolor effects, the Supracolor pencils are incredibly responsive to whatever technique I’m using. They layer well and work harmoniously with traditional watercolors for mixed media work, making them a joy for experimentation. In terms of packaging, Caran d’Ache never disappoints. The sleek, elegant tins offer both practicality and a touch of luxury. It feels like you’re working with a premium product from the moment you open the set. Overall, these pencils are worth every penny and they are perfect for traveling. Highly recommended!

## Features

- Use hexagonal pencils wet or dry
- Supplies
- Metal box set of 30
- Exceptional covering power and superb lightfastness
- 3.7mm leads

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000WN9QVY |
| Additional Features | Blendable |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #123,249 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #237 in Wooden Colored Pencils |
| Body Shape | Hexagonal |
| Brand | Caran d'Ache |
| Brand Name | Caran d'Ache |
| Color | Assorted Colours |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 686 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 07610186043307 |
| Grip Type | Hexagonal |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Hardness | HB |
| Included Components | Writing |
| Ink Base | Water |
| Ink Color | Multicolor |
| Item Diameter | 3.8 Millimeters |
| Item Dimensions | 9.92 x 7.32 x 0.55 inches |
| Item Height | 0.55 inches |
| Item Type Name | Premium writing instruments |
| Item Weight | 0.03 Kilograms |
| Line Size | 3.9 |
| Manufacturer | Cell Distributors |
| Material | Wax Metal Cedar Wood |
| Material Type | Wax Metal Cedar Wood |
| Model Name | Artist |
| Model Number | 3888.330 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Drawing, Painting |
| Style | Water Soluble Colored Pencils |
| Theme | Art |
| Unit Count | 30.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 90 Days |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Writing Instrument Form | Colored Pencil |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Brand:** Caran d'Ache
- **Color:** Assorted Colours
- **Ink Color:** Multicolor
- **Writing Instrument Form:** Colored Pencil

## Images

![Supracolor Metal Box Set Of 30 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71m611s+C6L.jpg)

## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic Wonderful watercolor pencils
*by S***1 on April 22, 2017*

I would highly recommend this product to anyone who already owns Caran D'ache products, as their color system matches across product lines. If you don't own Caran D'ache or color matching is not a requirement for your work, for the best performance at the best price, I would recommend Albrecht Durer. Durer is extremely similar in quality but are a better price. If you have Albrecht Durer, and are thinking about getting these, you wont be disappointed by adding them to your collect, for sanity you may want to consider buying single colors that are missing from the Durer line. TLDR; While I really like Supra, I liked Albrecht Durer because of price and the colors have less granulation, which is a supper picky opinion since Supra's granulation is minuscule. ============== I tested these pencils against some of the popular and well respected lines, Caran D'ache Museum, Albrecht Durer, Burynzeel Aquarel, Prismacolor watercolor premier, Derwent watercolor pencils. The criteria: least ghost marks 'wash ability' or how well they activate with a water brush Granulation Staining Transparency Vibrancy Ghosting & wash-ability: I found zero ghost marks or marking of the paper after washing over the colors. I was able to use a stiff scrubber, watercolor brush, even a soft synthetic squirrel quill brush to activate the color. I was able to move every single color in this set. The colors are very consistent, no one color was more difficult then the others which is impressive. Granulation: Supra has slight granulation, it is very difficult to detect, you have to get up really close to see it. In back washes the granulation is more pronounced, like how you would expect ultramarine to granulate. Every color granulates, but I found every brand responds the same to back washes. This could be a con or a pro as a lot of watercolorists love to add texture with granulating colors. If that is your style I would suggest to practice back washes, if it isn't be careful to avoid them. Staining: Supra has some colors that are more staining then others, which I found was common for most brands. Getting back to the white paper is not worth the brush abuse for some colors, so its best to make color swatches and find the ones that stain. They are more permanent when completely dry and for me that is a pro because I like to do glazes. Once a wash is dry you can smooth the color out a bit more but I suspect the brush is just picking up pigment which wasn't dissolved in the first wash. Transparency: The colors dissolve extremely well, creating wonderful, predictable transparent washes. The color sticks to the paper and is less likely to get sucked up into your brush. Vibrancy: What you see in the dry form is what you get in a wash, there was no loss of vibrancy from the dry color to the wet color, they just got transparent. They won't beat out the best tube colors for vibrancy but they will preform better then student colors. I didn't compare Supra to traditional wax colored pencils, but they have nice handling qualities similar to a high quality pencil. Supra's have minimal dust and are not grainy, bits don't bust off littering your paper, waiting for your hand to brush over them and drag color where you don't want it. They don't seam to have much of a bloom, even when you abuse them by mashing them them into the tooth of the paper, you can still go over with a new color. They are soft and smooth. If you need them to hold a point you will find yourself shaping them with sand paper or sharpening them often. They don't blend very well when dry, I tried using the white pencil as a blender which only served to tint colors and feather edges. ======= Final notes ===== The only pencil that is debatably better then Ablrecht Durer or Supra would be Caran D'ache Museum pencil. Its debatable because due to the higher pigment content, Museums granulate even more then Supra and leave a slight ghosting on the page. Museum boasts a larger line of light fast colors and more pigment, but even at $4 a pencil (or 2.97 on sale D:) they wont outperform the best tube watercolors. Honorable mention, or if you prefer, fun yet budget friendlier, Derwent and Prisma were a coin toss. I found Prismas were more vibrant but sadly had more granulation and were difficult to wash, leaving light pencil marks. I prefer Derwent, they have almost zero ghosting, and a wider color range, but the trade off is less vibrant color.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An absolute dream to work with!
*by T***A on September 24, 2024*

As a long-time fan of quality art supplies, I can confidently say that the Caran d’Ache Supracolor Watercolor Pencils are an absolute dream. These pencils strike a perfect balance between versatility, rich pigment, and ease of use, making them an essential tool for both professional artists and hobbyists alike. The color payoff is exceptional—vivid, smooth, and easily blendable. Whether dry or activated with water, the pigments maintain their brilliance without fading or becoming chalky. The pencils glide effortlessly on the paper, providing great control over fine details, but they also blend beautifully when washed with water to create soft gradients or bold, striking washes. One of the standout features is their excellent lightfastness. I feel confident that my work will remain vibrant over time, which is crucial for any serious artist. Additionally, the pencil leads are soft yet durable, meaning I’ve rarely encountered breakage even with heavy pressure. Whether I’m sketching quick ideas or creating detailed watercolor effects, the Supracolor pencils are incredibly responsive to whatever technique I’m using. They layer well and work harmoniously with traditional watercolors for mixed media work, making them a joy for experimentation. In terms of packaging, Caran d’Ache never disappoints. The sleek, elegant tins offer both practicality and a touch of luxury. It feels like you’re working with a premium product from the moment you open the set. Overall, these pencils are worth every penny and they are perfect for traveling. Highly recommended!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really enjoying these pencils!
*by F***S on January 27, 2025*

I bought the set of 40 Supracolor watercolor pencils; I love the color range. The proof is in the pudding: I have been using these for one week, and I am in love with the vibrant colors in the results. I am interested in the more expensive Museum Aquerrelles; will have to save my pennies for those. I thought I would try these more affordable Supracolors first, to see what Caran d’Ache brings to the watercolor pencil game. I am very impressed. I prefer the Supracolor very much, over the Faber Castell Albrecht Durer pencils that I have been using. The Supracolor palette is right where I want it to be. The Supracolor palette is more “fruity” and the Albrecht Durer colors are more “earth tone.” Choose the palette that is right for you. Supracolor is wonderful for the illustration work I do. And now I am even more interested in trying the Museum Aquerrelle, when I win the lottery.

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