Artist colour pencils
Round and hexagonal colour-pencil references with different core diameters and colour counts. Compare layering, blending, point retention and the intended paper.
Enquire about this range ↗Artist pencils · water-soluble colour · school drawing
Colour, graphite &
creative possibilities.
Explore artist colour pencils, water-soluble sets, graphite writing pencils and children’s drawing materials. Compare core size, barrel shape, colour count and retail packing for your art or school range.
- Round, hexagonal and triangular barrel directions.
- Colour sets, graphite grades and water-soluble options.
- Wood, core, coating and packaging questions in one brief.
Manufacturing, product documents and order conditions depend on the model and supply route selected for your project.
Start with a product reference, intended use and estimated quantity. We bring product selection, sample questions and quotation details into one conversation.
Email your reference image ↗Pencil choicesArtist colour, water-soluble and graphite references
Core & barrelCompare diameter, form, grade and sharpening
Pack planningTin, tube, PET and plastic-box examples
Order-specific reviewMinimums, branding, samples and documents to confirm
Explore the product range
Build the range
your buyers need.
Choose a focused product or discuss a coordinated assortment. Each direction can be developed into a more specific model and packaging brief.
Water-soluble drawing pencils
Colour-pencil options intended for dry application and wet blending. Evaluate activation, colour release and paper response with a sample.
Enquire about this range ↗Graphite writing & sketching
Natural-wood HB writing pencils, triangular writing references and multi-grade graphite drawing directions.
Enquire about this range ↗Charcoal & pastel drawing
Catalogue directions include charcoal and pastel drawing tools. Confirm the exact core, format and available set before quotation.
Enquire about this range ↗Children’s colour pens
Broad round colour-pen references, including a 12-colour bullet-tip PET-box example. Washability and age suitability require specific tests.
Enquire about this range ↗Twist-up drawing sticks
An 18-colour reference uses a rotating plastic barrel and storage box. Confirm colour laydown, storage and the applicable user requirements.
Enquire about this range ↗Erasing, sharpening & school tools
Explore erasers, sharpeners, writing aids and related school accessories as named-model enquiries.
Enquire about this range ↗Wider stationery requests
Mechanical pencils, ballpoint or gel pens, highlighters, scissors and calculators appear as wider catalogue directions. Manufacturing route and private-label feasibility are checked separately.
Enquire about this range ↗Reference product directions
Start with a product.
Define the details.
Use these options to describe what you are buying. The public references identify your enquiry; the final model and specification are confirmed before an order.
REFERENCE 0003-01
Black-wood artist colour pencils
Compare colour laydown, layering, core firmness and sharpening; current availability must be confirmed.
- Colour count
- 48 colours
- Barrel
- round
- Core diameter
- 3.7 mm
- Listed length
- 174.5 mm
- Listed pack
- metal tin
REFERENCE 0003-02
Water-soluble black-wood colour pencils
Review both dry colour application and wet blending on the chosen paper.
- Colour count
- 24 colours
- Barrel
- round
- Core diameter
- 3.7 mm
- Listed length
- 174.5 mm
- Listed pack
- metal tin
REFERENCE 0003-03
Natural-wood HB writing pencils
The grade chart is a range guide, not proof every grade belongs in the 50-piece pack.
- Pack count
- 50 pieces
- Listed grade
- HB
- Barrel
- slim hexagonal
- Core diameter
- 2.2 mm
- Listed length
- 174.5 mm
- Listed pack
- tube
REFERENCE 0003-04
Broad-barrel washable colour pens
Test washability on intended surfaces and request child-product safety reports. Exclude food-grade/antibacterial promises.
- Colour count
- 12 colours
- Barrel
- broad round
- Tip
- bullet
- Listed pack
- PET box
REFERENCE 0003-05
72-colour artist pencils
Text elsewhere mentions a drawer paper box; actual pack needs confirmation.
- Colour count
- 72 colours
- Barrel
- slim hexagonal
- Core diameter
- 3.3 mm
- Listed length
- 174.5 mm
- Listed pack
- metal tin in specification table
- Packing basis
- Confirm the final format
REFERENCE 0003-06
Triangular writing pencils
Title says boxed pack but parameter table says card pack; confirm exact pack and grade.
- Pack count
- 12 pieces
- Barrel
- triangular
- Core diameter
- 2.2 mm
- Listed length
- 187 mm
- Packing basis
- Confirm the final format
- Grade options
- Confirm HB or 2B
REFERENCE 0003-07
Twist-up drawing sticks
Confirm shelf life start, age suitability and target-market files; no absolute no-stain claim.
- Colour count
- 18 colours
- Barrel
- round plastic, twist-up
- Listed pack
- plastic box
All parameters refer to separate catalogue examples. The 72-colour artist set and triangular writing-pencil listing contain packing inconsistencies, so their final pack format must be confirmed. No current MOQ, price, stock or lead time was established, and private-label acceptance is an enquiry rather than a verified condition. Category illustrations are shown where an anonymous product photograph is unavailable.
What matters for this category
A better brief.
A clearer comparison.
Focus the sourcing conversation on the features, materials and production details that make a difference to your product range.
Start with the core
Core diameter, hardness or colour formulation affects the drawing experience and sharpening behaviour. Compare laydown, layering, point retention and breakage on the paper your buyers will use.
Choose wood and finish deliberately
The source route describes wood preparation and pencil manufacturing together. Ask for wood species, origin, coating and adhesive details; a natural appearance does not prove an uncoated or certified product.
Build the colour and pack architecture
A compact school set, a wide artist palette and a classroom writing pack solve different needs. Keep each series’ colour count and core specification separate when planning your assortment.
Branding, configuration & packaging
Make the product
fit your programme.
Bring artwork, reference samples and a target cost. The available process, minimum quantity, sample charges and development scope are reviewed for the chosen option.
Private-label feasibility
Submit logo artwork, barrel colour, marking position and quantity to ask whether a private-label route can be offered. No blanket OEM acceptance or printing method has been verified for this source.
Core, barrel & grade
Define core diameter, graphite grade or colour palette, round/hexagonal/triangular form, pencil length and desired finish. For a new specification, request development feasibility and approval stages.
Retail & school packaging
Reference products use metal tins, tubes, PET boxes and plastic boxes. Ask whether the desired pack, colour arrangement, barcode, copy and inserts can be quoted for your selected range.
Quality & product evidence
Turn requirements
into checks.
Agree which product characteristics need testing and how the approved sample relates to the bulk order.
Material and process review
The described controls cover cores, wood, adhesive and surface coatings, with checks during manufacturing. Request the records and acceptance limits that apply to the actual order.
Sample performance comparison
For pencils, evaluate core strength, sharpening, finish, laydown and colour consistency. For water-soluble options, compare both dry and wet use; measured lightfastness was not obtained for the artist references.
User and surface suitability
Children’s drawing products need an intended-user and surface-specific review. Avoid assuming that washable, natural-wood or water-based descriptions establish safety or stain removal for every material.
Test capability is a starting point for the inspection plan. Request the method, applicable model and results needed for your order.
Documents matched to the order
Ask for evidence
that fits the product.
Wood traceability, product chemistry and drawing performance are different evidence requests. Labels mentioned in a source listing do not replace complete, current files for the selected pencil, coating, drawing medium and user group.
State the sales market, intended users and required files in your first enquiry. Current validity and scope are checked for the selected supplier and product; a category description does not certify every item.
Share your document requirements ↗- Wood, core & coatings
- Ask for wood species and origin, core and binder composition where needed, coating and adhesive information, and applicable traceability documents.
- Model-specific test files
- Some source references mention safety or chemical-standard labels. Ask for the full report, exact standard, version, tested model and issuer; no blanket certification or safety badge is used here.
- Pack and shelf-life details
- Confirm actual set contents and packaging where descriptions differ. The drawing-stick listing gives an 18-month shelf-life reference; verify the date basis, storage and remaining life for the order.
Built around how you sell
Different buyers.
Different specifications.
Your sales channel changes the assortment, packaging and quality priorities. Tell us the intended use as well as the product name.
Art-supply distributors
Compare colour set sizes, blending, layering and the retail position. Request current specifications for each series instead of combining different products’ parameters.
School and classroom programmes
Focus on graphite grade, grip form, sharpening, breakage, pack count and intended users. State the inspection and product-document requirements.
Creative retail & project ranges
Discuss water-soluble colour, drawing sticks, gift packs and coordinated accessories. Ask which packaging and branding routes can be reviewed for your project.
From first brief to a defined order
One contact.
A practical next step.
Samples, commercial terms and responsibilities are agreed for the project. Use the same product and packing specification when comparing quotations.
Share the requirement
Product, reference image, quantity, sales market and timing.
Compare suitable options
Review configuration, materials, sample scope and relevant documents.
Approve the specification
Agree artwork, packaging, sample, testing and inspection criteria.
Confirm the order plan
Set price, payment, production, delivery and defect remedies in writing.
Buyer questions
Before you send
your first enquiry.
Practical answers about this sourcing direction, customization and the reference options. Your agreed specification and written quotation determine the actual order.
How does the water-soluble reference differ from a regular colour pencil?
Reference 0003-02 is listed for dry colour and wet blending, with a round black-wood barrel and a 3.7 mm core. Test it on your intended paper with the water technique you expect buyers to use.
Which artist colour-set sizes are represented?
The specific references include a 48-colour round-barrel set and a 72-colour hexagonal-barrel set. They have different core diameters, so do not treat the two sets as one identical series.
Can I choose HB or other graphite grades?
The natural-wood 50-piece tube reference lists HB. A separate triangular writing-pencil reference gives HB/2B directions; confirm the actual grade and pack rather than interpreting a range chart as every option being included.
Is the natural-wood option automatically uncoated or FSC certified?
No. Ask for the actual surface finish, wood species and order-relevant traceability documents. A natural look or a general forest statement does not establish certification coverage for the selected product.
Are the children’s colour pens guaranteed to wash out?
Washability depends on the ink, material and cleaning conditions. Request a sample and appropriate test results for the intended use. No universal no-stain, food-grade or antibacterial promise is made.
Can the products be supplied under my own brand?
You can submit artwork, barrel and pack requirements for a feasibility enquiry. Current OEM acceptance, decoration method, minimums, charges and artwork ownership must be confirmed before planning a branded order.
Are the reference set packages confirmed?
Several pack examples are specified, but the 72-colour and triangular writing-pencil listings contain conflicting pack descriptions. Ask for a current packing specification and approval sample before quotation.
What does the drawing-stick shelf-life reference mean?
The reviewed drawing-stick listing states 18 months. Confirm the manufacturing-date basis, storage requirements, remaining shelf life and the supplied batch; it is not a shelf-life promise for every drawing product.
Who handles my enquiry?
Factory Sourcing Hub handles this enquiry as an independent sourcing and trading service. The product route, supplier suitability, sample scope and order responsibilities are agreed for the actual project.
How do I get a price and order minimum?
Send the product reference, quantities per variation, customization and packaging. Prices, minimums, sample charges and delivery dates are confirmed in a current quotation; the page is not a live inventory or price feed.
Can I discuss samples and inspection before ordering?
Yes. State whether you need a reference sample, a customized sample or development work. Agree the sample cost and shipping, approval specification, inspection plan and remedy for non-conforming goods before the bulk order.
What should I attach to my email?
Reference images, drawings, logo artwork and a product list are useful. Include quantities, the intended users and sales market, packaging, required documents and timing. After submitting the form, email attachments to kunhuow@gmail.com with your enquiry reference.
Tell us what you are planning
Your next order
starts with a brief.
A reference picture or a short description is enough to begin. Add the details you already know; the optional fields help make the follow-up more useful.
- Colour count, graphite grade, core diameter and barrel form
- Wood, finish, intended paper and drawing or writing use
- Pack format, included accessories and intended users
- Sample comparisons, wood traceability and product files
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