Faber-Castell Goldfaber 48 Coloured Pencils – Premium Watercolour Pencil Set for Creative Professionals
The Faber-Castell Goldfaber 48 Coloured Pencils set combines artist-grade pigment cores with a water-soluble binder, enabling seamless transitions from dry colour to vibrant watercolour washes. Housed in a compact metal case, the 48-pencil assortment covers a broad spectrum of hues for illustration, sketching, and mixed-media work.
Water-soluble pigment cores allow smooth blending and layering for rich, luminous washes
48 carefully curated colours in a durable metal pencil case for studio and field use
Soft, break-resistant cores deliver consistent colour laydown across paper types
Versatile for dry sketching, wet watercolour techniques, and combined media projects
What sets the Goldfaber 48 apart
Faber-Castell's watercolour pencils are engineered for artists who need reliable pigment intensity and smooth water activation. The metal case protects the pencils during transport and keeps them organised, making the set suitable for both classroom environments and professional illustration workflows.
Ideal for...
Illustrators, designers, and art students who require a portable, comprehensive colour palette that transitions between dry and wet techniques. The set serves well in educational settings, outdoor sketching sessions, and studio projects where colour consistency matters.
Application of Faber-Castell Goldfaber 48
Select colours and sketch outlines on watercolour paper or mixed-media surface
Apply water with a brush, sponge, or water pen to activate the pigment for washes
Layer dry colours over dried washes to build depth and detail
Store pencils in the metal case after use to maintain tip integrity
Faber-Castell is a German stationery manufacturer founded in 1761, known for high-quality writing instruments and art supplies. The Goldfaber line focuses on watercolour and coloured pencils for professional and educational use. Products are distributed through Swiss stationery and art retailers.
The set is designed for watercolour painting, dry sketching, illustration, and mixed-media projects. The water-soluble pigment cores allow users to work dry or activate colours with water for washes and blending.
Yes. The 48-assortment provides a comprehensive colour range that supports both learning environments and professional illustration work. The metal case protects the pencils and keeps them organised during transport.
48 water-soluble coloured pencils in a metal case. Pencil length approximately 175 mm. Assorted colours. Water-soluble pigment core. Suitable for watercolour paper and mixed-media surfaces.
One Faber-Castell Goldfaber 48 Coloured Pencils set in a metal case, containing 48 water-soluble coloured pencils in assorted colours.
Store the pencils in the metal case after use to protect the tips. Keep the set in a dry environment. Sharpen pencils as needed for fine detail work and watercolour application.
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