{"product_id":"faber-castell-499-watercolour-pencil-set","title":"Faber-Castell 499 Watercolour Pencil Set","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFaber-Castell 499 Water-Soluble Coloured Pencils (12-Piece Set)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faber-Castell 499 Watercolour Pencil Set blends the precision of coloured pencils with the expressive fluidity of watercolor art. Encased in sleek black hexagonal wood with premium SV-bonded leads, these pencils deliver vibrant, lightfast pigments that dissolve smoothly when touched with a wet brush. Whether you are sketching fine details or washing broad watercolor gradients, the 499 series offers exceptional durability and versatile creative performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater-Soluble Pigments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Effortlessly transform dry sketches into brilliant watercolor paintings using a damp brush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSV Anti-Break Bonding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full lead bonding secures the pencil core inside the wood casing, significantly reducing breakage during sharpening and drawing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHexagonal Black Wood Barrel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ergonomic black hexagonal design provides a comfortable grip, prevents rolling off desks, and includes a dedicated name panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Dual Application:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for dry drawing, blending, shading, mixed media, and wet wash watercolor techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact 12-Color Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Conveniently packaged for artists, students, designers, and hobbyists on the go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Faber-Castell\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 499\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water-Soluble Coloured Pencils \/ Watercolour Pencils\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 pencils per box\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hexagonal black wood barrel with gold foil stamping\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Lead Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Secural (SV) bonded break-resistant water-soluble core\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable Surfaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper, sketchbook, cardboard, and watercolor paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can these pencils be used like standard colored pencils?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Yes. You can use them completely dry for precise sketching, hatching, and layering, or apply water later to dissolve pigments into watercolor washes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is Faber-Castell SV bonding?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: SV (Secural) bonding glues the pencil lead along the entire length of the wooden barrel, preventing the lead from cracking internally when dropped or sharpened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I activate the watercolor effect?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Simply dip a clean watercolor brush in water and gently stroke across your dry pencil drawing to blend and soften colors into smooth washes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What are your customer service and order cancellation policies?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: For post-order support, contact us directly at szjyf@outlook.com. We do not provide pre-sale replies, but all inquiries are handled promptly after ordering. You may request a full refund at any time before order shipment is confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Faber-Castell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68875146756130,"sku":"FC-WCP-499","price":11.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/3045\/6354\/files\/1792300953737--162624105.jpg?v=1792301406","url":"https:\/\/www.xypen.com\/products\/faber-castell-499-watercolour-pencil-set","provider":"XYPen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}