Description
These colouring pencils are made from natural pine twigs, six to a set, each one keeping its bark so it looks and feels like a stick picked up on a woodland walk. At the sharpened end the pale wood gives way to a bright colour core, and the six colours are green, blue, purple, orange, yellow and red, enough for leaves, sky, berries and sunshine in one sitting. Each pencil is about 17cm long and around 1.3cm across, a chunky, rounded size that sits comfortably in the hand. Because every pencil starts life as a real twig, no two are quite alike: some run straight, others bend gently along their length, and shapes and sizes may vary a little from set to set.
We think they belong wherever children like to draw: a desk in the bedroom, the kitchen table on a rainy afternoon, or a bag packed for a day at the park. They bring a little of the outdoors into every sketch of trees, flowers and animals, and the bark finish looks just as good standing in a pot on a shelf between drawing sessions. Children who enjoy colouring in will find them a cheerful change from ordinary pencils, and there is something rather satisfying about drawing with what looks like a stick from the woods.
The colour core runs about 5cm up into the twig, so there is plenty of drawing in each pencil. The twigs are too wide for standard sharpeners, so when the points wear down an adult should sharpen them carefully with a craft knife. The bark is left natural, so keep the pencils dry and brush away any dust with a soft dry cloth. Tucked into a printed box decorated with leafy branches, the set makes a thoughtful gift for a child who loves to draw, and paired with a sketchbook it is ready for an afternoon of nature drawing.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Natural pine twigs |
| Length |
17cm |
| Width |
1.3cm |
| Height |
1.3cm |
| Weight |
0.052KG |
| Contents |
Set of 6 |
| Warnings |
Not for children under 3 years of age. |
Frequently Asked
How big are these twig colouring pencils?
Each pencil is about 17cm long and around 1.3cm across. Because each one is a real pine twig, the shapes and sizes may vary a little.
Can I use an ordinary pencil sharpener on them?
No. The twigs are too wide for standard sharpeners, so an adult should sharpen them carefully with a craft knife when the points wear down.
What colours come in the set?
There are six pencils, each with its own colour core: green, blue, purple, orange, yellow and red. That gives a bright range for drawing and colouring.
What are the pencils made from?
They are made from natural pine twigs with the bark left on. The colour core runs about 5cm up into each twig from the sharpened end.
Are all six pencils the same shape?
Not quite. Each pencil is made from a real twig, so some are straight and others have a gentle bend. No two are exactly alike.
How should I look after the bark finish?
Keep the pencils dry and brush away any dust with a soft dry cloth. That is general good practice for natural wood and bark.