Description
This set of colouring pencils comes in a slim metal tin printed with the Wonders of Nature design: a hand-drawn border of pink flowers, curling green leaves, bees, ladybirds, a dragonfly and pale blue butterflies on a soft white ground. Across the middle, a looping script reads 36 Colouring Pencils, with the line Be inspired by the natural world beneath it. Inside, the pencils lie in a neat row that runs from white, greys and black through browns, purples, blues, turquoise and greens, then on to pinks, reds, oranges and yellows. The tin is 31cm long, 19cm wide and 1.5cm deep, so it slides flat into a drawer, a school bag or a shelf of sketchbooks.
These kids' colouring pencils are made for drawing, doodling and sketching, whether at the kitchen table, a bedroom desk or a quiet corner of the playroom. The nature theme suits a child who loves gardens, bugs and flowers, and the wide spread of shades gives plenty to work with for leaves, petals, skies and wings. Because the tin is shallow, it sits neatly on the table while everyone shares, and the lid closes over the pencils again when colouring time is over.
Each pencil has a wooden body and is standard size and hexagonal in shape, so it feels familiar in the hand and its flat sides give small fingers a steady grip. The metal tin keeps the whole set together, and everything weighs 0.476KG, light enough to carry from room to room. Wipe the lid with a soft dry cloth to keep the print fresh, and close it whenever the pencils are put away. For a present, the decorated tin does most of the work and needs little more than a ribbon; add a plain sketchbook and you have a ready-made drawing kit.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Pencil tin: metal; coloured pencils: wood |
| Length |
31cm |
| Width |
19cm |
| Height |
1.5cm |
| Weight |
0.476KG |
Frequently Asked
How many colouring pencils come in the tin?
There are 36 colouring pencils in the tin, running from white, greys and black through browns, purples, blues and greens to pinks, reds, oranges and yellows.
How big is the pencil tin?
The tin is 31cm long, 19cm wide and 1.5cm deep, so it is slim enough to slide flat into a drawer, a school bag or a shelf.
What are the pencils and the tin made from?
The pencils have wooden bodies and are standard size and hexagonal in shape, and they are kept in a metal tin with a printed lid.
What design is printed on the tin?
The lid carries the Wonders of Nature design, a border of pink flowers, green leaves, bees, ladybirds, a dragonfly and pale blue butterflies around a looping script title.
How should I look after the tin?
As good general practice for a printed metal tin, wipe it with a soft dry cloth to keep the print fresh, and close the lid when the pencils are put away.