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Watercolor Pencil Manufacturer China — 12-72 Color Sets OEM

Factory-direct watercolor pencil manufacturing in Qingyuan, China. Water-soluble pigment cores that draw dry and blend wet — functioning as both colored pencil and watercolor paint. Available in 12 to 72 colors with brush included. FSC, BSCI, ISO 9001 certified. MOQ from 3,000 sets for importers supplying art supply retailers and educational distributors.

Our watercolor pencils use water-soluble pigment cores that draw with the precision of a colored pencil, then activate with a wet brush to blend like traditional watercolor paint. This dual-use capability — dry drawing and wet blending — makes them versatile for art education, adult coloring, and fine art. Core solubility is calibrated for smooth activation without dissolving too quickly, giving artists control over wash intensity.

All pigments are EN71-3 compliant and REACH tested per color. FSC-certified basswood barrels. Available packaging: paper tubes with brush slot (student), tin boxes with built-in brush tray (premium), and gift box sets with water brush included (retail). Custom OEM artwork, Pantone-matched barrel colours, and branded packaging available. We recommend importers position watercolor pencils to their art supply retail clients as a lower-price-point, less-mess alternative to traditional watercolor paint sets — wider shelf appeal, same creative experience.

Watercolor Pencils Product Options

24 Watercolor Pencils with Brush in Tin Box

24 Watercolor Pencils with Brush in Tin Box

24-color set that works dry or wet — two art mediums in one SKU, removing the equipment barrier to watercolor, brush included, tin box for gift and premium retail positioning

FSCBSCIISO 9001
MOQ: 5,000 setsLT: 30–35 days
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12 Watercolor Pencils with Brush

12 Watercolor Pencils with Brush

Entry-level watercolor set that passes EU compliance without cutting corners — dipped tips communicate water-soluble function at shelf, brush included, FSC/BSCI certified for school programs

FSCBSCIISO 9001
MOQ: 5,000 setsLT: 30–35 days
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48 Watercolor Pencil Set in Tin Box

48 Watercolor Pencil Set in Tin Box

48-color professional set delivering genuine dry-and-wet dual media — the full palette depth for botanical, portrait, and illustration work without carrying two separate art media, tin box with FSC/BSCI compliance

FSCBSCIISO 9001
MOQ: 5,000 setsLT: 30–35 days
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24 Professional Watercolor Pencil Set

24 Professional Watercolor Pencil Set

24 professional water-soluble drawing pencils — artist-grade pigmentation for art supply wholesale

FSCBSCIISO 9001
MOQ: 5,000 setsLT: 30–35 days
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72 Watercolor Pencil Set in Tin Box

72 Watercolor Pencil Set in Tin Box

72 professional watercolor pencils in premium tin box — top-tier art set for retail, gift, and online art supply channels

FSCBSCIISO 9001
MOQ: 8,000 setsLT: 30–35 days
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Double-Ended Watercolor Pencils — Black Wood

Double-Ended Watercolor Pencils — Black Wood

Double-ended water-soluble pencils with black-stained wood barrel — two colors per pencil, premium format

FSCBSCIISO 9001
MOQ: 5,000 setsLT: 30–35 days
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Certification Standards

FSC

Forest Stewardship Council — responsible wood sourcing

BSCI

Business Social Compliance Initiative — ethical supply chain

ISO 9001

International quality management system standard

FSC CertifiedBSCI CertifiedISO 9001 Certified

Need Custom Watercolor Pencils?

Custom colour sets, branded packaging, and private label programmes — full OEM capability in-house.

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Typically reply within 24 hours · MOQ 3,000 pcs · Sample lead time 7 days

Watercolor Pencils — Category Fact Sheet

Certifications

FSC (ESTS-COC-251233), BSCI, ISO 9001

MOQ

3,000–5,000 sets

Lead Time

30–40 days production

Material

FSC Basswood, water-soluble core

Compliance

EN71-3 per-color, REACH SVHC

Primary Markets

Art supply retail, gift, hobby, education

FAQ: Sourcing Watercolor Pencils from China

What is the difference between watercolor pencils and regular colored pencils?

Regular colored pencils use wax or oil binders that stay solid on paper. Watercolor pencils use a water-soluble binder — draw dry like a colored pencil, then apply water with a brush to dissolve the pigment and create watercolor wash effects. Artists can use them dry for detail work and wet for backgrounds and blending, making one set serve two techniques.

Can watercolor pencils replace traditional watercolor paint sets in retail?

For student and hobby markets — yes. Watercolor pencils offer lower price point, less packaging waste, no spill risk, and easier cleanup. For professional fine art — traditional pan/tube watercolors still dominate but watercolor pencils are growing as a complementary medium. Retailers often stock both and position watercolor pencils as the 'entry drug' to wet media.

What paper weight is needed for watercolor pencils?

For dry use — standard drawing paper (90-120 gsm) works fine. For wet blending — watercolor paper of at least 200 gsm is recommended to prevent warping. We recommend retailers selling watercolor pencil sets include a paper weight recommendation on packaging to reduce customer frustration and returns.

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