Wax and Oil Best Colored Pencils – The Difference
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Art Enthusiasts know there are two primary (and popular) colored pencil cores. These are wax-based and oil-based core pencils found in the market.
What Features To Expect From Best Colored Pencils
The important features to look out for in a “good color set” include
- ease to layer and blend,
- color brilliance,
- fade-resistance,
- durability and softness of the lead core.
You would be interested to hear that wax and oil-based color pencils are up in the charts for the mentioned features. But what should you and I consider in making the choice for the best type of art pencils – Oil or Wax?
Fact – the differences between wax and oil based colored pencils are not that distinct. Many are not aware that both wax and oil-based cores contain wax within them. It’s just that oil-based cores have a higher oil content.
Regardless of wax cores or oil cores, they generally have many common characteristics. Their uniqueness differs in areas of coloring, texture, and handling.
Does that clarify what you should consider in seeking the best colored pencils for your art project?
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Wax-based pencils are the most popular and commonly used in the market. If you were to buy a random set of pencils from the store, you will find that it is most likely wax-based. Wax pencils are generally cheaper and they are being merchandised at many stores.
Do note that wax-based pencils are not necessarily better than oil colored pencils. They are slightly less specialized and way more affordable.
Range.
There is a wide range of grades for wax-based pencils, from those hard lead coloring sticks you used back in high school to the more specialized soft-core pencils of your first year in art school.
Variety.
There will also be more color selections, shapes, and sizes when it comes to wax-based colored pencils. Because the wax core is so versatile, it is adaptable to many styles and types of casing. In addition, they can be easier to erase and lighten than oil-based cores.
Durability.
Wax-based colors can also be very durable given their (generally) harder cores. Softer-cored versions are less durable. However, keep in mind that in practice, this observation of durability is also highly dependent on application pressure, production quality, and the type of material used to make the pencils.
The benefit of Wax-based.
Still wondering what all these mean…. here’s a quick benefit analysis comparison of a wax-based pencil :
- Practical choice in terms of cost and durability (when compared with an oil-based application)
- Noticeably lighter color output. While this is a disadvantage, certain techniques can be used to overcome this (such as skilled layering or the application of a fixative substance). You need to have patience when working with wax-based pencils to achieve the same level of blending and intense finish as compared with an oil-based pencil.
Bottom Line for Best Colored Pencils.
A wax-coloring pencil that is used with the right technique can produce art that is just as visually brilliant as one drawn with an oil-based pencil.
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Oil-based colored pencils are more specialized and may be harder to find at your local art store. They are somewhat more costly for the casual user. It can also be intimidating to the beginner (as it should be). This is because using oil-based drawing or painting requires skill on your side to produce a masterpiece.
The core of oil-based colour pencils is a bit harder than wax-based pencils, making them less susceptible to breakage. For this same reason, the pencil keeps a sharper point for a longer period of time.
Color application with an oil-based set can be quite unique and has a fun feel to it although tricky. While the core is going to feel hard upon application, you’ll notice that the color is easy to blend (and also easy to smear).
The ease with which an oil-based pencil dispenses color and cover means that it does not require multiple rounds of layering or a fixative substance. It also means that one stroke dispenses a lot of that colour, making them far less durable than a wax-based one.
Performance of Oil-Based Coloring Pencils
Here’s how an oil-based set is going to perform in terms of preference :
- More expensive and less accessible than their wax-based cousin
- Blending will be smooth and easy
- Nice and bright finish
- An oil-based color application will also give your work a more sophisticated look- think of the cohesiveness of an oil painting. Do note that your experience with colored oil pencils will depend on your skillfulness. Such pencils are a specialized tool made for artists who know how to work with them.
Bottom Line
Oil based colored pencils are truly a delight to work with. They can be layered with ease and produce a soft, yet intense finish. Do note that skills, patience, and budget are required if you opt for oil-based ones.
Otherwise, you may be better off practicing your technique with wax-based colored set.
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How to tell Quality of Best Colored Pencils | Amazrock Art & Craft
Quick Tip for Examining Quality of Colored Pencils – Determining the right quality of colored pencils to buy and use, can be a challenge to untrained hands as it is not an exact science. Instead, it comes down to individual personal preference. The criteria are the same for Wax Based or Oil Based Pencils :
- Higher pigment content – The higher pigment in the lead delivers richer hues and more vibrant colors. Normal quality color pencils can’t create drawings that are visually rich like paintings as they do not contain enough pigment content. Avoid regular (cheap) art supplies if you do not want dull or pale tones.
- Ease to blend – High-quality set typically blends more easily, which is great for creating a spectrum of strong colors, light-dark transitions, or hue variations. They also glide over the paper quite effortlessly
- More lightfast (fade resistant) – Normal quality pencils tends to fade more easily over time or lighten within a few years. High-quality oil-based or wax-based set is preferred for producing professional drawings or paintings that last for a much longer period of time.
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what oil is use in making color pencil lead.waiting for an early reply.
Colored pencils lead cores are typically based on wax based or oil based binder. The purpose of binder is to hold the pigments together.
Oils may be animal, vegetable, or petrochemical in origin. Hope this help clarify.