Thanks to the material WOPEX specially developed by STAEDTLER and its innovative manufacturing process, the pen was created from a single cast. First registered in 1901, today Noris is a well-known classic in STAEDTLER's product range which appeals to all ages - whether it’s the Noris pencil with the recognisable yellow and black stripe pattern, or a wax crayon, sharpener or compass. The pigment dissolves completely into the water, rather than just the surface layer, eliminating leftover marks or lines from drawing! The manufacturing process has not changed all that much over the years: individual colour pigments are still mixed with binding agents and pressed into the shape of a lead.

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Running relaxes your mind, allows you to take in the great outdoors and helps you stay, or get, fit. From its headquarters in Nuremberg around the world: In Greenland, a primary school pupil carries out writing exercises, while in Spain a boy dressed as a policeman makes notes with an extra-large Noris pencil. Since student-grade coloured pencils have a lower pigment to binder ratio, they are less vibrant than artist grade and you aren’t likely to find ones that are lightfast (resistant to fading in the light).

Some artist grade coloured pencils are water resistant and many will have their lightfastness rating measured and documented so you don’t have to worry about your masterpiece fading from exposure to sunlight. In 1834, Johann Sebastian Staedtler succeeded in making a decisive innovation through the further development of the red chalk : the coloured pencil as we know it today! Certification underlines STAEDTLER’s commitment to safeguarding the environment and our responsible approach to the use of wood, our indispensable raw material. Obviously not the best colouring pencil, but the colour are bright and the quality of the wood is all right (not to soft and easy to broken). Artist grade coloured pencils are designed for professional use and are recommended for more experienced artists.

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Good for fine detailing, the hardness of the oil-based core can be easily sharpened to a fine point.While the softness of the pencil core has many benefits to artists, this unfortunately makes them prone to breaking. Candle making at home is easier than you think, and you have many options to create a signature candle. The binder used in wax-based coloured pencils gives them a soft ‘buttery’ texture perfect for mixing, layering and blending. Writing articles and accessories for everyday school life have long been part of the brand's history. We know it can be hard to identify the best brands for quality, functional craft products, especially for beginners.

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They are very versatile, with a soft strip for quick and dense application to achieve vibrant results. When the pigment comes into contact with water, it bleeds into the paper and deposits in a similar manner to watercolour paint. Derwent’s first oil-based coloured pencil, the pigment can be used with a painting medium to create a painterly effect. Suitable for ages 3 and over, this set includes 24 brilliant non-toxic water-soluble colours that can be blended and mixed evenly. The Noris Paint Box with twelve interchangeable ink pots supports the artistic core, while the Noris School Compass prepares for math lessons in the folding lid case with a blunt angled safety needle.Thanks to the conventional hexagonal shape, Noris digital ensures a natural and controlled handle for manual entries on displays. STAEDTLER sets high standards, especially for the sourcing and processing of wood, which is one of the most important raw materials in the manufacturing of wood-cased pencils. All school children are fully equipped with Noris craft scissors and the glue stick in the school bag.

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Student grade coloured pencils are favoured among school-age students and are ideal for beginners of all ages looking to experiment with coloured pencils as an art medium. Prismacolour pencils’ incredibly smooth and buttery core means they go on thick and blend with little resistance. In 2015, Noris made it into the Guinness Book of Records: with a Noris colour, which was the longest coloured pencil in the world at the time of the record at 459.

This set contains all 120 colours in the Polychromos range and individual coloured pencils can be purchased separately making it easy to replace worn out favourites. The pencil crayons in jumbo format are extra-thick and therefore particularly suitable for those who are only just learning to colour.