Set 1 Tim Holtz Distress Watercolour Pencils

Tim Holtz Distress Pencils offer a versatile tool for artists and crafters alike. These woodless watercolour pencils are designed to deliver vibrant colouring effects on porous surfaces. With solid water-reactive pigments, they’re perfect for various techniques including watercolouring, shading, and sketching. Simply apply the colour directly onto your surface and blend with water for seamless blending. These pencils can be layered with other Distress products such as Ink, Oxide, Sprays, or Paint, offering endless creative possibilities. Each set contains 12 pencils that coordinate seamlessly with the Distress palette of products, ensuring harmonious results in your projects.

Fun Techniques:

• Direct Colouring: Colour directly onto your surface with Distress Watercolour Pencils, then use a wet brush or water brush to activate the pigment and create smooth watercolour effects.
• Layering: Layer different colours of Distress Watercolour Pencils to create depth and dimension in your artwork. Start with lighter colours and gradually build up to darker shades for richer colours and shading.
• Blending: Blend colours together by applying multiple shades of Distress Watercolour Pencils to your surface, then use a wet brush or blending tool to blend the colours together seamlessly.
• Emboss Resist: Stamp or heat emboss a design onto your surface, then colour over the embossed areas with Distress Watercolour Pencils. The embossed areas will resist the watercolour, creating a beautiful resist effect.
• Spritzing: Colour your surface with Distress Watercolour Pencils, then mist the area with water using a spray bottle or mister to create subtle water droplet effects and soften the colours.
• Mixed Media: Incorporate Distress Watercolour Pencils into mixed media projects by using them on various surfaces such as paper, canvas, or fabric. Experiment with different textures and substrates for unique effects.
• Highlighting: Use white Distress Watercolour Pencils to add highlights and accents to your artwork. Apply the white pencil over dried watercolour areas to create highlights or add details to your designs.
• Stamping: Wet the tip of the watercolour pencil to activate it and then apply directly to a stamp and print. This gives a great watercolour effect.
• Detail Work: Use the fine tip of the Distress Watercolour Pencils to add fine details and outlines to your artwork. This technique is perfect for adding intricate designs or writing.

Versatility: Tim Holtz Distress Watercolour Pencils are versatile tools designed for mixed media artists, scrapbookers, and crafters. They are known for their ability to create various effects in watercolouring, drawing, and mixed media projects.
Blendable Colours: These pencils are formulated with a unique water-soluble formula that allows for easy blending and layering of colours. Artists can achieve smooth transitions and gradients by simply adding water.
Acid-Free and Lightfast: These pencils are made with high-quality pigments that are acid-free and have a good lightfast rating, ensuring the longevity of your artwork.
Dual Use: Apart from traditional watercolour techniques, these pencils can also be used dry for sketching, shading, and adding fine details to artwork. Their versatile nature makes them a valuable addition to any artist’s toolkit.
Pigment Rich: Tim Holtz Distress Watercolour Pencils are highly pigmented, allowing for intense colour payoff with minimal effort. Artists can achieve rich, vibrant hues with a single stroke or layer colours for added depth and dimension.
Water Reactive: One of the standout features of these pencils is their water-reactive nature. When water is applied to the coloured areas, the pigments dissolve, creating beautiful watercolour effects such as soft washes, blends, and textures.
Easy to Use: Whether you’re a beginner or experienced artist, these pencils are user-friendly and easy to work with. The creamy texture ensures smooth application, while the water-soluble formula makes blending effortless.
Compatible with Other Media: Tim Holtz Distress Watercolour Pencils can be used in conjunction with other mediums such as markers, inks, acrylics, and more. They seamlessly integrate into mixed media projects, allowing for endless creative possibilities.

Surfaces available in the Distress Line Include:

Tim Holtz Distress Speciality Stamping
Tim Holtz Cracked Leather Cardstock
Tim Holtz Distress Woodgrain Paper
Mixed Media Distress Heavystock
Mixed Media Distress Black Heavystock
Mixed Media Distress Heavystock White