Water-soluble pastels stand out for their high-quality pigments and excellent lightfastness. They can be used dry for rich, soft strokes that blend effortlessly with your fingers or diluted with water to create delicate watercolor-like effects, offering the flexibility to switch between intense color and subtle shading. With a wide range of pure and nuanced tones, these pastels promise vibrant, versatile results, unlocking endless creative possibilities for artists. Having spent over 200 years providing quality products to artists, schools & offices all over the world, the historic LYRA brand — founded by Johann Froescheis in Nuremberg in 1806 — is one of the oldest pencil companies in the world. Synonymous with innovation & quintessential German quality, Lyra is a well-respected name all over the world. Ever since it produced its first pencils, Lyra has stuck to strict rules to ensure the utmost quality — from the selection of raw materials right through to the manufacturing process.
Water-soluble pastels stand out for their high-quality pigments and excellent lightfastness. They can be used dry for rich, soft strokes that blend effortlessly with your fingers or diluted with water to create delicate watercolor-like effects, offering the flexibility to switch between intense color and subtle shading. With a wide range of pure and nuanced tones, these pastels promise vibrant, versatile results, unlocking endless creative possibilities for artists. Having spent over 200 years providing quality products to artists, schools & offices all over the world, the historic LYRA brand — founded by Johann Froescheis in Nuremberg in 1806 — is one of the oldest pencil companies in the world. Synonymous with innovation & quintessential German quality, Lyra is a well-respected name all over the world. Ever since it produced its first pencils, Lyra has stuck to strict rules to ensure the utmost quality — from the selection of raw materials right through to the manufacturing process.
Water-soluble pastels stand out for their high-quality pigments and excellent lightfastness. They can be used dry for rich, soft strokes that blend effortlessly with your fingers or diluted with water to create delicate watercolor-like effects, offering the flexibility to switch between intense color and subtle shading. With a wide range of pure and nuanced tones, these pastels promise vibrant, versatile results, unlocking endless creative possibilities for artists. Having spent over 200 years providing quality products to artists, schools & offices all over the world, the historic LYRA brand — founded by Johann Froescheis in Nuremberg in 1806 — is one of the oldest pencil companies in the world. Synonymous with innovation & quintessential German quality, Lyra is a well-respected name all over the world. Ever since it produced its first pencils, Lyra has stuck to strict rules to ensure the utmost quality — from the selection of raw materials right through to the manufacturing process.
Water-soluble pastels stand out for their high-quality pigments and excellent lightfastness. They can be used dry for rich, soft strokes that blend effortlessly with your fingers or diluted with water to create delicate watercolor-like effects, offering the flexibility to switch between intense color and subtle shading. With a wide range of pure and nuanced tones, these pastels promise vibrant, versatile results, unlocking endless creative possibilities for artists. Having spent over 200 years providing quality products to artists, schools & offices all over the world, the historic LYRA brand — founded by Johann Froescheis in Nuremberg in 1806 — is one of the oldest pencil companies in the world. Synonymous with innovation & quintessential German quality, Lyra is a well-respected name all over the world. Ever since it produced its first pencils, Lyra has stuck to strict rules to ensure the utmost quality — from the selection of raw materials right through to the manufacturing process.
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Lyra Aquacolor Wax Crayons Marker (24-Pieces Set)
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Lyra - Aquacolor Watersoluble Crayons (tin of 24)
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Lyra - Aquacolor Watersoluble Crayons (tin of 24)
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Lyra Aquacolor TIn 24
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LYRA Aquacolor Water-Soluble Pastel/Crayons Sets Metal Box of 24
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originally posted on dickblick.com
I use these to illustrate letters and cards on the fly. They are great when you are in a situation where you can't spread out and paint-like in a waiting room or on a bus or train. The colors are beautifully clear and, when water is applied to them, the saturation is surprisingly good, not "pastelly". They are also great to add color to line drawings done in ink.
originally posted on dickblick.com
After removing the plastic wrap and cardboard label on my new Lyra Aquacolor Crayons i opened the tin only to discover the expected set of 12 crayons was not complete. The black one was missing! My disappointment was even greater because I had been waiting on this shipment to finish my drawing of a Red Wing Blackbird. The Crayons are not sold individually so the nice Blick customer service woman is sending another tin to me. I will just have to wait a little longer.
originally posted on dickblick.com
I think they are fantastic. Lots of pigment,unlike those skinny ones that one of the major art stores in San Antonio carries. I can make an entire palette to carry in my purse with just a couple of index cards. And airplane approved unlike tubes. An empty water brush and some water from the flight attendant and I can handle any delay or layover.
| Product dimensions | 26.9 x 1.3 x 11.1 cm; 402.34 Grams |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer | No |
| Point Type | Broad |
| Ink Colour | Multicolor |
| Special feature | Water Soluble, Non Toxic |
Lyra Aquacolor Wax Crayons Marker (24-Pieces Set)
Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a small commission for purchases made through this link at no extra cost to you. This helps support our site. Thank you!
Lyra - Aquacolor Watersoluble Crayons (tin of 24)
Delivery between 12–23 June $10.95
Lyra - Aquacolor Watersoluble Crayons (tin of 24)
Delivery between 12–23 June $10.95
Lyra Aquacolor TIn 24
Delivery $9.90
LYRA Aquacolor Water-Soluble Pastel/Crayons Sets Metal Box of 24
I use these to illustrate letters and cards on the fly. They are great when you are in a situation where you can't spread out and paint-like in a waiting room or on a bus or train. The colors are beautifully clear and, when water is applied to them, the saturation is surprisingly good, not "pastelly". They are also great to add color to line drawings done in ink.
After removing the plastic wrap and cardboard label on my new Lyra Aquacolor Crayons i opened the tin only to discover the expected set of 12 crayons was not complete. The black one was missing! My disappointment was even greater because I had been waiting on this shipment to finish my drawing of a Red Wing Blackbird. The Crayons are not sold individually so the nice Blick customer service woman is sending another tin to me. I will just have to wait a little longer.
I think they are fantastic. Lots of pigment,unlike those skinny ones that one of the major art stores in San Antonio carries. I can make an entire palette to carry in my purse with just a couple of index cards. And airplane approved unlike tubes. An empty water brush and some water from the flight attendant and I can handle any delay or layover.
I have bought a slightly cheaper water soluble oil pastel (different brand) for my 250+ students to use and I do see a big difference in the quality. The Lyra brand is smoother, dissolves better and has rich color. It is a great price for personal use but not for buying in bulk for many elementary/middle school kids.Personally I am really enjoying using this product!
I have tried several different water soluble crayons and these are the creamiest and easiest to blend with just your fingers. Then add water and they're paint. Drawing meets painting and its true love. Another way to use them is to dip in water and color directly onto a rubber stamp in place of ink. Perfect for traveling light.
Note: I have also reviewed Neocolor II water soluble crayons. The comments there apply equally to Lyra. They are both fine products that create a very similar look in the finished work. However, I will add a few comments on this specific brand. I bought the 48-color set. There is something magical about opening the box and seeing all the colors right there, ready to go.How I use them: I have mainly painted with watercolor tube and pan paints on paper or illustration board using a fairly wet approach. I also use oil pastels. I love these water-soluble crayons because they combine some favorite features of both media. This allows many choices during the painting process. Here are a few of the possibilities - try these and you will soon be thinking up more!1.Use no ... MoreNote: I have also reviewed Neocolor II water soluble crayons. The comments there apply equally to Lyra. They are both fine products that create a very similar look in the finished work. However, I will add a few comments on this specific brand. I bought the 48-color set. There is something magical about opening the box and seeing all the colors right there, ready to go.How I use them: I have mainly painted with watercolor tube and pan paints on paper or illustration board using a fairly wet approach. I also use oil pastels. I love these water-soluble crayons because they combine some favorite features of both media. This allows many choices during the painting process. Here are a few of the possibilities - try these and you will soon be thinking up more!1.Use no water, and draw in a traditional pastel style leaving the marks intact. 2. Use a small amount of water for blending. 3. Use more water to really spread the colors for a translucent or transparent wash that resembles traditional watercolor. Or combine all three methods. Etc. Etc. The crayons are also useful in mixed media, such as adding color to an ink or charcoal drawing. My favorite surface for these is 140-lb watercolor paper as it gives the option of working with or without water. (Bockingford has a very crayon-friendly surface, and it's not expensive). But if you want to use them on pastel paper or Bristol board they will work fine, if you don't try to over-wet the surface. I use good-quality synthetic brushes, in large sizes. That's just my preference, but I see no advantage in using natural brushes, as the modern synthetics are so good. Also my style when using the crayons involves a lot of scrubbing and lifting color, so synthetics last a lot longer too:).Pros: Versatile, many great colors, easy to use for beginners or experienced painters, non-toxic and colorfast. Bonus: it's easy to create amazing, complex neutrals and shadow tones by mixing colors right on the paper, no palette needed.Cons: Nothing is perfect, so I do have a few cons. These are sold in sets, so you may end up with a bunch of unwanted colors, and can't buy your favorites in open stock. Boo! Also, in the 48-color set I found many beauties, but also a few colors that are either not as soluble as they should be, or are too weak in tinting strength to be useful. But that's true of any art product sold in sets, and the ones I don't like may turn out to be fine for someone else.Bottom line: try them!!
I thought it would be a good idea to buy a less expensive brand of water color crayons to try a technique with rubber stamps. I hated the results and they didn't color on the rubber very well. So, I decided to buy the Lyra brand and what a difference! Wow. My hand stamped greeting cards turned out so well, I sold them! They glided onto the rubber very well and once I misted them with water, they transferred to the watercolor paper beautifully. I won't ever get another brand again.
I like using these. I usually dip the tip of the crayon into a cup of water, and then apply wet crayon directly to watercolor paper. When I apply the crayon dry, it's usually on top of the dried wet application, using one of the lighter crayons, which gives a nice contrast of dark and light. I really like how bright and vivid the colors of these are crayons are.
I purchased the 24-crayon set to use with my watercolor pencils and ink drawings. I'm delighted at how well the colors dissolve in water and how vibrant the colors are. Also, the selection of 24 colors seems like a good choice -- there are about an equal number of warm and of cool colors, and a decent range of more earthy colors. Plus, like watercolors, you can mix these in their wet form to form new hues. So, 24 colors seem sufficient.I made color samples, using crayons in both their dry and wet form -- there were no surprises in hue between the two forms -- unlike some watercolor pencils I've used. In their dry form they tend to be opaque, but are transparent (translucent?) in their wet form as determined by using a black India ink marker test.My only grumbles ... MoreI purchased the 24-crayon set to use with my watercolor pencils and ink drawings. I'm delighted at how well the colors dissolve in water and how vibrant the colors are. Also, the selection of 24 colors seems like a good choice -- there are about an equal number of warm and of cool colors, and a decent range of more earthy colors. Plus, like watercolors, you can mix these in their wet form to form new hues. So, 24 colors seem sufficient.I made color samples, using crayons in both their dry and wet form -- there were no surprises in hue between the two forms -- unlike some watercolor pencils I've used. In their dry form they tend to be opaque, but are transparent (translucent?) in their wet form as determined by using a black India ink marker test.My only grumbles are that the crayons are labeled only by number. And, when I went to the official website, there was no listing of the different colors for different set sizes -- nor was there any color lightfast information. (Guess I'll have to do my own lightfast tests.) Finally, as another reviewer mentioned, they seem to be sold only in sets -- although I think I'll be using ALL of the crayons in the 24 colors set. Because of these limitations I gave it only four stars instead of five.
These blend beautifully. Art teacher approved! #sweepstakes
| Product dimensions | 26.9 x 1.3 x 11.1 cm; 402.34 Grams |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer | No |
| Point Type | Broad |
| Ink Colour | Multicolor |
| Special feature | Water Soluble, Non Toxic |
