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Celebrate World Watercolor Month: Water-Soluble Products From Lyra

Lyra Rembrandt Aquarell Pencils

Lyra Rembrandt Aquarell pencils are a top-quality professional tool for all artists. This Professional line of watercolor pencils can be used dry but have exceptional solubility in water as well. All 72 vibrant colors are made with real pigment to ensure lightfastness and to produce strong colors that can also be diluted down to beautiful washes with excellent transparency. Each pencil is made with certified cedarwood and has a 3.7mm lead diameter for optimal performance. Colors can be smudged and blended together for an endless range of possibilities. Available in metal tin sets in 12, 24, 36 and 72 counts.

Lyra Aqua Brush Duo

The Lyra Aqua Brush Duos are premium quality dual-tipped brush markers. All colors are bright and easily watersoluble making it perfect for mixed media applications. The fine tip works for precise drawings, pattern drawings or for creating outlines and details while the brush head is wide and flexible, allowing soft brush strokes which are also clean and sharp. The nylon fibers provide great elasticity on the brush end and stability on the fine tip end for defined strokes and precise lettering. Whether used by designers, cartoonists, graphic designers or artists, the versatility of this marker is key. Available in sets of 12 and 24 markers in a peggable cardboard box.

Lyra Aquacolor

Lyra Aquacolor watersoluble pastels are characterized by quality pigments, which ensure a high level of lightfastness. These pigments are selected to guarantee strong and vivid colors and a variety of potential applications. They can be used as a conventional dry technique with soft and mellow strokes that can be toned down and blended with just your fingers. For those who are more adventurous, dilute with water to obtain the delicate shaded tones expected with traditional watercolors or combine both wet and dry techniques for interesting effects. Aquacolor includes pure colors as well as subtle shades that can be mixed together for new blends, all the while maintaining a unique brightness even when diluted with water. Available in metal tin sets of 12, 24 and 48 colors.

Lyra Watersoluble Graphite Crayons

Lyra Watersoluble Graphite Crayons are made from a high concentration of pure graphite and soluble components. Because of their unique format, these crayons can be used for both large format sketches and artwork, as well as precise drawings when sharpened to a fine tip. The natural gloss of the graphite is only enhanced by the transparency of watercolor glazing. Each stroke quickly dilutes with just a touch of water and is easily erasable. Available in open stock (3 gradations) and a small assortment in a display cup. Also available in non-watersoluble format.

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