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Colored Pencils for Beginners
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This is a list of supplies needed to get started with colored pencils
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Colored Pencils + Pencils
 
Paper + Sketchbooks
 
Sharpening and Pencil care

Colored Pencils + Pencils

The colored pencils sets are great for getting started. Any set would be great. 

 
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Best colored pencils for blending and getting started
Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils and Sets | BLICK Art Materials
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Lovely color selection great for greenery/ nature scenes
Irojiten Color Pencil Set - Rainforest, Set of 30
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Faber Castell are a tried and true colored pencil brand that have been around for ages.
Faber-Castell Polychromos Pencils and Sets | BLICK Art Materials
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These pencils are super smooth, blend beautifully, and keep their color.
Caran d'Ache Luminance Colored Pencils and Sets | BLICK Art Materials
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Meeden is great for art supplies these oil based pencils are super smooth.
MEEDEN 72-Count Artist Colored Pencils
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Paper + Sketchbooks

The paper you need to make the best drawings

 
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Best sketchbook, very versatile and easy to use with a variety of mediums
Royal Talens Art Creations Sketchbook - 5.8" x 8.3", Kraft
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Bristol is the best material for colored pencils
Strathmore Paper: Bristol
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This is the inexpensive pad I'm using for my colored pencil curriculumg
Cezanne 6x8 Colored Pencil Sketch Pad
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Sharpening and Pencil care

In order for your pencils to help you do their best work they have to stay sharp

 
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Really basic sharpener works well for all pencils
Prismacolor Premier Pencil Sharpener
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Best Electric Pencil Sharpener for your colored pencils
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils
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This is for when your colored pencils get to short to use
YOUSHARES Aluminum Pencil Lengthener Extender (6 Pcs)
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I take this smaller sharpener with me when I travel or want to use my colored pencils on the go
Tamaki 8 Pack Metal Pencil Sharpener 2 Holes
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