{"product_id":"lyra-aquacolor-water-soluble-wax-crayons-48-color-set-highly-pigmented-lightfast","title":"Lyra Aquacolor water-soluble wax crayons — 48-colour set, highly pigmented \u0026 lightfast","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eLyra Aquacolor Wax Crayons are a set of 48 water-soluble, highly pigmented wax crayons designed for both dry drawing and wet watercolour effects.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt by Lyra — a German art-maker with roots going back to 1806 — the Aquacolor crayons combine a soft wax core with vibrant pigments and full water solubility. Each crayon is wrapped in a clean paper label and named individually, stored in a sturdy metal tin that’s convenient for studio use, school projects, or plein-air work. They dissolve predictably with water, allowing you to move seamlessly between crisp coloured lines and fluid watercolour washes without needing separate media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get watercolour effects from these wax crayons?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduce watercolour-like washes by applying water to the crayon marks rather than painting directly with pigment. The wax binder in Aquacolor is formulated to allow dilution, so a wet brush softens and spreads the pigment for gradients, glazes, and transparent layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLay down dry strokes, then brush across them with a damp, round brush to blend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFor bolder washes, dip the crayon tip briefly in water and draw directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLayer diluted passes once dry for richer colour depth without mudding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes these crayons good for professional work and students?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLyra Aquacolor crayons balance durability and performance: they’re highly pigmented for strong colour payoff but designed to be forgiving for learning techniques. The set’s lightfast pigments resist UV fading, making them suitable for study pieces, portfolios, or finished artwork intended to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh pigment load delivers vivid, consistent colour across 48 shades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLightfast formulation reduces fading compared with ordinary crayons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePaper wrappers keep hands cleaner and labels help identify colours quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich techniques can I explore with the Aquacolor set?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese crayons work with a variety of approaches: dry sketching, wet blending, mixed-media layering, and detail work. Their water solubility opens up effects normally reserved for watercolour pencils or paints while retaining the control of crayon application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDry: crisp lines, hatching, and textured fills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWet-brush blending: smooth transitions and soft gradients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect wet use: saturated strokes for bold shapes and accents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMixed media: combine with ink, gouache, or watercolours for contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I store and care for these crayons to keep performance consistent?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the crayons in the supplied metal tin between sessions to protect tips and prevent dust contamination. Avoid direct sunlight and extreme heat — room-temperature storage preserves the wax binder and pigment stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStore in the metal case to protect tips and labels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKeep away from prolonged direct sunlight to maintain lightfastness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClean brushes promptly after water use to avoid cross-contamination of colours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for? Lyra Aquacolor Wax Crayons suit beginner art students exploring watercolour techniques, hobbyists who want easier blending without mixing paints, and professional illustrators seeking a portable, pigmented tool for sketches, studies, and finished work. The 48-colour range gives a wide palette for experimentation, while the German-made quality and lightfast pigments make them a dependable option for both classroom and studio use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Are Lyra Aquacolor crayons washable from paper with water?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: They dissolve on paper with water to create washes; colour removal from fabric or hard surfaces may not be complete and depends on the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Do these crayons perform well on watercolour paper?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes — they blend smoothly on watercolour or mixed-media paper and hold washes better than lightweight papers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Lyra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55298526839121,"sku":"B004C6HL8C","price":111.71,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/5567\/3681\/files\/lyra-aquacolor-front-tin-open.jpg?v=1791967677","url":"https:\/\/craftiche.co.uk\/products\/lyra-aquacolor-water-soluble-wax-crayons-48-color-set-highly-pigmented-lightfast","provider":"Craftiche","version":"1.0","type":"link"}