Mont Marte Premium Colour Pencils in Wooden Box – 72 pc
Artist-quality coloured pencils Australia | 72 brilliant colours | Magnetic wooden case
Upgrade your sketch kit with the Mont Marte Premium Colour Pencils – 72 pc wooden box set, the go-to choice for Australian artists who want smooth lay-down, rich pigment and chip-resistant cores without the premium-import price tag. Each pencil carries a 3 mm chip-resistant core loaded with high-grade pigments that deliver smooth colour payoff and blendable layers on everything from toothy sketch pads to hot-press illustration boards. The pencils arrive pre-sorted by hue in a lacquered, magnetic wooden case that protects points, keeps your palette organised and doubles as a ready-to-gift presentation box. Perfect for portrait work, botanical studies, colouring books or classroom demos, this 72-colour range lets you mix skin tones, lush foliage and vivid skies without hunting for extra singles. Knife-sharpen to a long chisel edge for buttery shading or grab a quality hand sharpener when you’re sketching on the go. If you’ve been searching for Mont Marte coloured pencils Australia that balance price, performance and portability—this is the set Art Shed tutors reach for first.
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Key Features at a Glance
72 vibrant colours – full studio palette for portraits, botanicals, landscapes & design work.
3 mm premium wax cores – smooth, even colour application; ideal for layering and burnishing.
High-quality light-fast pigments – colours stay brighter for longer.
Chip-resistant leads – tougher core reduces breakage during sharpening or transport.
Lacquered wooden box – elegant, durable and gift-ready.
Magnetic closure + organised trays – keeps pencils in order; no travel tumble.
Affordable artist upgrade – pro-level feel without euro-import price shock.
Why Artists Love This Set
Versatile spectrum covers skin tones, foliage, skies & vibrant accents.
Wax cores build layers for rich, polished blends or delicate glazing.
Tougher leads mean fewer heartbreak snaps.
Travel-ready case keeps colour families sorted.
Smart price step between student lines and artist brands.
Complete Your Setup
Mont Marte Blenders – push pigment deep for a glossy finish.
Quality craft knife – to keep your tips pristine
Mont Marte Sketch & Drawing Pads – choose tooth to match blend vs detail goals.
Pencil wraps – split the set for travel classes without losing organisation.
Product Specs / Details
Colour count: 72 assorted hues.
Core diameter: 3 mm premium wax-based strip.
Binder type: Wax-based coloured pencil core.
Pigment: High-quality; light-fastness noted by manufacturer (verify for critical work).
Lead strength: Chip-resistant core for reduced breakage.
Presentation: Lacquered wooden box with magnetic lid & trays.
Why Buy from Art Shed
Aussie family-owned & artist-run — we road-test Mont Marte gear in real classes.
Fast dispatch from Melbourne and Brisbane (national reach).
Candy Club rewards — earn points every purchase.
Real artist support — call, DM or chat for product & technique advice.
30-day easy returns on eligible items.
Tips from the Shed
Knife-sharpen for long edges; pare wood gently, support core.
Rotate the sharpener, not the pencil to reduce torsion snaps.
Build light layers, then burnish with heavy pressure or a blender pencil.
Keep trays full & horizontal to protect points in transit.
Real Reviews from Happy Artists
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Artist-quality pencils, very easy to blend, easy to sharpen, great colour range. I’ll be reordering the set—definitely one of my favourites. Love the wooden box.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Unreal! I’ve tried Derwent and Prisma but these are easy to use, full of colour, and blend awesome.”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Bought these for my budding artist. She is over the moon with the nice wooden case, and the extensive colour range is awesome too.”
FAQs
Are these pencils artist quality or student grade?
Mont Marte lists them as artist quality with light-fast pigments and chip-resistant cores.
What does “3 mm core” mean?
It’s the pigment-strip diameter, balanced for coverage and fine detail.
Are the pigments light-fast?
Light-fastness is noted by the manufacturer, but ratings vary shade to shade; swatch-test for archival pieces.
Best sharpening method?
Knife-sharpen for the longest edge; a quality manual sharpener works too, rotate the sharpener body, not the pencil.
How do they compare to Polychromos or Prismacolor?
Premium European lines offer broader pigment & specialised cores; Mont Marte Premium gives an accessible price point with 72 colours, smooth laydown and protective box, making them a strong intermediate upgrade before investing in pro ranges
