Create rich vibrant washes and superb renderings on a wide variety of watercolor papers. Each crayon is highly pigmented and velvety smooth. Colors may be applied dry and released with water from brush or paper stomp or any kind of blender. Colors are lightfast and blend to an almost infinite range of shades. Dip crayon first into water for a truly lush experience with color. You simply can't go wrong. Sticks are 9.5mm in diameter x 90mm in length (.38” x 3.54”) and are arranged in a beautiful lithographed metal tin. Aquacolor crayons are imported from Germany and are the very best for artists at all skill levels.