I currently am using Crayola colored pencils and feel like they break constantly and that I am always sharpening them. Do these pencil tips break easy
2018287
if you get a really good pencil sharpener they will be good- I found that with my old sharpener, they did break- but now I have a very good heavy sharpener that sharpens these pencils to a sharp point and they do not break.
2018288
I haven't broken a single tip since I purchased them 3 months ago and I use them almost everyday. I do sharpen them up every once in a while if I'm detailing.
2018289
I don't think they break more easily but if you have a really long sharp point it may break. Prismacolor are light years ahead in quality than the kind you're presently using
2018290
I cannot compare them to Crayola, as I have not used Crayola. I have had some breakage when sharpening the Prismacolors, which I have kept to a minimum by using the Prismacolor sharpener. The softness, BTW, is necessary for smooth application of color, so I think we are stuck with some breakage. I hope this helps. - PF
1306488
Unfortunately I didn't have much success using colored pencils with this sharpener. They are softer than standard lead pencils, and the tips tended to break off inside the sharpening mechanism. I went to a heavy-duty twist sharpener (also manual), where I could better control the tension and speed.
2233378
Not really. Inktense Pencils are in a class all by themselves and I love them. I have both the pencils and the blocks. When you draw then and add water, with a brush, or paint directly from the blocks , the colors are amazing, truly intense and gorgeous. I've not found anything else like them.
351738
The tips do not break easily. The graphite is centered in the shaft of the pencil. These pencils are of excellent quality. I would definitely order them again.
1491890
With all pencils you have to be careful with the type of pencil sharpener you get. I have two types of pencil sharpeners. I use one for regular pencils and the other works well with color pencils. It just took me two tries to find the right sharpener for color pencils. One of those sharpeners just broke the lead all the time, meanwhile the other was more gentle with the lead, and wood.
1967370
As a professionally trained artist, I would recommend not using a sharpener at all. I was taught to use a matte (utility) knife to shave the wood off, so as not to waste a single bit of the colored lead. The pencils will last an incredibly long time if you "sharpen" them this way, and you can still get fine lines.
1392364
Very carefully! :) I use a handheld sharpener. I find an electric sharpener tend to break the pencil core because natural tendency is to hold the pencil straight. If you feel comfortable you can also use an exacto knife to sharpen the pencil. But for me a simple hand held sharpener with easy rotations allows me to sharpen the pencils with out breaking the or ruining the core.
1267516
I used the standard number 2 pencils and they sharpened beautifully. I only wished the sharpener didn't break after sharpening only a few pencils.
1491887
IMHO, these are a small step up from Crayola pencils. I have not had a problem with breaking lead. In fact, they sharpen quite nicely. In regards to the wood, the Prang pencils are noticably smoother than the Crayola. My daughter has both so it's easy to compare the two. The variety of colors is great for the price. Personally, I prefer a more waxy texture to my pencils and better coverage, which is why my daughter now has them. Hope this helps!
1829496
Mostly sharpens evenly. Does sharpen to very sharp point which can sometimes lead to breakage of newly sharpened pencil. I have sharpened regular pencils and colored pencils.
1236364
I don't know, I don't sharpen crayons with it. I only sharpen pencils. But I don't see why it wouldn't sharpen crayons. This is a very good sharpener, the blade is very good and the frame is quite strong. So in principle, it should be able to handle anything than any other sharpener can handle.
1527827
With care they will not break, but they will grind down very quickly so don't push it in for long periods. Sorry burst works best. On a side note, the art teacher at school doesn't allow the students to use colored pencils in this sharpener for that very reason. You will do fine.
1431700
In my experience the quality issues with prismacolor pencils has not affected the actual color cores which are still vibrant and easy to blend. The production issues have more to deal with off center cores or warped pencil barrels.
813556
Hi, John .. Yes these are a bit difficult to get solid color.. the lead is medium hard. I know that doesn't really help much, I enjoy using them . but I am only using them for fun .. nothing serious. I have used a lot of colored pencils and these are the second best I have tried. The other brand I LOVE is Staedtler .. but I have only found them in 24 colors. I found them in a Michaels on clearance .........never had seen Staedtler pencils before.. always markers.. they are just a tiny bit softer and the colors are so true . Hopes this helps.. !!!
527095
I have found out, since I just had to replace the one I bought a year ago, that in order for an electric sharpener to last you need to alternate colored pencils with a regular graphite one every five colored pencils. I am not sure, though, if I am going to sharpen many colored pencils with the one I just got.
139291
I'm afraid I can't be much help to you. I bought it after checking all the pencil sharpeners I could find, the recommendations and details of each. It was for my great grandson who needed one for school work. I know it worked well and he liked it, but am not sure about colored pencils or water color pencils. Sorry.
1801526
These crayons are hard tipped. If one drops, it won't leave a mark, at least my son/daughter haven't experienced it. Great crayon and they leave nice art work, not clumpy on the paper like other brands. Definite purchase!!