The Caliart 176-Piece Sketching Kit puts everything you need to draw in one travel case: 63 pencils across six types, a 100-sheet sketchbook with white, tan and black paper, and the blending and erasing tools that usually get bought separately. Open it and start sketching the same day — whether you're picking up a pencil for the first time, building your shading skills, or looking for a complete art gift.
What's in the 176-Piece Kit
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100-sheet 3-color sketchbook — 6"x9", spiral bound, 100gsm: 72 white, 14 toned tan and 14 black sheets
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12 graphite pencils — 5H, 4H, 3H, 2H, HB, B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B, 8B
- 12 charcoal pencils + 3 white charcoal pencils
- 12 colored pencils
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12 watercolor pencils + refillable water brush pen
- 12 metallic pencils
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Accessories — 3 blending stumps, sandpaper block, pencil extender, paint brush, sharpener, erasers including a vinyl eraser, and a colored pencil tutorial
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Zippered travel case to keep it all organized
Every pencil is pre-sharpened and labeled with its color name or grade, so you can find the right one fast.
Who It's For
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Beginners — a complete starter set with a tutorial, so you don't have to guess which supplies to buy first.
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Students and serious hobbyists — a full 2H–8B graphite range plus charcoal for real tonal studies, from crisp construction lines to deep shadows.
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Artists on the go — the compact travel case fits in a backpack for urban sketching, travel journals and life drawing classes.
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Gift shoppers — a ready-to-give art set for birthdays, holidays and graduations for teens and adults.
Why the 3-Color Sketchbook Matters
Most sketch kits only include white paper. Toned tan paper lets you work in both directions — graphite or charcoal for shadows, white charcoal for highlights — which is one of the fastest ways to learn value. The black pages make white charcoal and metallic pencils stand out for dramatic, high-contrast drawings.
Six Ways to Draw
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Graphite for line work, hatching and smooth shading
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Charcoal for bold, rich darks and expressive gesture drawing
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White charcoal for highlights on toned and black paper
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Colored pencils for layered color work
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Watercolor pencils — draw dry, then brush with the water brush pen for a painted wash
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Metallic pencils for shimmering accents, especially on black paper
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this sketching kit good for beginners?
Yes. It covers every basic drawing medium in one box and includes a colored pencil tutorial, so a beginner can try graphite, charcoal, color and watercolor pencils without buying anything else.
Which graphite pencil grades are included?
Twelve grades from hard to soft: 5H, 4H, 3H, 2H, HB, B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6B and 8B. Use the H grades for light construction lines and fine detail, and the B grades for darker shading.
How do the watercolor pencils work?
Draw with them like regular colored pencils, then brush over the color with the included refillable water brush pen to turn it into a watercolor wash.
What can I draw on the black and tan pages?
Use white charcoal and metallic pencils on the black pages for high-contrast work. On tan pages, combine graphite or charcoal for shadows with white charcoal for highlights.
Who is this drawing set for?
It's designed for teens and adults — beginners, students, hobbyists and artists who want a portable all-in-one kit. It also makes an easy gift for anyone who likes to draw.
How is this different from the Caliart 153-piece wooden art set?
The 176-piece kit is focused on sketching and drawing — graphite, charcoal and a 3-color sketchbook. The 153-piece deluxe wooden art set is a broader mixed-media set for coloring and painting.
