🎓 How to Work with Prismacolor Premier
🖍 What “Soft Core” really means
Prismacolor Premier pencils are wax-based colored pencils, meaning wax is used as the primary binder for pigments.
This is what gives them their exceptionally soft, creamy feel, especially compared to harder or oil-based professional pencils.
👉 In practice, this means:
- color lays down easily
- minimal pressure is needed
- layers blend smoothly
- transitions look softer and more natural
They are designed specifically for layering and blending.
🎨 Why a wax-based core matters
The wax-based formulation allows:
- rich color buildup
- smooth, even coverage
- soft transitions between shades
- vibrant, full-looking results
✨ This is why Prismacolor pencils are widely used in illustration, coloring and mixed media.
✏️ How to use them properly
To get the best results:
- Use light pressure
- Build color in multiple layers
- Blend using lighter shades or white
- Let the wax do the work — don’t force it
📄 Choosing the right paper
Prismacolor pencils perform best on:
- paper with light tooth
- illustration or mixed media paper
- avoid very smooth or glossy surfaces
Wax needs a bit of texture to hold layers properly.
💡 Small but important tips
- Sharpen often, but avoid very sharp points
- Clean the tip when switching from dark to light colors
- Work light to dark
- Stop when the paper feels slick — it’s wax-saturated
