Blick Art Materials
Blick Art Materials offers 1 product on QuickRatey across Arts & Crafts, with an average QuickRatey score of 82/100 and recurring certifications including FSC Certified, Cruelty-Free, Vegan.
Standards & certifications
Listed credentials appearing across Blick Art Materials's product range.
Score breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Animal Welfare100/10
- Environment88/10
- Sourcing85/10
- Labor80/10
- Transparency75/10
Categories covered
Where Blick Art Materials shows up across our directory.
- Arts & Crafts1
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across Blick Art Materials's products.
- ✓The high pigment load provides vibrant color that rivals much more expensive brands.
- ✓Smooth wax-based core allows for effortless blending and layering of colors.
- ✓Individual pencils are available for purchase so you can replace only what you use.
- ✓FSC-certified wood ensures the product is sourced from responsibly managed forests.
Sustainability commitments
"Features FSC-certified California cedar wood; the metal tin is infinitely recyclable and the brand utilizes minimal plastic in shipping."
Products from Blick Art Materials
Blick Art Materials
Blick Studio Artists' Colored Pencils
Blick Studio Artists' Colored Pencils are professional-grade drawing tools that are worth it for artists seeking rich pigmentation and lightfastness at an affordable price.
Blick Art Materials — frequently asked questions
Is Blick Art Materials a good brand?
QuickRatey scores every Blick Art Materials product we track from 0–100 using Quality, Value, User Experience and Brand & Trust. The average of those scores, shown on this page, is the fastest way to judge Blick Art Materials against rivals in the same category.
How does QuickRatey rate Blick Art Materials?
Independently. We combine verifiable signals — certifications, materials, warranty and repairability, recall and controversy history, price-to-performance and aggregated owner sentiment. Brands cannot pay for a score or placement.
What are the best alternatives to Blick Art Materials?
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How to evaluate Blick Art Materials products
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Shortlist at a glance
| Product | Score /100 | Recorded price (USD) | Listed strengths or limitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blick Studio Artists' Colored Pencils — Blick Art Materials | 72.4 | $54.99 | Best for intermediate artists and illustrators who need professional-grade pigment density and archival lightfastness at a budget-friendly price point. |
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| Factor | Check before buying | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Fit for the task | Match size, capacity and compatibility to the job you need done. | A higher overall score cannot compensate for a missing essential requirement. |
| Total ownership cost | Include refills, accessories, shipping and maintenance in your budget. | The lowest upfront price is not always the lowest cost over regular use. |
| Evidence and aftercare | Read product-specific sources, warranty exclusions and return conditions. | Brand claims and broad rankings are starting points, not guarantees for an individual purchase. |
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