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Art Supplies to Color, Store, and Blend: Sakura, Kipling, and Spectrum Noir Compared

Compare a used Sakura oil pastel set, two Kipling nylon organizers, and a Spectrum Noir blending kit by price, condition, and intended use.

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Quick take

When you're shopping for art supplies, the first question is whether you need something to draw with, something to store the tools, or something to finish a drawing. These four listings cover all three. There's a used set of Sakura Cray-Pas oil pastels, two Kipling Women's nylon cases (the Gitroy Pencil Case and the 100 Pens Printed Case), and a Spectrum Noir 12-piece Pencil Blending Kit. Listed prices run from $14.99 to $29.50, so the choice comes down to the task rather than a huge price gap.

Listed prices at a glance

The price bar below gives you a quick visual sense of where each listing falls in the range.

ProductListed pricePrice bar
Sakura Cray-Pas 4 boxesUSD 24.00
Kipling Gitroy Pencil CaseUSD 27.00
Kipling 100 Pens Printed CaseUSD 29.50
Spectrum Noir 12-piece Pencil Blending KitUSD 14.99

Decision matrix

If you need...Pick...Why
Oil pastels for coloring and sketchingSakura Cray-Pas 4-box setOnly oil pastel listing; multicolor and made in Japan, though used
A compact organizer for art, makeup, or travelKipling Gitroy Pencil CaseNew with tags, nylon exterior, Vip Purple color, one size
Storage for a large pen or pencil collectionKipling 100 Pens Printed CaseListed to hold up to 100 pens, also new with tags
Tools to blend colored pencil workSpectrum Noir Blending KitIncludes stumps, eraser, sharpener, sketch pencils, and wallet

Product notes

4 Boxes Sakura Cray-Pas Colors Oil Pastels Color Products Vintage Art Supplies

4 Boxes Sakura Cray-Pas Colors Oil Pastels Color Products Vintage Art Supplies

The Sakura Cray-Pas listing is the one true "make your mark" product in this group: four boxes of oil pastels in multicolor, made in Japan and sold in used condition. If you enjoy the creamy layering that oil pastels offer, this bundle gives you a wide range of colors for a single price. The catch is the used condition. You're accepting some uncertainty about how much of each pastel remains. That trade-off is worthwhile if you're a regular Cray-Pas user who wants more colors without buying new. For a brand-new gift or a classroom where consistency matters, the pre-owned nature is the main thing to weigh.

Kipling Women's Gitroy Pencil Case, Organize Accessories, Art Supplies, Makeup

Kipling Women's Gitroy Pencil Case, Organize Accessories, Art Supplies, Makeup

The Kipling Women's Gitroy Pencil Case is a new-with-tags organizer with a nylon exterior and a recycled polyester interior. It's listed in Vip Purple and categorized as a woman's handbag-style case, one size. The case works for pens, art supplies, makeup, or travel organizers, which makes it a flexible daily holder. It's listed as one size, so the capacity is fixed rather than expandable. If you want a finished, ready-to-use case in a specific color and don't need to stash an entire marker collection, this is a clean, portable choice. It's a single-purpose organizer rather than a bulk storage solution.

Kipling Women's 100 Pens Printed Case, Organize Accessories, Art Supplies

Kipling Women's 100 Pens Printed Case, Organize Accessories, Art Supplies

If your collection outgrows a typical pencil case, the Kipling Women's 100 Pens Printed Case promises room for up to 100 pens or pencils inside its interior. It's also new with tags and made with a nylon exterior, and it's sized as one size. The color name is listed as "Default Title", so the visual will be the printed pattern shown in the listing. That makes the case more about function than matching a palette. The main reason to choose it is capacity: it's the only product here designed specifically to hold a large number of writing tools. If you need to organize a big marker or pen set, that extra room is the payoff. Just don't expect a specific color description from the listing.

Spectrum Noir Accessories 12 piece Pencil Blending Kit NEW Art supplies

Spectrum Noir Accessories 12 piece Pencil Blending Kit NEW Art supplies

The Spectrum Noir kit is the finishing step for colored-pencil artwork. It's listed as a new 12-piece accessory set in black, and it includes a soft eraser, pencil sharpener, blending stumps, sketch pencils, stump sander, and a zippered storage wallet. The kit is designed for sketching and blending with Spectrum Noir colored pencils, so if you're already using that brand, the tools line up cleanly. The 12-piece set is an accessory kit, not a replacement for your colored pencils, so you'll still need the pencils themselves. The only listed color is black, which keeps the focus on function over decoration.

Final recommendation by use case

If you want to add color to your drawing practice, the Sakura Cray-Pas set is the one to consider, provided you're comfortable with used oil pastels. If you need a daily organizer, the Kipling Gitroy Pencil Case is a new-with-tags nylon option in a named purple. For a large pen or pencil collection, the Kipling 100 Pens Printed Case offers the most storage capacity. And for blending colored pencil work, the Spectrum Noir 12-piece kit includes the essential tools. Whether you're restocking a desk, packing a travel kit, or finishing a drawing, one of these four listings fits the stage you're in.

Products in this article
4 Boxes Sakura Cray-Pas Colors Oil Pastels Color Products Vintage Art SuppliesUSD 24.00View on eBayKipling Women's Gitroy Pencil CaseUSD 27.00View on eBayKipling Women's 100 Pens Printed CaseUSD 29.50View on eBaySpectrum Noir Accessories 12 piece Pencil Blending Kit NEW Art suppliesUSD 14.99View on eBay
4 Boxes Sakura Cray-Pas Colors Oil Pastels Color Products Vintage Art SuppliesUSD 24.00View on eBayKipling Women's Gitroy Pencil CaseUSD 27.00View on eBayKipling Women's 100 Pens Printed CaseUSD 29.50View on eBaySpectrum Noir Accessories 12 piece Pencil Blending Kit NEW Art suppliesUSD 14.99View on eBay

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