These fit into the category of "watercolor crayons" which I wouldn't have known without watching Journal Artista's & The Frugal Crafter's You Tube videos. They are an excellent value but the colors aren't as vibrant as other sets. The very creamy Prima set a costs a little more but their colors are absolutely gorgeous.  A good starter set would be Target's Up&Up 8-pack for under $4.  Michael's sparkly 12-pack is another good option, especially with a  50% off coupon. The Sparkle set (only available on Amazon) is almost identical to the Michael's set.