Caran d'Ache Pastel Pencils are a convenient, less messy alternative to traditional dry pastels an...Caran d'Ache Pastel Pencils are a convenient, less messy alternative to traditional dry pastels and are available in over 80 shades. The cedar wood case sheathes a robust 4.7mm lead consisting of ultra-fine, water-soluble pigment that offers exceptional lightfastness. Casing constructed from FSC-certified wood and marked with the Caran d'Ache branding and the pencil's individual colour code. Matt barrel cap matches lead colour. Best sharpened with a blade rather than a standard pencil sharpener, and the colour laydown can be stabilised using fixative. Developed in close collaboration with master pastel artists and proudly made in Switzerland. These pastel pencils are intended for both beginners and experienced amateur or professional artists, for preliminary work and detailed finishing of a huge variety of subjects. Pencil Details: First quality cedar wood easily sharpened with a cutter. Rounded hexagonal body, matt colour cap matches the lead colour, clear varnish Lead Details: Smooth to apply and generous for blurring, strong point Large lead: diameter Ø 4.7 mm Rich texture that adheres well to the support Exceptional light-fastness (Standard Blue Wool Scale) Techniques For Use: Stable with fixative, high pigment concentration for generous blurring.
Caran d'Ache Pastel Pencils are a convenient, less messy alternative to traditional dry pastels and are available in over 80 shades. The cedar wood case sheathes a robust 4.7mm lead consisting of ultra-fine, water-soluble pigment that offers exceptional lightfastness. Casing constructed from FSC-certified wood and marked with the Caran d'Ache branding and the pencil's individual colour code. Matt barrel cap matches lead colour. Best sharpened with a blade rather than a standard pencil sharpener, and the colour laydown can be stabilised using fixative. Developed in close collaboration with master pastel artists and proudly made in Switzerland. These pastel pencils are intended for both beginners and experienced amateur or professional artists, for preliminary work and detailed finishing of a huge variety of subjects. Pencil Details: First quality cedar wood easily sharpened with a cutter. Rounded hexagonal body, matt colour cap matches the lead colour, clear varnish Lead Details: Smooth to apply and generous for blurring, strong point Large lead: diameter Ø 4.7 mm Rich texture that adheres well to the support Exceptional light-fastness (Standard Blue Wool Scale) Techniques For Use: Stable with fixative, high pigment concentration for generous blurring.