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The Caran d'Ache Neocolor II Cold Shades Set is a curated collection of 10 water-soluble wax pastels designed for artists who specialize in atmospheric, dreamlike landscapes and expressive compositions. Featuring a palette inspired by the Nabis art movement and ambassador Beya Rebaï, these pastels offer the high-pigment density of oil pastels combined with the fluid versatility of watercolors. While they provide professional-grade lightfastness and blending capabilities, their limited 10-piece color range may require users to supplement their kit with other sets for more complex chromatic variety.
| Model Part Number | 1438524 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Caran d'Ache |
These are wax-based, water-soluble pastels that behave like oil pastels in their application but dissolve fully in water.
While they work on many surfaces, they perform best on textured, heavy-weight paper, especially when using water.
Yes, their opaque, creamy nature makes them excellent for adding detail or highlights over dry acrylic or gouache layers.
Once dry, the pigments are generally stable, but because they are water-soluble, they can be reactivated if re-wetted.
Each pastel has a diameter of 8.65 mm.
Yes, all Neocolor II pastels are compatible with each other and can be blended together seamlessly.
Switch to a heavier-weight watercolor paper or use less water by blotting your brush on a paper towel before application.
Apply more pigment directly to the paper while it is dry before introducing the brush, or pick up color directly from the stick using a wet brush to create a concentrated pigment load.
Ensure the pastels are completely dry before returning them to the tin and store the tin horizontally to prevent rattling.
To begin, ensure you are using a high-quality, heavy-weight paper (ideally 200gsm or higher) to prevent buckling when water is applied. Store the pastels in their original metal tin in a cool, dry place to prevent the wax from softening in high heat. When using the pastels, you can apply them directly to paper or pick up pigment from the tip of the pastel using a damp brush to create a custom wash. To clean your tools, simply rinse brushes thoroughly with water after they have been exposed to the wax. If a pastel tip becomes blunted, you can sharpen it gently using a wide-aperture blade sharpener, though manual shaping often preserves more material.
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