Caran d’Ache Neocolor II Water Soluble Pastel Desert Rose 042

Desert Rose 042 adds a muted, warm rose tone to a Neocolor II palette and can be used for both dry pastel marks and water-activated colour. It can be blended, layered or diluted with water to vary colour intensity and create different surface effects.

The wet-and-dry application makes it useful for drawing, illustration, painting, washes and mixed media work. It can also be combined with other Neocolor II shades for soft transitions, layered colour and detailed compositions.

Q1. What is Caran d’Ache Neocolor II Desert Rose 042?
Caran d’Ache Neocolor II Desert Rose 042 is a water soluble wax oil pastel that can be used dry or activated with water.

Q2. What colour is Neocolor II 042?
Neocolor II 042 is Desert Rose, a muted warm rose colour.

Q3. Can Neocolor II Desert Rose 042 be used with water?
Yes. Water can be applied over the pastel with a brush to create washes and watercolour-style effects.

Q4. What surfaces can Caran d’Ache Neocolor II be used on?
Neocolor II can be used on surfaces including paper, cardboard, wood, glass, leather, fabric and stone.

Q5. Where is Caran d’Ache Neocolor II made?
Caran d’Ache Neocolor II pastels are made in Switzerland.

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