Caran d'Ache Neocolor II Aquarelle Water-Soluble Pastels – Set of 15 Colours

Neocolor II gives you the flexibility to switch between drawing and painting without changing mediums. Use the pastel directly for expressive marks, hatching, solid colour and layering, then introduce water to transform the pigment into fluid washes and watercolour-style effects.

The 15-colour format keeps the palette compact and portable while still offering enough range for everyday sketching, illustration, journaling, colour studies and mixed-media experiments. It is also a practical way to explore the Neocolor II medium before moving into larger colour assortments.

What are Caran d'Ache Neocolor II Pastels?
Caran d'Ache Neocolor II Aquarelle are water-soluble wax oil pastels designed for both dry drawing and water-activated techniques.

How many colours are included in the Neocolor II Set of 15?
The set contains 15 colours in a compact metal box.

Are Neocolor II pastels water-soluble?
Yes. They can be used dry or activated with water to create washes, glazing, watercolour effects and other wet techniques.

What is the diameter of a Neocolor II pastel?
Each Neocolor II pastel has a diameter of 8.65 mm.

What surfaces can Neocolor II pastels be used on?
They can be used on paper, cardboard, glass, wood, leather, fabric and stone.

What techniques can be used with Neocolor II?
The pastels support watercolour, coating, glazing, scraping, soaking, ink-wash, monotype, solid painting, rainbow techniques and applications on light panels.

Are Neocolor II pastels suitable for sketching?
Yes. They can be used dry for sketching, expressive marks, hatching, colour studies and illustration, as well as with water for softer painted effects.

Are Caran d'Ache Neocolor II pastels lightfast?
Yes. Caran d'Ache specifies excellent lightfastness for the Neocolor II range.

Where are Caran d'Ache Neocolor II pastels made?
Neocolor II pastels are designed and made in Switzerland and conform to CE EN71 and ASTM D4236 standards.

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