Caran d'Ache Pastel Pencils – Set of 12

Caran d'Ache Pastel Pencils Set of 12 is a standard assortment of dry pastel pencils designed for sketching, preliminary work and detailed pastel drawing. The set brings together a selection of basic colours covering primary hues and shadow tones, making it suitable for subjects such as still life, landscapes and detailed studies. Caran d'Ache develops these pastel pencil assortments for beginners as well as experienced amateur and professional pastel artists.

Each pencil has a rich, highly pigmented pastel lead with a 4.7 mm diameter, a smooth application and a texture that adheres well to suitable pastel surfaces. The rounded hexagonal cedar wood body is designed for comfortable handling and can be sharpened with a cutter. The pencils offer exceptional lightfastness, work well for blurring and are stable with fixative. They are Swiss Made, FSC certified and ASTM D-4236 compliant.

What is the Caran d'Ache Pastel Pencils Set of 12?
It is a standard assortment of 12 dry pastel pencils designed for sketching, preliminary work and detailed pastel drawing.

Are Caran d'Ache Pastel Pencils dry or water-soluble?
They are dry pastel pencils and are designed for dry pastel techniques.

What is the lead diameter of Caran d'Ache Pastel Pencils?
The pastel pencils have a large 4.7 mm diameter lead.

What can the Caran d'Ache Pastel Pencil Set of 12 be used for?
The standard assortment is suitable for still life, landscapes, sketching, preliminary studies, shading and detailed pastel work.

Can Caran d'Ache Pastel Pencils be blended?
Yes. Their rich pastel texture supports generous blurring, layering and soft colour transitions.

What surfaces are suitable for Caran d'Ache Pastel Pencils?
They are designed for pastel-compatible, grainy surfaces that allow the pigment to adhere and develop its characteristic texture.

How should Caran d'Ache Pastel Pencils be sharpened?
Caran d'Ache recommends sharpening these pastel pencils with a cutter.

Are Caran d'Ache Pastel Pencils lightfast?
Yes. The pencils are specified as having exceptional lightfastness according to the Standard Blue Wool Scale.

Are Caran d'Ache Pastel Pencils made in Switzerland?
Yes. The pastel pencils are developed and manufactured in Switzerland.

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