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Caran d'Ache Classic Neocolor II Water-Soluble Pastels, 15 Colors

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  • Add luminous color and watercolor effects to your artwork with this assortment of 15 Neocolor II Water-soluble Artists' Pastels from Caran d'Ache
  • For over 80 years, Caran d'Ache has inspired amateur and professional artists, providing top quality pastels, pencils, paints, brushes and more
  • Caran d'Ache Neocolor II Pastels conform to EN71 (CE) and ASTM D4236 safety standards for art materials
  • Use Neocolor II artist crayons on various materials including paper, cardboard, glass, even illuminated signs and panels
  • Neocolor II Pastels have exceptional covering power and can be used dry or wet, on a wide variety of materials
  • Add luminous color and watercolor effects to your artwork with this assortment of 15 Neocolor II Water-soluble Artists' Pastels from Caran d'Ache
  • Neocolor II Pastels have exceptional covering power and can be used dry or wet, on a wide variety of materials

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Add luminous color to your artwork with this 15-piece assortment of Neocolor II Water-soluble Artists' Pastels from Caran d'Ache. These superior-quality artists' pastels meet the exacting requirements of fine artists, illustrators, graphic artists and teachers. Use these soft, water-soluble pastels to create beautiful watercolor effects. Simply make a sketch with Neocolor II pastels, then sprinkle it with water and allow the colors to dilute. Use a brush to pick up colors and paint as though with watercolors. You can also draw on moistened paper for a wash and varnish effect. Neocolor II Artists' Pastels have a high pigment concentration that results in bright, opaque colors, suitable for many techniques on dry or wet paper. Neocolor II water-soluble wax pastels are a product of Caran d'Ache innovation. They combine the expertise of a color specialist with the great ''Swiss Made'' tradition. Neocolor II wax pastels are exceptional, both for their quality and the techniques they make possible. Neocolor provides inspiration and opportunity for all professional and amateur artists to fully express their talent and imagination. Set is packaged in a metal tin. Conforms to EM-71 (CE) and ASTM D4236 safety standards, suitable use in for U.S. schools. Caran d'Ache products are ideal for sketching, figure drawing, and portraits. Caran d'Ache uses high-quality pigments for colorfastness and excellent lightfastness. For over 80 years, Caran d'Ache has inspired amateur and professional artists, providing top quality pastels, pencils, paints, brushes and more.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
5,045 global ratings

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Customers like the color, quality and ease of use of the coloring pencils. For example, they mention that they're vibrant, easy to disperse with water and look richer than watercolors. They also appreciate the silky smooth texture and the ultra creamy consistency. That said, opinions are mixed on value.

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348 customers mention327 positive21 negative

Customers are satisfied with the color of the watercolor pencils. They mention that the colors are vibrant, rich, and easy to disperse with water. Some say that the pencils are long-lasting, easy to transport, and super saturated. They are also pleased with the amount of pigment and richness of the colors. Overall, customers find the color to be beautiful and metallic, with bronze being particularly pretty.

"...They are easy to blend with water and even make a nice watercolor on their own. Highly recommend!" Read more

"Splurged and bought a set. They are so fun and love the colors. Made some paint and did all kinds of experiments...." Read more

"Vibrant colors, easy to use, life is too short not to indulge in high quality coloring supplies, Caren d’ Ache never disappoints!" Read more

"I loove these so much. They have beautiful vibrant colors and a smooth feel. They bring me back to childhood coloring with crayons...." Read more

341 customers mention284 positive57 negative

Customers like the quality of the crayons. They say they are amazing, fabulous, and high quality coloring supplies. Some customers also say that they are fun to use and the best watercolor crayon you can get.

"...Definitely a good addition to all my paint stuff. As advertised and fast shipping." Read more

"...colors, easy to use, life is too short not to indulge in high quality coloring supplies, Caren d’ Ache never disappoints!" Read more

"...them so far as I've only had then for a couple days now they come in a lovely tin and I plan to keep them in the tin I have nothing negative to say..." Read more

"I am loving using them, they are really well crafted, the colors are true to the name...." Read more

175 customers mention164 positive11 negative

Customers find the Pitt Artist Pens easy to use and control. They say the highly pigmented colors are perfect for sketchbook play and apply extremely well. Customers also mention that the pens go down better than crayons and when you add water they melt so quick.

"These color sticks are the most creamy and easy to use. They are a bit pricey but worth it...." Read more

"Splurged and bought a set. They are so fun and love the colors. Made some paint and did all kinds of experiments...." Read more

"Vibrant colors, easy to use, life is too short not to indulge in high quality coloring supplies, Caren d’ Ache never disappoints!" Read more

"These are quite nice and fun to use. I saw them demonstrated on YouTube and I had to have them. Now I just have to be creative!" Read more

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Customers are happy with the texture of the crayons. They say it's silky smooth, creamy, and easy to use. Customers also say the crayon has an ultra creamy consistency and rivals gellatos. The crayons are soft on paper and have a velvety feel. They feel just like crayons when drawing and paint on like watercolor pencils.

"These color sticks are the most creamy and easy to use. They are a bit pricey but worth it...." Read more

"I loove these so much. They have beautiful vibrant colors and a smooth feel. They bring me back to childhood coloring with crayons...." Read more

"...They are like the smoothest crayon you can imagine. They are so silky smooth that it feels like they could draw on your skin (but they don't)...." Read more

"...Feels a bit more creamy. If that does matter to you then pay the extra for these...." Read more

72 customers mention69 positive3 negative

Customers find the blending of the oil pastels to be easy and effective. They mention that they blend nicely, are slightly blendable even dry, and blend really lovely with water. They also mention that the colors are bright, rich, and super smooth. They say that the neocolors are easy to mix and cover large areas.

"...They are a bit pricey but worth it. They are easy to blend with water and even make a nice watercolor on their own. Highly recommend!" Read more

"...They also blend really lovely with water. I originally bought the smaller set but I loved them so much that I bought the largest one. Very Happy." Read more

"...They blend well. The tactile experience is really good! A tiny bit goes a long way also...." Read more

"These water soluble wax pastels are heavily pigmented and blend so easily. You can use them dry or wet to make great art...." Read more

61 customers mention54 positive7 negative

Customers like the water resistance of the pastels. For example, they say they dissolve well in water, take less water to blend, and are easy to disperse with water. Some mention that the pastel is versatile and fun to work with.

"...who has purchased these and not been happy with them they dissolve so well with water and I can't wait to play around with them I've only swatched..." Read more

"...They dissolve well in water...." Read more

"...These take less water to blend. Plus they are far more economical than constantly using up your pencils. They are very easy to use...." Read more

"...A little pricey but 10/10 it dissolves beautifully with water and blends well." Read more

54 customers mention54 positive0 negative

Customers find the crayons super versatile, with rich vibrant colors. They say they have limitless possibilities and are great for use in art journals and cards. Customers also mention that the crayon can be used with many other mediums and is a wonderful addition to their art supplies.

"A great gift for the beginner of water color painting...." Read more

"It is very easy to carry, bright colors, versatile, and great quality. I recommend." Read more

"You just can't go wrong with these and how versatile they are! Important tip!! - When you go to sharpen these, save your shavings!..." Read more

"...So many different ways to use them. Very versatile." Read more

88 customers mention61 positive27 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the paint. Some mention that it's worth the price, while others say that it is a bit pricey.

"...They are a bit pricey but worth it. They are easy to blend with water and even make a nice watercolor on their own. Highly recommend!" Read more

"...However, with that being said, these are all worth the price. I had the Steadler brand which I have used happily for years...." Read more

"...These take less water to blend. Plus they are far more economical than constantly using up your pencils. They are very easy to use...." Read more

"...The price was definitely a sticker shock but I had already spent about the same amount on other watercolor pencils..." Read more

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I love my other Caran D'ache supplies but have never tried pastels. I do love watercolor pencils, so I wanted to try them. They are so much fun!They are like the smoothest crayon you can imagine. They are so silky smooth that it feels like they could draw on your skin (but they don't).My favorite way to use them is with this palette, also by Caran D'ache. One side is textured so you can color on it with the pastels and use a water brush to paint with them. (You can use it with your wc pencils also).They dissolve well in water. They are slightly more opaquethan wc pencils, but still mostly translucent. Using the palette allows you to get every single bit of use out of them since you don't have to sharpen. They blend well. The tactile experience is really good! A tiny bit goes a long way also.I'm only using them for coloring books at the moment, and they are brilliant!I was able to get a "used, like new" set from the warehouse. The box was a bit dented and a few colors had been tested but nothing beyond that (they met my expectations perfectly). The advantage of getting a warehouse set, besides price, was that they were already here in The States, so it was very fast shipping. I am extremely happy with my purchase.(I'm not sure why folks struggled to find the second tray of colors and thought they were cheated with the wrong package. But I guess that is a thing so be sure to pull up the top tray to find the one below it )
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Raeanne
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful to work with
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful to work with
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These pastels are luxuriously creamy, have no dust, no strong odors and are wonderfully pigmented. Im glad I got the 30 set, because the colour selection is fantastic. My only nitpick is that they lift after 3 or 4 layers, but thats really small in the grand scheme. I was also surprised that I could get fine lines with them for fur texturing, I figured with how creamy they felt that thin lines would be impossible, but nope, nice fine lines. I previously tried the mungyo aquarelle, and these are vastly better, as well as being completely non toxic. If you're looking for water soluble pastels, treat yourself and get these, you won't be sorry
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