Caran dAche Classic Neocolor II Water-Soluble Pastels, 15 Colors

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  • Miss Gwen Bode IV

    > 3 day

    They work very well and not too waxy, which allows more color! I larger set with more colors would be better, aside from the cost. This set was well worth the price.

  • dumplings

    Greater than one week

    Just love this product it has really came in handy with a lot of my embroidery work. I would recommend this for any one that does a lot of embrodering.

  • D. McCarty

    > 3 day

    Really like the concept of water color crayon, but it takes a lot of practice to blend these well. Not as easy as watercolors or watercolor markers.

  • Carol L.

    > 3 day

    Good price.

  • Sara Cordry

    05-06-2025

    Wonderful product. Just beginning my journey with art journals. Love the colors and versatility.

  • Sandi M.

    > 3 day

    I had to correct my rating. I meant to give it five stars. The product is excellent and the delivery time was quick.

  • Sibel Bolser

    > 3 day

    I’ve wanted these for quite awhile and finally got them with birthday gift certificates. They’re long lasting, vibrantly colored, easy to disperse with water, and so much fun to play around with! A lot like using crayons when you were a kid. They’ll bring a smile to your face and take you down memory lane lol! Pricey because they’re Caran D’Ache but good lightfastness and quality.

  • MW-Pittsburgh

    > 3 day

    I love these. They have been my favorite for years. As you probably know by now, they can be used like a regular crayon (but with much nicer and more intense colors.) But what makes them kind of pricey but justifies the price, they are water-soluble. They can be used dry and then gone over with a damp brush, which makes a lovely effect - actually much more intense and beautiful that the dry color. Or you can dip the tip directly into water and then draw with them (for short distances). Or, you can rub a wet paintbrush against the tip or side of the crayon and voila! You have watercolor on your brush! So they are very versatile as well as having lovely clear colors. The 5 stars is for the wet-usage. The dry usage I would only give them a 4. (Because theyre not as intensely pretty when dry). I suggest traveling with them and carrying one of those travel brushes whose handle fills with water.

  • Deborah Joy Elliott

    > 3 day

    I have never used this type of water colors before. They blend beautifully, and mix with the water easily. Im using them for bible journaling and I will continue to use them

  • Mary Benton

    > 3 day

    Admittedly, I just got these today and have only started experimenting with them. Admittedly, I am a sucker for new art supplies. But these dont seem as exciting to me as suggested by most of the reviewers and in some ways are downright disappointing. I am writing this review in the event that perhaps others can help me see what I am missing out on. I will gladly modify my review if advice or experience enlightens me to their superior value. First, packaging is excellent. Delivery was on time. But Im wondering what surface the crayons (or are they pastels?) are really made for. The claim that they can be used on glass is misleading - drawing on a scrap of glass made faint marks; adding water essentially washed the pigment off -- so dont count on that. Regarding paper surfaces, they draw best on smoother, less absorbent surfaces (such as Yupo) but dampen them and you have a watery mess. On watercolor papers they respond well, blending in a watercolor sort of way. About the same on Cansons Mi-Teintes Pastel paper. Colors were very rich and blended well with water on PastelMat - my favorite so far. However, on these heavier and more absorbent surfaces, they looked unattractive without water - color not that vibrant and not soft enough to fill in the tooth of the paper. They also do not blend without water like a traditional pastel would (not that anyone claimed they would). I havent tried other surfaces yet. I also havent tested all of the colors yet but I especially found the gold disappointing - more of a yellowish green. I was looking forward to having a good gold and did not get one. So basically it seems that I have bought a watercolor medium that comes in a crayon-shaped form. Given that I am not a watercolor artist, I wasnt really looking for that. I already have a set of Derwents Inktense and they strike me as more versatile. I think the fact that they are called pastels let me to expect them to have the qualities of typical pastels but better blending with water.

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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Caran d"Ache Neocolor II Water Soluble Pastels (15 Colors)

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