PanPastel 28005 Ultra Soft Artist Pastel, Black 280.5

Im not a professional artist, but I AM a professional shopper of art supplies - according to my Husband The Complainer - and all I can say is that Im halfway through my first pastel work (see attached photo of Snakey) and I LOVE these Pan Pastels. From what I understand, everyone who uses them loves them, and my little review is hardly necessary. I CAN say, however, that I have used them also for polymer clay, and I can speak to their wonderful qualities in that field, having had an amazing experience with them for over 20 years now. You can use Pan Pastels on uncured (preferred) clay, and NEVER worry about it not working - it will stay put through any sort of condition you can imagine. It survives through the baking process, even multiple bakings, and looks as fresh and beautiful as it did when you first applied it, the same as it does when you apply it on Pastelmat when using it for artwork (as in Snakey). I dont consider myself an artist, but Im having a ball using these. I know theyre expensive, but theyre actually NOT when you think of how little you use at a time. Compared to pastel sticks, you are using barely a fraction of the amount. If you take the time to compare the two, you will see. The results with Pan Pastel, however, are worth the investment, no matter the cost, though, if results mean anything to you. And they should.

Just as described

I like how it blends and tones down the darker swipe laid down at the beginning of a stroke. I didnt want to start playing with my pastel sets without a blender. That would be too frustrating. I recommend a purchase of this item if it doesnt come with your set.

I bought this product to experiment with dapples on horses, so far it has been fantastic!

Love these pan pastel colors looking forward to buying more and variety of colors.thx ! Can’t wait.

for my purposes it does not matter that it came broken, but I was a bit disappointed as I did pay a good amount of money on a single pastel. I think the packaging is to blame as it was placed in a plastic bag at the bottom of the box. There were a few packaging bubbles but since the pastel was at the bottom of the box it did no good. If you dont mind this product being broken up or have means to repair it go for it as it is a stellar pastel with great coverage.

Just perfect.

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As you see by the photo the pigments are strong and can be easily picked up. They go on well with many surfaces like resin or paper. The colour is so beautiful as well. I am constantly buying them now. PS: the packaging was fine for me and I didnt have any issues. Love them!

I love that with a brush you have full control building up the pigment whilst it still being pretty opaque. With the soft sponge tools it goes on super opaque. They glide on many surfaces smoothly without losing any punch to the pigment. These are super grand to use weather youre looking to use them on resin or paper. I love them and highly recommend! PS: I know people had issues with them crumbling during shipping but mine came in without a problem. Well packaged and ready to use. It came in its own single container but I just added them to my stack of pastels.