Extra-fine dry pastels developed in close collaboration with master pastel artists.
The widest palette of shades available identically in two complementary mediums: pencil and cube.
Assortments of pencils, cubes and mixed meet the most demanding standards.
• 84 colours available in sets of pastel pencils, themed sets
(two mediums: cube and pencil), in a selection of 6
shades of cubes and individual pencils.
• Generous shading, high pigment concentration for rich
and vibrant colours, powerful coverage.
• Pure colours, ultra-fine pigments.
• Exceptional lightfastness, conforming to standard Blue
Wool Scale.
Pencils:
Hexagonal, 8 plys, large 4.7 mm lead, strong
point, best cedar wood, matt colour cap matches the
lead colour, identification number.
Cubes:
Dimensions: 6 x 83 mm, easy to handle, versatile:
solid colour work (edges) or delicate work (corners),
colour identification number.
• Product conforms to ASTM D4236 (AP for USA only)
The delicate lead of the pastel pencils requires the use of
cutter
The softness of dry pastel and its countless effects – blurred, powdery, blended or flat-wash – reflect the highly exclusive world of pastel painters.
This area of expertise, reserved for initiates, was the subject of intense research by the Maison Caran d’Ache colour workshops. The decision in favour of complementary shades appeared the obvious route and involved offering an extremely wide range of colours comprising 84 hues that are presented in two forms which come in every shade: the pencil and the cube.
Keen to perfect this precious medium while following the advice of masters in the art of pastels, Caran d’Ache has endowed its Pastel Pencils + Cubes range with optimum properties. Extra-fine, highly concentrated pigments offer wonderful luminosity and excellent covering power along with exceptional lightfastness.
The large, 4.7 mm wide diameter of the pastel lead ensures colour smoothness, resistance to smudging and precise lines. The comfortable 6 x 83 mm size of the pastel cube, along with its perfect square section, guarantee ease of use on flat-wash work as well as highlighting details.
Swiss Made
The Pastel Pencils + Cubes range is designed and manufactured in the Geneva workshops of Caran d’Ache, in line with eco-friendly standards and certifications and according to the Swiss Made quality label.