Caran d'Ache Pastel Pencils Set of 40

Caran d'Ache Pastel Pencils Set of 40

For over a century, Caran d’Ache has been celebrated worldwide for its exceptional drawing and writing instruments, defined by elegant design, premium materials, pure pigments, and Swiss technical mastery. Founded in Geneva in 1915, the family-owned company continues to uphold the values of Swiss Made excellence, creativity, and innovation in everything it creates. Guided by a strong commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, Caran d’Ache supports cultural and educational initiatives, partners with renowned artists and emerging talents, and nurtures craftsmanship through more than 90 specialized trades united under one roof. Through its workshops, partnerships, and community programs, Caran d’Ache inspires people of all ages to express themselves, share their skills, and experience the joy of creativity.

About this product:

• Caran d’Ache extends its pastel range - carefully selected by leading pastel artists, these pastel pencils assortments are intended for both beginners and experienced amateur or professional artists, for preliminary work and detailed finishing of a huge variety of subjects;
  
• This Standard Assortment of 40 Colours provides pastel artists with a large range of colours enabling them to create life-like models, animals, landscapes, flowers, still-life compositions etc;
  
• It is the ideal assortment for using all the creative possibilities of dry pastels;
  
• First quality cedar wood easily sharpened with a cutter;
  
• Rounded hexagonal body, matt colour cap matches the lead colour, clear varnish;
  
• Colour number indicated on the body;
  
• Smooth to apply and generous for blurring, strong point;
  
• Large lead: diameter Ø 4.7 mm;
  
• Rich texture that adheres well to the support;
  
• Exceptional light-fastness (Standard Blue Wool Scale);
  
• Stable with fixative, high pigment concentration for generous blurring;
  
• Swiss Made, FSC™, ASTM D-4236.