Soft Pastels, Pack 12 Micador

• The square shape solves a genuine problem with round pastels – they roll off every surface and break every time they fall
• Square pastels stay where you put them
• The dual-application advantage is real: the broad face covers large areas quickly for underpainting and blocking in; the edge gives clean, fine lines for detail and texture work
• Finely ground pigment delivers rich colour that blends easily with a finger or cloth

• 1x Soft Pastels Pack 12 (PIU120)
• 12 square soft pastels

Chalk/soft pastel formula.

Do soft pastels require fixative?

• Soft pastel work is fragile until fixed – loose particles can smear. A light coat of fixative spray preserves finished work.

Can soft pastels be used on coloured paper?

• Yes – coloured paper is often preferred for soft pastel work because it provides a mid-tone ground that makes both light and dark pastels read more clearly than on white paper.

What's the difference between soft pastels and oil pastels?

• Soft (chalk) pastels produce a powdery, matte mark that smudges easily and needs fixing. Oil pastels are waxy, more permanent, and don't require fixing. Soft pastels blend more delicately; oil pastels layer more firmly. ---