Bring colour, texture and creativity to your artwork with Caran d’Ache Neocolor II Water-Soluble Wax Pastels – premium Swiss-made artist pastels known for their rich pigmentation, smooth application and excellent versatility.
Perfect for artists, illustrators, designers, students, schools and hobby crafters, these high-quality pastels can be used dry like traditional wax pastels or blended with water to create beautiful watercolour-style effects.
✅ Premium Swiss Quality – Made by Caran d’Ache, trusted by artists worldwide
✅ Water-Soluble Formula – Blend with water for washes, gradients and painterly effects
✅ Rich, Vibrant Colours – Strong pigment laydown with excellent covering power
✅ Smooth & Creamy Texture – Easy to apply, blend, layer and mix
✅ Highly Versatile – Suitable for paper, card, wood, glass, stone, leather, fabric and more
✅ Great For Mixed Media – Ideal for drawing, colouring, painting, rubbing, blending and sgraffito
✅ Artist & Student Friendly – Great for professional use, classrooms and creative projects
✅ Pastel Diameter – Approx. Ø 8.65mm
🎨 Dry drawing and colouring
💧 Watercolour-style blending
🖍️ Layering and overlaying colours
✨ Polishing and coating effects
🔍 Rubbing and texture work
✏️ Sgraffito and mixed media art
Please select your preferred set from the drop-down menu:
• 10 Assorted Tin
• 10 Set Lush 50Y Special Edition
• 10 Set Portrait 50Y Special Edition
• 10 Set Pop 50Y Special Edition
• 10 Set Pastel 50Y Special Edition
• 10 Set Dark 50Y Special Edition
• 10 Set Cold BR
• 10 Set Warm BR
• 15 Assorted Tin
• 30 Assorted Tin
• 40 Assorted Tin
• 84 Assorted Tin
• 50 Set Wooden Box 50Y Special Edition
• 84 Assorted Wooden Box
Caran d’Ache Neocolor II pastels are loved for their ability to combine the strength of wax pastels with the flexibility of watercolour. Use them dry for bold, intense marks or add water for soft washes, blends and expressive painterly finishes.
They are ideal for sketchbooks, fine art projects, illustration, craft work, journaling, card making and classroom use.
✔ Professional artists
✔ Art students
✔ Teachers and schools
✔ Hobby crafters
✔ Mixed media artists
✔ Illustrators and designers
✔ Creative gift ideas
✅ Authentic Caran d’Ache products
✅ Multiple set sizes available
✅ Great choice for gifting or personal use
✅ Carefully packed for safe delivery
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