Caran D'Ache Neocolor II Water Soluble Pastels 15 Shades

The 15-colour set expands creative possibilities with a balanced mix of primaries, earth tones, and expressive accent colours. Perfect for emerging artists seeking more tonal flexibility.

A benchmark in artistic freedom since their creation, NEOCOLOR™ II Aquarelle pastels deliver unmatched brilliance thanks to high pigment concentration, exceptional coverage, and buttery water-soluble performance. From dry sketching to fluid watercolour washes, from textural sgraffito to luminous glazing—these pastels unlock infinite creative expression.

Key product characteristics for all sets:

• High-quality, water-soluble wax oil pastel
• Soft, velvety texture – creates no dust
• Superior covering power
• Excellent lightfastness
• Bright, opaque colours
• Diameter: Ø 8.65 mm
• Conforms to EN71 (CE/UKCA) (except 84-colour box), ASTM D4236

Techniques

• Dry / wet drawing on paper, cardboard, glass, wood, leather, fabric, stone
• Watercolour effects, washes, glazing, soaking
• Sgraffito, monotype, scraping, solid painting
• Suitable for signage, illuminated panels, and mixed media