Caran d’Ache Neocolor I Wax Pastel Sets for Bold Color and Versatile Application

Caran d’Ache Neocolor I Wax Pastels offer professional-grade color in a water-resistant wax stick that performs beautifully across a variety of surfaces. These pastels deliver vibrant, creamy color with exceptional covering power and excellent lightfastness, making them a trusted tool for fine artists, illustrators, students, and mixed media creators. Though water-resistant, they can be blended with turpentine or used in encaustic techniques, giving them added versatility beyond traditional wax crayons.

Each pastel stick measures 4 inches long with a diameter of 8.65 mm, and is designed to glide smoothly on paper, cardboard, glass, fabric, wood, leather, and even stone. Available in curated sets, Neocolor I pastels support a wide range of creative techniques including dry drawing, blending, polishing, sgraffito, and layering. These Swiss-made pastels are perfect for bold expression and detailed work alike—whether in the studio or on the go.

Key Features

• Professional-grade, permanent wax pastels
• Water-resistant with creamy, smooth texture
• Highly pigmented for vibrant color and full coverage
• Excellent lightfastness for lasting results
• Usable on paper, wood, glass, fabric, stone, and more
• 4" length, 8.65 mm diameter
• Available in beautifully curated sets

Perfect For

• Dry drawing, layering, and sgraffito techniques
• Mixed media, encaustic work, and turpentine blending
• Artists, students, and creative professionals
• Use on unconventional surfaces like leather, fabric, and glass
• Creating vivid, long-lasting artwork indoors or outdoors