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The Artiste Water Soluble Oil Pastels (24-pack) are designed for students, beginners, and professional artists who need a versatile medium that bridges the gap between traditional drawing and painting. These high-pigment jumbo pastels provide the creamy texture of oil pastels with the added benefit of water-solubility for fluid blending and wash effects, though users should note that they require specific paper weights to prevent buckling when heavy water is applied.
| Model Part Number | DOA 551024 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Artiste |
Yes, these pastels work well on primed canvas surfaces.
While not strictly required, a spray fixative can help protect your dry-applied work from smudging over time.
They are designed for general arts and crafts use, but please refer to the specific safety labeling on the packaging for toxicity details.
These are water-soluble; mixing them directly into heavy oil paints may cause adhesion issues, but they work great as an underdrawing medium.
Because they are water-soluble, simple soap and warm water are sufficient to clean your brushes.
Store the product in a cooler location; the oil content reacts to high temperatures.
Switch to a heavier-weight paper or watercolor cardstock designed for wet media.
Clean your blending brush more frequently and ensure you are not over-working the water into the pigment.
To ensure the best results, use these pastels on paper with at least 140lb (300gsm) weight if you plan on using water, as lighter paper may tear or wrinkle. When blending, start with lighter colors first to prevent muddying the pastel tips. Always wipe your brush clean between color transitions to maintain pigment purity. Store the pastels in their original tray in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain the integrity of the oil-based binder.
