CARAN D'ACHE Neocolor I Wax Pastels, Set of 40, Round, Assorted Colors, Paper Sleeve 7000.340

Artists, illustrators, and students reach for these wax pastels when they need rich, opaque color on paper, cardboard, or even wood and fabric. The Neocolor I set delivers 40 round pastels with a smooth, creamy laydown that covers surfaces evenly and blends effortlessly.

Key specifications

• Series: Neocolor I
• Set quantity: 40 pastels
• Pastel shape: Round
• Pastel diameter: 10 mm
• Pastel length: 100 mm
• Individual pastel casing: Paper sleeve
• Packaging type: Metal tin
• Color range: Assorted colors
• Pigment quality: High concentration, homogeneous
• Lightfastness: Excellent
• Water resistance: Yes
• Texture: Smooth, creamy
• Application techniques: Dry or wet techniques (sgraffito, blending, layering)
• Covering power: High
• Opacity: Opaque
• Blendability: Excellent
• Safety compliance: ASTM D-4236 (Non-toxic)

Why choose it

The high pigment concentration means colors stay vivid without chalky buildup. Because they are water-resistant, you can layer wet media over them without smearing. The paper sleeve keeps fingers clean and protects each pastel in the tin.

Ideal use cases

• Sketching and drawing on paper or cardboard
• Mixed media with watercolor or ink
• Adding opaque accents to collages
• Working on wood, stone, fabric, or leather

Good to know

Neocolor I pastels are not water-soluble; for water-soluble wax pastels, see Neocolor II. The set comes in a metal tin for storage and transport.