Colored pencils Astra round pastel 50 colors, brand Astra, model 312121004

Astra round pastel colored pencils set with 50 colors provides a broad pastel palette in comfortable round wooden pencils suitable for drawing, coloring and illustration. The set is designed for use on paper and mixed-media pads, enabling layering and subtle blending of pastel tones. Each pencil delivers soft, even colour laydown intended for school art classes, hobby projects and more detailed sketching work.

Advantages

The round wooden cores offer a comfortable grip and even pressure distribution for longer drawing sessions. Pastel pigments produce muted, soft hues that blend well for gradients and shading. The set’s wide selection of 50 distinct colours reduces the need for colour mixing while enabling nuanced palettes. Pencils are compatible with standard papers and mixed-media surfaces used for coloured pencil techniques.

Suitable for

• School art lessons and classroom activities
• Illustration, sketching and colouring books
• Hobby and craft projects requiring pastel shades
• Layering and blending techniques on paper and mixed-media pads

Key specifications

• Number of colours: 50 pastel shades
• Pencil shape: round wooden barrel for ergonomic handling
• Colour type: pastel pigment formulation for soft hues
• Intended surfaces: paper and mixed-media pads suitable for coloured pencils
• Application: drawing, colouring, illustration, shading and layering

How to use

Select colours from the set and apply with light to medium pressure to build colour gradually. For smooth blends, layer lighter tones first and add darker tones for depth, or use burnishing techniques on heavier paper. Keep pencil points moderately sharp for detailed lines and sharpening slightly blunter for broader shading. Test on a scrap of the intended paper to determine pressure and layering behaviour before working on the final piece.

Usage recommendations

Store pencils horizontally to preserve wood and lead integrity. Use a quality sharpener suitable for coloured pencils to avoid breakage of soft pastel cores. For archival results, work on acid-free paper and fix lightly with a suitable workable fixative if long-term preservation is required.