Oil Pastels DEli C20120 — DEli 24 colors set

DEli C20120 Oil Pastels — DEli 24 colors set provides a compact range of oil-based pastels designed for smooth application and vibrant color. The set contains 24 distinct hues formulated to layer and blend easily, enabling gradients, textured marks and rich coverage. These oil pastels suit sketching, illustration and mixed-media techniques where buttery consistency and good pigment payoff are required.

Advantages

The oil-based formulation offers a creamy, slip-rich consistency that glides over paper and board, reducing drag while maintaining color intensity. Each stick delivers uniform pigmentation that blends readily with fingers, blending stumps or soft cloth. The compact packaging keeps the pastels organized and portable for classroom use, workshops or field sketching. Durability in handling and the ability to build layers make the set practical for both practice and finished pieces.

Suitable for

• Sketching and quick studies
• Illustration and character design
• Mixed-media artwork and collage accents
• Art education, workshops and classroom activities
• Portable art kits and outdoor sketching

Key specifications

• Number of colors: 24
• Medium type: oil-based pastels
• Finish: creamy, blendable texture
• Suitable surfaces: paper, pastel paper, illustration board, primed canvas
• Use: layering, blending, smudging and textural effects

How to use

Select colors and apply directly to a suitable surface using light to firm pressure depending on desired coverage and effect. For smooth transitions and gradients, layer adjacent hues and blend with a finger, blending stump or soft cloth. To preserve details, work from background to foreground and fix intermittent layers with a suitable fixative if long-term stability is required. Clean hands and tools after use to avoid unintended color transfer.

Usage recommendations

For best results, use on mid- to heavyweight papers or boards designed for pastels or mixed media. Test layering and blending on a scrap to determine pressure and stroke technique. If exhibiting or storing finished work, apply a light spray fixative designed for oil pastels to reduce smudging while retaining color depth.