Faber-Castell pastels dry set — 12 pieces (PASTELE SUCHE 12PCS)

Faber-Castell pastels dry set — 12 pieces (PASTELE SUCHE 12PCS) is a compact kit of dry pastels designed for drawing, sketching and shading. The set contains twelve pigment sticks in a selection of basic hues that support layering, blending and detail work. Its portable format makes it suitable for classroom use, studies and on-the-go sketching, while the formulation provides consistent colour laydown for mixed-media applications.

Advantages

The set offers a balanced range of core colours that cover common needs for studies and preliminary artwork. Faber-Castell dry pastels are formulated to give even pigment release and good blending capability without excessive crumble. The compact packaging keeps sticks organised and transportable, reducing breakage risk during storage and movement.

Suitable for

• Figure and portrait studies
• Landscape and still-life sketches
• School art classes and workshops
• Mixed-media and layering techniques
• Quick outdoor sketching and travel studies

Key specifications

• Set contents: 12 dry pastel sticks in assorted basic colours
• Finish: matte, blendable pigment
• Formulation: non-liquid, solid pastel sticks suitable for layering and smudging
• Packaging: compact pack for easy transport and storage
• Recommended surfaces: paper, pastel paper, textured sketching boards

How to use

Choose a suitable textured paper or pastel ground to improve pigment adhesion. Apply pastels directly from the stick for broad strokes and use the edge for finer lines. Build tones gradually by layering light applications, then blend with a finger, blending stump or soft cloth to achieve transitions. For details, sharpen the pastel stick with sandpaper or a pastel knife, and fix the finished work with a suitable fixative applied from a distance.

Usage recommendations

Store pastels in their original box or a padded container to avoid breakage. Work in thin layers to control intensity and use fixative sparingly to preserve colour vibrancy. When blending, test techniques on a scrap sheet to assess texture and adhesion before applying to the final piece.