Oil pastels Kolorowe Baloniki OOLY Twisty Stix — 12 colours (Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Lime, Navy, Orange, Purple, Red, Rose, White, Yellow)

OOLY Twisty Stix oil pastels by Kolorowe Baloniki provide twelve portable, twistable sticks in a range of vivid colours including Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Lime, Navy, Orange, Purple, Red, Rose, White and Yellow. Each pastel is housed in a retractable plastic barrel that advances the pigment with a simple twist, combining the rich, blendable feel of traditional oil pastels with cleaner handling and easier storage. The compact set is suitable for use at home, in the classroom or on the go.

Advantages

Twisty Stix pastels offer smooth, creamy pigment that blends easily on paper and mixed-media surfaces while the twist-up design reduces direct contact with the pastel core and keeps hands and work surfaces cleaner. The retractable barrels protect the pastels from breakage and make it simple to control the tip length for detailed work or broader strokes. The selection of twelve complementary colours supports layering and colour mixing without needing separate sharpeners or wrappers.

Suitable for

• Sketching and illustrating on paper
• Mixed-media projects and collages
• School art classes and travel sketching
• Beginner and hobbyist pastel techniques

Key specifications

• Set contents: 12 oil pastel sticks in plastic retractable barrels
• Colour range: black, blue, brown, green, lime, navy, orange, purple, red, rose, white, yellow
• Format: twist-up mechanism for advancing pigment
• Finish: oil-based, blendable texture suitable for layering and smudging
• Recommended working surfaces: paper, cardboard, and suitable mixed-media substrates

How to use

Twist the barrel to advance a small amount of pastel core and apply to the surface using light pressure for thin lines or increased pressure for denser coverage. For blending, work with finger smudging, a blending stump, or a soft cloth; the barrel helps keep fingers clean during blending. Retract the core when finished and store the pastels horizontally or upright in a pencil case or art box to protect the tips and prevent accidental damage.

Usage recommendations

Use heavier, textured paper or dedicated pastel paper to get the best layering and blending results. Apply fixative spray lightly if preserving finished artwork to reduce smudging, testing first on a sample to ensure compatibility with chosen substrates and media.