It took over three years, at the turn of the 20th Century, to formulate the Sennelier range of Extra Soft Pastels “à l’écu” and thus to create one of the largest chromatic range of pastels. Throughout the century, this range of tones has evolved, but the heart of its making remains unchanged.

A Sennelier extra soft pastel is composed of high quality pure pigment grounded with a natural transparent binder. The high quality composition of “à l’écu” pastels is the result of a perfect balance between binder and pigment. For gradient shades, increasing amounts of mineral fines are added, ultimately tending towards white. The exceptional brightness is the result of the pigment and of the natural mineral fines discovered by Sennelier in 1905 and that have been used ever since.

The pastels are made in Northumberland and contain only pure pigments in a cycle of related hues, instead of adding white or black to the colours. The result is intense, vibrant colour not muddied by the blending of colours.

Unison's pastels contain very little binder, making them truly soft and smooth. They are mixed to meticulous recipes and are based on traditional pigments such as cadmiums, cobalts and natural and synthetic earths. Pastels measure approximately 2-1/8in long × 5/8in diameter (54 mm × 16 mm). Sticks vary slightly due to the hand-making process.

Pentel is an international stationery brand recognised by consumers globally and is renowned for its innovation and quality products.
Pentel boasts a wide range of ballpoint pens, mechanical pencils, correction products (fluid & tape), markers and art materials.

People of all ages can enjoy this fun, easy way to transform natural fabrics with dramatic, unique designs. Works best on cotton, linen or silk. Apply pastel directly into fabrics, cover completed designs with a clean sheet of paper or cloth, and press over it with a hot iron to set the dyes. Once set, the design is permanent and washable (if you are not happy with your design, don’t iron it, just wash it and try again)

Dala Soft Chalk Pastels are made from pure, powdered pigments and binder. They offer a rich, smooth texture as well as superb blending qualities. Available in rich vibrant shades, grey tones and flesh tones.

Dala Soft Chalk Pastels are made from pure, powdered pigments and binder. They offer a rich, smooth texture as well as superb blending qualities. Available in rich vibrant shades, grey tones and flesh tones.

Pentel is an international stationery brand recognised by consumers globally and is renowned for its innovation and quality products.
Pentel boasts a wide range of ballpoint pens, mechanical pencils, correction products (fluid & tape), markers and art materials.

People of all ages can enjoy this fun, easy way to transform natural fabrics with dramatic, unique designs. Works best on cotton, linen or silk. Apply pastel directly into fabrics, cover completed designs with a clean sheet of paper or cloth, and press over it with a hot iron to set the dyes. Once set, the design is permanent and washable (if you are not happy with your design, don’t iron it, just wash it and try again)

PanPastel Colours are professional grade soft pastel colours packed in a unique pan format (cake-like) so that they can be mixed and applied like paint. They are very low dust for a cleaner working environment.All 80 PanPastel Colours are made using a unique manufacturing process requiring minimal binder and fillers, resulting in rich, ultra soft and low dust formulations.Only professional artists' grade pigments are used for the most concentrated colours possible. The colours have excellent lightfastness and are fully erasable.Each pan contains 40%* more material than the average pastel stick, and yields approx. 4-5 times more coverage than sticks.

PanPastel Colours are fully compatible with:

Pastel sticks, pencils, markers.

Other artist's colours and mediums for mixed media techniques.

Most art & craft surfaces (from delicate handmade papers to toothy pastel surfaces).

Conventional spray fixatives.

*Average based on a survey of leading brands

Mount Vision soft pastels are hand made by Karl Kelly using the finest traditional and synthetic pigments combined with a base of chalk, talc and clay to produce a pastel with a wonderful buttery feel, yet durable and strong. Pastel Size: 1/2"x 2 3/4"

Mount Vision soft pastels are hand made by Karl Kelly using the finest traditional and synthetic pigments combined with a base of chalk, talc and clay to produce a pastel with a wonderful buttery feel, yet durable and strong. Pastel Size: 1/2"x 2 3/4"

Mount Vision soft pastels are hand made by Karl Kelly using the finest traditional and synthetic pigments combined with a base of chalk, talc and clay to produce a pastel with a wonderful buttery feel, yet durable and strong. Pastel Size: 1/2"x 2 3/4"

Mount Vision soft pastels are hand made by Karl Kelly using the finest traditional and synthetic pigments combined with a base of chalk, talc and clay to produce a pastel with a wonderful buttery feel, yet durable and strong. Pastel Size: 1/2"x 2 3/4"

Mount Vision soft pastels are hand made by Karl Kelly using the finest traditional and synthetic pigments combined with a base of chalk, talc and clay to produce a pastel with a wonderful buttery feel, yet durable and strong. Pastel Size: 1/2"x 2 3/4"

Mount Vision soft pastels are hand made by Karl Kelly using the finest traditional and synthetic pigments combined with a base of chalk, talc and clay to produce a pastel with a wonderful buttery feel, yet durable and strong. Pastel Size: 1/2"x 2 3/4"

Mount Vision soft pastels are hand made by Karl Kelly using the finest traditional and synthetic pigments combined with a base of chalk, talc and clay to produce a pastel with a wonderful buttery feel, yet durable and strong. Pastel Size: 1/2"x 2 3/4"

Mount Vision soft pastels are hand made by Karl Kelly using the finest traditional and synthetic pigments combined with a base of chalk, talc and clay to produce a pastel with a wonderful buttery feel, yet durable and strong. Pastel Size: 1/2"x 2 3/4"

Mount Vision soft pastels are hand made by Karl Kelly using the finest traditional and synthetic pigments combined with a base of chalk, talc and clay to produce a pastel with a wonderful buttery feel, yet durable and strong. Pastel Size: 1/2"x 2 3/4"

Mount Vision soft pastels are hand made by Karl Kelly using the finest traditional and synthetic pigments combined with a base of chalk, talc and clay to produce a pastel with a wonderful buttery feel, yet durable and strong. Pastel Size: 1/2"x 2 3/4"

Mount Vision soft pastels are hand made by Karl Kelly using the finest traditional and synthetic pigments combined with a base of chalk, talc and clay to produce a pastel with a wonderful buttery feel, yet durable and strong. Pastel Size: 1/2"x 2 3/4"

Mount Vision soft pastels are hand made by Karl Kelly using the finest traditional and synthetic pigments combined with a base of chalk, talc and clay to produce a pastel with a wonderful buttery feel, yet durable and strong. Pastel Size: 1/2"x 2 3/4"

Mount Vision soft pastels are hand made by Karl Kelly using the finest traditional and synthetic pigments combined with a base of chalk, talc and clay to produce a pastel with a wonderful buttery feel, yet durable and strong. Pastel Size: 1/2"x 2 3/4"

Mount Vision soft pastels are hand made by Karl Kelly using the finest traditional and synthetic pigments combined with a base of chalk, talc and clay to produce a pastel with a wonderful buttery feel, yet durable and strong. Pastel Size: 1/2"x 2 3/4"

Mount Vision soft pastels are hand made by Karl Kelly using the finest traditional and synthetic pigments combined with a base of chalk, talc and clay to produce a pastel with a wonderful buttery feel, yet durable and strong. Pastel Size: 1/2"x 2 3/4"