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COLOUR BLOCK Soft Pastels for Artists - 100 Colors Square Chalk Pastels Set in Wooden Box - Vibrant Pigments Art Kit for Painting, Drawing, Sketching, Hobbyists.
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COLOUR BLOCK Soft Pastels (100)

A wooden box of 100 square soft pastels, each 2.5 inch stick wrapped in paper printed with its color name and number.

Best for: Pastel artists, hobbyists and art teachers who want a wide palette

Colors
100
Shape
Square, 2.5 in
Case
Wooden box
Wrapping
Named paper wrappers

Buy it if

  • You want a very wide palette of 100 soft pastel colors
  • You want a wooden box with foam cushioning to store the sticks
  • You want to find and reorder colors by name and number

Skip it if

  • You want a small, portable set. All 100 sticks come in one wooden box
  • You want no dust at all. Soft pastels still make some, even a low-dust formula

What the COLOUR BLOCK Soft Pastels (100) is

The COLOUR BLOCK Soft Pastels set holds 100 square chalk pastels in a sturdy wooden box with foam cushioning inside. The listing calls them artist grade and highly pigmented.

Each 2.5 inch stick is wrapped in paper printed with its color name and number, and the full palette is printed on the package sleeve. COLOUR BLOCK says the formula is made to minimize dust for a cleaner drawing experience.

Key features, explained

Based on the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

  • 100 colors

    COLOUR BLOCK lists layering, blending and hatching, for crafts, sketching and portraits.

  • Square sticks

    The listing says the square edges offer precision for fine details or broad strokes.

  • Highly pigmented

    COLOUR BLOCK describes the pastels as artist grade with rich color payoff and smooth blending on textured surfaces.

  • Wooden box with foam lining

    COLOUR BLOCK says the box keeps the pastels organized and the inner foam cushioning minimizes breakage during transit.

  • Named and numbered wrappers

    Each 2.5 inch stick is wrapped in paper with its color name and number. COLOUR BLOCK says the wrappers make handling easy and clean-up mess-free.

  • Dust-minimized formula

    The listing says the formula is made to minimize dust for a cleaner drawing experience.

COLOUR BLOCK Soft Pastels (100) specifications

Type
Soft chalk pastel
Colors
100
Shape
Square
Stick length
2.5 in
Wrapping
Paper, with color name and number
Case
Wooden box with foam cushioning
Palette chart
Printed on the package sleeve
Dust
Formulated to minimize dust
Model
CB01E-100

Who the COLOUR BLOCK Soft Pastels (100) suits

  • Pastel painters who want range. The listing names crafts, sketching and portraits, with 100 colors to work from.
  • Artists who need to reorder colors. Named and numbered wrappers let you track which color you used.
  • Teachers and hobbyists. The listing names artists, hobbyists and art teachers.

Look elsewhere if: you want a smaller soft pastel set to start with. The Artecho Soft Pastels come as 50 pieces.

COLOUR BLOCK Soft Pastels (100) vs similar picks

  • COLOUR BLOCK Soft Pastels (100)

    Colors
    100
    Shape and size
    Square, 2.5 in
    Case
    Wooden box
    Wrapping
    Named paper wrappers

    Choose it for: The widest range, protected

  • MUNGYO Soft Pastels (64)

    Colors
    64
    Shape and size
    Square
    Case
    Not listed
    Wrapping
    Not listed

    Choose it for: A mid-size square set

  • Artecho Soft Pastels (50)

    Colors
    48 (50 sticks)
    Shape and size
    Square, 8 x 8 x 27 mm
    Case
    Box with a slot per stick
    Wrapping
    Not listed

    Choose it for: A smaller starter set

Before you buy

  • COLOUR BLOCK mentions vibrant results on textured surfaces. Soft pastels in general grip textured paper better than smooth.
  • Even a low-dust formula makes some dust. Work with the board upright and tap dust away from the drawing.
  • Spray finished work with fixative or frame it behind glass, since soft pastel smudges easily.
  • Keep the wrappers on as long as possible so you can reorder colors by name and number.

Frequently asked questions about the COLOUR BLOCK Soft Pastels (100)

Are COLOUR BLOCK soft pastels artist grade?
The listing describes them as artist grade and highly pigmented.
How big are COLOUR BLOCK soft pastels?
They are square sticks about 2.5 inches long, each wrapped in paper.
How do I find a color again?
Each wrapper has the color name and number, and the full palette is printed on the sleeve.
Are COLOUR BLOCK soft pastels dusty?
The listing says the formula is made to minimize dust, though soft pastels always make some.
What paper should I use with soft pastels?
The listing mentions textured surfaces. Textured pastel paper is the usual choice, since it grips the pigment.

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