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Fantastory 8g 72 Colors Long Soft Chalk Pastels Set
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Fantastory Chalk Pastels (72)

A set of 72 soft chalk pastel sticks in 70 colors, with 2 extra black, 2 extra white and 5 fluorescent colors. Each square stick is 2.5 inches long.

Best for: Beginners and sidewalk or blackboard artists who want a wide range of colors

Sticks
72
Colors
70
Type
Soft chalk pastel
Safety
CE certified

Buy it if

  • You want a 72-stick chalk pastel set in 70 colors
  • You want extra black and white sticks included
  • You want pastels that also work on boards, blackboards and sidewalks

Skip it if

  • You want professional artist pastels with stated lightfastness. The listing does not claim it
  • You want a dust-free medium. Chalk pastels are powdery by nature

What the Fantastory Chalk Pastels (72) is

The Fantastory Chalk Pastels set holds 72 sticks in 70 colors, with 2 extra black and 2 extra white so the most-used colors do not run out first. It also includes 5 fluorescent colors that shine under black light.

The square sticks are 2.5 inches long and soft enough to draw, blend and color smoothly. Fantastory lists paper, traditional boards, blackboards and even sidewalks as surfaces, and pitches the set at everyone from novice artists to experienced professionals.

Key features, explained

Based on the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

  • 72 sticks in 70 colors

    A broad palette at one go, with duplicates of the two colors used most: black and white.

  • 5 fluorescent colors

    Fantastory says these make artwork shine under blacklight.

  • 2.5 inch square sticks

    Long sticks last longer, and the square shape gives both an edge for lines and a flat side for fills.

  • Soft, smooth texture

    The finely textured pigment blends and colors smoothly on paper.

  • Many surfaces

    The listing names paper, traditional boards, blackboards and sidewalks.

  • Individual slots

    Each stick sits in its own slot in the box, which reduces breakage.

  • CE certified

    Fantastory says the pastels are made from high-quality powders and are CE certified.

Fantastory Chalk Pastels (72) specifications

Type
Soft chalk pastels
Sticks
72
Colors
70
Extras
2 extra black, 2 extra white
Fluorescent colors
5
Stick length
2.5 in
Shape
Square
Surfaces
Paper, boards, blackboards, sidewalks
Storage
Individual slots in the box
Safety
CE certified

Who the Fantastory Chalk Pastels (72) suits

  • Beginners exploring color. A big palette lets you try blending and layering without mixing every shade yourself.
  • Board, blackboard and sidewalk art. Fantastory lists traditional boards, blackboards and sidewalks alongside paper.
  • Black-light and poster art. Fluorescent colors add glow effects under blacklight.

Look elsewhere if: you want a bigger artist-style soft pastel set. The Colour Block Soft Pastels come in 100 colors in a wooden box.

Fantastory Chalk Pastels (72) vs similar picks

  • Fantastory Chalk Pastels (72)

    Sticks
    72
    Colors
    70
    Type
    Soft chalk pastel
    Safety
    CE certified

    Choose it for: Long sticks for many surfaces

  • MUNGYO Soft Pastels (64)

    Sticks
    64
    Colors
    64
    Type
    Soft pastel
    Safety
    AP seal

    Choose it for: Square soft pastels with an AP seal

  • Artecho Soft Pastels (50 Pieces)

    Sticks
    50
    Colors
    48
    Type
    Soft pastel
    Safety
    Non-toxic

    Choose it for: A smaller set with fluorescents

Before you buy

  • Chalk pastels are dusty. Work over a surface you can wipe and keep a cloth nearby.
  • Blend by rubbing colors together with a finger, a tissue or a blending stump.
  • On paper, a fixative or framing behind glass stops finished work from smudging.
  • The listing does not state lightfastness.

Frequently asked questions about the Fantastory Chalk Pastels (72)

Are Fantastory chalk pastels good for beginners?
Fantastory says they suit novice artists as well as experienced professionals. The set gives 70 colors, 2.5 inch sticks, extra black and white, and a box with individual slots.
Can I use these chalk pastels on a chalkboard or sidewalk?
Yes. Fantastory lists paper, traditional boards, blackboards and sidewalks.
Are Fantastory chalk pastels safe for kids?
The listing says they are made from high-quality powders and are CE certified. It does not give an age range.
How do you blend chalk pastels?
Rub the colors together with a finger, a tissue or a blending stump.
Do Fantastory pastels include fluorescent colors?
Yes. The set includes 5 fluorescent colors that shine under blacklight.

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