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MUNGYO Soft Pastel Set, 64 Vibrant Colors for Artists | Smooth & Blendable | Square Shape
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MUNGYO Soft Pastels (64)

A set of 64 square soft pastels carrying the AP non-toxic seal, made for blending, gradation and dry-wash techniques.

Best for: Soft pastel artists who blend and build smooth gradations

Colors
64
Shape
Square
Type
Soft pastel
Safety
AP seal

Buy it if

  • You want 64 soft pastel colors in one set
  • You want square sticks for both lines and broad fills
  • You want a non-toxic set with the AP seal

Skip it if

  • You want creamy color that does not dust. Oil pastels, such as the Mungyo Gallery Oil Pastels, behave that way
  • You want more colors. The Colour Block set has 100

What the MUNGYO Soft Pastels (64) is

The MUNGYO Soft Pastel Set is 64 square soft pastels, sold for artists and described in the title as vibrant, smooth and blendable. Soft pastels are powdery sticks of pigment that blend easily on the paper.

Mungyo says every pastel technique applies easily, including blending, gradation and dry-wash. The square shape gives you edges for lines and flat sides for filling larger areas, and the set carries the AP non-toxic seal.

Key features, explained

Based on the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

  • 64 vibrant colors

    The title lists 64 vibrant colors in one set.

  • Square shape

    Edges draw lines and corners, while the flat sides lay down broader areas of color.

  • Blending, gradation and dry-wash

    Mungyo says all of these pastel techniques can be applied easily with this set.

  • Smooth and blendable

    The title describes the pastels as smooth and blendable.

  • AP non-toxic seal

    The listing says the products are non-toxic and carry the AP mark on the front.

MUNGYO Soft Pastels (64) specifications

Type
Soft pastels
Colors
64
Shape
Square
Techniques
Blending, gradation, dry-wash
Safety
Non-toxic, AP seal
Brand
Mungyo
Model
MPS-64

Who the MUNGYO Soft Pastels (64) suits

  • Soft pastel artists. The set is sold for artists, with 64 colors in square sticks.
  • Gradation and blending. Mungyo names blending, gradation and dry-wash as techniques the set handles easily.
  • Buyers who want a non-toxic seal. The listing states the products are non-toxic with the AP seal.

Look elsewhere if: you want even more colors. The Colour Block Soft Pastels come in 100 colors, each in a paper wrapper with the color name and number.

MUNGYO Soft Pastels (64) vs similar picks

  • MUNGYO Soft Pastels (64)

    Colors
    64
    Shape
    Square
    Type
    Soft pastel
    Safety
    Non-toxic, AP seal

    Choose it for: A square set with the AP seal

  • Artecho Soft Pastels (50 Pieces)

    Colors
    48 plus extra black and white
    Shape
    Square
    Type
    Soft pastel
    Safety
    Non-toxic

    Choose it for: Extra black and white plus fluorescents

  • Colour Block Soft Pastels (100)

    Colors
    100
    Shape
    Square, 2.5 in
    Type
    Soft pastel
    Safety
    Not listed

    Choose it for: The largest palette, in a wooden box

Before you buy

  • Soft pastels are dusty. Tap loose dust off the paper and work over a surface you can wipe.
  • Spray finished work with fixative and store it with glassine paper on top to stop smudging.
  • Textured pastel paper or sanded paper holds more layers than smooth paper.
  • The listing does not state stick size or lightfastness.

Frequently asked questions about the MUNGYO Soft Pastels (64)

Are soft pastels the same as oil pastels?
No. Soft pastels are powdery sticks that blend like chalk. Oil pastels are waxy and creamy and never fully dry.
Are soft pastels better than oil pastels?
Neither is better. Soft pastels blend into smooth, matte gradations. Oil pastels give bold, creamy color with no dust.
How do I stop soft pastel from smudging?
Spray with fixative and store finished work with glassine paper on top.
What paper works best with Mungyo soft pastels?
The listing does not name a paper. In general, textured pastel paper or sanded paper holds more layers of soft pastel than smooth paper.
Are Mungyo soft pastels non-toxic?
Yes. The listing says they are non-toxic and carry the AP seal on the front.

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