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MUNGYO Soft Pastels (64)
Sixty-four square soft pastels from Mungyo. The square shape gives sharp edges for lines and broad sides for fills, and they blend, grade and dry-wash easily.
Best for: Beginners and students learning soft pastel
- Colors
- 64
- Shape
- Square
- Type
- Soft pastel
- Safety
- AP seal
What we like
- 64 colors
- Square shape for edges and broad strokes
- AP non-toxic seal
Keep in mind
- Soft pastels are dusty, so use a fixative or glassine
- Student grade
Key features
From the manufacturer's Amazon listing.
- These products are non-toxic (AP Seal)
- This product has AP mark at the front
- Information of Certificated AP Mark
- All techniques of the pastel can be applied easily ; Blending, Gradation, Dry-wash, etc
Frequently asked questions about the MUNGYO Soft Pastels (64)
- What are soft pastels?
- Sticks of pure pigment with a little binder. They blend easily and give rich, matte color.
- How do I stop soft pastel from smudging?
- Spray with fixative and store finished work with glassine paper on top.
- What paper works best?
- Textured pastel paper or sanded paper that holds several layers.
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