Pastel & Clay
Soft color sticks for blending, sketching, expressive texture, and beginner-friendly art.
Pastel & Clay Sets
Soft color sticks for blending, sketching, expressive texture, and beginner-friendly art.
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Browse all productsNot sure which pastel to pick?
Choose by project size first, then by color range. Small sets for starter projects, versatile color sets for everyday sketching, and big bundles for gifts and family craft time.
Three quick rules
- Just starting out? A 50-color set is all you need to learn how soft pastels blend on paper.
- Building your skills? Upgrade to 75 colors for more mid-tones and seamless color transitions.
- Shopping for an artist? A complete pastel set makes a stunning gift for creators exploring new textures.
Common questions
Which Pastel is best for a complete beginner?
Start with a 50-color set: enough warm and cool tones for sketching, blending, and first projects.
Do bigger sets mean better quality?
No — quality comes from pigment and texture. Bigger sets add color range for shading and mixed media.
Can I mix Pastel with other Artecho products?
Yes. Pastels layer well with markers and paint for mixed-media pieces.
Can I use pastels with markers and paint?
Yes — pastels layer well with markers and paint for mixed-media pieces.
How should I store pastel sticks?
Keep them in the case, away from dust and humidity.