Conte a Paris Pastel Pencil - Loose Colours (Single Pencils)
Professional-Grade Pastel Pencils Ideal for Precision and Depth
Conte a Paris Pastel Pencils are essential for pastel artists seeking control, vibrancy, and versatility. With a generous 5mm diameter lead 20% thicker than most brands these pencils provide smooth application and rich pigmentation, perfect for detailed work and expressive strokes.
Designed to complement soft and extra-soft pastels, the slightly harder leads make these pencils ideal for defining edges, layering clean lines, and adding contrast without overpowering softer media.
Key Features:
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5mm thick lead ideal for expressive strokes and precision
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Smooth texture and high pigment load
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Excellent for detailed work and line art
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Less dust and breakage compared to soft pastels
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Pre-sharpened and ready to use
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Available loose in 48 vibrant colours
Recommended For:
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Artists working on small to medium-sized pastel artworks
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Detailing over soft pastel layers
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Creating vibrant effects with patchwork colour application
Product Pairing Suggestions:
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Pair with Faber-Castell Soft Pastels for rich base layers
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Use with Doms Amariz Blending Brushes for soft transitions
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Sharpen using a fine pastel-compatible sharpener for best results
Usage Tips:
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Apply pastel pencils after building your soft pastel base
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Use side-by-side colour placement to maintain vibrancy
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Lightly fix with pastel fixative to preserve final detailing