SKU:CAR7000009
Caran d'Ache Neocolor 1 Wax Oil Pastels
Neocolor I water-resistant wax oil pastels are must-have medium much loved by artists, technical designers, teachers and Fine Art students alike. Internationally known by its own name and a pioneer in the field, Neocolor I revolutionised the world of drawing and art teaching from the time of its creation in 1952 in the Caran d’Ache workshops. Its excellent coverage, the smoothness of texture, the luminosity of the 60 colours in the entire range, together with its resistance to water and extreme lightfastness, make it one of the pillars of the Geneva-based Manufacture.
The Neocolor I’s properties enable countless applications on all kinds of backgrounds or materials. Suited to endless forms of artistic expression – from strokes to flat-wash, sgraffito or hot-wax painting, its colours remain as luminous as ever on coloured or dark materials.
These water-resistant pastels are soft and easy to work with. They feature exceptional covering power, excellent lightfastness, and are great for underpainting. Their hardness allows them to be sharpened more easily for detail and edge work.
Pastels are soluble in mineral spirits for wash techniques. Each stick is 5/16" diameter × 4-1/16" long (8 mm × 103 mm).
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Neocolor I water-resistant wax oil pastels are must-have medium much loved by artists, technical designers, teachers and Fine Art students alike. Internationally known by its own name and a pioneer in the field, Neocolor I revolutionised the world of drawing and art teaching from the time of its creation in 1952 in the Caran d’Ache workshops. Its excellent coverage, the smoothness of texture, the luminosity of the 60 colours in the entire range, together with its resistance to water and extreme lightfastness, make it one of the pillars of the Geneva-based Manufacture.
The Neocolor I’s properties enable countless applications on all kinds of backgrounds or materials. Suited to endless forms of artistic expression – from strokes to flat-wash, sgraffito or hot-wax painting, its colours remain as luminous as ever on coloured or dark materials.
These water-resistant pastels are soft and easy to work with. They feature exceptional covering power, excellent lightfastness, and are great for underpainting. Their hardness allows them to be sharpened more easily for detail and edge work.
Pastels are soluble in mineral spirits for wash techniques. Each stick is 5/16" diameter × 4-1/16" long (8 mm × 103 mm).
Shipping & Delivery
Processing Time
We aim to process and ship all orders within 1–2 working days, subject to payment and stock availability.
Delivery Time
Estimated delivery time from dispatch:
- Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch (urban): 2–6 working days
- Other areas (including rural and remote): 3–8 working days
Shipping Fees
Standard courier rates apply to all orders. For oversized or heavy items (e.g. large drawing boards or easels), we will contact you before dispatch to confirm the shipping cost and provide a separate quote.
Dangerous Goods
Certain products (e.g. spray paints, alcohol inks) are classified as dangerous goods and require special handling, which may incur additional fees or restrictions. We will contact you before dispatch to confirm these charges and delivery options.
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