This was one of the first questions I wanted to know the answer to when I started using them. At the time, for some reason I thought it was highly unlikely due to their chalky and dusty composition. However, I am happy to report that if the same thought have troubled you about the medium, then trouble no more. Derwent Pastel pencils have an excellent lightfast rating right across their extensive range.

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Derwent Pastel pencils provide the soft, powdery texture and velvety smooth finish of a top quality traditional pastel. But unlike conventional pastels, they are presented in a smooth roundwood case for maximum control and ease of use. The pencils are ideal for mixing and blending. Pastels are usually all about getting your hands dirty but not with Derwent Pastel Pencils. The wide colour strip is powdery and soft so mixing and blending is really easy and because it is encased in wood you get the pastel effect without the mess (if you can resist using your fingers to blend!Derwent Pastel pencils can be sharpened for detailed work and mixed, smudged and blended for a range of effects These Derwent Pastel Pencils can be mixed and painted like traditional pastel chalks, but they offer increased control, especially in detail work. The wooden shaft provides comfortable and easy handling. The colours are intense and brilliant.

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wooden box set of 72 pencils This Derwent 72 Pastel Pencil Set is the full range of 72 pastel pencils, presented in a stylish wooden box. They embody the soft, powdery texture and velvety feel of pastel chalks but in a handy pencil format. All discounts against RRP are made against the United Kingdom Recommended Retail Price (RRP). Unless specified, offers and vouchers are not valid on products which are already discounted from RRP, gift vouchers, books and from the I LOVE ART range. The versatility of Derwent Pastel Pencils extends to their usage options. They can be used dry for precise control and delicate layering, which is ideal for intricate work. Additionally, if you prefer a more fluid approach, these pencils can be used with water to achieve light washes and add a painterly quality to your artwork, particularly suitable for portraiture and life studies. Derwent Pastel pencils have a unique highly pigmented fine chalk texture which creates a beautiful laydown of soft colour and are easy to blend; ideal for creating detailed drawings and sketches. These pencils can be used dry or with water to create light washes, if portraiture and life studies are more your thing. " |Pastels are usually all about getting your hands dirty but not with Derwent Pastel Pencils. The wide colour strip is powdery & soft so mixing and blending is really easy and because it is encased in wood you get the pastel effect without the mess (if you can resist using your fingers to blend!Derwent pastel pencils provide a soft powdery texture and velvety smooth finish of top quality traditional pastels. Ideal for mixing and blending. Interesting watercolour effects can be achieved by working the pencils as normal and then applying a light wash with water and a soft brush.