How many PanPastel colors are there?
92
Each PanPastel Color is loaded with the finest quality artists’ pigments for the most concentrated colors possible. The colors have excellent lightfastness and are fully erasable. Available in 92* highly pigmented colors plus 5 mediums. Colors are available individually and in sets.
Is PanPastel toxic?
Are PanPastel Colors tested for toxicity? / Do they carry the AP Seal? All PanPastel colors have been tested for toxicity to ASTM / ACMI (Art & Craft Materials Institute) standards. All colors carry the ACMI AP* (no health labeling required) seal.
Can I mix pan pastels?
Uniquely, for pastel color, PanPastel Colors can be mixed like paint for a complete painting palette. The PanPastel Color range offers a selection of pre-mixed colors as tints, shades & extra darks.
Where is PanPastel made?
rural Pennsylania
The PanPastel Story. PanPastel Creators Bernadette Ward & Ladd Forsline developed PanPastel during 5 years of research & development. They set up their company Colorfin and a small factory in rural Pennsylania where they make PanPastel Colors.
Can you wet pan pastels?
Wet Media. PanPastel Colors can be used over watercolors, inks etc once dry. Sofft® Tools can be used with any water-based artist’s medium – eliminating the brush stroke for smooth marks and glazes. TIP: For PanPastel wet wash techniques with water add 25-50% rubbing alcohol for best results.
What is PanPastel made from?
4-5 times more color coverage compared to sticks. How do you apply PanPastel? Sofft Tools were developed to work with PanPastel Colors. They are made from a dense micropore sponge that’s durable enough to stand up to rigorous studio use and also handle artist’s pigments; yet they can be washed and re-used.
What is the difference between soft pastels and PanPastels?
PanPastels are a form of soft pastels, but instead of being molded into sticks, they are set into pans or jars. This format allows for much less binder and probably the highest pigment concentration of any pastel product.