These Creative Studio Half Stick Soft Pastels from Faber-Castell are smaller in size and fantastic for smaller hands, quick sketches and travelling with. They come in a box of 48 assorted colours to choose from and are easy to mix and smudge thanks to their high quality pigments. Half Stick Soft Pastels are a perfect choice for all level of artist, especially for beginners as they are easy to use, straight forward to learn and give you fantastic colour. Soft Pastels are great for fine detailed work due to their sharp sides and angles but are also effective at shading in large areas for blending. Any mistakes with pastels can simply be wiped away using just your finger, tissue or a pastel brush. To better preserve your pastel work once finished, we recommend spraying it with a fixative for longer lasting results. - Brand: Faber-Castell - 48 Assorted colours - Half Stick Soft Pastels - Perfect for blending and mixing - High quality pigments used - Ideal for detailed work or shading in large areas - Use fixative once finished for longer lasting work