To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Caran d’Ache has unveiled five Special Edition sets of their popular Neocolor II watersoluble wax crayons. Adding 15 new colours across the range and grouped into five thematic palettes: Pop, Lush, Portrait, Pastel and Dark.  Each box of 10 colours features three of the 15 new shades.

• Exclusive Colours: 812 Light Peony Yellow, 531 Conch pearl, 593 Light wine lees
• Standard Colours: 001 White, 051 Salmon, 589 Crimson Alizarin, 065 Russet, 069 Burnt Sienna, 045 Vandycke Brown, 099 Aubergine
• Superior quality artists' water-soluble wax pastel set in 10 colours, made with the finest synthetic German and Swiss pigments to ensure that there is batch to batch consistency.  Excellent opacity and surface coverage, one pastel will cover 17 letter size sheets of paper.
• Add some water for wash techniques.
• Can be sharpened like a pencil
• Can be used as encaustics if heated
• Comes in a metal box great for taking on the go
• Soft and easy to work
• Excellent lighfastness

• Caran d'Ache has been applying their Swiss expertise and craftsmanship to finewriting and arts products since 1915.  They still design, develop and manufacture all of their products in Geneva to this day.  The Caran d'Ache name (a French translation of the Russian word for "pencil") has been built on a reputation of quality worldwide.  This dedication to quality comes through in the excellent performance of their products.

STAFF PICK!

"Loaded with pigment and wax-based, these crayons are an amazing watercolour tool. Use them as an underdrawing and see how beautifully they interact with traditional watercolours. Use them on their own and find out just how much pigment they carry. Being wax-based but water-soluble, they can lead to some wonderful surprises in your work. Light washes hardly affect them while a bit of brushing can dissolve them into smooth, even tones." - Corey