Faber-Castell Soft Pastel Mini Sticks 24 Colours (1.25") — Silky, Highly Pigmented Set

These are 24 compact Faber-Castell Creative Studio soft pastel mini sticks (1.25") formulated to deliver silky, highly pigmented colour for shading, blending and detail work.

Whether you're sketching in a studio, working through an art class assignment, or experimenting at home, this set provides a full range of hues in a convenient small-stick format. The 1.25" mini sticks fit easily into pencil cases or pockets, letting you layer, smudge and blend richly saturated colour across papers and mixed media surfaces. Faber-Castell’s long history in art supplies informs the balance of pigment load and handling: these pastels aim to give responsive laydown with smooth, forgiving edges.

What colours are included and why do they matter for my work?

The kit contains 24 selected shades spanning neutrals, earth tones, primaries and vivid accents, enabling naturalistic skin tones, atmospheric skies and bold graphic statements. A carefully chosen palette helps you mix and transition hues without needing extra pigments.

• Includes white, several yellows, oranges, pinks, reds, blues, greens, browns, greys and black for complete tonal coverage.
• Bright primaries and subtle earth tones support both illustrative and fine-art applications.
• Mini format encourages experimenting with layering and small-format work.

How do these mini sticks perform when blending and layering?

These soft pastels have a silky texture that spreads evenly for broad coverage and refines into small details when needed. They respond well to finger blending, paper stumps or soft brushes for gradients and smooth transitions without excessive dust.

• Silky, creamy consistency for even pigment laydown across paper types.
• Blend with fingers, blending tools or pastel brushes to soften edges and create gradients.
• Works effectively for both background fills and fine highlights when used with a sharpened edge or scraping technique.

Which surfaces work best with these soft pastels?

While flocked or textured pastel paper will give the strongest tooth and hold, these mini sticks perform well on a variety of surfaces including heavyweight drawing papers, textured boards and mixed-media sheets. Surface choice changes the look: more tooth yields richer, grainy texture; smooth papers allow sleeker blends.

• Optimal on textured pastel or flock paper for maximum pigment grip.
• Good results on heavyweight drawing paper and mixed-media supports.
• Use fixative sparingly to preserve finished areas and prevent smudging.

How portable and user-friendly are the mini sticks for students and hobbyists?

The 1.25" mini format makes these pastels easy to carry and control, ideal for sketchbooks, classroom kits or quick plein-air studies. Their compact size reduces breakage risk compared with longer sticks while still offering substantial pigment for multiple projects.

• Compact, travel-friendly size fits pencil cases and compact art kits.
• Shorter length reduces snap risk when dropped or packed loosely.
• Accessible for beginners and useful for experienced artists wanting convenient colour options.

Who is this for: Artists at all levels who want a well-rounded, portable pastel set — art students, hobbyists, sketchbook users and mixed-media artists. If you need richly pigmented colours for quick studies, layered pastel work or classroom use, these Faber-Castell Creative Studio soft pastel mini sticks are arranged to give a versatile palette without taking up much space. They pair well with textured pastel papers, blending tools and a light fixative for finished pieces.