Mont Marte Soft Pastels 24pc Tin — 24 Assorted Vibrant Sticks, Smooth Blending

Mont Marte Soft Pastels 24pc are a set of richly pigmented, easy-to-blend pastel sticks stored in a sturdy tin for portable, versatile colour work.

These soft pastels give artists a smooth, powdery application ideal for layering, shading and creating rich colour transitions. Housed in a compact metal case, the 24 assorted shades are arranged for quick access and safe storage, making them suitable for studio work, classroom use or sketching outdoors.

How do these pastels perform for layering and blending?

The soft, crumbly texture of these sticks lets you lay down broad washes and then refine edges without effort. They blend smoothly with fingers, stumps or cloth, letting you achieve subtle gradients and strong contrasts depending on pressure and technique.

• Powdery consistency for gradual colour build-up
• Mixable tones to create new shades on-paper
• Compatible with blending tools and light fixatives

Can I use these pastels for fine detail or only broad areas?

While primarily designed for sweeping colour fields, the sticks can also render finer lines when used on their edge or paired with pastel pencils. Lighter pressure and a sharper edge let you pull thin highlights and delicate accents.

• Use the stick edge for narrow strokes and hairline marks
• Combine with pastel pencils for precise detailing
• Create highlights with a kneadable eraser for crisp effects

What surfaces and tools work best with these soft pastels?

These pastels adhere well to textured papers and boards that offer 'tooth' for the pigment to grip. They also complement charcoal and graphite, providing warm or cool colour layers over monochrome studies.

• Best on pastel paper, sanded paper or textured sketchboards
• Blend with paper stumps, cloth, fingers or soft brushes
• Layer over charcoal or light graphite for mixed-media pieces

How should I store and care for the pastel sticks?

The included tin keeps sticks organised and protected from crush and dust. Store the tin flat in a cool, dry place and consider using glassine interleaving or small envelopes for very soft colours to minimise smudging.

• Keep the tin closed when not in use to reduce breakage
• Wrap fragile sticks in tissue or paper for travel
• Use a light fixative spray sparingly to protect finished work

Who is this for: The Mont Marte Soft Pastels 24pc tin suits hobbyists, students and practicing artists who want an affordable, portable set of blendable colours. It’s a practical kit for classroom demonstrations, plein-air sketches, mixed-media experiments and starters building a pastel toolkit. If you enjoy expressive colour work, layering techniques or combining soft pastels with pencils and charcoal, this compact set provides useful variety and easy storage.