{"product_id":"sakura-oil-pastel-set-25-colors-cray-pas-specialist-highly-pigmented-light-fast","title":"SAKURA Oil Pastel Set 25 Colours — Cray-Pas Specialist, Highly Pigmented \u0026 Light-Fast","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAKURA Cray-Pas Specialist Oil Pastel Set is a 25-colour collection of highly pigmented, light-fast oil pastels designed for fine art, illustration, and professional mixed-media work.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese specialist oil pastels from SAKURA deliver intense, buttery colour with a concentrated pigment formula that resists fading and performs well across drawing, commercial art, and mixed-media projects. Each stick is performance-rated for light-fastness, giving artists predictable colour stability while offering a smooth, blendable texture that works on a variety of papers and surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do these pastels perform for detailed drawing and illustration?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSAKURA Cray-Pas Specialist pastels offer strong colour payoff and firm edges for fine detail while still allowing soft blending when needed. The texture balances firmness and creaminess so you can layer, hatch, or burnish without crumbling or excessive dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e25 curated shades for accurate colour work and skin tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh pigment concentration for true-to-hue strokes and minimal layering to reach opacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGood edge retention for line work and controlled shading techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with pencil, ink, and fixative for mixed-media workflows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes the pigment and light-fastness useful for professional projects?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach Cray-Pas Specialist pastel is performance-rated for light-fastness to help maintain colour integrity in finished pieces. That rating helps illustrators and commercial artists choose materials with predictable longevity for prints, exhibitions, and client work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConcentrated pigments reduce the amount of layering required to achieve vivid results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLight-fast ratings provide better archival confidence than generic student pastels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConsistent colour across the set simplifies colour matching for series work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable for final artwork, mock-ups, and presentation pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do these pastels behave in blending and mixed-media applications?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe buttery consistency of these oil pastels makes them excellent for smooth gradients and expressive mark-making. They blend well with tools or fingers, and they adhere to various textured and smooth surfaces, making them versatile for mixed-media layering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlend smoothly with stumps, brushes, or soft cloth for subtle transitions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLayer over acrylic or graphite; apply fixative if needed to reduce smudging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWork well on heavyweight paper, illustration board, and primed surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAllow for scumbling, sgraffito, and other textural techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat exactly is included and how is the set organized?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe set contains 25 distinct colours chosen for a broad palette range from neutrals to vivid hues, enabling both naturalistic and bold colour schemes. SAKURA packages these pastels to be portable and easy to reference during studio work or on location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e25 individually coloured oil pastel sticks in an organized tray or box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRange includes whites, skin tones, earths, primaries, and bright accents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact packaging suitable for travel and tabletop use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEach stick labeled or colour-coded for quick selection while working.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for: The SAKURA Cray-Pas Specialist Oil Pastel Set, 25 Colours, is intended for advanced hobbyists, illustration professionals, fine artists, art students pursuing serious study, and designers needing reliable, high-pigment pastels with light-fast ratings. If you value rich colour, blendability, and dependable longevity in your coloured media, this set provides a compact, versatile toolkit for studio and on-the-go creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Are these oil pastels light-fast?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes, each Cray-Pas Specialist colour is performance-rated for light-fastness to improve colour stability in finished work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Can I blend these pastels with solvents?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: They blend well dry; mild solvents can be used carefully for effects, but test first and consider fixative for final protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"SAKURA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55296652443985,"sku":"B001DUICWE","price":49.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/5567\/3681\/files\/sakura-cray-pas-front-packaging.jpg?v=1791944401","url":"https:\/\/craftiche.co.uk\/products\/sakura-oil-pastel-set-25-colors-cray-pas-specialist-highly-pigmented-light-fast","provider":"Craftiche","version":"1.0","type":"link"}