Rembrandt Soft Pastel General Selection: Concentrated Brilliance for Expressive Studies
The Rembrandt Soft Pastel General Selection provides a foundational palette of ten half sticks, perfect for artists seeking a high-performance introduction to professional dry media. Skilfully crafted in the Netherlands, these pastels are globally recognized for their exceptional purity and have remained the industry standard for decades. By utilizing the highest concentrations of premium pigments and the finest kaolin clay, this compact set delivers immediate color impact and a signature velvet-smooth application for sketches, highlights, and detail work.
Key Features and Artistic Benefits
- High Pigment Concentration: Formulated with a dense pigment load to provide excellent color transfer, allowing for vibrant saturation even with a light touch.
- Purest Kaolin Foundation: Based on refined, high-quality kaolin clay to ensure a consistent, grit-free texture that facilitates effortless blending and layering.
- Maximum Lightfastness: Each unique formula is engineered to provide the highest degrees of lightfastness, guaranteeing that your artwork remains vibrant and resists UV-induced fading over time.
- Metal-Free Formulation: Entirely free of lead, cadmium, and cobalt-based pigments, ensuring a safer studio environment without compromising the intensity of the colors.
- Strategic Half-Stick Format: The compact half-stick design offers increased structural strength and ease of handling, making them ideal for both sharp edges and broad, expressive marks.
Included Color Selection
- General Selection (10 Half Pastels): 100.5, 201.5, 235.5, 371.5, 545.5, 700.5, 505.7, 619.5, 234.5, 409.5.
Application and Usage Guidelines
- Layering Precision: Use the firm edges of the half sticks for fine line work and accents, or apply pressure on the flat side for rapid coverage and underpainting.
- Blending and Softening: The buttery consistency of the kaolin base allows for seamless blending with fingertips, tortillons, or soft brushes to create smooth gradients.
- Surface Recommendations: For optimal pigment grip, use specialized pastel papers or supports with sufficient tooth to capture and hold the dry particles through multiple layers.
- Maintenance and Care: Protect your work with a professional-grade fixative to prevent smudging, and keep the sticks clean by wiping them with a dry cloth after use to maintain color purity.
Technical Specifications
- Product Identification: Rembrandt Soft Pastel General Selection Set
- Quantity and Format: 10 Half-Length Pastels
- Manufacturing Origin: The Netherlands
- Base Chemistry: Pure Kaolin Clay and Premium Pigments
- Safety Profile: Free of Lead, Cadmium, and Cobalt
- Finish: Extra-Fine Matte Velvet
- Available Range: Part of a comprehensive system featuring 218 intense colors
- Cleanup Requirements: Dry removal from surfaces; soap and water for skin
- Dimensions: Half-length sticks approximately 35 mm in length
