What is the difference between Neocolor I and Neocolor II?

What is the difference between Neocolor I and Neocolor II?

Neocolor 1 is wax based & not water soluble. Neocolor 2 is water based & you can use it like water colors.

Are Neocolor II oil pastels?

The Neocolor II water-soluble wax oil pastels foster the spirit of freedom: freedom of style, in the choice of colours and in the scope of application.

Are Neocolor crayons toxic?

(ACMI) are certified non-toxic. A product can be certified non-toxic only if it contains no materials in sufficient quantities to be toxic or injurious to humans, or to cause acute or chronic health problems. These water-resistant crayons are soft and easy to work with.

How many Neocolor II are there?

Classic Neocolor II Water-Soluble Pastels, 40 Colors Neocolor provides inspiration and opportunity for all professional and amateur artists to fully express their talent and imagination.

Can you use Neocolor II on canvas?

They stay strong in a sketchbook or on canvas and can be applied directly or by sweeping a wet brush over them to pick up colour…they are everything I need when out and about.

Are Caran d Ache Neocolor oil pastels?

Oil pastels range from very soft to nearly as hard and dry as a coloured pencil. Three brands that demonstrate this variety of hardnesses are Sennelier Oil Pastel, Caran d’Ache Neopastel, and Caran d’Ache Neocolor 1. Some artists stick with one brand because they like how it works.

How do you blend wax pastels?

Blend wax pastels with each other by applying one color to the page first. Go back over the first color with a second, blending the two with the tip of the second pastel or a blending stick. It often works best to start with the darkest color when blending wax pastel colors.

What are neocolours?

Neocolors are ridiculously saturated wax crayons that can be used for drawing patterns, embellishing collage elements, adding depth to mixed media art journal pages, edging, and mark-making.

What is the difference between soft oil pastels and oil pastels?

Oil pastels produce an intense hue while soft pastels have a softer, more delicate hue. Both types of pastels will work on any surface but a paper with a texture (“tooth”) allows the pastel to stick to the surface which would be difficult to achieve on a smooth surface.