Sennelier - Iridescent Oil Pastels
Iridescent Oil Pastels
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Product Information
- Developed with Pablo Picasso in 1940s
- High pigment concentration for rich color
- Ultra-pure synthetic binder ensures smooth application
- Creamy, luminous texture allows varied techniques
- Non-siccative medium prevents oxidation
- pH-neutral mineral wax maintains film stability
- Iridescent finish adds shimmer to artwork
Layer shimmering color that glides like butter and never dries out
Maximum pigment concentration bound in ultra-pure synthetic medium that never oxidizes. The result is a creamy consistency that glides across surfaces without the waxy resistance typical of harder pastels. You can build up thick, painterly layers or blend with turpentine for translucent washes, the non-siccative binder maintains workability without forming a brittle film.
The iridescent pigments add dimensional shimmer that shifts with viewing angle, particularly effective over dark grounds where the metallic quality becomes pronounced. Mineral wax provides structure without stiffness, while pH-neutral formulation ensures long-term stability. This balance between softness and control lets you work with knife, fingers, or direct application, layering colors without muddying or creating waxy buildup. The pastels respond to solvents for painterly effects yet hold crisp marks when used directly, adapting to techniques from pure drawing to mixed media experimentation where their luminous quality adds depth conventional pastels can't match.
