Cretacolor - Fired Artist Chalks
Fired Artist Chalks
Create luminous effects by blending these water-soluble chalks wet or dry
Fired hardness changes everything about how chalk performs. These artist chalks maintain structural integrity under pressure while still releasing rich color, you can work precise details without the soft, crumbly behavior of traditional pastels. The finer coating creates a different surface interaction than standard hard pastels, allowing smoother blending and more controlled layering.
Water transforms these chalks completely. Brush over dry applications to create watercolor-like washes, or wet the stick directly for intense, saturated marks. The fired composition holds together when activated with water instead of dissolving into mud, giving you genuine control over wet techniques. Layer dry chalk over dried washes to build complex surfaces, or smudge and blend in their dry state for traditional pastel effects.
This versatility matters when you're exploring mixed media or want one medium that adapts to different approaches. Sketch linear details, block in solid areas, create atmospheric backgrounds with water, the same stick handles all three. Cretacolor designed these to complement their Hard Pastel Crayons, so you can combine both for expanded textural and technical range.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
- Complements Hard Pastel Crayon Series
- Finer coating than standard pastels
- Mix and smudge for varied effects
- Paint over or activate with water
- Versatile for multiple chalk techniques
