Prismacolor - NuPastel Hard Pastel Sticks
NuPastel Hard Pastel Sticks
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Product Information
- 3 5/8 in. hard pastel sticks
- Perfect for delicate shadows, sharp edges
- Smooth sides for clean handling
- Blends like traditional soft pastels
- Widely used for advertising layouts
- 12 sticks per single-color box
Create sharp-edged details and subtle shading with minimal dust mess
Sharp edges matter when shadows need definition rather than atmospheric softness. NuPastel hard pastels maintain crisp lines and precise marks that soft pastels simply can't deliver, making them essential for architectural rendering, product layouts, and any work where controlled edges define the composition. The firm consistency allows you to build up color gradually through layering without immediately filling the paper's tooth, giving you more control over value transitions and color intensity.
Each 3 5/8-inch stick arrives square-edged, ready to deliver broad strokes with the flat side or fine lines with the corner. That firmness doesn't sacrifice blendability, colors still merge smoothly when you want them to, but they stay put when you need them sharp. Smooth sides keep your hands clean during extended sessions, a practical consideration when working through multiple color applications on deadline layouts or detailed studies.
Prismacolor packages these as twelve-stick boxes of individual colors, letting you stock up on the specific hues your work demands rather than managing sets filled with colors you rarely touch. Advertising designers have relied on this format for years, building custom palettes around the neutrals, skin tones, or accent colors their projects require most.
