Oil Pastels Staedtler Design Journey Assorted Box of 48

The Staedtler Design Journey Oil Pastels (Box of 48) is an expansive, professional-level set that serves as the ultimate creative toolkit for mixed-media artists and hobbyists. Offering the full breadth of the Design Journey palette, this set provides an incredible variety of tones for high-detail work and complex compositions. With their signature creamy consistency and exceptional lightfastness, these pastels are perfect for artists who want to experiment with sophisticated layering, scraping (sgraffito), and large-scale blending projects.

Key Features

• Comprehensive 48-Color Range: The most extensive set in the range, providing a full spectrum of vibrant hues, earth tones, and subtle gradients for maximum creative freedom.

• Exceptional Creamy Texture: Formulated for a soft, buttery laydown that makes blending, smudging, and layering feel effortless and smooth.

• Ultra-High Pigment Loading: Delivers intense, opaque color that stands out brilliantly on white, colored, or even black paper and cardstock.

• Superior Layering & Scaping: The high wax content allows for thick application and "impasto" techniques, as well as sgraffito (scraping through top layers to reveal colors underneath).

• Break-Resistant & Clean Handling: Each pastel is encased in a protective paper sleeve to minimize breakage and keep your hands clean during intense artistic sessions.

• Versatile Surface Compatibility: Performs beautifully on a variety of textures, from smooth drawing paper to toothy canvas and heavy-duty cardboard.