Recognized by artists for their brilliance, high pigmentation and extraordinary lightfastness, Cretacolor hard pastels are a highly versatile tool. They can be used on a corner for details or on an edge for broad strokes. The colors are easily blended and can be worked lightly with water.Details:Includes assorted colors6 mm diameter8 packs (12 hard pastels per pack, 96 total pastels)Brilliant colors and high pigmentationColors can be mixed together, smudged or dissolved with waterFixative is recommended