Pastels are usually all about getting your hands dirty, but not with these pastel pencils. The wide color strip is powdery and soft so mixing and blending is really easy. They are encased in wood so you get the pastel effect without the mess.Set colors include Process Yellow, Cadmium Red, Prussian Blue, Forest Green, Sepia and Titanium White. Details:Includes assorted colors6 pencilsLighfastSuitable for all types of pastel work