Invented in 1921, Sakura is the original creator of oil pastels. Cray-Pas Junior Artist offers beautiful, blendable colors for young hands and is widely used in art curriculums to teach introductory techniques. These oil pastels create oil paint effects, will not peel, crack, or flake, and are easily blendable. Safe for children, they are excellent for drawing, lettering, scratch art, and sidewalk art. The round shape is easy to hold, and a special chubbie size is available for smaller hands. Cray-Pas works well on paper, cardboard, and canvas. Details:Multicolor10" x 9.75" x 2.38"Oil pastels made with high-grade pigments, oils, and waxBlendable colors for smooth applicationSafe for childrenWorks on paper, cardboard, canvas, and woodRound shape for easy gripIncludes 24 each of 12 colors (288 pieces total)