27055 They are tougher than traditional soft pastels, but maintain the same rich, creamy pigments needed for superior blending and shading. Artists of all expertise levels can benefit from these pastels, especially those interested in illustration or tightly rendered drawings. Because they can be used wet or dry, it is like a two-for-one deal-- mix them with water or odorless mineral spirits to create cool effects Features: -Set includes 96 pastel color. -NuPastel collection. -Use to create broad strokes or fine lines for details. -Larger sticks for longer use. -Creamy texture for easy blending. -Firm sticks are cleaner and stronger than ordinary pastels. -Less dusting for a cleaner area, neater work and less erasure.