This is a lovely set of soft pastels for the beginning pastel student or the seasoned starving artist on a tight budget. The colors lay down fresh and vibrant. Of course there are better, higher quality pastels but they come with a price. You can do a lovely pastel work with these and each pastel goes a long way. Cheaper pastels have more binder and less color. More Expensive pastels have more color and less binder. Still, the quality of these pastels surprised me and I'm not at all disappointed.
I'm able to use the Mungyo Pastels along with my pastel pencils as they blend and layer well. I've got a mix of pastel pencils from 4 different brands and they all work equally well.
My pastels arrived well packed and none were broken. Even if they were broken, they're still usable and sharp edges can be used for better line work or to add color to small areas.
I found Strathmore 500 Charcoal paper worked really well with these pastels as the paper gripped the color with each stroke allowing me to to blend and layer with excellent results. I tried the pastels on Canson Mi-Teintes pastel paper and the pastels were pulverized as I laid them down and I had pastel dust everywhere.
To blend, I use my fingers and blending tortillions/stumps;
Use a spray fixative after you finish to keep the pastel from smearing and to also keep it on the paper. If you want to use an inexpensive fixative for children's work or work you don't plan to keep, hairspray will work but won't preserve the art for the long haul. If your child does a piece of art you think you'll treasure for years to come, spring for the artist spray fixative.
If you want to spray a fixative over your art and be able to use pastel on top of that so keep the color separated and fresh, use a workable fixative. Workable fixative as more of a tooth, grip, to it than regular fixative. It can also be used as your final coats of fixative. You probably want 2 or 3 final coats.
Be sure to allow the fixative to dry completely before adding another coat. Use spray fixatives outdoors or in a well ventilated area.
| Manufacturer | MUNGYO |
|---|---|
| Brand | MUNGYO |
| Item Weight | 0.01 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 9.25 x 7.25 x 0.75 inches |
| Item model number | MPS-64 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Color | Multicolor |
| Closure | Box |
| Grip Type | Square Grip |
| Pencil Lead Degree (Hardness) | Soft |
| Material Type | Soft Pastel Chalk |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Size | 64 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Point Type | Square Tip |
| Ink Color | Multicolor |
| Manufacturer Part Number | B441R078-7003A |
