The quality of Neocolor II Aquarelle Artists' Crayons is universally acknowledged. Their excellent lightfastness, their high pigment concentration, and their adaptability to several techniques have helped to put them in a class of their own.

Neocolor II crayons are softer than colored pencils, denser than children's wax crayons, and extremely responsive to a wet brush. Wet and dry techniques can be combined in the same drawing. Because of their strong pigmentation, light colors cover dark colors and vice-versa.

Try the sgraffito technique by scraping off one or more color layers to create an engraved effect. Neocolors are soft enough to smudge with fingertips, yet they are much firmer than oil pastels. Best of all, they are water-soluble.

Individual crayons measure 105 mm in length and 10 mm in diameter (4-1/8" × 5/16").

Gift Set of 126 — The favorite of artists, illustrators, and students, Caran D’Ache’s new 126 piece set includes 42 new Neocolor II colors, including 10 shimmering metallics. This huge set also includes a stippling brush, two sponge pads, a sharpener, and a Technalo HB pencil.