{"product_id":"faber-castell-oil-pastels","title":"Faber Castell Oil Pastels","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\" id=\"p-rc_db379c77b39387c0-25\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eFaber-Castell Creative Studio Oil Pastels\u003c\/b\u003e (part of their entry-to-intermediate blue-box line) sit right in the sweet spot between student-grade crayons and professional artist-grade pastels. \u003cspan class=\"citation-61 citation-end-61\"\u003eThey are formulated using wax, oil binders, and high-concentration pigments.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eKey Performance Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_db379c77b39387c0-26\"\u003eConsistency \u0026amp; Texture: \u003cspan class=\"citation-60 citation-end-60\"\u003eThey have a creamy, slightly firm, buttery stroke.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e They aren't as overly soft or lipstick-like as Sennelier, which makes them easier to control for detail work, fine lines, and firm layering without immediately clogging the tooth of the paper. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_db379c77b39387c0-27\"\u003eSurface Adhesion: \u003cspan class=\"citation-59 citation-end-59\"\u003eBecause oil pastels are non-drying and naturally adhesive, they work well across a wide variety of surfaces:\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003eStandard \u0026amp; heavy-weight paper (pastel paper, watercolor paper). \u003cspan class=\"citation-58 citation-end-58\"\u003eStretched canvas and canvas boards.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003eSmooth wood, cardboard, masonite, and unglazed ceramic\/pottery. Permanence \u0026amp; Fixation: \u003cspan class=\"citation-57\"\u003eUnlike soft pastels, oil pastels \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-57\"\u003edo not require a fixative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-57 citation-end-57\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-56 citation-end-56\"\u003eOnce laid down, they are water-resistant and remain slightly soft indefinitely.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Art Shop","offers":[{"title":"Faber Castell Oil Pastels 24 piece","offer_id":51998333337921,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Faber Castell Oil Pastels 12 piece","offer_id":51998336713025,"sku":null,"price":126.5,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Faber Castell Oil Pastels 36 piece","offer_id":51998337368385,"sku":null,"price":359.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/7692\/1153\/files\/FCOil24.jpg?v=1784529885","url":"https:\/\/theartshop.co.za\/products\/faber-castell-oil-pastels","provider":"The Art Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}