Cray-Pas Junior Artist Oil Pastels – Sets of 12, 16, 25 & Jumbo

Cray-Pas® Junior Artist Oil Pastels are the perfect introduction to the world of expressive color. Intensely pigmented and easy to handle, these student-grade oil pastels allow young artists to explore layering, blending, and shading techniques—without the mess of real oil paint.

Designed for classroom and early art education use, these pastels lay down smooth, blend easily, and resist flaking. Many educators prefer them over standard wax crayons because they support artistic development with a wide range of achievable effects.

Cray-Pas Junior Artist sets are AP Certified non-toxic, making them a safe and fun choice for creative exploration at any age.

Available Sets:

• 12-Color Standard Set – Core primary and secondary colors

• 16-Color Set – Includes expanded hues for richer variety

• 25-Color Set – Full palette for classroom and creative use

• 12-Color Jumbo Stick Set – Larger sticks for younger students or bold projects

Key Features:

• Smooth, creamy texture for easy application

• Vibrant, long-lasting color that blends and layers well

• Achieves oil paint effects without solvents or mess

• Non-toxic and AP Certified – safe for kids and classrooms

• Jumbo sticks ideal for little hands or bold mark-making

• Excellent for use on paper, card, board, and more

• Trusted worldwide by educators and art programs

Great For:

• Elementary and middle school art classes

• At-home creative activities

• Early childhood art exploration

• Blending, layering, and mixed media

• Skill-building in drawing and color theory