General's® MultiPastel® Chalk Pencils combine the rich, blendable color of traditional pastels with the control and convenience of a pencil. Designed for artists, designers, crafters, and textile creators, these versatile pencils make it easy to create detailed pastel artwork without the dust and mess often associated with soft pastels.
Ideal for fine art, illustration, graphic design, decorative painting, crafts, and fabric applications, MultiPastel pencils allow artists to add precise lines, delicate highlights, soft shading, and vibrant color accents to a wide variety of surfaces.
The pencil format provides greater control for detail work while still allowing colors to be blended and layered for expressive effects. They perform beautifully on both paper and fabric, making them a favorite among mixed media artists and decorative painters.
For best results, sharpen carefully using a hand-held sharpener and refine the point with a sanding paddle or emery board.
Features
- Rich pastel chalk color in pencil form
- Greater precision than traditional soft pastels
- Ideal for detailed artwork and highlights
- Blendable and layerable colors
- Suitable for paper and fabric applications
- Less mess than traditional pastel sticks
- Excellent control for fine detail work
Ideal For
- Fine art and illustration
- Graphic design projects
- Decorative painting
- Mixed media artwork
- Fabric and textile design
- Crafts and hobby projects
- Highlighting and detail work in pastel drawings
Compatible Surfaces
- Drawing paper
- Toned paper
- Pastel paper
- Fabric
- Mixed media surfaces
Sharpening Recommendations
For best performance:
- Sharpen carefully with a hand-held pencil sharpener.
- Refine the point using a sanding paddle or emery board.
- Avoid aggressive sharpening to reduce breakage.
