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La Pastellerie
La Pastellerie creates handcrafted soft pastels, carefully made by hand in France, where every pastel stick is crafted with passion, expertise and exceptional attention to detail.
Made from carefully selected pigments chosen for their purity and intensity, our pastels deliver exceptional quality and outstanding lightfastness. Each stick is shaped entirely by hand to achieve a high pigment concentration, producing rich, vibrant colours with remarkable depth. The result is an exceptional artist’s pastel that combines powerful colour with beautifully subtle nuances.
Our Pastel Sets
Discover our handcrafted soft pastel sets, combining exceptional colour richness with traditional craftsmanship to inspire unique works of art, where every shade enhances your creativity.
The Pastel Shop
Explore our complete collection of handcrafted soft pastels, carefully made by hand in France.
A Unique Artisanal Craftsmanship
Discover the creative process behind our exceptional handcrafted soft pastels. Every pastel is entirely made in France through carefully mastered stages, including grinding, pressing, rolling and drying. This authentic craftsmanship guarantees outstanding quality and brilliantly luminous colours, ready to enhance your artistic creations.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Soft Pastels
What is a soft pastel?
A soft pastel is made from pigments combined with a binder, giving it its distinctive dry, powdery texture. Widely used in fine art, it produces remarkably vibrant colours with a natural, luminous finish.
What is the difference between the various types of pastels?
Pastels are divided into two main families: oil pastels, which have a smooth, waxy texture, and dry pastels. Dry pastels include soft pastels, rich in pigments and easy to blend, and hard pastels, which are better suited for detailed work. La Pastellerie specialises in handcrafted soft pastels.
Why choose handcrafted soft pastels?
Handcrafted soft pastels contain a higher concentration of pigments, resulting in exceptionally vibrant, luminous colours and outstanding artistic quality.
How do you use soft pastels?
Soft pastel techniques involve layering, blending and smudging colours directly onto paper to create anything from delicate transitions to bold, expressive effects.
Which paper is best for soft pastels?
Textured pastel papers such as Pastelmat, Mi-Teintes or Ingres provide excellent pigment retention and beautifully showcase artists’ pastels. Thanks to their unique texture, La Pastellerie’s soft pastels can also be used successfully on smooth papers.
How do you preserve a soft pastel drawing?
Protect your pastel artwork by applying a light coat of fixative specifically designed for soft pastels or charcoal. This helps preserve the richness of the colours while preventing smudging.
