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Using PanPastel       Techniques        Substrates

So versatile and easy to use!


Artists are discovering that PanPastel Colors are so much more than just pastels. They are actually a revolutionary new way to use color - dry color.


PanPastel is the world’s first dry color medium that works like a fluid paint.

Painting & Drawing

  • Pastel painting (with & without pastel sticks)
  • Drawing – for sketching and blocking-in drawings
  • Subtractive (reductive) drawing – tone paper with PanPastel then subtract drawing using an eraser
  • Underpaintings e.g. initial sketch for paintings in other media
  • Backgrounds e.g. for colored pencils

Mixed Media Art
Combine with acrylics, inks, watercolors, pencils, encaustics, sticks and lots of other media for a variety of techniques including collage, art journals etc.

Digital / Photography
For hand-coloring digitally printed images on matt ink-jet & laser papers

PanPastel Colors are fully compatible with:

  • pastel sticks, pencils, markers, other artist’s colors and mediums for mixed media techniques
  • most art & craft surfaces (from delicate handmade papers to toothy pastel surfaces)
  • conventional spray fixatives
  • any artist’s eraser

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Select a Sofft Tool, for example a Sofft Knife with matching Cover (as shown). Load Sofft Tool with color by gently wiping over the surface of the color pan using a circular motion.

Use gentle pressure - do not dig into the color.
Work the entire surface of the pan evenly.

Load the sponge multiple times for a more intense color application.
Important:
Keep the color pan surface dry at all times - do not apply wet tools, fluids or mediums directly to the color pan.
To combine PanPastel Colors with other mediums – mix together on a palette or use directly on the working surface.

 
Apply color to work surface – try varying pressure and the angle of the tool during application to change the effect.
Do not overwork color during application.

Note: As with all artists’ colors - traditional painting rules apply to prevent “mud” when mixing and layering colors.
Lay down the color coverage desired – from opaque to semi-transparent (thick to thin) coverage.		 Move from color to color quickly and easily.

The same tool can be used with several colors – simply “clean” between colors by wiping sponge/applicator on a dry paper towel.

If a pan’s surface becomes contaminated with another color, gently wipe away the unwanted color with a clean Sofft sponge or a dry paper towel!

 
Fix and protect between color layers with a pastel fixative. Erase color with an artist’s eraser.

 

Clean-up is quick and easy.

Wash Sofft Tools with warm water and soap. Squeeze.
Lay on a paper towel to dry and Air dry fully.

Sofft Tools can be re-used several times (depending on the surface used).


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