PREPARING TO PAINT
Here are the basic materials suggested to begin using PanPastel :
Kitchen ( paper ) towel For cleaning Sofft Tools between colors .
PanPastel Colors placed in a palette tray & Sofft Tools
Eraser - to correct / remove color
Selection of papers ( see page 18 for suggestions )
FINISHING - FIXING / FRAMING
Artwork created with PanPastel Colors should be treated as artwork created with soft pastel sticks for fixing , framing etc .
PanPastel Colors work with all pastel compatible products including fixatives .
Although it is not essential , any spray pastel fixative / varnish can be used to protect PanPastel artwork . Whether or not to use fixative and the technique chosen depends on personal preference and the working method .
PANPASTEL vs PASTEL STICK
TIP Fixative can be used as a way to isolate previous layers of color , especially on smoother surfaces .
PanPastel and soft pastel sticks create different marks . Compared to sticks PanPastel is semi-transparent , mixable and low dust . It is also a quicker and cleaner way to achieve more uniform coverage for large blocks of color . 4-5 Times *
More Coverage Than Sticks !
* Pans contain 40 % more than average pastel sticks , & yield at least 4-5 times more coverage . ( Average , based on a survey of leading brands . See PanPastel . com ).
PanPastel Pastel Stick
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