Caran d’Ache Neocolor II Water-Soluble Wax Pastels — Tin Box Sets

Neocolor® II water-soluble wax pastels are one of the most beloved and versatile artist tools in the world — a true icon from the Maison Caran d’Ache, crafted entirely in their Geneva workshops since 1972. Building on the legendary Neocolor® I range, they add the magic of water solubility: use them dry for rich, opaque colour, or activate with water to create luminous washes, glazes, and watercolour-like effects.

With exceptional coverage, silky smoothness, and extreme lightfastness, Neocolor® II pastels are trusted by professional artists, illustrators, and educators worldwide — and beloved by beginners discovering colour for the first time. Available in sets of 10, 15, 30, 40, and 84 colours, there’s a set for every level of ambition. Swiss Made to the highest quality standards, in compliance with environmental norms and certifications.

What Makes Neocolor II Special

• Water-soluble — use dry or activate with water for washes and watercolour effects
• Exceptional coverage — rich, opaque colour on a wide range of surfaces
• Silky smooth application — effortless layering and blending
• Extreme lightfastness — colours stay vibrant over time
• 84 colours in the full range — almost unlimited creative scope
• Suitable for artists, illustrators, educators, and beginners
• Swiss Made — crafted in the Caran d’Ache workshops in Geneva

Creative Techniques

• Dry drawing on paper, cardboard, canvas, and more
• Wet drawing — apply to wet surfaces for soft, diffused effects
• Watercolour washes — activate with a wet brush after applying dry
• Glazing — build transparent layers of colour
• Monotypes and rainbow gradations
• Impregnation — saturate paper or fabric for rich, deep colour

Choose Your Set

• 10 colours — $40.00 | A curated starter set — perfect for beginners or travel
• 15 colours — $62.00 | An expanded palette for broader creative exploration
• 30 colours — $125.00 | A versatile mid-range set for serious students and artists
• 40 colours — $182.00 | A comprehensive palette for advanced work
• 84 colours — $414.00 | The complete Neocolor II range — the ultimate artist’s collection

Product Details

• Type: Water-soluble wax pastels
• Sets Available: 10 | 15 | 30 | 40 | 84 colours
• Packaging: Elegant tin box
• Made in: Switzerland (Swiss Made)
• Brand: Caran d’Ache / Art Noise