Faber Castell Creative Studio Oil Pastel sets are ideal for those starting out with oil pastel painting, providing high-quality and good coverage for an economical price. The pastels are highly pigmented and vibrant with a creamy consistency. They are lightfast and acid-free, and ideal for techniques including blending, smudging, encaustic, as well as various pastel scraping techniques. Depending on the desired effect, you can use your finger or a cloth to blend them, or a paintbrush with white spirit or turpentine.