Product reviewsPentel Oil pastels Box of 50 colors

budget beginner pastels

Great introduction set to oil pastels. I have already started to wear mine out after a week! The price point is ridiculously good and color selection is perfect for anyone starting out.

Formula is on the harder side and not super creamy and lipsticky like artist quality brands though and I've noticed with layering and blending it's best to layer with the pastels themselves and use stippling/scrumbling techniques more than a blender or your finger. It's also harder to work with colours opposite each other compared to pricier brands too. But these combined with a good toothy paper, 3 colour rule and aforementioned techniques make these an excellent budget and beginner friendly choice for oil pastels and help you learn the medium all the same.

They do have a smell though like petrol, so for people sensitive to smells that may cause an issue. But leaving out to air for a day or two seems to help.

Overall would recommend for anyone looking to get into oil pastels or just wants to play around. Good for both children and those serious about developing their art skills with this medium.Read full review...

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I am so impressed with these oil pastels, they blend well and they are really nice to use. The colours are beautiful and the pastels themselves are a good size. Great for doing landscapes and for flowers and you even get colours for skin tones. Great value for money and made by a well known branded company.Read full review...

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Excellent product

Bought for my daughter for her gcse art. She absolutely loves these. Blend beautifully easy to use way better than the ones at school...her words 😉

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Excellent quality

These pastels are great. I find them just the right size for doing more detailed work, as well as larger areas. They blend well and come in a great range of different colors. Pentel is always quality and these are a great price.Read full review...

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Excellent pastels

These pastels are soft and easy to use with bright vibrant colours. I use them when making flowers and the colour transfer is perfect..

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Great!

Thank you, these are lovely! Great colour range, good quality and amazing price! Really impressed and can’t wait to get using them!

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Great for little artists

Bought these for a granddaughter who loves drawing.
Great selection of colours.
Good and competitive price.

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Great item and worth the money

Great Xmas gift for my 10 yr daughter, small and easy for her to handle and it arrived right on time

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Good variety of colours.

Great range of colours, including four different shades of gray and five different orange/flesh/salmon colours.
Really good value and suitable for a variety of projects.

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Pastel oils

My grandchildren seem to enjoy these pastels they blend shade or simply just draw . A great way for young people to learn and enjoy.

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