Collection: PanPastel

{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"FAQs – PanPastel Colours & Sofft Tools","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Can I use fixative with PanPastel?\n\nYes, PanPastel works well with all conventional spray pastel fixatives. While\nfixative isn’t essential like with soft pastel sticks, it can be used to\nprotect your artwork.","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"What surfaces are suitable for PanPastel?\n\nPanPastel Colours work beautifully on a wide range of surfaces—from low to high\ntooth papers, canvas, vellum, watercolor papers, printmaking papers, cardstock,\nand more. Since PanPastel isn’t wet, it won’t cause delicate papers to buckle.\nSofft sponge tools are especially gentle on fragile surfaces like Japanese\nhandmade papers.","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"What makes Sofft Sponge tools special?\n\nSofft sponges use a unique micropore formulation developed specifically for\nPanPastel. They load and release colour perfectly and are also compatible with\nmany water-based media such as inks, acrylics, and watercolours.","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":" ","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Can PanPastel colours be mixed like paint?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nYes! PanPastel colours can be blended and layered much like paint, allowing you\nto create smooth gradients and rich textures in your artwork."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Are PanPastel colours suitable for beginners?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nAbsolutely. PanPastel’s unique pan format and low-dust formula make them easy\nand clean to use, perfect for artists at all skill levels."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"How do PanPastel colours compare to soft pastel sticks?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nPanPastel colours are semi-transparent, ultra-soft, and easier to blend for\neven coverage, unlike traditional pastel sticks which are more opaque and\ndusty."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"What tools work best with PanPastel colours?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nSofft sponges and other soft applicators are designed to work perfectly with\nPanPastel, allowing for smooth application and blending."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Can I use PanPastel on canvas?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nYes, PanPastel colours adhere well to canvas as well as many other surfaces\nincluding pastel paper, drawing paper, watercolor paper, and more."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"How should I store PanPastel colours?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nKeep your PanPastel pans in a cool, dry place, and always replace the lid\ntightly to preserve the quality and prevent drying out."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Is PanPastel lightfast?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nYes, all PanPastel colours have been tested for lightfastness to ensure your\nartwork remains vibrant over time."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Do PanPastel colours create dust?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nNo, PanPastel colours produce very little dust compared to traditional pastel\nsticks, making them a cleaner option for artists."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Can I layer PanPastel with other media?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nYes, PanPastel works well with many mixed media techniques including acrylics,\nwatercolours, inks, and printmaking."}]}]}