These oil pastels are highly pigmented, ultra smooth and possess extraordinary water solubility for a variety of watercolor effects. Excellent for mixing colors directly or with a brush and water. Can be used for other techniques such as encaustic, sgraffito, mixed media and monoprint. Can be used on a variety of surfaces such as paper, canvas, wood, glass, metal, leather, etc. Exceptionally lightfast. Packaged in metal tin.