In 1925, Sakura Color Products of Osaka, Japan, formulated Cray-Pas oil pastels with premium quality pigments, wax and oil. Today, the finest elements continue to make up the Cray-Pas family of oil pastels. Cray-Pas Expressionist oil pastels are the standard by which all other pastels are measured. The Expressionist color range allows students, hobbyists, and professional artists to achieve a range of painterly effects. Expressionist oil pastels are extremely smooth to apply, can create broad strokes, and allow the user to blend colors to build texture and depth. The unique Cray-Pas Extender is a colorless oil pastel, further extending any Expressionist color for the continuation of hues.

Premium-Quality Pastels: In 1925, Sakura invented oil pastels; Sakura continues to produce innovative, quality products. Non-Toxic: This artist set meets non-toxicity standards; safe for use. Extremely Smooth Application and Blending: Oil pastel art supplies apply smoothly, build texture, and blend well. Expressionist Range for Painterly Effects: This oil pastels set creates beautiful effects on paper, cardboard, canvas, and wood. The Original Oil Pastels: Sakura color pastels are the standard by which all other pastels are measured.

Material: Oil Pastel. Age Range (Description): Adult. Ink Color: Pastel. Color: Multicolor. Brand: SAKURA. Date First Available: July 31, 2008. Manufacturer: Sakura of America. Item Weight: 0.96 ounces. Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No. Best Sellers Rank: #71,484 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing. Customer Reviews: 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 293 ratings 4.6 out of 5 stars. : B0028D6PJW. Item model number: XLP36. Product Dimensions: 10.19 x 6 x 0.69 inches.