Sakura Cray-Pas Junior Artist Oil Pastel Set

The Sakura Cray-Pas Junior Artist Oil Pastel Set is a premium, student-grade coloring tool specifically developed for children and beginners. Invented in 1925 by ⁠Sakura of America, they provide an easy, mess-free way for young artists to learn blending and shading techniques.

Key Features

• Painterly Effects: Designed to produce bright, opaque colors that mimic oil painting effects.
• Easy to Use: The smooth formula blends easily and applies well on paper, cardboard, and canvas.
• Durable: Unlike traditional crayons, these pastels will not crack, peel, or flake over time.
• Safe & Clean: They conform to ACMI non-toxicity standards and are allergen-free (no tree nuts, soy, latex, or dairy). Each stick is wrapped in a protective paper sleeve to keep little hands clean.
• Stick Dimensions: Measures roughly 8 mm × 60 mm, with special "Chubbie" sizes sometimes available for easier gripping by very young kids.

Ideal Techniques

These sets are widely used in classrooms worldwide for practicing a variety of artistic techniques, including:

• Blending and Gradation
• Scratch-back / Sgraffito art
• Stenciling and Overlaying
• Watercolor resistance