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10 great products for blending soft pastels

8/5/2022

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Do you work with soft pastels or are you relatively new to the medium and require guidance? Have you found a particularly efficient way to mix soft pastels? Did you even know there are numerous ways of blending soft pastels? In this article, we have searched the web for a wide variety of tools that will benefit your blending techniques in your pastel work.
Check out our list of the ten best tools for mixing pastels.
Blending tools for soft pastels - sponges, blender, paper stump, Sofft tools, paintbrush, cotton buds and inscribe pastels

Below, we run through the ten different ways to blend your soft pastels and explain how to apply, plus the pros and cons of each technique.

Make up sponges for blending soft pastels

1. Sponges

Sponges are the most widely used tool for mixing soft pastels. These come in different shapes and sizes. Many art companies and stores sell them specifically for the artists, but you can just as easily use make-up sponges from the local health and beauty store.

How to Apply:
Apply 2-3 shades of pastel to the paper prior to mixing.  To ensure a smooth coverage, mix with circular movements.  Around small zones, use the wedge or the tip of the sponge.

Good: Washable, providing longevity
Bad: May tear when used on highly abrasive paper

Blending stumps and Tortillions

2. Blending stumps/ Tortillions

Blending stumps and tortillions are made from tightly packed paper, rolled into a pencil shaped tool. The fine tips allow you to blend very small areas or push the pastel around to create or smooth out thin lines.

How to apply:
To create smooth mixes, blend in circular motions with the tip or side of the stump. Use excess pastel on the tip to introduce extra pigment to another area of your paper.

Good: Low cost, can be 'sharpened' to remove the dirt
Bad: Quickly dirtied, Short life span, easily ripped and torn

Pan Pastel sofft tools and pastel colours

3. Pan Pastel Softt tools

Sofft tools are made from a specially formulated micropore sponge. Each has a unique shape and size, useful for application and blending your pastels. Replacement sponges are available for each tool, which are re-usable and easy to clean.

How to apply:
Rub the sponge across the pastel and apply to your paper. Can then be blended

Good: Re-usable. Economical. Easy to clean.
Bad: You will need to clean or change your sponge when moving between dark to light grades, to avoid muddying your colours.

Colour shapers

4. Colour shapers

Colour Shapers are a unique tipped tool made from silicone and used for pastel blending, but can be used with other mediums too. The tip will not absorb any material, and so is great for applying, removing, scraping and moving around colour. The durable tips are made of an advanced rubber composite. The tool can help you blend pastels or push it round the paper to create texture. For best results, search for the softer tips when blending soft pastels, as it may lift your pastels from the paper if they are too hard. Blue and ivory coloured tips are softer and more suited to blending pencil, pastel & charcoal. Darker colours are much firmer and suited to other mediums such as clay.

How to apply: Ensure you have enough pigment on your paper before choosing the tool of choice and then gently blend the pigments together. 

Good: Long life, easy to clean. Easy to hold
Bad: May not be ideal on highly abrasive paper

Sofft Mini sponge applicators

5. Pastel applicators

Sponge wands like these are useful for blending small areas of pastel. You may find packs specifically made for this technique called 'Sofft Mini sponge applicators' from the Pan Pastel company, but general art stores may sell them too. As an inexpensive replacement, you can purchase a pack of eyeshadow wands from your local health and beauty store, but the sponge will unlikely be of the same quality and may tear easily, but may be worth a try.

How to Apply: Add 2-3 shades of pastel to the paper prior to mixing.  To ensure a smooth coverage, mix using circular motions. 

Good: Economical. Precise application. 
Bad: May be hard to hold, especially for those who have issues with their hands. Only suitable for blending small areas.

Pan Pastel colourless blender

6. Colourless blender

The PanPastel Colourless Blender is a medium that can be used for a variety of new effects, including increasing transparency and enhancing colour “flow”. It does not change the colour of the pigments, it just allows you to soften the flow of the application or create a more transparent mix. 

How to apply:
It can be used before colour is applied (under the colour), or mixed with the colour once it is applied. "

Good: Easy to mix, non-crumbly. Low dust and less waste.
​Bad: To be updated

Sennelier pastel brush - set of 3

7. Brushes

Using a short flat brush to blend your pastels will create soft edges with more precision. As the bristles are short, they tend to be sturdier and will allow more control. Select the correct brush size for each area, but ensure you clean off excess pastel after use to avoid mixing colours together and muddying them.

How to apply: After you have applied your layers, gently brush the pastel outwards to soften, or in a rotational direction to soften hard lines.

Good: Firm application. Targeted application.
Bad: Abrasive paper may break the hair in the brush. 

Blending soft pastels using fingers

8. Fingers

Many pastel artists will at some point, have used their fingers to blend pastels. This is a quick and easy way to blend larger areas, but not for smaller areas. It is also messy and can muddy colours if you do not remove the previous colours from your fingers. Use a damp cloth to remove pastel from your fingers between colours and always dry your hands with a towel before moving onto mixing the next colours.

How to apply: With clean hands, use one or more fingers to mix your colours together. Blend using circular motions to fill in the peaks of the paper and create a smooth looking layer.

Good: Cost-free, quick and easy
Bad: Messy applications. Abrasive paper can damage your skin.

Bamboo cotton buds in a cardboard box - Eco friendly option

9. Cotton buds or Q-tips

Cotton buds have many uses for an artist and are extremely cheap to buy. The tips can be used to blend small areas of your pastel drawing and are easily disposed of after you have finished with them.

How to apply: Blend using circular motions over layers of pigment, to ensure they provide smooth coverage.

Good: Low cost and economical.
Bad: The plastic ones are not environmentally friendly. Search for the Eco friendly type.
The cotton tips may also get stuck on abrasive paper, and may not be ideal for every piece of work you create.

Sennelier soft pastels

10. Pastel on pastel

You don't always need a special tool to blend your pastels, as layering one over the other, can help to blend the pigments together. Highly effective when using softer pastels, but can be achieved with hard pastels too. The effects will vary depending on which paper or surface you use. Smoother surfaces may not blend as effectively as an abrasive one.

How to apply: Lay down one colour after the other and push the pastels into the peaks of the paper. Lighter applications will allow for more layers.

Good: No extra tools are needed. 
​Bad: May not create an even blend of colour.

What products do you use to blend soft pastels?
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​Do you have other product suggestions we haven't included here?
Please share your own hints and tips with us in the comments section below.

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Art Spectrum Colourfix 'Smooth'

19/11/2020

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A while back I purchased a couple of sheets of the latest Colourfix paper. It is a smoother version of the standard paper that was launched by Art Spectrum in 2017
Available colours are the same as the standard Colourfix options which you can view HERE
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​Art Spectrum® Colourfix™ Smooth is manufactured by screen printing Colourfix™ Smooth Primer onto European Archival 300gsm Hot Pressed watercolour paper making 340gsm pastel paper.
​Colourfix™ Smooth is a versatile surface that can be used for pastels, oil colours, acrylics, inks, oil pastels, gouache, watercolours and dry media such as charcoal and pencils.
The Colourfix™ Smooth texture is ideal for pastel artists who are looking for a not so toothy surface. The surface still has enough soft tooth to enable the artist to do multiple layers of pastel.

Colourfix™ Smooth is available:
Colours: 20 (As the Colourfix standard)
Sheet sizes: 23 x 30cm (9” x 12”) and 50x70cm (20” x 28”) 10 sheets per pack.
Rainbow packs available in 23 x 30cm (9” x 12”)
Cool and Warm packs in 23 x 30cm (9” x 12”) size
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Primer

You can also purchase Colourfix smooth as a primer which allows you to paint it over any surface and create your art over the top. The primer is available in all colours found in the paper surfaces. 

Comparison between the standard Colourfix paper and the smooth version
Below is a magnified image of the Colourfix standard paper versus the smooth surface. As you can see, the standard surface appears quite gritty next to the smooth surface. You can see how the smooth compares to the very popular Pastelmat paper below.
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How does the Colourfix smooth compare to Pastelmat?

Here is a magnified image of the Colourfix smooth and Clairfontaine Pastelmat paper comparison. They look and feel exactly the same and I suspect Art Spectrum brought out the Colourfix smooth paper in competition with Pastelmat, knowing how popular the paper is.
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Violet flower on Colourfix smooth paper

Having completed a soft pastel drawing on this paper, it reminded me of the popular Pastelmat paper. Pastels go on smoothly and is easy to blend on. As I blend by overlaying pastels rather than using my fingers or tools, this paper makes it easier to do this due to its smoothness, not as easy on the original surface which has more of a tooth. This paper is great for those just starting out with pastels and is suitable for other mediums such as pencils and acrylic paints. 
Violet flower in soft pastels on Art Spectrum Colourfix smooth Leaf green dark tone
The latest tutorial available on our website, created for inclusion in our autumn newsletter 2020, shows you how to create a Violet flower on the Colourfix smooth paper. Using soft pastels on the Leaf Green Dark tone (you can use any colour surface) we break down the process of base application with pastel blocks to creating the fine details using the PITT pastel pencils (you can use your own pastel range)
Why not give our pastel tutorial a go - Click to visit the page

**NEW** COLOURFIX™ OPTIMUM BOARD
ORIGINAL (MEDIUM) TEXTURE

The Colourfix original paper surface is also available in a more robust form known as the 'Optimum board'.
Unlike the Pastelmat surface, who has their own version which includes the foamcore (and was the first to offer this type of surface I believe?), the Colourfix surface also includes a thin layer of aluminium to prevent warping.
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​Art Spectrum® Colourfix™ Optimum Board is a high density archival and acid free foamcore board, hand screen printed with Art Spectrum® Colourfix™ Primer..
The secret that separates this board from all others is a super thin layer of Aluminum within the board that prevents warping and helps provide this substrate’s lightweight and sturdy characteristics.
Colourfix™ Optimum Board has a robust toothy surface that will hold layers of pastel without the need for fixative, allowing the velvet bloom and vibrant colour of pastel to be preserved.
The new Art Spectrum® Colourfix™ Optimum Board comes in 6 lightfast colours all with the Original Colourfix™ tooth. It is a superb substrate for pastels, oil colours, acrylics, inks, oil pastels, gouache, watercolours, and dry media such as charcoal and pencils.
Colourfix™ Optimum Board is available in 16 x 20” and ready to be framed without the need for a backing board.
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What else you should know about this board:
The substrate board is acid free containing no lignin’s.
The glue used in this product is also acid free.
Aluminum thickness: 6.3μm
Colours available: White, Soft Umber, Terracotta, Rose Grey, Blue Haze and Deep Black.
Also available Rainbow Pack which includes one sheet of each colour
Available at Jackson's Art online store (UK)
Search the art spectrum website for a store near you (rest of world)
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Loxley Fixative for pencil & pastel artists

2/11/2020

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Loxley fixative with UV filter 200ml
Loxley spray fixative 200ml is a high quality, colourless, non-yellowing protection medium with UV Filter and is CFC free.

It protects artwork from atmosphere damage caused by moisture and the suns UV rays as well as preventing smudging and is recommended particularly for use on charcoal, pencil, pastel, crayon, chalk drawings and paintings.

​This is available in two sizes: 200ml and 400ml.
PERSONAL RECOMMENDATION:
I have used this product for many years to help seal my graphite and coloured pencil drawings as well as my pastel portraits too. I have tried some other fixatives, but I personally like this one due to the fact that it also includes a UV filter, which offers extra protection. Some fixative nozzles can become blocked which is when spitting happens and this can leave marks on your drawing, particularly noticeable if you use it for your pastel paintings. I have never had that problem with the Loxley one.
USING IT ON MY OWN DRAWINGS
When working on my coloured pencil portraits, I sometimes apply a fixative between the layers which helps to extend the working surface and minimise saturation if I have applied a large amount of layers to a particular piece. As the fixative secures previous layers, ensure you have finished blending as you may not be able to do this after sealing it with fixative. In the video above, you can see the Loxley fixative appear in the video showing you where I apply a spray of fixative. There are around 8 or 9 layers on this area alone and as I need to apply highlights to the dark fur, the fixative allows me to do this without muddying the colours. I can then continue with more layers. Once the portrait is complete, I treat it with two layers over the whole of the portrait to minimise smudging and to offer extra protection to the framed portrait, particularly as many people do not choose a UV or museum glass when framing.
USING IT ON PASTEL ART
If you work with pastels, you may wonder if you should use a fixative on your drawings. Take a look at the comparison photos below and see what may happen if you do. The one on the left is before applying fixative and the one on the right is after. See how the fixative has darkened the colours, creating a more translucent finish. The fixative has dampened the pastel application, causing the darkening of the pastels. This may depend on the pastels you use though as higher quality pastels may not react in the same way as cheaper brand ones due to their being more pigment in them. Many papers, particularly textured ones, do not require a fixative as they hold the pastel well with minimal pastel drop. At the end of the day, the final decision is yours alone.
violet flower in dry pastels
violet flower in dry pastels after being treated with a spray fixative
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
When spraying, hold the can about 12" away from your upright drawing and spray evenly from top to bottom. It has also been suggested to me that you can turn your drawing 45 degrees and respray, so you are applying a balanced amount over the whole of your drawing. Spray too close and you may create speckling from the aerosol.
WHAT ABOUT USING HAIRSPRAY AS A CHEAP ALTERNATIVE TO FIXATIVE?
Never use hairspray as a fixative. Manufacturers of hairspray make this product for use on hair, not artwork. As hairspray is not acid-free, should you spray it over your artwork, it could cause it to yellow over time. The acid in the hairspray can cause discolouration of the pigment and may also make the paper brittle too. If you have ever used hairspray, you'll note that some can leave a tacky residue behind, not good for your work. It really is better to buy a fixative made for art, which will help protect your work properly for many years.

If you wish to see the final portrait of the Boxer dog being created in the video above, click this link
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2020 1 & 2 Day Art Workshops plus latest articles & mini tutorials

3/1/2020

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2020 Art Workshops

Workshop booklets from Karen M Berisford's 1 and 2 day Coloured pencil and Graphite pencil Art Workshops in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK
I am currently in the process of organising this years art workshops and will be included in the winter newsletter which will be Emailed out to subscribers hopefully by the end of this month. All details will be posted on the step by step art CHESTERFIELD WORKSHOP page once available and added to social media pages for this site & my KMB social media pages too,  ensuring a larger audience reach.

Every year I choose 3 or 4 subjects for the Coloured pencil & Graphite pencil workshops which include varying techniques and surfaces to previous years, ensuring each workshop is different to another. Coloured pencil workshops using textured paper are somewhat easier for a complete beginner than the workshops working on smooth paper, however every workshop available  can be attended by any artist regardless of their calibre, even if they have NEVER drawn anything since their time at school!

​To find out more about our workshops, click any one of the following links to visit the page of interest:
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Reviews & Tutorials

Here are the latest articles and mini tutorials that can be found on the Step by step art website. Included are a selection of independent reviews on multiple mediums and art products as well as the very latest tutorials - click on any of the images below to visit the page of interest. You can also find lots more reviews on art products on our 'ARTICLES' page with new ones added  every 3 - 4 months. 

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Derwent Lightfast coloured pencils
The newest member of the Derwent Coloured pencil range - The Lightfast range
Stabilo CarbOthello Pastel pencils
Stabilo CarbOthello pastel pencils article
Zest-it pencil blend
Trialling the Zest-it 'pencil blend'
Ampersand Pastelbord surface
About the Pastelbord by Ampersand
Derwent released their first 100% lightfast Coloured pencil range this year and I decided to try them out on both smooth and textured surfaces, see how I got on. ​
​The CarbOthello pastel pencils offer 60 vibrant colours and would make a great addition to the colour palette of any Pastellist. Find out more about this range.
In this article, I mixed pencil blend and Derwent Lightfast pencils on both the Pastelbord surface and the Strathmore bristol plate surface, check out the review. ​
This canvas is an ideal surface for many different mediums, not just pastels and in this article I show what is achievable using Acrylics & Coloured pencils.

New Mini Tutorials

Waves drawn in Derwent Lightfast coloured pencils - mini tutorial
Waves in Coloured pencils mini tutorial
Caran d'Ache Luminance pencils and a blueberry drawn in coloured pencils
Blueberries in Coloured pencils mini tutorial
Dogs eye drawn in graphite pencils mini tutorial
Dogs' eye in Graphite pencils mini tutorial
Requested by a 'SBS Art' subscriber, this tutorial shows you how to create depth and movement in water using Coloured pencils. ​For all art abilities.
​Originally published in the USA Colored pencil magazine in 2018, this tutorial explains the process of how to create Blueberries in Coloured pencil. For all art levels.
​An in depth guide explaining how to create a dogs eye using Graphite pencils and other accessories that will help you achieve a highly detailed, 3D drawing.

You can always request a specific article or mini tutorial and if I am able to provide that information, it could be included in a future article. Please get in touch with your idea at: karenmberisfordart@gmail.com

Finally, you can always SUBSCRIBE to our quarterly newsletter, ensuring you receive the very latest articles, delivered straight to your E-mail.​
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Latest Articles available at Step by Step Art - Autumn 2017

17/7/2017

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Our 4 latest Articles

The latest articles are now available to view and you can access them by clicking on any of the images below. 
Derwent Coloursoft Coloured pencil tips
New to coloured pencils? Why not view our 'Starting out with coloured pencils' article with some great hints and tips on where to begin, with what to buy and how to use them to their best ability.
Unison Soft pastels
If you are a newbie to soft pastels, this simple step by step tutorial explains how to create a tonal sky with the smoothest transitions and may offer you some great pointers to get you started.
Unison pastels
Looking for some top quality soft pastels and have your eye on the Unison range but want to know more about them before splashing out? This article may offer you some great information.
Oil paint products in Chris Chalk's Art studio
Would you like to give oils a try and unsure what you need to get going? This article written by Welsh oil painter Chris Chalk and gives some simple advice to those new to oils.

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Art articles unison pastels, tutorials, coloured pencil article and oil paint articles by chris chalk art
Watermelon coloured pencil tonal layering tutorial and art product articles ad
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