When I'm interested in a new art supply product, I sometimes like to buy a small (eg. 10-12 colours) set just to see if I like it enough to invest in a larger set. While these basic sets are often reasonably priced at online retailers, I've also had a lot of luck in buying them…
Winsor & Newton Soft Pastel Set - Set of 30
Soft Pastel Set of 40 Assorted Half-Stick Colors
Start Your Pastel Journey with Winsor & Newton Soft Pastels
Winsor & Newton Soft Pastel Set - Set of 15
Winsor & Newton Soft Pastels provide intense, optimal color and consistency for expressive mark-making from layering to scumbling. These soft pastels are made with artist-grade, lightfast pigments. The chromatically balanced colors are perfect for artists wanting to work with a flexible drawing medium. They possess a silky, soft texture that is ideal for seamless blending and a range of dry media techniques. Available in sets of 15 and 30 sticks in metal tins.
Winsor & Newton Soft Pastel Introduction Set of 15
Winsor & Newton Soft Pastel 48 Wooden Box Set
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Holbein Soft Pastel Set of 24 - The Art Store/Commercial Art Supply
Winsor & Newton Introduction to Fine Art Soft Pastels Set of 30
Sennelier Extra-Soft Pastel Wood Box Set of 525