Caran d'Ache Neocolor II Pastels are water-soluble wax pastels suitable for numerous artistic techniques and can be used on many surfaces. Being water-soluble, you can use a paint brush or water brush to create a watercolor effect. They have a soft, velvety texture creating no dust, superior covering power and excellent lightfastness. Use in dry or wet drawings on any type of material, including paper, cardboard, glass, wood, leather, fabric and stone.
Each stick has a diameter of .34" (8.65 mm). Made in Switzerland.