Oil pastels - Royal Talens Oil pastels - Royal Talens

Everything you need to know about oil pastels

Which surfaces are suitable for oil pastels? 

Various surfaces such as paper, (painter's) cardboard, wood, textile, unglazed earthenware, stone and canvas are suitable for oil pastels. A prerequisite is that the surface is somewhat absorbent and free of dust and moisture.

Is it also possible to combine acrylic paint and oil pastels?

One of the few limitations of acrylic paint is that this type of paint does not adhere to a greasy ground, including oil pastels. Oil pastel on acrylic paint, on the other hand, does not cause any problems.

What is the best way to frame a pastel painting?

Pastels cannot be framed directly against the glass. A passe-partout is needed to protect the work. Read more about "Framing pastels" here.

Can a work of art with oil pastel be varnished?

A work of art with oil pastels can be varnished with Varnish for oil pastels 060. This water-based varnish is milky white in the bottle, but dries colourless and transparent within an hour and makes the work smudge-proof and water-repellent. The varnish hardly affects the colour and gives a satin gloss after drying.