Caran d'Ache Neocolor II Water-Soluble Crayons 15 Set

Fifteen colors that move beyond the basics — the Caran d'Ache Neocolor II 15-set expands the core primary palette with key transitional values including turquoise, ochre, burnt sienna, and violet. The broader range reduces the amount of mixing needed for landscape sketching, quick wash studies, and mixed-media illustration work. Like the rest of the Neocolor II line, each crayon functions both as a dry wax pastel and as a fully water-soluble pigment that dissolves cleanly under a wet brush.

The high-density formula delivers exceptional opacity — light colors layer cleanly over dark backgrounds without muddying. Adheres to porous substrates like paper, canvas, and wood, as well as non-porous surfaces including glass, unglazed ceramic, and metal. Housed in a durable metal presentation tin.

Specifications

• Crayon count: 15
• Colors included: 001 White, 010 Yellow, 035 Ochre, 030 Orange, 070 Scarlet, 090 Purple, 120 Ultramarine, 160 Cobalt Blue, 171 Turquoise Blue, 210 Emerald Green, 230 Yellow Green, 049 Raw Umber, 060 Burnt Sienna, 005 Grey, 009 Black
• Crayon dimensions: 8.65 mm diameter x 105 mm length
• Material: Water-soluble, high-density wax-and-oil compound
• Application: Dry wax pastel or wet watercolor wash
• Suitable surfaces: Paper, canvas, wood, glass, unglazed ceramic, metal
• Packaging: Metal presentation tin
• Origin: Swiss Made

FAQ

• What color range does the 15-set cover? Beyond the primary colors, it adds five transitional tones — ochre, turquoise, burnt sienna, yellow green, and grey — giving a more complete spectrum for landscape and mixed-media work without needing to mix every intermediate tone manually.
• Can light colors be applied over dark backgrounds? Yes. The high-opacity formula allows lighter colors to layer cleanly over darker values, which is less common with standard watercolor products.
• Do the crayons work on non-porous surfaces? Yes. Neocolor II adheres to glass, unglazed ceramic, and metal in addition to standard porous art surfaces.
• Is this set suitable for hobbyists or professional artists? Both. The 15-set works well for hobbyists and multi-media illustrators who want a versatile, travel-friendly kit with broad color coverage for landscape and mixed-media work.