Crayola Oil Pastels (28/pk): Smooth, Blendable Color for Creative Expression

Unlock bold, creamy color with the Crayola Oil Pastels (28/pk). This 28-color set delivers rich pigment that glides onto paper, enabling effortless blending, layering, and expressive mark-making. Perfect for young artists, students, and hobbyists, these oil-based sticks offer a clean, low-mess alternative to traditional paints while still producing vibrant, gallery-worthy results.

Why this 28-color Crayola set is a standout choice

• Rich, blendable color: The creamy texture lets you create smooth gradients, soft shading, and bold accents with minimal effort.
• Durable, kid-friendly construction: Built to withstand typical classroom handling and enthusiastic doodling without snapping tips.
• Non-toxic and classroom-safe: A reliable option for schools, art clubs, and families seeking safe, easy-to-use materials.
• Broad color range: A thoughtful mix of primary, secondary, and specialty hues that support a wide array of projects and skin tones.
• Versatile across surfaces: Performs beautifully on drawing paper, construction paper, poster board, and mixed-media surfaces.
• Low-mess, easy cleanup: Less dust than traditional soft pastels and simple to wipe from hands and most surfaces.

Creative uses and project ideas

• Portraits and character design: build skin tones with layered hues and blend for soft transitions.
• Landscape scenes: mix skies, trees, and water through gradual color shifts and subtle highlights.
• Textures and mood: experiment with cross-hatching, scumbling, and bold color blocks to convey texture and emotion.
• Classroom and home projects: ideal for art journals, posters, bulletin boards, and collaborative classroom activities.

Practical tips for best results

• Hold the pastel like a pencil and vary pressure to control color intensity — light pressure creates gentle washes, while firmer pressure delivers saturated, opaque color.
• Layer colors gradually to keep tones vibrant and avoid muddy mixes; start with light tones and add darker accents.
• Blend edges with your fingertip, a soft cloth, or a blending stump for seamless transitions.
• Protect finished pieces: store flat and consider a light fixative spray for long-term preservation (test on a scrap first).

Who this set is ideal for

Crayola Oil Pastels (28/pk) are an excellent choice for families with children, classrooms introducing color theory, beginners exploring painting concepts, and artists who appreciate quick, expressive color in a portable format. The approachable, safe option encourages experimentation and confidence in young makers while still delivering professional-looking results for casual artists.

How this set compares to other color mediums

Compared to powdery soft pastels or liquid paints, Crayola oil pastels offer a cleaner, less dusty experience with immediate color payoff. They blend more like a wax-based medium, making it easier to achieve smooth gradients and rich tones without additional tools. While not a replacement for traditional studio paints, this 28-color Crayola set provides a versatile, user-friendly entry point for developing color intuition and creative expression.

Maintenance and care

Keep the sticks capped when not in use to prevent breakage and keep the wrappers intact for easy color identification. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain color accuracy for as long as possible.

Crayola Oil Pastels (28/pk)