Soft

Soft Pastels (aka Chalk or French Pastels) are pigment mixed with binder. Soft pastels are vibrant and can be easily blended or smudged. They produce a fair amount of dust and caution should be used when working with certain pigments found in artist quality soft pastels. Soft pastels should be protected during storage and displayed behind glass. Spray fixatives can be a helpful tool while working on a pastel piece or to helping protect a finished work. Fixatives can alter the look of soft pastel colors so caution should be used. Spectrafix is modern casein fixative that is non toxic and does not darken or dull pastel colors.