Winsor & Newton Professional Soft Pastels, Set of 30

Winsor & Newton Professional Oil Pastels, Set of 30 The Winsor & Newton Professional Oil Pastels, Set of 30, receives mixed reviews from customers. While some are pleased with the product's performance and color selection, others are disappointed with its blending capabilities and quality. Customers who are satisfied with the oil pastels note that they deliver on their promises. The colors are described as gorgeous, and the metal case is seen as a nice touch. Some reviewers mention using these pastels for blending techniques in art classes and finding success. They appreciate the vibrant colors and the ease of layering. However, there are negative reviews from customers who were disappointed with the product. One customer expressed frustration over the inability of these pastels to blend when water is added. Despite the box stating that blending is possible, the marks made by the pastels simply sit there and do not move or blend. Another disappointed customer complains about the pastels arriving broken before they could even use them. Additionally, a customer regrets removing the wrapper from one of the crayons and cutting the color code out of the box, as it prevents them from returning the product. In terms of international reviews, there are positive comments as well. One review in Italian expresses surprise at the quality of these soft pastels and recommends them for professional use. Another review in Dutch states that once you have used these pastels, you won't want to use anything else. In conclusion, the Winsor & Newton Professional Oil Pastels, Set of 30, has received mixed reviews from customers. While some appreciate the vibrant colors, ease of layering, and blending capabilities, others have expressed disappointment with the lack of blending when water is added and the quality of the product.