Chalk pastels have been around since the Renaissance period. They gained popularity in the 18th century since a large number of notable artists used them as their only medium.
Chalk pastels are a soft chalk used for art that has less of a binding agent. This makes chalk pastels great for blending colors with your fingers. Chalk pastels have more pigment which creates brightly colored art.
Children will get their hands very messy with chalk pastels. The chalk easily washes off at the end of the project.
A project that is done in chalk pastels needs to be "set" to make sure the chalk does not transfer off. Take the projects to a well ventilated area away from children and spray them with a light coating of aerosol hairspray.
Chalk pastels are a soft chalk used for art that has less of a binding agent. This makes chalk pastels great for blending colors with your fingers. Chalk pastels have more pigment which creates brightly colored art.
Children will get their hands very messy with chalk pastels. The chalk easily washes off at the end of the project.
A project that is done in chalk pastels needs to be "set" to make sure the chalk does not transfer off. Take the projects to a well ventilated area away from children and spray them with a light coating of aerosol hairspray.