Caran d’Ache Neocolor II Bronze 497 is a water-soluble wax pastel with a soft, velvety texture and intense pigmentation. Use it dry for bold, expressive marks or add water to create rich watercolour effects. Its strong covering power and excellent lightfastness support layering, scraping and mixed media techniques. The pastel is suitable for paper, card, wood, glass, stone and fabric. A protective paper sleeve keeps hands clean and makes the pastel comfortable to hold. This single 8.65 mm pastel is made in Switzerland and suits artists, illustrators, designers, classroom projects and creative hobbies.