--- product_id: 49979758 title: "SENNELIER Cardboard Oil Pastel Set, 24 Count (Pack of 1), Portrait" brand: "sennelier" price: "391.24 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Sennelier" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/49979758-sennelier-cardboard-oil-pastel-set-24-count-pack-of-1 store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 24 vibrant portrait colors extremely lightfast pigments works on wood, paper, canvas & metal SENNELIER Cardboard Oil Pastel Set, 24 Count (Pack of 1), Portrait **Brand:** sennelier **Price:** 391.24 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Elevate your art game with Picasso’s creamy legacy in every stroke! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** SENNELIER Cardboard Oil Pastel Set, 24 Count (Pack of 1), Portrait by sennelier - **How much does it cost?** 391.24 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/49979758-sennelier-cardboard-oil-pastel-set-24-count-pack-of-1) ## Best For - sennelier enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sennelier brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Safe & eco-conscious:** Non-toxic and acid-free formula ensures safe use and longevity of your masterpieces. - • **Rich, buttery pigment blend:** Experience creamy, highly pigmented pastels that glide effortlessly for flawless layering and blending. - • **Versatile multi-surface use:** Create stunning art on wood, paper, canvas, or metal—your creativity knows no bounds. - • **Compact, travel-friendly set:** 24 essential portrait shades in a sleek cardboard pack—perfect for on-the-go inspiration and studio sessions. - • **Legacy of artistic excellence:** Crafted since the 1940s in collaboration with Picasso, these pastels carry a heritage of professional quality. ## Overview The SENNELIER Cardboard Oil Pastel Set features 24 richly pigmented, creamy pastels designed for professional artists and enthusiasts alike. Usable on multiple surfaces including wood, paper, canvas, and metal, these non-toxic pastels boast exceptional lightfastness and blendability. Originating from a 1940s collaboration with Picasso, this set offers a compact, versatile palette ideal for portrait artists seeking vibrant, durable colors with a smooth, buttery texture. ## Description Created in the 1940's in collaboration with Picasso, these creamy, lipstick-like pastels are rich in pigment, cover well and have outstanding opacity and lightfastness. They may be thinned with turpentine and worked with a brush, are acid-free and can be applied to any surface. The set includes 24 color pastels. Review: Erm, I'm in love. - I didn't realise these were trial/tester/taster sized (measure about 3.5 x 0.5cm), smaller than an actual lipstick!!! Anyway, that is the only negative, for these are a real eye opener to what real oil pastels are and can do. And I though oil pastels were all the same! I bought a cheap box of Faber Castell pastels (not even as cheap as those raved about Pentel pastels) last year and found them crumbly, difficult or impossible to blend (some are so resistant that once apple, do not move from the surface, resisting any blending, even with solvent/ODM) and plain rancid, kept so long forgotten about in my cupboard. The colour varied too, some were semi transparent (full of binder no doubt), others were super bright and fine, were the texture not so poor. These in comparison, being artist quality, are in all earnest, beautiful to use. They have no smell, are so soft that when I wipe them clean between my fingertips they seem to melt (and indeed do at higher temps), and light strokes are so pigmented, the colour stretches. They are so, so, so easy to blend - with finger, stump and yes, solvent. They layer easily, and being oil pastels you can't be mean with your touch, but several layers only add such depth, form and rich colour. I would say they're softer than lipstick. I also bought the Sennelier transparent oil pastel blender before this set and that enough convinced me to try these pastels for it's texture astounded me (and alas, not included in this set), another great tool for blending and in many cases, better than your finger (I thought I'd be clever and try a plain wax candle, and nope, they don't work the same, if at all, for they are not the same thing: candle wax at RT is hard, the pastel blender is as soft as the pastels themselves in the same conditions.) All the pastels wear out too quickly for my taste but that depends on pressure and how many layers you apply, as does the blender, but they all clean easily with your finger. No crumbling yet (you know, hard bits of hard pastel all over the place that are so hard, that only a lighter will melt), as I've seen. I am dreading having to replace them for the real sized pastels will be costly individually. The selection is wide, from earth shades, a flesh I think, all the primaries and many secondaries, and best of all, a selection of chromatic greys. And may I note, the white is the softest yet, it is so creamy it resembles oil paint. They suggest their own oil pastel paper, but I prefer smoother paper, so that the pastel does not fight with the grain. This way, I don't lose so much pastel to the the paper either. Also, unlike non-professional pastels, they're not permanent, that is, works smudge easily. Keep these away form the kids, they're far too expensive for play. Review: Smooth and blendible, layer well. - Worth every penny. I tried cheaper brands and did not get the quality of finish that I wanted so decided to splash out during a sale after some research Sennelier are the best oil pastels, for layering and blending. Prepare to keep them in the fridge during hot spells! ## Features - Usable on wood, paper, canvas and metal - Extremely lightfast - Non-toxic ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0018BUUH8 | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Age range (description) | Adult | | Animal Theme | no animal theme | | Artistic Charcoal Form | Compressed Charcoal | | Best Sellers Rank | 66,059 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 31 in Drawing Media/Pastels | | Body Shape | Round | | Brand | Sennelier | | Brand Name | Sennelier | | Closure Type | Twist | | Colour | Multicolor | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,068 Reviews | | Drill Point | Bold | | Grip Type | Smooth | | Hardness | H | | Included Components | 48 Oil Pastels | | Ink Base | Oil | | Ink Colour | portrait colors | | Ink colour | portrait colors | | Is the Product Left or Right Handed? | Ambidextrous | | Item Dimensions | 39 x 173 x 210 millimetres | | Item Type Name | Oil Pastel Set | | Item Weight | 331 g | | Line Size | 2mm_and_above | | Manufacturer | Sennelier | | Material | Wood Metal | | Material Type | Wood Metal | | Model Name | Cardboard | | Model Number | 10-132520-243 | | Product Warranty | No. | | Recommended Uses For Product | Artistic drawing, sketching, and coloring on various surfaces such as paper, wood, canvas, and metal. | | Special Features | Lightweight | | Style | Pastel Set | | Subject Character | Portrait | | Theme | portrait | | Unit Count | 24.0 count | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | | Writing Instrument Form | Pastel Stick | | Writing Technique | pastel_stick | | Writing instrument form | Pastel Stick | ## Product Details - **Age range (description):** Adult - **Brand:** Sennelier - **Colour:** Multicolor - **Ink colour:** portrait colors - **Material:** Wood Metal - **Model name:** Cardboard - **Point type:** Bold - **Special feature:** Lightweight - **Unit count:** 24.0 Count - **Writing instrument form:** Pastel Stick ## Images ![SENNELIER Cardboard Oil Pastel Set, 24 Count (Pack of 1), Portrait - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/610RwmGXjtL.jpg) ![SENNELIER Cardboard Oil Pastel Set, 24 Count (Pack of 1), Portrait - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31+GPptHNQL.jpg) ![SENNELIER Cardboard Oil Pastel Set, 24 Count (Pack of 1), Portrait - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91AxUbp+ecL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: can these be finger blended in the same way as chalk pastels?** A: Yes they can . They are a different texture to chalk pastels . I use all sorts of brands of oil pastels. The sennelier ones are by far the most creamy and soft it's like painting with lipstick . I also use silicone blenders - the type like a paintbrush with a silicone pointy or square tip . I hope this helps. **Q: Are these full size? I notice someone in the reviews says they are very small and product info says “introduction...”** A: These are normal size. You can get very large ones but limit colours. **Q: Can you tell me if these pastels contain any animal derived ingredients? I cant find any info anywhere about this brands ingredients at all** A: Hi as far as I am aware there aren't any animal products in these pastels they are pigment and linseed oil, I think. On YouTube there is a shirt video in which the owner shows you how they are made just pop sennelier into the search bar. Hope this helps 😊 p.s they are amazing. **Q: what are the dimensions of the individual pastels?** A: Hi Christine, they are 65mm long, not perfectly round more oval and the diameter on the oval section is 10mm. I hope that helps. Regards. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Erm, I'm in love. *by K***Y on 5 September 2015* I didn't realise these were trial/tester/taster sized (measure about 3.5 x 0.5cm), smaller than an actual lipstick!!! Anyway, that is the only negative, for these are a real eye opener to what real oil pastels are and can do. And I though oil pastels were all the same! I bought a cheap box of Faber Castell pastels (not even as cheap as those raved about Pentel pastels) last year and found them crumbly, difficult or impossible to blend (some are so resistant that once apple, do not move from the surface, resisting any blending, even with solvent/ODM) and plain rancid, kept so long forgotten about in my cupboard. The colour varied too, some were semi transparent (full of binder no doubt), others were super bright and fine, were the texture not so poor. These in comparison, being artist quality, are in all earnest, beautiful to use. They have no smell, are so soft that when I wipe them clean between my fingertips they seem to melt (and indeed do at higher temps), and light strokes are so pigmented, the colour stretches. They are so, so, so easy to blend - with finger, stump and yes, solvent. They layer easily, and being oil pastels you can't be mean with your touch, but several layers only add such depth, form and rich colour. I would say they're softer than lipstick. I also bought the Sennelier transparent oil pastel blender before this set and that enough convinced me to try these pastels for it's texture astounded me (and alas, not included in this set), another great tool for blending and in many cases, better than your finger (I thought I'd be clever and try a plain wax candle, and nope, they don't work the same, if at all, for they are not the same thing: candle wax at RT is hard, the pastel blender is as soft as the pastels themselves in the same conditions.) All the pastels wear out too quickly for my taste but that depends on pressure and how many layers you apply, as does the blender, but they all clean easily with your finger. No crumbling yet (you know, hard bits of hard pastel all over the place that are so hard, that only a lighter will melt), as I've seen. I am dreading having to replace them for the real sized pastels will be costly individually. The selection is wide, from earth shades, a flesh I think, all the primaries and many secondaries, and best of all, a selection of chromatic greys. And may I note, the white is the softest yet, it is so creamy it resembles oil paint. They suggest their own oil pastel paper, but I prefer smoother paper, so that the pastel does not fight with the grain. This way, I don't lose so much pastel to the the paper either. Also, unlike non-professional pastels, they're not permanent, that is, works smudge easily. Keep these away form the kids, they're far too expensive for play. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Smooth and blendible, layer well. *by R***P on 18 August 2026* Worth every penny. I tried cheaper brands and did not get the quality of finish that I wanted so decided to splash out during a sale after some research Sennelier are the best oil pastels, for layering and blending. Prepare to keep them in the fridge during hot spells! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love these! *by D***M on 5 April 2023* What a delight to use these pastels. Rich, buttery and full of colour. I used every way of blending I could think of including fingers, pencil blend and blending stumps. Whichever way, they blend easily - where I went wrong or ended up with too much pastel I found it easy to scrape off with a knife so I could rework it. I recommend making your own colour chart because the stick colour and actual colour can be quite different. It really helped me match colours - especially for skin tone. I love the idea the pastels needed for portraits are in one box, which I thought was great value, but I soon found I needed additional pastels to bolster the colour range - especially greens. I'm a beginner and while my work will never be a professional standard it benefitted so much from using these - so I highly recommend them to everyone. ## Frequently Bought Together - Sennelier Cardboard Oil Pastel Set, 24 Count (Pack of 1), Portrait - Strathmore 400 Series Pastel Pad, Assorted Colors, 9"x12" Glue Bound, 24 Sheets - Dip Pen Set for Manga Cartoon Comic Drawing Painting,5 Dip Pen Nibs+2 Holders+Eraser --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/49979758-sennelier-cardboard-oil-pastel-set-24-count-pack-of-1](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/49979758-sennelier-cardboard-oil-pastel-set-24-count-pack-of-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-06*