HA SHI Water-Soluble Oil Pastels, 12 or 24 Colors – Soft Blendable Watercolor Pastels for Artists
Price range: $9.85 through $14.85
One Pastel. Two Ways to Create.
HA SHI Water-Soluble Oil Pastels combine the rich color and creamy feel of traditional oil pastels with the expressive possibilities of watercolor.
Choose from 12-color or 24-color sets depending on the range of colors you want for your artwork.
Use the pastels dry for bold strokes, color layering and textured shading.
When you want a softer look, simply apply water with a brush and transform selected areas into smooth watercolor-style washes.
Choose 12 or 24 Colors
Two color-set options make it easy to choose the palette that fits your creative style.
- 12 Colors – A compact palette for drawing, sketching, basic color studies and everyday creative projects.
- 24 Colors – A broader palette for more color combinations, gradients, layering and detailed mixed-media work.
Both variations use the same core water-soluble concept, allowing you to move between dry pastel texture and wet watercolor-style expression.
Draw. Add Water. Blend.
Using HA SHI Water-Soluble Oil Pastels is simple:
- Draw – Apply the pastel directly to your working surface.
- Add Water – Sweep a damp brush across the areas you want to activate.
- Blend – Soften edges, mix colors and pull the pigment into watercolor-style washes.
The result can range from bold pastel texture to delicate painted effects depending on how much pigment and water you use.
Soft, Creamy & Easy to Blend
The soft pastel texture makes it easy to build color gradually, blend neighboring shades and create smooth transitions.
Layer several colors for more depth, create gradients between related shades, or leave visible pastel marks for stronger texture and contrast.
Dry & Wet Techniques in the Same Artwork
You do not have to choose between traditional pastel work and watercolor effects.
Both techniques can be combined in a single piece.
- Dry application: Visible strokes, richer texture and bold color.
- Light water: Soft edges and controlled blending.
- More water: Broader watercolor-style washes.
- Mixed technique: Keep selected areas dry while activating other areas with water.
Create on More Than Paper
HA SHI Water-Soluble Oil Pastels can be used across a variety of art surfaces, including:
- Paper
- Canvas
- Linen
- Cloth
- Art journals
- Mixed-media projects
Because different surfaces absorb pigment and water differently, test a small area first when working with a new material.
Made for Creative Experimentation
Use them for sketches, illustrations, color studies, mixed-media work, journaling or finished artwork.
The ability to switch between dry pastel marks and water-activated washes opens up more ways to experiment with color, texture and layering.
Product Details
| Product | HA SHI Water-Soluble Oil Pastels |
|---|---|
| Brand | HA SHI |
| Available Sets | 12 Colors / 24 Colors |
| Writing Instrument Form | Pastel Stick |
| Medium | Water-Soluble Oil Pastel |
| Ink Base | Water |
| Ink Color | Multicolor |
| Body Shape | Round |
| Recommended Uses | Drawing, Painting, Sketching, Crafts & Mixed Media |
| Age Range | Adult |
| Manufacturer | HA SHI |
| Model | LA20 |
| Country of Manufacture | Made in Korea |
Color Set Options
| 12-Color Set | 12 water-soluble pastel colors |
|---|---|
| 12-Color ASIN | B09MCRFDJZ |
| 24-Color Set | 24 water-soluble pastel colors |
| 24-Color ASIN | B096LJF3KS |
Product count, price and Amazon ASIN vary according to the selected 12-color or 24-color option.
How It Works
1. Choose Your Color Set
Select either the 12-color or 24-color variation depending on the palette you want to work with.
2. Draw
Apply the pastel directly to paper or another suitable art surface.
Use it like a traditional oil pastel for lines, shading, blocks of color and layered effects.
3. Add Water
Dip a clean brush in water and remove excess moisture.
Brush across the pastel areas you want to activate.
4. Blend
The water-soluble pigment begins to soften and spread as water is applied.
Blend neighboring colors, soften edges or pull color outward into a watercolor-style wash.
5. Control the Effect
- Dry: Keeps more visible pastel texture.
- Damp Brush: Creates softer blending and gradients.
- Additional Water: Creates broader watercolor-style washes.
- Layered Color: Adds richer color and greater depth.
6. Combine Techniques
Leave selected areas dry while activating others with water.
Combining the two techniques helps create contrast between textured pastel marks and softer painted sections.
KDailyLife Tips
Choose 12 Colors for Simplicity
The 12-color set is a practical option when you want a compact palette for sketches, practice work, travel or everyday creative projects.
Choose 24 Colors for a Broader Palette
The 24-color set provides more ready-to-use shades for gradients, layered work, detailed illustrations and projects where you want greater color variety.
Start With Less Water
Begin with a damp brush rather than a heavily wet brush.
You can gradually add more water as you decide how much you want the pigment to spread.
Layer Before Activating
For stronger color, apply additional pastel layers before adding water.
More pigment gives you more color to blend once the surface is activated.
Try a Dry-to-Wet Gradient
Keep one side of an area dry and gradually add water toward the other side.
This creates a transition from textured pastel strokes to a softer watercolor-style finish.
Mix Colors Before & After Adding Water
Layer two colors while dry and then brush across the transition area.
Experiment with blending both before and after adding water to produce different results.
Test New Surfaces First
Paper, canvas, linen and cloth respond differently to water and pigment.
Test a small section before starting a finished project on an unfamiliar surface.
Care & Use
- Use light-to-moderate pressure when applying the soft pastel sticks.
- Build stronger color through layering instead of excessive pressure.
- Use clean water and a clean brush when activating colors.
- Rinse the brush between significantly different colors to reduce unwanted color mixing.
- Allow water-activated artwork to dry completely before stacking or closing a journal.
- Remove excessive transferred pigment from pastel sticks before returning them to the case.
- Keep the pastel set closed when not in use.
- Store in a dry location away from excessive heat and moisture.
- Test unfamiliar paper, canvas or fabric surfaces before beginning a finished piece.
Final color intensity, texture and watercolor effect will vary depending on the amount of pastel applied, the amount of water used and the absorbency of the working surface.
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