Faber-Castell Gelatos Water-Soluble Crayons offer a versatile and vibrant medium for artists of all levels. Although they resemble gel sticks or crayons, Gelatos deliver far more creative possibilities. Packed with pigment, wax, and oil, each creamy stick glides smoothly across surfaces and blends effortlessly. Because they’re acid-free, odorless, and water-soluble, they suit a wide range of techniques.

To begin, mix and blend colours using your fingertips, cotton swabs, water, or blending tools. You can easily create new shades and add depth to your work. For added texture, try the edging technique—apply colour along the paper’s edge and blend inward for a distressed or grunge effect.

Moreover, Gelatos transform beautifully into watercolours. Use a water brush, cloth, or baby wipe to spread and soften the pigment. For more dynamic effects, spritz your surface with water before or after applying Gelatos, then blend with a paintbrush. Alternatively, apply colour to one side of the page, mist it, and tilt to create dripping effects.

Gelatos work well on paper, canvas, wood, fabric, and even journals. For fabric, seal your artwork and avoid laundering. Finally, dissolve Gelatos in warm water, smash fragments with a spatula, and adjust water levels to refine colour and blendability.