Unleash your creativity with the Gelatos Water-Soluble Gift Set by Faber-Castell—a versatile mixed media essential. At first glance, Gelatos may resemble gel sticks or crayons, but they offer far more. These creamy pigment sticks combine wax, oil, and rich colour to deliver a smooth, blendable texture that transforms with water.

Because they’re acid-free, odorless, and water-soluble, you can use Gelatos dry for bold coverage or wet for soft, watercolor effects. Their twist-up design makes them easy to store and maintain, while their opaque colour covers large surfaces effortlessly. Moreover, Gelatos resist fading under normal lighting and pair well with most acrylic mediums.

Use them on paper, canvas, wood, cloth, or fabric—though we recommend thicker paper like watercolour stock and sealing fabric-based art. Additionally, Gelatos shine in journaling, adding vibrant colour to notebooks, bibles, and dark surfaces.

To explore techniques, start with blending—combine colours using fingers, swabs, or water. Then, try edging for a distressed look. You can also spritz water before or after applying Gelatos, or tilt your page for dripping effects. Finally, dissolve fragments in warm water and mix until smooth for custom washes.

With Gelatos, your art becomes fluid, expressive, and full of possibility. Let your imagination lead the way.