Pastel Workshop: Making My New Palette

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

My old studio tray was 18" x 3' and the new "Pastel Crib" measures 2' x 4.'

Lots more space, and room to expand my palette to include the grays and also a nifty pencil box in the middle.

More photos soon!

Linda Roth said...: Very impressive. After seeing what you used to keep your pastels, I shopped for one. I thought it was an essential. I didn't find one; now I know why. Do you separate the softs from the hards and mediums in any way? That seems to be something to consider. Right now, I can tell by the shapes, but my supplies are for beginners. One does need such a box to travel and the lid has to close tight for vertical carriage. I've been thinking.; May 17, 2013 at 8:41 AM
Casey Klahn said...: Linda - they aren't hard to make, and I know there isn't anything big and rectangular on the market. My peeps on Facebook asked me to market them, and I do have a woodworker who is going to make some. 3 sizes.

Let me know if you want one.

My hard pastels go in those three drawer boxes you can buy at any art store.; May 17, 2013 at 8:58 AM
Jason said...: WOW! Great box...lots of love went into making that.
I actually made something similar out of very thick cardboard and foamcore, since I don't have any woodworking skills. It's nice to have an orgaonized palette. :); May 24, 2013 at 9:36 AM

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