Our colour and writing products are manufactured in our workshops in Geneva since 1915.
31/08/2023
Choosing ink for a fountain pen
Inkwell, cartridge, converter: how to use. Refilling your fountain pens with high-quality Swiss Made inks.
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- FREE GIFT WRAP AND PERSONALIZED MESSAGE. FREE DELIVERY ON ORDERS OVER CHF 80.
23/08/2023
Back-to-school and back-to-the-office supplies
Pens, pencils, writing and drawing accessories: this autumn, equip yourself with Swiss Made quality from Caran d'Ache.
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18/08/2023
Create your personalised school kit
From painting to sewing: our guide to creating your personalised school kit, with a tutorial from artist Steffie Brocoli!
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04/08/2023
THE EDUCATIONAL SERVICE COMPETITION
To mark the 50th anniversary of its educational service, Caran d’Ache launched a competition for schools throughout Switzerland. The challenge? To create a three-dimensional object that looked like a pencil.
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07/07/2023
Calligraphy: tips for learning this modern art form
Style, technique, writing materials. Everything you need to know to start learning modern calligraphy, thanks to Caran d'Ache’s expertise.
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27/06/2023
DISCOVER THE NEW CARAN D’ACHE VIDEO DEDICATED TO HAUTE ÉCRITURE
Discover the new Caran d’Ache video dedicated to Haute Écriture, an analogy between the writing process and the manufacture of exceptional instruments.
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19/06/2023
CREATIVE BOX
Discover the Creative Box, the multi-technique set providing access to three online creative classes
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19/06/2023
CREATIVE CLASS: ONLINE ART CLASSES TO LEARN AND PROGRESS
Learn to paint and draw anywhere. Progress at your own pace with our videos presented by teachers and professional artists.
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16/06/2023
PRINTABLE COLOURING PAGES TO COLOUR YOUR SUMMER
Four summer-themed colouring pages created by our ambassador Ambre Verschaeve. Download and print for free.
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02/06/2023
A guide to painting with gouache: Tips and techniques
Paints, supplies and methods: learn to paint with gouache and mix your own colours with our tips and tricks
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15/05/2023
Seven creative craft activities to do with your family this summer
This summer put the emphasis on your kids' creativity and imagination with these colorful fun manual activities and craft ideas.
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19/04/2023
Water-soluble pencils, pastels or pens : choosing your art supplies
Pastels, felt-tip pens, pencils, brushes, chalk, discover the world of water-soluble accessories with Caran d'Ache and create unique watercolor designs.
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06/04/2023
A creative gift for Mother’s Day
Writing instruments or art supplies, customizable pen, craft ideas : this Mother’s Day, surprise your Mom with a unique gift
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03/04/2023
NEW CARAN D'ACHE + PAUL SMITH COLLECTION: A BEAUTIFUL BALLPOINT PEN TO GIVE SOMEONE (OR TO SPOIL YOURSELF)
Give an exceptional gift to lovers of trendy designer items: a beautiful 849 ballpoint pen from the new Caran d'Ache + Paul Smith collection.
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21/03/2023
PLUNGE INTO THE FLORAL AND POETIC WORLD OF JULIE THOMAS AND DISCOVER BOTANICAL ART WITH THIS READY-TO-USE MULTI-TECHNIQUE SET
Discover the floral and poetic world of the artist, Julie Thomas, through the Botanical multi-technique set.
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21/03/2023
Caran d’Ache + Miou Studio BE COLOR, BICOLOR !
Discover a colourful exhibition by Lucie Simon from Studio Miou at our Espace créatif, Plateforme 10, Lausanne.
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19/02/2023
BETWEEN THE LINES, AN EXHIBITION BY JP KALONJI, CORPORATE AMBASSADOR, FOCUSSING ON GRAPHITE PENCILS
Discover the mesmerising exhibition by our ambassador, JP Kalonji, at our Espace créatif, Plateforme 10, Lausanne.
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22/11/2022
FESTIVE WALLPAPERS
Get into the festive mood with these 3 phone wallpapers to be downloaded free of charge.
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26/10/2022
COLOUR TREASURE COLLECTION LIMITED EDITION STATIONERY GIFT SETS
Holiday Season 2022 limited edition. Gift a unique, practical and original stationery gift set. Pens, high quality Swiss Made items and accessories.
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18/10/2022
A GUIDE TO CHOOSING COLOURED PENCILS FOR PROFESSIONAL USE
A buyer’s comprehensive guide to choosing the best professional-quality coloured pencils, suited to various drawing and colouring techniques.
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11/10/2022
6 PERSONALISED GIFTS FOR ANY OCCASION
For Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays, graduations or professional achievements, offer your loved one a personalised and unique gift.
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26/09/2022
HOW TO USE WATERCOLOUR PENCILS?
Learn how to use watercolour pencils, including basic techniques and tips for choosing brushes, paper and other supplies.
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12/09/2022
The Caran d’Ache x HEAD
The Caran d’Ache x HEAD prize celebrate 10 years of creativity SUPRACOLOR; a 10 artist residency at Halle Nord.
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30/08/2022
PERSONALIZED PENS UNIQUE AND LUXURIOUS ITEMS FOR EVERY OCCASION
Personalized and engraved ballpoint pens, fountain pens and rollerball pens to mark a special event, promote your company or express your personality.
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03/08/2022
COLOURFUL BADGES A FUN ACTIVITY THAT’S EASY TO DO FOR YOUNG AND OLD ALIKE
Follow our step-by-step guide and create your own fun and colourful back-to-school badges to decorate your clothes or pencil cases.
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02/08/2022
FIVE WAYS TO USE ACRYLIC PAINT
Layering, mixing, color gradient, texture, here are 5 techniques for using and applying acrylic paint to various surfaces.
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01/08/2022
CARAN D'ACHE: AT THE HEART OF SWISSMADE
An icon of Swiss Made for many years, Caran d’Ache embodies Swiss excellence and know-how.
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16/03/2022
Choosing your pastels
Oil pastels, wax pastels, soft and hard dry pastels. Follow our advice for choosing your high-quality pastels according to your needs.
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10/02/2022
CARAN D’ACHE COLLABORATES WITH THE FRANCO-SWISS ARTIST, ANAÏS COULON
Discover the colourful, dreamlike installation created by the artist Anaïs Coulon for Caran d’Ache in Lausanne.
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07/02/2022
START JOURNALING TO WRITE DOWN YOUR THOUGHTS AND ORGANIZE YOUR DAY
Journaling is a daily writing habit that allows you to express your thoughts on paper. Follow our tips for getting started, choosing the right notebook/journal and the perfect pen.
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12/12/2021
DRAWING SUPPLIES FOR BEGINNERS
Graphite pencils, paper, charcoal, eraser, blending stump: learn all about the tools and essential supplies needed to start drawing and improve in the best conditions.
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21/10/2021
HOW TO CHOOSE THE PERFECT PEN?
Fountain pen, rollerball pen, mechanical pencil ou ballpoint pen? Gold or steel nib? Our guide to pens, for personal use and for gifts.
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