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Inspiration

Time to get inspired! Read our top tips, learn about the amazing work of our ambassadors, get a behind-the-scenes look at our workshop, and enjoy a sneak peek at the latest developments in this section dedicated to creativity and inspiration.

Choosing coloured pencils for professional use

Guides

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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Guides

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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Guides

03/10/2022

Learn how to use watercolour pencils, including basic techniques and tips for choosing brushes, paper and other supplies.

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News

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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Guides

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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Do It Yourself

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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Guides

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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Guides

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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Guides

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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News

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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Guides

07/02/2022

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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Guides

12/12/2021

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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Guides

21/10/2021

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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Guides

21/08/2021

LEARN TO DRAW LIKE BEYA REBAÏ WITH NEOCOLOR® II AQUARELLE

For Caran d’Ache, the artist Beya Rebaï has dreamed up two original assortments of Neocolor® II Aquarelle consisting of the artist’s favourite shades.

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Collaborations

16/06/2021

CARAN D’ACHE + ALFREDO HÄBERLI FIXPENCIL®

Alfredo Häberli, the Swiss-Argentine designer internationally renowned for his projects and collaborations with prestigious designer brands, takes a fresh look at the Fixpencil® by Caran d’Ache.

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Guides

08/02/2021

GOUACHE OR ACRYLIC: WHICH PAINT TO CHOOSE?

Acrylic and gouache are both ideal paints for beginners. Which to choose when starting out? Our guide and tips on protecting your work and looking after your supplies.

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Do It Yourself

15/12/2020

Christmas colouring

Little by little, the magic of Christmas is weaving its way between the overcast days and first flakes of snow.

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Do It Yourself

01/10/2020

CUSTOMISE YOUR HALLOWEEN PUMPKINS

Fancy a novel Halloween decoration? Follow our simple pumpkin painting guide using acrylics. Go for it!

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Collaborations

29/09/2020

Caran d’Ache + Klein Blue®: a collaboration celebrating the wide blue yonder

Since 1915, Caran d’Ache has radiated its love for colour through outstanding writing and drawing instruments.

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Guides

07/07/2020

CARAN D'ACHE + ME

Design your own 849™ pen or mechanical pencil. Choose colours, finishes and engravings for a writing implement as unique as you are.

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Do It Yourself

24/06/2020

SUMMER DRAWINGS TO COLOUR IN

Relaxing naps in the shade of an olive tree, warm summer evenings, family hikes through the beautiful countryside…

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Collaborations

10/12/2019

CARAN D’ACHE AND CARL F. BUCHERER

Signature Moments, a collaboration between two iconic Swiss brands. Take a look behind the scenes!

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Do It Yourself

01/11/2019

Your letter to Santa

As Christmas gradually weaves its magic among the fairy lights, it’s time to complete a task of the utmost importance: writing a letter to Santa.

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Swiss made

Our colour and writing products are manufactured in our workshops in Geneva since 1915.

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