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50th anniversary of Neocolor™ II Aquarelle: 15 vibrant new colours
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23/05/2025

50th anniversary of Neocolor™ II Aquarelle: 15 vibrant new colours

Discover 15 new Neocolor™ II Aquarelle water-soluble pastels in an exceptional wooden box, a Special Edition to celebrate 50 years of the iconic pastel!
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Drawing techniques: how to improve and progress
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15/05/2025

Drawing techniques: how to improve and progress

Shading, gradients, colour mixing and combining…. Here are all our tips to help you improve your drawing, explore new techniques and perfect your pencil strokes.
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Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Caran d’Ache customised pen
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06/05/2025

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Caran d’Ache customised pen

This Mother’s Day, create a unique writing instrument with Caran d’Ache that reflects all the love you have for your mother.
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Junk journaling: our tips for starting and finding inspiration for your junk journal
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10/04/2025

Junk journaling: our tips for starting and finding inspiration for your junk journal

Do you enjoy arts and crafts projects, keeping a journal or a scrapbook? Discover the new trend of junk journaling and express your creativity.
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Doodling: why is it beneficial for creativity and concentration?
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08/04/2025

Doodling: why is it beneficial for creativity and concentration?

Doodling boosts creativity and concentration while reducing stress. Learn more about its benefits and why you should try it!
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Black Edition: a collection celebrating the power of black
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12/03/2025

Black Edition: a collection celebrating the power of black

Monochrome fountain pens, ballpoint pens and mechanical pencils: celebrate the timeless power of black with the Caran d’Ache Black Edition collection.
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Neoart™ 6901: Caran d'Ache's new pastel
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10/02/2025

Neoart™ 6901: Caran d'Ache's new pastel

Discover Neoart™ 6901, the superior quality Caran d'Ache pastel available in a range of intense colours that are lightfast for up to 100 years!
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How to keep a Commonplace Book
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23/12/2024

How to keep a Commonplace Book

Gather all your thoughts in one notebook and learn how to keep a Commonplace Book to inspire you and free your imagination.
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Our guide to painting on glass
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20/12/2024

Our guide to painting on glass

Would you like to make your own stained glass or customise glass objects? Here are all our tips and techniques for painting on glass.
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Pastel drawing: which pencils and techniques?
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17/12/2024

Pastel drawing: which pencils and techniques?

Dry or water-soluble pastel pencils, tips and techniques: let Caran d’Ache guide you and master the art of drawing with pastel pencils.
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How to draw with graphite pencils
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16/12/2024

How to draw with graphite pencils

Our guide to mastering the art of drawing with graphite pencils: choice of pencil, basic techniques, essential supplies and tips.
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How to start creative journaling
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10/12/2024

How to start creative journaling

Writing, drawing, collage: free your creativity and go on a path of self-discovery with creative journaling, art at the service of your wellbeing.
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Our guide to painting on fabric
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06/12/2024

Our guide to painting on fabric

Choice of paint and techniques: discover all our tips and techniques to paint on your clothes, cotton bags, shoes and tapestries!
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White highlights: which supplies are best?
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15/11/2024

White highlights: which supplies are best?

White pastel or pencil, eraser or brush: find out more about all the tools that you can use to add white highlights to your drawings and paintings.
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How to draw with a fountain pen ?
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08/11/2024

How to draw with a fountain pen ?

Choice of fountain pen, supplies and drawing techniques: read all our advice to learn the art of drawing with a fountain pen.
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Our tips for removing stains left by felt tip pens or paint
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06/11/2024

Our tips for removing stains left by felt tip pens or paint

Read our stain removal tips and advice for removing stains left by paint, felt tip pens, pastels or pencils. Don't be scared of getting dirty with Caran d'Ache.
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Wellbeing and creativity: discover the benefits of art therapy
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04/11/2024

Wellbeing and creativity: discover the benefits of art therapy

Definition, benefits and supplies: discover all the secrets of art therapy and combine relaxation and creativity with Caran d'Ache.
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Cosmic Blue: a sparkling collection of writing and drawing instruments
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01/11/2024

Cosmic Blue: a sparkling collection of writing and drawing instruments

Embark on an intergalactic journey with a Special Edition of sparkling pens and pencils for a star-studded festive period!
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Guide: learn to draw with a ballpoint pen
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05/09/2024

Guide: learn to draw with a ballpoint pen

Our guide to choosing the right tools, drawing with ballpoint pens, and bringing depth to your drawings!
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Blending colours with coloured pencils
Guides
30/08/2024

Blending colours with coloured pencils

Varying pressure, using a blender, layering: discover a range of techniques to blend your coloured pencils.
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Supracolor™ Aquarelle pencils: 18 exclusive new colours
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15/08/2024

Supracolor™ Aquarelle pencils: 18 exclusive new colours

Discover an exclusive new assortment of 18 water-soluble pencils in a special edition Supracolor™ Aquarelle.
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Find the right creative hobby for you
Guides
05/08/2024

Find the right creative hobby for you

Colouring, painting, drawing, calligraphy, crafting: our advice on finding the creative hobby that's right for you.
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Caring for your luxury writing instrument
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01/08/2024

Caring for your luxury writing instrument

Tips for caring for your fountain pen, ballpoint pen or roller pen: the right way to clean and protect your luxury writing instrument.
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Dragon Limited Edition writing instruments
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25/07/2024

Dragon Limited Edition writing instruments

Straw marquetry, the iconic 849™ pen and Haute Écriture writing instruments: discover the Caran d'Ache 2024 limited editions celebrating the dragon.
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5 tips for framing your watercolors
Guides
17/07/2024

5 tips for framing your watercolors

Our tips for framing and keeping your watercolor paintings. Preserve the vibrancy and the colors of your work with these five simple and useful tips.
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Our guide to creating a travel journal
Guides
12/07/2024

Our guide to creating a travel journal

Create your personal travel journal: immortalize your vacations and follow our tips to organize your memories on every beautiful page.
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5 ways to preserve your drawings
Guides
07/06/2024

5 ways to preserve your drawings

Choosing the right paper, UV protection, framing : here are our tips for looking after and preserving your precious drawings!
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Our guide to storing your paints
Guides
05/06/2024

Our guide to storing your paints

Temperature, storage, exposure to light: all our tips for taking care of and preserving the quality of your tubes and bottles of paint.
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Wedding gift: an exceptional personalised Swiss Made pen
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24/05/2024

Wedding gift: an exceptional personalised Swiss Made pen

With an engravable Haute Ecriture writing instrument, personalised pen or collectible pen delight the bride and groom with an outstanding Swiss Made gift!
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Claim your Style latest edition: brand new 849™ pens and pencils
Guides
20/05/2024

Claim your Style latest edition: brand new 849™ pens and pencils

Reconnect with nature with our special edition 849™ ballpoint pens, a selection of two-color pencils and a unique coloring notebook!
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Our tips for taking care of your paintbrushes
Guides
03/05/2024

Our tips for taking care of your paintbrushes

Our tips for taking care of your paintbrushes and avoiding common mistakes. Learn how to clean, dry and store your paintbrushes.
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The benefits of coloring for adults and children
Guides
03/05/2024

The benefits of coloring for adults and children

Reduce stress, improve concentration, express emotions and creativity, develop fine motor skills: here are 5 benefits of coloring books.
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