Distress Crayons by Tim Holtz are water-reactive pigment sticks created for layered mixed media work, shading and expressive color. Their creamy formulation allows direct, controlled application and can be used dry or activated with water for natural blending.
They are ideal for creating bold focal points, aging effects and enhancing existing backgrounds. Distress Crayons work with fingers, brushes, sponges or stencils and blend naturally with Distress Inks and Distress Oxides.
The Set 2 combines warm and cool tones, making it a versatile palette for vintage, winter and contrast-driven creative projects.
👉 Features:
- Water-reactive pigment sticks for mixed media
- Creamy texture with a soft matte finish
- Can be used dry or with water
- Excellent control for shading and details
- Fully color-coordinated with Distress Inks & Distress Oxides
🎨 Colors included:
- Festive Berries – red
- Rusty Hinge – rusty orange
- Fossilized Amber – warm yellow
- Peeled Paint – green
- Chipped Sapphire – deep blue
- Seedless Preserves – purple
👍 Ideal for:
- Mixed media projects
- Art journaling
- Junk journaling
- Scrapbooking and card making
- Vintage and high-contrast backgrounds
✨ Inspiration Tip:
Use Fossilized Amber and Rusty Hinge for warm bases, add Peeled Paint for natural accents, and balance with Chipped Sapphire and Seedless Preserves for depth and dramatic contrast.
