Distress Crayons by Tim Holtz are water-reactive pigment sticks created for layered mixed media work, smooth color transitions and depth. Their creamy formulation allows direct, controlled application and can be used dry or activated with water for natural blending.
They are ideal for bold and subtle focal points, highlights and enhancing existing backgrounds. Distress Crayons work with fingers, brushes, sponges or stencils and blend naturally with Distress Inks and Distress Oxides.
The Set 4 combines clean colors with a neutral grey, making it a versatile palette for everyday and expressive mixed media 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 details and shading
- Fully color-coordinated with Distress Inks & Distress Oxides
🎨 Colors included:
- Candied Apple – red
- Squeezed Lemonade – yellow
- Lucky Clover – green
- Salty Ocean – blue
- Wilted Violet – purple
- Pumice Stone – light grey
👍 Ideal for:
- Mixed media projects
- Art journaling
- Junk journaling
- Scrapbooking and card making
- Bright and balanced layered backgrounds
✨ Inspiration Tip:
Use Squeezed Lemonade and Candied Apple for bright accents, combine Salty Ocean with Lucky Clover for clean backgrounds, and add Pumice Stone to soften transitions and balance the composition.
