Distress Crayons by Tim Holtz are water-reactive pigment sticks created for layered mixed media work, shading 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 aging effects, detailed accents and enhancing existing backgrounds. Distress Crayons work with fingers, brushes, sponges or stencils and blend naturally with Distress Inks and Distress Oxides.
The Set 7 features earthy, natural and slightly dramatic tones, making it perfect for vintage, autumn and atmospheric 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:
- Fired Brick – deep red
- Abandoned Coral – coral
- Crushed Olive – olive green
- Evergreen Bough – deep green
- Stormy Sky – blue
- Ground Espresso – dark brown
👍 Ideal for:
- Mixed media projects
- Art journaling
- Junk journaling
- Scrapbooking and card making
- Vintage, autumn and atmospheric backgrounds
✨ Inspiration Tip:
Pair Fired Brick with Abandoned Coral for warm focal elements, use Crushed Olive and Evergreen Bough for natural textures, and finish with Stormy Sky and Ground Espresso to add depth and moody contrast.
