Document, suitable for key stage 2
How is egg tempera paint made?
Our new series for children answers some of art's most intriguing questions. Did you know artists used to make paint with eggs?
How are pastels made?
Our new series for children answers some of art's most intriguing questions
How do you make pastels?
Using dry materials instead of wet paints dates back to the 16th century. Artists pastels have some special advantages over paint. You can brush and smudge the dusty marks to blend colours. Also, the colours don't fade over time, unlike oil paints!
Find out more about pastels in this made for children animation.