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Caran d’Ache at Kadmium — Australia’s Largest Range of Swiss-Made Colour
Discover the world of Swissmade Art Supplies with Caran d’Ache at Kadmium Art & Design Supplies.
Founded in Geneva in 1915, Caran d’Ache has earned global respect for the elegance of its design, the purity of its pigments and the precision of its Swiss-made craftsmanship. At Kadmium, we’re proud to offer Australia’s largest Caran d’Ache range—from professional coloured pencils and pastels to writing instruments and inks—available online and in our stores at Ultimo (Sydney) and Coffs Harbour.
Behind every Caran d’Ache drawing or writing instrument is a team of skilled craftspeople working under one roof in Geneva. Decades-honed techniques, meticulous hand processes and rigorous quality control come together to produce tools that feel refined, perform flawlessly and last. That commitment to Swiss Made quality is the hallmark you can see—and feel—every time you make a mark with Caran d'Ache.
Caran d’Ache pairs creativity and technical innovation with a clear sense of responsibility—nurturing education, respecting the environment and championing long-term craftsmanship. In practice, that means designing tools to last (and be refilled), sourcing quality materials with care, and producing locally in Switzerland under rigorous standards. Those values guide material choices, manufacturing processes and collaborations with artists and cultural partners around the world.
From pencils and pastels to fine writing instruments, Caran d’Ache brings together sustainability, precision and beauty—so creatives of all ages can make work they’re proud of, today and for years to come.
Caran d’Ache’s passion for colour spans coloured pencils, graphite, pastels and gouache. A broad palette—developed from carefully selected pigments—delivers exceptional purity, consistency and lightfastness so artists can create with confidence, from early studies to exhibition works.
Explore artist favourites like Luminance 6901 lightfast coloured pencils, Pablo oil-based colour pencils, Museum Aquarelle and Supracolor Soft Aquarelle watercolour pencils, the fine-core Prismalo, plus Neocolor II water-soluble wax pastels, Neocolor I permanent wax pastels, and Neoart 6901 permanent wax sticks for bold, opaque colour.
