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Inspiration

Time to get inspired! Read our top tips, learn about the amazing work of our ambassadors, get a behind-the-scenes look at our workshop, and enjoy a sneak peek at the latest developments in this section dedicated to creativity and inspiration.

DIY ideas to make your Halloween decorations

Do It Yourself

02/10/2023

Three DIY to make your Halloween decorations

Candle jars, garlands and spooky decorations: Caran d'Ache has imagined 3 DIY craft activities for Halloween.

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Collaborations

25/09/2023

Keith Haring™ Special Editions

Pens, sets of coloured pencil, a journal and a colouring pad displaying Keith Haring's iconic art. Special-edition gifts, Swiss Made for the holiday season.

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Guides

20/09/2023

The secrets of making pencils

Discover how our Swiss Made graphite pencils and coloured pencils are made in conscientious, local production.

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Watercolor painting with Museum Aquarelle pencils

Do It Yourself

08/09/2023

Watercolor painting with Museum

Properties, techniques and tips, learn about the Museum Aquarelle range of pencils and create an original watercolor with Sofia Clara.

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Guides

31/08/2023

Choosing ink for a fountain pen

Inkwell, cartridge, converter: how to use. Refilling your fountain pens with high-quality Swiss Made inks.

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Back-to-school and back-to-the-office supplies

Guides

23/08/2023

Back-to-school and back-to-the-office supplies

Pens, pencils, writing and drawing accessories: this autumn, equip yourself with Swiss Made quality from Caran d'Ache.

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Our guide to creating your personalised school kit

Do It Yourself

18/08/2023

Create your personalised school kit

From painting to sewing: our guide to creating your personalised school kit, with a tutorial from artist Steffie Brocoli!

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The winners of the educational service competition

Workshops

04/08/2023

THE EDUCATIONAL SERVICE COMPETITION

To mark the 50th anniversary of its educational service, Caran d’Ache launched a competition for schools throughout Switzerland. The challenge? To create a three-dimensional object that looked like a pencil.

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Guides

07/07/2023

Calligraphy: tips for learning this modern art form

Style, technique, writing materials. Everything you need to know to start learning modern calligraphy, thanks to Caran d'Ache’s expertise.

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Guides

27/06/2023

DISCOVER THE NEW CARAN D’ACHE VIDEO DEDICATED TO HAUTE ÉCRITURE

Discover the new Caran d’Ache video dedicated to Haute Écriture, an analogy between the writing process and the manufacture of exceptional instruments.

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Guides

19/06/2023

CREATIVE BOX

Discover the Creative Box, the multi-technique set providing access to three online creative classes

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Guides

19/06/2023

CREATIVE CLASS: ONLINE ART CLASSES TO LEARN AND PROGRESS

Learn to paint and draw anywhere. Progress at your own pace with our videos presented by teachers and professional artists.

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Do It Yourself

16/06/2023

PRINTABLE COLOURING PAGES TO COLOUR YOUR SUMMER

Four summer-themed colouring pages created by our ambassador Ambre Verschaeve. Download and print for free.

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Guides

02/06/2023

A guide to painting with gouache: Tips and techniques

Paints, supplies and methods: learn to paint with gouache and mix your own colours with our tips and tricks

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Do It Yourself

15/05/2023

Seven creative craft activities to do with your family this summer

This summer put the emphasis on your kids' creativity and imagination with these colorful fun manual activities and craft ideas.

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Guides

19/04/2023

Water-soluble pencils, pastels or pens : choosing your art supplies

Pastels, felt-tip pens, pencils, brushes, chalk, discover the world of water-soluble accessories with Caran d'Ache and create unique watercolor designs.

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Guides

06/04/2023

Writing instruments or art supplies, customizable pen, craft ideas : this Mother’s Day, surprise your Mom with a unique gift

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Collaborations

03/04/2023

NEW CARAN D'ACHE + PAUL SMITH COLLECTION: A BEAUTIFUL BALLPOINT PEN TO GIVE SOMEONE (OR TO SPOIL YOURSELF)

Give an exceptional gift to lovers of trendy designer items: a beautiful 849 ballpoint pen from the new Caran d'Ache + Paul Smith collection.

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Collaborations

21/03/2023

PLUNGE INTO THE FLORAL AND POETIC WORLD OF JULIE THOMAS AND DISCOVER BOTANICAL ART WITH THIS READY-TO-USE MULTI-TECHNIQUE SET

Discover the floral and poetic world of the artist, Julie Thomas, through the Botanical multi-technique set.

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News

21/03/2023

Caran d’Ache + Miou Studio BE COLOR, BICOLOR !

Discover a colourful exhibition by Lucie Simon from Studio Miou at our Espace créatif, Plateforme 10, Lausanne.

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News

19/02/2023

BETWEEN THE LINES, AN EXHIBITION BY JP KALONJI, CORPORATE AMBASSADOR, FOCUSSING ON GRAPHITE PENCILS

Discover the mesmerising exhibition by our ambassador, JP Kalonji, at our Espace créatif, Plateforme 10, Lausanne.

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Do It Yourself

22/11/2022

FESTIVE WALLPAPERS

Get into the festive mood with these 3 phone wallpapers to be downloaded free of charge.

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Choosing coloured pencils for professional use

Guides

02/11/2022

A buyer’s comprehensive guide to choosing the best professional-quality coloured pencils, suited to various drawing and colouring techniques.

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Guides

27/10/2022

For Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays, graduations or professional achievements, offer your loved one a personalised and unique gift.

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Guides

26/10/2022

COLOUR TREASURE COLLECTION LIMITED EDITION STATIONERY GIFT SETS

Holiday Season 2022 limited edition. Gift a unique, practical and original stationery gift set. Pens, high quality Swiss Made items and accessories.

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Guides

18/10/2022

A GUIDE TO CHOOSING COLOURED PENCILS FOR PROFESSIONAL USE

A buyer’s comprehensive guide to choosing the best professional-quality coloured pencils, suited to various drawing and colouring techniques.

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Guides

11/10/2022

6 PERSONALISED GIFTS FOR ANY OCCASION

For Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays, graduations or professional achievements, offer your loved one a personalised and unique gift.

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Guides

03/10/2022

Learn how to use watercolour pencils, including basic techniques and tips for choosing brushes, paper and other supplies.

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News

12/09/2022

The Caran d’Ache x HEAD

The Caran d’Ache x HEAD prize celebrate 10 years of creativity SUPRACOLOR; a 10 artist residency at Halle Nord.

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Guides

30/08/2022

PERSONALIZED PENS UNIQUE AND LUXURIOUS ITEMS FOR EVERY OCCASION

Personalized and engraved ballpoint pens, fountain pens and rollerball pens to mark a special event, promote your company or express your personality. 

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Do It Yourself

03/08/2022

COLOURFUL BADGES A FUN ACTIVITY THAT’S EASY TO DO FOR YOUNG AND OLD ALIKE

Follow our step-by-step guide and create your own fun and colourful back-to-school badges to decorate your clothes or pencil cases.

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Guides

02/08/2022

FIVE WAYS TO USE ACRYLIC PAINT

Layering, mixing, color gradient, texture, here are 5 techniques for using and applying acrylic paint to various surfaces.

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Our colour and writing products are manufactured in our workshops in Geneva since 1915.

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