Clairefontaine 696166C Pack of 5 Drawing Sheets Pastel Mat, Ideal for Drying Techniques and Pastel, DIN A3 29.7 x 42 cm, 360 g, Beige, 1

The 360 g pastel mat paper has been specially developed for pastel painting. Front and back can be used. The pigments adhere excellently and are highlighted very well, even without fixative Layering several layers of paint without saturation effect is possible. Effortless smudging with your fingers on the velvety surface is very gentle on the fingers The velvety surface is unique: coarser than velour paper, softer than sandpaper. This opens up completely new possibilities for the artist. This allows you to implement very soft shades, such as fine lines, or precise details. The consumption of pigments is 30 to 40% less than conventional sandpaper The paper is 100% natural, an organic surface made from vegetable cellulose without the addition of chemical abrasives. The less rough surface also produces very little pastel dust when working Pastelmat paper can also be used for wet techniques, using water-based paint or denatured alcohol. It has archival quality, is pH neutral and acid free