Clairefontaine Pastelmat Glued Pad - Palette No. 3 - (9 1/2 x 12 Inches) 24 x 30 cm - 360g - 12 Sheets - White
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Clairefontaine Pastelmat Glued Pad - Palette No. 3 - (9 1/2 x 12 Inches) 24 x 30 cm - 360g - 12 Sheets - White
- Oganic Velvety Surface: unique strong, velvty surface that has more tooth than traditional ingres paper ut without the abrasive qualities of sanded papers.
- "Painting with Pastel": Pastelmat's unique interaction with pastels allows the artist to create painterly effects with soft, buttery marks.
- Blending and Layering: Pastelmat offers remarkable control, allowing for effortless, precision blending of pigments. Supports building multiplelayers of pgment to control color tone and intensity.
- Lower Consumption Rate of Costly Pastels: Pastelmat's surface consumes pastel sticks at a 30% slower rate than sanded papers. The surface also creates minimal amounts of pastel dust.
- Unique Qualities: Pastelmat is versatile and strong. It holds up to water or solvent-based washes to create underpaintings. Unlike grittier sanded papers, Pastelmat is suitable for fie line artwork. Pastel can be easily erased with magic erasers.
- Pad size is 9 1/2 x 12 Inches (24 x 30 cm)
Pastelmat offers pastel artists new opportunities with a unique surface that grabs pastels more effectively than Ingres papers but is less abrasive then sanded papers. Pastelmat pads have glassine sheet protectors between each page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Pastelmat different from regular pastel paper?
Pastelmat has a unique velvety surface that grabs pastels more effectively than Ingres paper but is less abrasive than sanded papers. This allows for smooth, painterly blending and layering while consuming pastel sticks 30% slower than sanded alternatives.
Can I use watercolor or other mediums on this pad?
Yes. Pastelmat is strong enough to hold up to water or solvent-based washes, making it suitable for creating underpaintings or mixed-media work alongside pastels.
Is this pad good for fine line work?
Yes. Unlike grittier sanded papers, Pastelmat's surface is suitable for fine line artwork, giving you both precision control and the ability to blend larger areas.
How many sheets are in this pad?
The pad contains 12 sheets of Pastelmat. Each sheet is protected by glassine sheet dividers between the pages.
Can I erase mistakes on this paper?
Yes. Pastel can be easily erased from Pastelmat using magic erasers, allowing you to make corrections without damaging the paper surface.
What is the paper weight and exact pad dimensions?
The pad is 9 1/2 x 12 inches (24 x 30 cm) with a paper weight of 360g, providing a sturdy surface that supports multiple layers of pastel and wet media.
