Clairefontaine Pastelmat Glued Pad - Palette No. 5 - (12 x 15 3/4 Inches) 30 x 40 cm - 360g - 12 Sheets - Dark Green, Light Green, White, Dark Blue
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Clairefontaine Pastelmat Glued Pad - Palette No. 5 - (12 x 15 3/4 Inches) 30 x 40 cm - 360g - 12 Sheets - Dark Green, Light Green, White, Dark Blue
- 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 12 x 15 3/4 Inches (30 x 40 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 kind of paper surface is Pastelmat?
Pastelmat has a unique velvety surface with more tooth than traditional Ingres paper, but without the abrasive qualities of sanded papers. This organic surface grabs pastels effectively while remaining suitable for fine line artwork.
How much pastel will I use with this pad compared to sanded paper?
Pastelmat consumes pastel sticks at a 30% slower rate than sanded papers, meaning your pastels will last longer. The surface also produces minimal pastel dust.
Can I blend and layer pastels on Pastelmat?
Yes. Pastelmat offers exceptional control for blending pigments with precision and allows you to build multiple layers to control color tone and intensity.
Can I use water or solvents on this paper?
Yes. Pastelmat is versatile and strong enough to hold up to water or solvent-based washes, making it suitable for creating underpaintings.
How many sheets are in this pad and what's the weight?
The pad contains 12 sheets of 360g paper in four colors: Dark Green, Light Green, White, and Dark Blue. Each sheet measures 12 x 15 3/4 inches (30 x 40 cm).
Is it easy to correct mistakes on Pastelmat?
Yes. Pastel can be easily erased from Pastelmat using magic erasers, making corrections straightforward.
