Clairefontaine Pastelmat Glued Pad - Palette No. 6 - (9 1/2 x 12 Inches) 24 x 30 cm - 360g - 12 Sheets - Charcoal Grey
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Clairefontaine Pastelmat Glued Pad - Palette No. 6 - (9 1/2 x 12 Inches) 24 x 30 cm - 360g - 12 Sheets - Charcoal Grey
- 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's the difference between Pastelmat and sanded pastel papers?
Pastelmat has a unique velvety surface that grabs pastel more effectively than Ingres paper but is much less abrasive than sanded papers. This means better control and blending without the harshness that wears down pastels quickly—Pastelmat uses 30% less pastel stick than sanded papers.
Can I blend and layer colors easily on this pad?
Yes. Pastelmat is designed for excellent blending control and supports multiple layers of pigment so you can build up colors and adjust tone and intensity. The surface allows for precision blending and painterly effects with soft, buttery marks.
How many sheets are in this pad?
This pad contains 12 sheets of Pastelmat. Each sheet is protected with a glassine sheet protector between pages.
Is Pastelmat suitable for fine line work?
Yes. Unlike grittier sanded papers, Pastelmat works well for fine line artwork. It's versatile enough to handle both detailed work and loose, painterly effects.
Can I use water or solvent-based media on Pastelmat?
Yes. Pastelmat is strong enough to hold up to water or solvent-based washes, making it suitable for creating underpaintings before applying pastel.
What if I make a mistake—can I erase pastel from this surface?
Yes. Pastel can be easily erased from Pastelmat using a magic eraser, giving you flexibility to make corrections and adjustments.
