Clairefontaine Pastelmat Pads

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Last updated 16 Aug 2024

Pastelmat was developed to meet the specific expectations of the most demanding pastel artists. This 170 lb (360 gsm) paper is also ideal for pencil and charcoal. Available in 12-sheet pads. Choose from two color assortments.
Manufactured in France Clairefontaine Pastelmat Pads have a legendary reputation among the worlds leading pastelists Ideal for use with all types of pastels this unique surface grabs pigment so powerfully that colors are exceptionally vibrant and no fixatives are needed to keep pigments stable Pastelmat allows artists to apply pastels with soft buttery marks offering superior control for layering blending and fine line techniques Made from cellulose plant fibers Pastelmat Pads generate only small amounts of dust are easy on artists’ fingers when blending and allow for the use of foam and sponge applicators for painting and blending These versatile pads are also economical — pigment abrades gently so pastel sticks and pencils are consumed 30% 40% slower than sanded papers Pastelmat supports wet media techniques with water or solvents allowing artists to easily create underpaintings as the base layer of their artwork Pastelmat supports all types of pastels including soft medium and hard pastels oil pastels pastel pencils colored pencils and charcoalPastelmat is acidfree and pH neutral Pads have glassine sheet protectors between each pagePalette No 1 12 Sheets These pads contain 12 sheets of Pastelmat card including 3 sheets each of Buttercup Dark Gray Light Gray and MaizePalette No 2 12 Sheets These pads contain 12 sheets of Pastelmat including 3 sheets each of Charcoal Grey Brown Sienna and WhitePalette No 4 12 Sheets These pads contain 12 sheets of Pastelmat card including 3 sheets each of Dark Blue Light Blue Sand and WinePalette No 5 12 Sheets These pads contain 12 sheets of Pastelmat card including 3 sheets each of Dark Blue Dark Green Light Green and WhitePalette No 7 12 Sheets These pads contain 12 sheets of Pastelmat card including 3 sheets each of Sanguine Red Sand Beige and Dark GreyCharcoal Grey 12 Sheets These pads contain 12 sheets of Charcoal Grey Pastelmat cardWhite 12 Sheets These pads contain 12 sheets of White Pastelmat card

The pastel adheres so well to this Pastelmat paper that you don't need to use a fixative between each layer. You are able to multiply the layers without a saturation effect. Pastelmat brings new opportunites for pastel artists, offering a coarser surface than velour but a softer surface than sand paper. This palette includes Dark Blue, Light Blue, Wine, and Sand sheets.

Clairefontaine : No.4 : Pastelmat Pad : 30x40cm : 12 Sheets : 360gsm

Clairefontaine Pastelmat Pad No.3

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Pastelmat pads from Clairefontaine were designed to meet the specific expectations of serious pastel artists. Pastelmat's strong, buttery surface has more tooth than traditional Ingres papers but is not abrasive, allowing painterly effects to be achieved. Its texture allows it to grab onto the pastel, breaking up the pigment and pulling it deep into the surface for exceptionally vibrant color. Flat tints, precise details, or delicate and transparent veils are easily realized.