Clairefontaine Pastelmat Pad, 360 g/m², 12 Sheets, 30 x, Glued
Clairefontaine Pastelmat is a premium pastel paperboard with a weight of 360 g/m², specially developed for demanding pastel artists and collectible works. Its unique velvety sanded surface reliably holds multiple layers of pigment without becoming saturated and without the need to use fixative between layers. The pad contains 12 glued sheets interleaved with protective glassine paper to prevent unwanted smudging.
Key features and details
- Brand: CLAIREFONTAINE
- Product line: Pastelmat
- Paper weight: 360 g/m²
- Number of sheets: 12
- Binding: glued pad
- Paper properties: acid-free, lightfast, water-resistant, dimensionally stable paperboard
- Protection: glassine paper inserted between the sheets
- Weight: 0.518 kg
Uses and techniques
The paperboard is gentle on fingers and blending tools. In addition to dry, soft, hard, and oil pastels, it is also suitable for charcoal, pencils, watercolor, gouache, and underpainting with water or alcohol.
Frequently asked questions
Do individual pastel layers need to be fixed? No, the sanded Pastelmat surface holds multiple layers of pigment without the need for fixative between layers.
Is this paperboard also suitable for wet techniques? Yes, the paper is water-resistant and handles watercolor, gouache, and underpainting with water or alcohol without any problems.
How are the sheets protected from damage? Protective glassine paper is inserted between the sheets to prevent pigment from smudging, and the sheets can be easily removed from the pad without damage.
