Clairefontaine Pastelmat Pad 24x30cm 360gsm Anthracite

The Clairefontaine Pastelmat No.6 Pad 24 x 30 cm Anthracite features premium 360gsm pastel paper specially developed for pastel artists seeking superior pigment grip and layering capability. With its unique velvety surface and archival-quality construction, this professional pastel paper supports precise detailing, smooth blending, and reduced pigment consumption for high-quality artwork.

Key Features

• Heavyweight 360gsm pastel paper - Designed specifically for pastel techniques
• Anthracite toned surface - Enhances contrast and depth in pastel artwork
• Unique velvety texture surface - Provides excellent pigment adhesion without fixative
• Dual-sided usable sheets - Allows efficient use of both front and back surfaces
• Supports multiple color layering - Enables deep tonal build-up without saturation
• Reduced pastel dust production - Cleaner working environment during drawing
• Compatible with wet techniques - Suitable for water-based media and alcohol blending
• Acid-free and pH neutral archival quality paper - Ensures long-term artwork preservation
• Natural vegetable cellulose surface - Free from chemical abrasives for smoother application

How to Use

1. Apply soft pastel, hard pastel, or pastel pencils directly onto the surface
2. Blend pigments easily using fingers or blending tools
3. Build multiple layers gradually for tonal depth
4. Add fine highlights and detailed strokes as required
5. Optionally use light wet techniques with water-based media for special effects

Who Is It For

Suitable for pastel artists, portrait artists, illustrators, mixed media artists, art students, and professionals working with layered pastel techniques and tonal studies.