{"product_id":"clairefontaine-pastelmat-no-2-coloured-glued-pad-12-sheets","title":"Clairefontaine Pastelmat No. 2 Coloured Glued Pad, 12 sheets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClairefontaine Pastelmat No. 2 Coloured Glued Pad, 12 sheets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA unique surface for pastels and colored pencils! Pastelmat offers exceptional control for rich painterly effects. Pastel artists can enjoy new opportunities with a unique surface that grabs pastels more effectively than Ingres papers but is less abrasive then sanded papers. Artists around the world have observed that Pastelmat \"tames the pastel\" by providing exceptional control over the medium.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this product:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown, Sienna, White and Charcoal Grey (Anthracite) coloured paper for pastels, 12 sheets;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e360 g\/m2 thick;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePastelmat pads have glassine sheet protectors between each page;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePastelmat's organic surface and powerful texture are derived from cellulose plant fibers;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePastelmat's texture grabs onto the pastel, breaking up the pigment and pulls it deep into the surface for exceptionally vibrant color;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePastelmat has a unique interaction with pastels, allowing the artist to create painterly effects with soft, buttery marks;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePastelmat offers remarkable control, allowing for effortless, precision blending of pigments;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports building up multiple layers of pigment to control color tone and intensity;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVelvety surface gentle to touch and no pastel dust;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePastel can be easily and completely erased with the use of melamine foam sponges;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlike grittier sanded papers, Pastelmat's velvety surface is suitable for fine line artwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePastelmat's surface consumes pastel sticks at a 30% slower rate than sanded papers;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-toxic surface;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds up to water or solvent-based washes - this allows pastelists to create underpaintings with solutions of denatured alcohol or other solvents and to build layers on top;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecause Pastelmat's surface pulls and holds pigment so deeply, fixatives are not necessary to keep the color stable;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePastelmat is so versatile that, in addition to pastel and pastel pencils, it will support most dry and wet media including: oil pastels, charcoal, colored pencils, acrylics, watercolors and gouache;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcid-free \/ Neutral pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Clairefontaine","offers":[{"title":"18x24 cm","offer_id":50934896820527,"sku":"RX-96005C","price":27.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"24x30 cm","offer_id":50934896853295,"sku":"RX-96007C","price":40.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"30x40 cm","offer_id":50934896886063,"sku":"RX-96008C","price":65.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/9791\/6463\/files\/RX-96005C.jpg?v=1737468108","url":"https:\/\/artspices.com\/products\/clairefontaine-pastelmat-no-2-coloured-glued-pad-12-sheets","provider":"artspices","version":"1.0","type":"link"}