Clairefontaine Pastelmat Paper for Pastel Painting, 5 sheets 50x70 cm, mounted on 1.8 mm cardboard, 1100 g. The Pastelmat paper, weighing 360 g, is specifically designed for pastel painting. Both sides can be used. The pigments adhere excellently and are highlighted very well, even without fixative. Layering multiple colors without saturation effects is possible. Effortless blending with fingers on the velvety surface is very gentle on the fingertips. The velvety surface is unique: coarser than velvet paper, softer than sandpaper. This opens up entirely new possibilities for the artist, allowing for very soft shading, fine lines, or precise details. The pigment consumption is 30 to 40% lower than with conventional sandpaper. The paper is 100% natural, featuring an organic surface made from plant cellulose without the addition of chemical abrasives. The less rough surface also produces very little pastel dust while working. Pastelmat paper can also be used for wet techniques, with water-based paint or denatured alcohol-based paint. It has archival quality, is pH-neutral, and acid-free.