Name: Clairefontaine Pastelmat Pads
Brand: Clairefontaine
Rating: 4.8 (288 reviews)

Manufactured in France, Clairefontaine Pastelmat Pads have a legendary reputation among the world's 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 charcoal.

Pastelmat is acid-free and pH neutral. Pads have glassine sheet protectors between each page.



**7" x 9-1/2", Assorted, Selection A, 12 Sheets**  - These pads contain 12 sheets of Pastelmat, including 3 sheets each of Anthracite, Brown, Sienna, and White.


**9-1/2" x 12", Assorted, Selection A, 12 Sheets**  - These pads contain 12 sheets of Pastelmat card, including 3 sheets each of Anthracite, Brown, Sienna, and White.


**12" x 15-1/2", Assorted, Selection A, 12 Sheets**  - These pads contain 12 sheets of Pastelmat card, including 3 sheets each of Anthracite, Brown, Sienna, and White.


**7" x 9-1/2", Assorted, Selection B, 12 Sheets**  - These pads contain 12 sheets of Pastelmat card, including 3 sheets each of Buttercup, Dark Gray, Light Gray, and Maize.


**9-1/2" x 12", Assorted, Selection B, 12 Sheets**  - These pads contain 12 sheets of Pastelmat card, including 3 sheets each of Buttercup, Dark Gray, Light Gray, and Maize.


**12" x 15-1/2", Assorted, Selection B, 12 Sheets**  - These pads contain 12 sheets of Pastelmat card, including 3 sheets each of Buttercup, Dark Gray, Light Gray, and Maize.


**7" x 9-1/2", Assorted Tints 4, 12 Sheets**  - These pads contain 12 sheets of Pastelmat card, including 3 sheets each of Dark Blue, Light Blue, Sand, and Wine.


**9-1/2" x 12", Assorted Tints 4, 12 Sheets**  - These pads contain 12 sheets of Pastelmat card, including 3 sheets each of Dark Blue, Light Blue, Sand, and Wine.


**12" x 15-1/2", Assorted Tints 4, 12 Sheets**  - These pads contain 12 sheets of Pastelmat card, including 3 sheets each of Dark Blue, Light Blue, Sand, and Wine.


**7" x 9-1/2", Assorted Tints 5, 12 Sheets**  - These pads contain 12 sheets of Pastelmat card, including 3 sheets each of Dark Blue, Dark Green, Light Green, and White.


**9-1/2" x 12", Assorted Tints 5, 12 Sheets**  - These pads contain 12 sheets of Pastelmat card, including 3 sheets each of Dark Blue, Dark Green, Light Green, and White.


**12" x 15-1/2", Assorted Tints 5, 12 Sheets**  - These pads contain 12 sheets of Pastelmat card, including 3 sheets each of Dark Blue, Dark Green, Light Green, and White.


**7" x 9-1/2", Anthracite, 12 Sheets**  - These pads contain 12 sheets of Anthracite Pastelmat card.


**9-1/2" x 12", Anthracite, 12 Sheets**  - These pads contain 12 sheets of Anthracite Pastelmat card.


**12" x 15-1/2", Anthracite, 12 Sheets**  - These pads contain 12 sheets of Anthracite Pastelmat card.


**7" x 9-1/2", White, 12 Sheets**  - These pads contain 12 sheets of White Pastelmat card.


**9-1/2" x 12", White, 12 Sheets**  - These pads contain 12 sheets of White Pastelmat card.


**12" x 15-1/2", White, 12 Sheets**  - These pads contain 12 sheets of White Pastelmat card.

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Clairefontaine Pastelmat Pad - Front cover of Selection A 12-Sheet Pad

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Clairefontaine Pastelmat Pad - Front cover of Selection B 12-Sheet Pad

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Clairefontaine Pastelmat Sheet - Top view of Sienna card with Glassine sheet folded back 

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Clairefontaine Pastelmat Sheets - Closeup of corner of colors available 

Clairefontaine developed Pastelmat to meet the specific expectations of the most demanding pastel artists. Acid-free and pH neutral, Pastelmat Sheets are affixed onto heavyweight 360 gsm stock. It is also an ideal surface for pencil and charcoal. 

Pastelmat's single and original surface is a true innovation that combines the advantages of two traditional papers. The fine particles are sufficiently  well-fixed  for a smooth surface and comfort of use, and the smoothness of the cork grain in the adhesive ensures longevity. 

The character &quot;fixing&quot; of this surface is so extraordinary that the positioning of multiple layers of pastels, and the realization of flat tints, precise details, or delicate and transparent veils are easily achieved. 

The use of fixative is not necessary with Pastelmat. The rigidity, weight, and non-acidity, as well as the paper's light-resistance, guarantee conservation of your artwork. However, it is recommended that a sheet of acid-free translucent paper be placed over finished artworks created on Pastelmat.

Clairefontaine developed Pastelmat to meet the specific expectations of the most demanding pastel artists. Acid-free and pH neutral, Pastelmat Sheets are affixed onto heavyweight 360 gsm stock. It is also an ideal surface for pencil and charcoal. 

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Clairefontaine Neo Deco Notebooks (selection of avaiable styles and colors)

Elevate any writing task with Clairefontaine Neo Deco Notebooks. Featuring stunning, gold-inflected covers in designs inspired by Art Deco, each notebook contains 48 sheets of premium quality, French-milled, ruled ivory paper. Ideal for graphite, pens, and markers, sheets are exceptionally smooth and pillowy with a 90 gsm weight. The sturdy cardstock covers are sewn along the spine, ensuring pages remain securely attached. 

Made of PEFC-certified materials sourced from sustainably managed forests, each notebook is manually shaped using traditional techniques. 

Elevate any writing task with Clairefontaine Neo Deco Notebooks. Featuring stunning, gold-inflected covers in designs inspired by Art Deco, each notebook contains 48 sheets of premium quality, French-milled, ruled ivory paper.

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.

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