Clairefontaine’s  PastelGrain Pads/sheets are premium-quality paper specifically designed for artists working with pastels, though they are equally suitable for other dry media such as charcoal, coloured pencils, and graphite. Each pad contains finely textured paper that has a subtle, uniform grain, offering the ideal surface for layering colours and achieving fine detail in artwork. The texture strikes a balance between smoothness and tooth, allowing for excellent pigment adhesion while minimizing the dust typically associated with pastel use. The acid-free, archival-quality paper ensures that the artwork remains vibrant and intact over time, resisting yellowing or deterioration. These pads/sheets come in various tonal colours that complement different artistic styles and enhance the visual richness of pastel work.

With the pads the pages are glued on one side for easy removal, allowing artists to separate sheets without damaging the artwork. Available in multiple sizes, PastelGrain Pads are favoured by professional and amateur artists alike for their durability, versatility, and ability to maintain the richness and depth of pastel pigments. Whether creating soft transitions or bold, saturated strokes, these pads provide a reliable surface that brings out the best in your pastels.

Clairefontaine introduces their new creative pastel paper with an intense grain. PastelGrain has a rougher surface that enhances textural effects and brings greater depth to the work. There’s no need for fixative as the surface allows multiple layers of pastel without saturation. Resistant, it keeps its original properties after being rubbed or wet.

Product features:

• Premium pastel paper.
• Acid-free & lightfast.
• Ideal for all dry media.
• Water-resistant.
• Paper weight: 360gsm.
• Available options:
  – Pads of 12 sheets (24x30cm or 30x40cm).
  – Single sheets (50cm x 70cm).
  – Sample packs of 8 sheets (A5).