Clairefontaine Pastelmat has gained a strong reputation among pastel artists for its unique ability to hold multiple layers of pastel without the need for fixative. Its surface is velvety yet grippy, thanks to a fine cellulose coating that provides excellent adhesion for pigment. Unlike traditional sanded papers, Pastelmat is soft to the touch and doesn’t wear down pastel sticks or brushes as quickly. Pastelmat paper allows artists to master the application of pigment with fine or impasto lines.
