Clairefontaine | PASTELMAT® boards — 1.8 mm thick
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Clairefontaine PASTELMAT® boards are ideal for working on an easel, and - thanks to their rigidity - they are ideal for framing, and easily transportable. They offer all the qualities of PASTELMAT® paper but on a rigid base.
These Clairefontaine PASTELMAT® boards are 1.8 mm thick. They been specially developed for pastel painting and fulfil the high demands of the pastel technique. The paper surface feels smooth and is reminiscent of velour. The paper is mounted on boards which have an acid free white core. Clairefontaine PASTELMAT® boards are available in various colours in different formats.
N.B. Loose sheets and pads sealed in plastic may bulge slightly after unpacking — this is not a fault, but an unavoidable consequence of the production process.
This is caused by the coating — the surface you work on — being applied to the substrate — the base paper — whilst the substrate is still damp. This ensures optimal adhesion between the coating and the substrate. Due to the drying process, combined with the grain of the substrate, the paper may bulge slightly, which becomes apparent upon unpacking.
This does not affect the quality or the handling properties of the paper. You can allow it to acclimatise with the bulge facing upwards — possibly weighted down with a weight — or secure the paper whilst working, for example with paper clips.
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