Clairefontaine Pastelmat Glued Pad – Palette No. 1 – (7 x 9 1/2 Inches) 18 x 24 Pastelmat offers pastel artists new opportunities with a unique surface that grabs pastels more effectively than Ingres papers but is less abrasive then sanded papers. Pastelmat pads have glassine sheet protectors between each page. Product Details BrandClairefontaineColorMaize, Buttercup, Dark Grey, Light GreySize18 x 24 CMManufacturerClairefontaineMpn96016USC Oganic Velvety Surface: unique strong, velvty surface that has more tooth than traditional ingres paper ut without the abrasive qualities of sanded papers.”Painting with Pastel”: Pastelmat’s unique interaction with pastels allows the artist to create painterly effects with soft, buttery marks.Blending and Layering: Pastelmat offers remarkable control, allowing for effortless, precision blending of pigments. Supports building multiplelayers of pgment to control color tone and intensity.Lower Consumption Rate of Costly Pastels: Pastelmat’s surface consumes pastel sticks at a 30% slower rate than sanded papers. The surface also creates minimal amounts of pastel dust.Unique Qualities: Pastelmat is versatile and strong. It holds up to water or solvent-based washes to create underpaintings. Unlike grittier sanded papers, Pastelmat is suitable for fie line artwork. Pastel can be easily erased with magic erasers.Pad size is 7 x 9 1/2 Inches (18 x 24 cm) Check out my other items.