Clairefontaine Ingres pastel paper 130 g/m², 12 loose sheets, 24 × 32 cm

Create pastel drawings, charcoal studies and pencil sketches on coloured Clairefontaine Ingres paper. Its laid texture has fine lines and holds pastel powder, allowing blending and layers of fine strokes. You receive one sleeve of 12 loose sheets, 24 × 32 cm, 130 g/m², in assorted colours. The paper contains cotton and is acid-free and pH-neutral.

Making the ground part of the drawing

Choose a sheet colour that suits your subject. Leave areas of paper visible for mid-tones and work with light and dark accents. The pack contains an assortment of colours; individual paper colours are not selectable. The sheets are loose, so you can work with each one separately on a flat drawing support.

Pastel and dry drawing materials

Use this paper for dry pastel, charcoal, sanguine and pencil. Start with light outlines and build shadows with hatching. Try different stroke directions in relation to the fine laid lines and compare the result. Blend a few larger tonal areas, then add finer lines. Drawing tools are available separately.

Cutting and storing

The coloured sheets also suit cut-out shapes and decorative framing. Plan the area you want to cut before starting. Place a clean protective sheet between pastel or charcoal drawings to reduce direct contact, and store them dry and flat. Choose watercolour paper for techniques using plenty of water.

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