Texture: Pastelgrain features a distinct, rougher surface with deeper peaks and valleys than Pastelmat, reminiscent of vellum or suede, which allows more pigment to accumulate.
Pigment Holding: Its unique texture provides excellent grip, enabling artists to build up multiple layers of pastel without saturating the surface, enhancing textural effects.
Versatility: The surface is compatible with various pastel mediums, including soft pastels, hard pastels, and pastel pencils, as well as pan pastels.
Durability: Pastelgrain is a resistant, heavyweight card (360gsm) that can withstand rubbing and wet techniques, such as underpaintings with water, alcohol, or solvents, and dries flat.
Water Resistance: The paper is water-resistant and absorbent, but unlike some sanded papers, it doesn't produce drips when wet.
