Types of Pastel Paper

November 1st, 2007 | by Art Supplies |

You might be thinking why you would need a special paper for painting with pastels. The texture is factor that differentiates they types of paper for painting with pastels. Some have a preference for paper that conserves on the amount of pastels used, while other like how the light bounces off the rough texture. There are two types of basic pastel paper

  • Unsanded Pastel Paper

The pastels will hold to the texture of fibers in the paper. The advantage of this paper is that it conserves the amount of pastels used to provide full coverage on your piece of art. It is also easier to control lighter strokes, which can create a smoother look in the end. Sometime it is referred to as a vellum texture.

  • Sanded Pastel Paper

The sanded pastel paper is created very similar to fine grit sandpaper. In the case of pastel paper, the grit is created with a vegetable grain, so that it is acid free and is safe to store for longer periods of time.  The advantage of using the sanded is paper is the pastels stick to the paper much easier. With all the grit, soft pastels easily adhere to the surface if you have fast strokes. 

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