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Materials
What are Pastels?
A pastel is an art medium fabricated from one or several finely ground pigments, a pulverized inert whiter filler such as ground calcium carbonate, and a miniscule amount of binder such as gum tragacanth. It can exist in a variety of forms, including a stick, a square, a pebble, and a pan of colour, among other forms. Pastel is usually drawn on paper, which must have a slight texture or "tooth" to grab and hold the medium on its surface. Prized for its brilliant colour, pastel was first used in the sixteenth century, notably by Leonardo Da Vinci. The optical vibrancy of a work in pastel results both from the absence of yellowing resins in its composition and the reflection of light from the innumerable facets of the finely ground powder. It is an opaque medium and does not depend upon the underlying brightness of the paper to impart luminosity.
What is Glassine Paper?
Glassine paper is a smooth, glossy, translucent paper with dust protection and water and grease resistance. It is made from wood pulp and goes through a supercalendering process to make it perfect for protecting drawings without moisture damage. Its smooth, non-abrasive surface prevents smudging and damage, and it is often acid-free with pH ranging from 7-9, making it ideal for archival purposes.
What is Pastelmat Paper?
Pastelmat is a truly unique product with a strong, velvety surface that has more tooth than traditional papers but without the abrasive qualities of sanded papers. Pastelmat's organic surface and powerful texture are derived from cellulose plant fibers. In comparison, sanded pastel papers, like all industrial sandpapers, are made with aluminium oxide and other chemicals to create their gritty surface. Pastelmat's texture grabs onto the pastel, breaking up the pigment and pulls it deep into the surface for exceptionally vibrant colour. It supports building up multiple layers of pigment to control colour tone and intensity and its surface is suitable for fine line artwork like fur pattern.