Pastelmat is a premium card surface (360gsm / 170lb) specially developed for pastelists. Its unique velvety surface, made from a fine coating of cellulose fibers, has the ability to grab and hold multiple layers of even the softest pastels. Pastelmat significantly reduces the need for fixative, which means that colors remain vibrant and fresh once applied. It has the added bonus of being gentle on both fingers and blending tools. It is acid free and lightfast. Pastelmat is ideal for use with all dry media - pastel sticks, PanPastel, pencils and charcoal. It is also water resistant which means that it can be used with wet media – such as acrylics and watercolor for washes and mixed media techniques. This Orange Pastelmat Pad contains twelve sheets: three each of White, Brown, Sienna, Anthracite.Please note: PastelMat are sometimes subject to some small spotting and discoloration. This is to be expected due to the manufacturing process. The small talc spots can simply be removed with a stiff brush or a craft knife.