CANSON Mi-Teintes Pastel Pad, Gray, 160 g/m², 32 x 41 cm, 30 Sheets
Canson Mi-Teintes is high-quality gray pastel and drawing paper with a high cotton content, designed for artists, schools, and creative workshops. This double-sided paper is colored throughout, gelatin-sized, and acid-free, meeting the ISO 9706 archival standard. It offers two different textures: a more pronounced honeycomb-textured side that holds multiple layers of pigment and a smoother side suited to detailed drawing.
Product details
- Brand: CANSON
- Product line: Mi-Teintes
- Format: 32 x 41 cm
- Weight (g/m²): 160 g/m²
- Color: gray
- Number of sheets: 30
- Features: high cotton content, double-sided surface (honeycomb texture and fine grain), colored throughout, acid-free, gelatin-sized, lightfast
- Weight: 0.63 kg
Uses and techniques
The paper is suitable for dry and oil pastels, charcoal, sanguine, chalk, pencils, and colored pencils. Its mechanical strength and sizing also make it suitable for lighter wet media, such as gouache and diluted ink. Finished drawings should be treated with fixative and stored flat.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the sides of Canson Mi-Teintes paper? The paper is double-sided. The honeycomb-textured side holds more pigment and makes blending easier, while the smoother side is for precise lines and detailed pencil drawing.
Can this paper also be used for wet techniques? Thanks to its gelatin sizing and strength, it can handle lighter wet media, such as gouache or diluted ink, as well as dry techniques.
