--- product_id: 375028798 title: "NO. 1 PASTELMAT PAD, 360G, 12 Sheets (Card pad No 3, 18 x 24 cm)" brand: "clairefontaine" price: "¥5380" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Clairefontaine" url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/375028798-no-1-pastelmat-pad-360g-12-sheets-card-pad-no store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # double-sided pastel surface wet technique compatible 360g heavyweight cardstock NO. 1 PASTELMAT PAD, 360G, 12 Sheets (Card pad No 3, 18 x 24 cm) **Brand:** clairefontaine **Price:** ¥5380 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Elevate your pastel game with Clairefontaine’s luxe velvety pad — where every stroke counts! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** NO. 1 PASTELMAT PAD, 360G, 12 Sheets (Card pad No 3, 18 x 24 cm) by clairefontaine - **How much does it cost?** ¥5380 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/375028798-no-1-pastelmat-pad-360g-12-sheets-card-pad-no) ## Best For - clairefontaine enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted clairefontaine brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Clean & Natural:** 100% organic vegetable cellulose, acid-free and pH neutral for archival quality - • **Double-Sided Use:** Maximize creativity with front and back usable sheets - • **Less Pigment, More Impact:** Consumes 30-40% less pigment than traditional sandpaper, saving your materials - • **Versatile Medium Friendly:** Supports pastel, water-based paints, and denatured alcohol techniques effortlessly - • **Velvety Texture, Perfect Precision:** Unique surface coarser than velour, softer than sandpaper for fine lines & soft shades ## Overview The NO. 1 Pastelmat Pad by Clairefontaine features 12 sheets of 360g heavyweight, double-sided pastel paper designed for professional artists. Its unique velvety surface balances texture to allow precise details and soft shading, reducing pigment use by up to 40%. Made from 100% natural vegetable cellulose, it’s acid-free and archival quality, supporting both dry pastel and wet media techniques for versatile, long-lasting artwork. ## Description The pastel mat paper 360 g has been specially developed for pastel painting. Front and back can be used. The pigments adhere excellently and are highlighted very well, even without fixative. Layering multiple layers of colour without saturation effect is possible. The effortless smudging with your fingers on the velvety surface is very gentle on the fingers. The velvety surface is unique: coarser than velour paper, softer than sandpaper. This opens up new possibilities for the artist. So very soft shades, such as fine lines, or precise details can be implemented. Pigment consumption is 30 to 40% less than conventional sandpaper. The paper is 100% natural, an organic surface made from vegetable cellulose without the addition of chemical abrasives. The less rough surface also produces very little pastel dust when working. Pastelmat paper can also be used for wet techniques, with water-based paint or denatured alcohol. It has archival quality, is pH neutral and acid free Review: Quality excellent - Everything is good , slightly price is high according to size and quantity. Otherwise quality is excellent. It holds many layers of colours . Value for money. Review: Great - U prefer to buy it ## Features - The pastel mat paper 360 g has been specially developed for pastel painting. Front and back can be used. The pigments adhere excellently and are highlighted very well, even without fixative - Layering multiple layers of colour without saturation effect is possible. The effortless smudging with your fingers on the velvety surface is very gentle on the fingers - The velvety surface is unique: coarser than velour paper, softer than sandpaper. This opens up new possibilities for the artist. So very soft shades, such as fine lines, or precise details can be implemented. Pigment consumption is 30 to 40% less than conventional sandpaper - The paper is 100% natural, an organic surface made from vegetable cellulose without the addition of chemical abrasives. The less rough surface also produces very little pastel dust when working - Pastelmat paper can also be used for wet techniques, with water-based paint or denatured alcohol. It has archival quality, is pH neutral and acid free ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0090LNSNQ | | Best Sellers Rank | #54,700 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #7 in Pastel Paper | | Brand | Clairefontaine | | Brand Name | Clairefontaine | | Colour | Card pad No 3 | | Country of Origin | France | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 4,545 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 03329680960013 | | Importer Contact Information | 35/2/9, Kishangarh,Opposite United Free Church,Vasant Kunj,New Delhi-110070. (India) Mob:- +91 9643508442 | | Item Dimensions L x W | 24L x 18W Centimeters | | Item Type | Drawing Pad | | Item Weight | 9.88 Ounces | | Manufacturer | Clairefontaine | | Material | Cardstock | | Material Type | Cardstock | | Packer Contact Information | 35/2/9, Kishangarh,Opposite United Free Church,Vasant Kunj,New Delhi-110070. (India) Mob:- +91 9643508442 | | Paper Dimensions | 18 x 24 cm | | Paper Finish | Smooth | | Paper Weight | 36 | | Product Dimensions | 24L x 18W Centimeters | | Recommended Uses For Product | pastel painting and wet techniques with water-based media | | Sheet Count | 12 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Clairefontaine - **Colour:** Card pad No 3 - **Material:** Paper - **Sheet Size:** 18 x 24 centimeters - **Paper Finish:** Smooth ## Images ![NO. 1 PASTELMAT PAD, 360G, 12 Sheets (Card pad No 3, 18 x 24 cm) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Tak3FugBL.jpg) ![NO. 1 PASTELMAT PAD, 360G, 12 Sheets (Card pad No 3, 18 x 24 cm) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61R0Fi4vs8L.jpg) ![NO. 1 PASTELMAT PAD, 360G, 12 Sheets (Card pad No 3, 18 x 24 cm) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61eiq268SxL.jpg) ![NO. 1 PASTELMAT PAD, 360G, 12 Sheets (Card pad No 3, 18 x 24 cm) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61l84YH51-L.jpg) ![NO. 1 PASTELMAT PAD, 360G, 12 Sheets (Card pad No 3, 18 x 24 cm) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A1f1yGdad+L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality excellent *by S***R on 22 March 2025* Everything is good , slightly price is high according to size and quantity. Otherwise quality is excellent. It holds many layers of colours . Value for money. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great *by P***T on 5 February 2025* U prefer to buy it ### ⭐⭐⭐ Paper looks good. Damaged on corners. *by P***U on 21 June 2023* All four shades are excellent. Very Fine grain so can't be used for watercolor in normal way, though info mentioned wet techniques. Only 3 stars as pad came little damaged. ## Frequently Bought Together - Clairefontaine EXA-96001 96001C Pastelmat White, glued, 18x24cm, 18 x 24 cm - Grafix Dura-Lar 0.005" Film, Matte, Translucent 9"x12", Economical Alternative to Drafting Film, Mylar and Acetate, Translucent Drawing Surface for Lead, Ink, Charcoal and Paint, Pad of 25 Sheets - Slice 10512 Pen Cutter, Auto-Retractable Ceramic Blade, Safety Knife, Stays Sharp up to 11x Longer Than Steel Blades --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/375028798-no-1-pastelmat-pad-360g-12-sheets-card-pad-no](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/375028798-no-1-pastelmat-pad-360g-12-sheets-card-pad-no) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-07-12*